Clandestine Amigo

Jessica Carson creates a mix of darkly poetic, R&B inspired rock. Backed by Michael Wooten on drums, Clandestine Amigo brings a smooth and seductive sound to the stage. Jessica is known as formerly being half of, The Prairie Scholars, a band that was a Longmont staple for a decade. Michael Wooten is a cat of the music world, living at least nine lives. He comes from a long line of fame, touring with bands that include Carole King, Widespread Panic, Leftover Salmon and Zephyr, to name just a few. These two have come together as an odd couple.

Choice City Seven

Born in the foothills of the Rockies, but rooted in the sounds of modern soul, powerhouse funk, and smooth 60’s R&B, Choice City Seven is an eight-piece band with a big city sound. Their live shows bring people together in celebration of down-home, no-frills, good music. The band is held together by a talented and textured rhythm section – Logan Doddridge (drums), Sean Jaster (keys), John McKay (guitar), and Hilary Freeman (bass). The horns bring just the right boom – Greta Cornett (trumpet), Rob Borger (trombone), Phuong Nguyen (sax).

Chewy&Bach

Chewy&Bach is a Live Electronic 4 piece. Their unique sound has powerful vocals, clean bass-driven production, soaring guitar melodies and explosive drums.Chewy&Bach, has been direct support to acts like Russ Liquid, Monophonics, Blackbird Blackbird. Moontricks & Unlimited Gravity at Legendary venues like The Fox Theatre, Bluebird Theatre & Cervantes Masterpiece. They are taking the scene by storm with their unique future soul sound. Chewy&Bach's unqiue sound can be compared to Two Feet, Moontricks & James Blake.

Charlie Brown Sweater Face

Charlie Brown Sweater Face are Tuba, Drums, Keys, Guitar kind of people. Inspired by gospel, funk, and jazz, these four Ft Collins gents have enjoyed performing as a FoCoMX favorite intermittently for a few years. Led by Grizzled Greg on guitar and vocals, backed by the Brilliant Bobby Brannock on keys, Jocular Josh on tuba basslines, and Syncopated Skyler on drums, CBSF explores gospel and rock textures in a playful pocket with a tight groove. And it's Fun!

Catch and Release

Catch and Release started in 2015 and features a powerhouse of experienced, dynamic musicians. Catch and Release has developed uniquely complex arrangements of original music with a mix of selective covers, displaying touches of funk, rock, mix-meters, and latin grooves. The band is comprised of flute, saxophones, guitar, keys, basses, and drums.

Cass Clayton Band

Cass Clayton Band exudes a passion and energy that has made them a favorite in festivals and venues across the region. Cass has made her way into the hearts of music lovers everywhere with her evocative lyrics, smoky-smooth voice and a belting vocal range that will knock you flat. She’s also known for some soulful slide guitar playing. Cass Clayton Band blends influences of rock, funk, soul, gospel and blues in a new way with plenty of inventive sounds and unexpected twists.

Bruce Cook Band

ABOUT BRUCE COOK Bruce Cook first started playing guitar as a young 14 year old. Originally from California but has since settled on a home in Northern Colorado with his beautiful wife. Bruce Cook has always been influenced by his community, culture and sounds of his hometown. In fact, his rapid rise as a well-known musician wouldn't have happened without these powerful influences. Continuing to explore and learn, it reflects in his songwriting and performances.​His signature style has made his music instantly recognizable, and popular.

Briana JannYne (Jah-Neen)

Briana JannYne pronounced Jah-Neen is a multitalented, Alternative R&B and Hip-Hop artist born and based in Denver, CO. She grew up with music throughout her whole life ultimately leading to her creating her own. Briana drew influences from R&B/Soul artist like Erykah Badu and Alternative Hip-Hop artist Raury.

Big Ol' Pony

Big sounds. Old souls. Big Ol' Pony makes you prance to the music. Jazzy, funky, genre-melding, and defying gravitas since 2018. Ryan Reilly on bass slaps, Don Taylor on drum taps, Chase Matthews on guitar baps, Christine Palmer on trumpet zaps. Big Ol' Pony has been tearing up the Denver funk scene and has opened for national acts like Litz and ZooFunkYou. Our inaugural album of fiery grooves will release in 2020..com/chann
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