Johnny Speaks, a soulful singer-songwriter from Fort Collins, captures the essence of life's journey through his music, blending personal experiences, family stories, and the challenges of traveling across the country for his career. With a unique blend of soul, blues, bluegrass, and folk, Johnny's music resonates deeply with listeners, offering comfort and connection through poignant storytelling. His recent 2024 EP, "JJ” is a deeply personal project dedicated to his father, a Chicago firefighter for over 30 years, who passed away last year.

We're Girl Haggard because....mama tried? Veronica May, Alexa Wildish, and Hanna Doreen Brown come together to unleash a full-bodied love of singing unalone. There's something about three voices and maybe a guitar. Power and comfort, silliness and no refinement—Girl Haggard dips toes into a multi-genre pool of blended voices. Come as yourself whether girl, haggard, vocal, or otherwise.   

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Katie Quick (she/her) is a former classroom teacher turned award-winning singer/songwriter based in Denver. Crossing genres of acoustic, folk, pop, rock and country, she is a melting pot of extraordinary talent and genuine likability. With the songwriting prowess of Taylor Swift and the crystal clear vocals of Sara Bareilles, infused with the soul of Norah Jones and the courage of Alanis Morissette, Katie Quick is easy to love yet hard to define (and she likes it that way). 

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Longmont, CO — Connor St. Augustine, an emerging talent from the foothills of the Rockies, is thrilled to announce the release of his debut single, "Ode to The End." With a haunting sound that seamlessly blends indie rock with blues and folk influences, Connor St. Augustine is set to captivate music enthusiasts with his emotionally intelligent and brutally authentic music.

Known for his raw & high energy powerhouse performances life-long singer Aquiles surrenders with an honest, powerful and soulful delivery as a solo act. His diversity sets the vibe jumping into a storytelling mode with originals tunes in different languages.

Featured in the 24' Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase. 

Mike is an introspective singer/songwriter making melodic and emotionally resonant songs to connect with the listener.   His live shows include connective storytelling to add depth to the songs and the listening experience and provide and intimate, conversational feel with the audience. 

With captivating live performances, Mike has graced stages at intimate venues and music festivals, uplifting audiences with heartfelt performances and magnetic stage presence.

Heather Hunt is a singer/songwriter from Denver, CO.  Her music is a combo of styles such as jazz, indie, and blues that is centered around her soulful voice and electric guitar.  Over the years she has worked to record music and play many local venues. 

After 16 years working half of his life away in LA and living the heck out of the other half, Nate Messina decided it was time for a new adventure.  Performing in some capacity for most of his 40 years, he has spent the past few years crafting his own original works with thoughtful, pensive and sometimes irreverent lyrics.  Aptly described as Jack Johnson with a crooning bent, he brings a soulful sound to the singer-songwriter genre.

Based in Fort Collins, Laurie Michelle is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer known for emotive original music and an inviting stage presence. She performs an intimate solo acoustic singer-songwriter set and co-leads jazz project "Laurie Michelle & Her Offbeats" as vocalist and manager. Beyond the performing stage, she is an active creative organizer - hosting open mics, songwriter showcases and community-focused music events.

Originally from Walker, LA, Drew Dedon is a new comer to the Colorado music scene. Growing up on the sounds of Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Tom Petty he is developing his own brand of country music that tells stories about everyday life and his experiences living all over the country. Just released his first single, “Mountain Time,” with a new EP to follow.