Shad Buxman and The Graveyard Shift

Shad Buxman and The Graveyard Shift formed in the summer of 2018. The band has shared the stage in the past year with national touring acts such as Teddy and The Rough Riders, Cody Canada and The Departed, and Matt Woods. Their music is derived from the experiences of their front man, singer/songwriter Shad Buxman. His writing confronts the specters of substance abuse and loss, while musically pulling inspiration from traditional country, indie and folk music. With fourteen years experience writing music, Shad's songwriting and storytelling acumen continues to grow.

Ryan Dart

Ryan Dart - New album If Love Don’t Break You, Spring 2026


 

Farmer. Father. Musician. Ryan Dart’s music draws from love, loss, and hard work in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. A fourth-generation Colorado native raised below the poverty line in western Arkansas, Dart was shaped by songwriting giants—Dylan, Cash, Van Zandt—and old rhythm and blues. As a grandson of the Dust Bowl and steward of the land, his connection to the earth runs deep.

Rusty 44

Rusty 44 is a rustic roots band hailing from the Colorado Front Range region.unique style of acoustic music draws from all corners of the American landscape and sound. They have been actively performing and delighting audiences for six years.

Rebecca Folsom Band!

Colorado singer-songwriter, Rebecca Folsom believes every lyric, every note, every musical collaboration carries the potency to change the world. With her new recording, Sanctuary, Rebecca is on a mission to do that one listener at a time. Moving with ease through her four-octave range she plucks the instrument of the heart with tender fearlessness and fiery passion all meant to awaken unfettered aliveness.

 

Pioneer Mother

A quirky combination of western outlaw and psychedelic astronaut, Pioneer Mother will get you in the mood - for the musical vegan burger with bacon. Mixing wit, modern wisdom and classic bluegrass instrumentation yields a captivating live performance, more outlaw country than bluegrass. Featuring poignant songwriting inspired by nomadic living and fueled by three-part harmonies, Pioneer Mother is bringing back the magic of heartfelt and soulful living. Pioneer Mother is a four-piece string band hailing from the musical incubator of Nederland, Colorado. Recent crowds across the Western U.S.

Paul Chet and the Whiskey Chickens

Paul Chet & The Whiskey Chickens is a group of virtuoso musicians from the Northern Colorado region. Led by singer Paul Chet, they specialize in country and Americana music. Together, the bands’ members combine a list of impressive portfolios, and can be found collaborating with many other local projects, or pursuing their solo music careers. Paul Chet has been performing for the past 20 years professionally along the Front Range of his home state Colorado.

New Mexican

New Mexican is the solo project of American folk rock musician Matt Hoffman (founding member of Denver's Strange Americans). The debut album, Take It On Our Shoulders, released in 2018; New Mexican has shared the stage with such acts as Langhorne Slim, Jeffrey Foucault, Sean Rowe, and Marco Benevento. “Consider the close-in immediacy of Hiss Golden Messenger triangulated with the cinematic scope of Calexico - a space on the smudged and torn map that's well-removed from the noise of the nearest city.” -ROUTES & BRANCHES www.newmexicanmusic.com/press www.newmexicanmusic.com Listen on Spotify

New Ben Franklins

In speaking with David DeVoe, principle songwriter and singer of New Ben Franklins, he will tell you that the band has always been about “sonicness”. While this term may pique your curiosity and cause you to ponder its exact meaning, one has to go no further than New Ben Franklins’ latest full length release What Happens When Things Fall Apart to experience the NBF sonic experience. The shimmering cascade of sharp guitars is anchored by clean and driving bass lines, as well as the pleasing, throbbing rumble of drums on tunes like the title track and “Regrets”.

Nelsen

Nelsen’s sound is like no other. A soulfully created sound mixing folk, rock, grunge and more, Nelsen surprises their listeners. Nick Nelsen’s voice drives powerful emotion into each song. Elliott Turner shreds grooving and masterful licks on his electric guitar. Ori Bitton woos the audience with his soulful and funky bass. Mike Rhian gives each song a punch with his insane rhythms and fills on the drums. And Jake Marchus fills, shreds and adds depth with his keys and organ.
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