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2025 PERFORMERS

Revolutionary music you can dance to! Los Mocochetes is a Xicano/Funk band from the ancestral, occupied and unceded lands of the Tsis tsis'tas¹, Hinono'eiteen², Ka'igwu³, Weenuchiu⁴, Anasazi⁵, Newe⁶, Diné⁷, Ndee⁸, Inday⁸, and Dine'é⁸ (commonly referred to as Cheyenne¹, Arapahoe², Kiowa³, Ute⁴, Pueblo⁵, Shoshone⁶, Navajo⁷, Apache⁸) and other peoples now known as Denver, CO. With deep roots from the Mora Valley in northern Nuevo Mexico and to the south from Juarez, MX. By combining elements of cumbia, reggae, hip-hop, rock, funk, and more, Los Mocochetes composes music to unite the gente and create revolutionary music you can dance to. The word Mocochete is a term coined by the group to mean “mocosos con machetes”. In life, most mocosos (snot-nosed “brats”) develop physically to the point where they are strong enough to wield a tool or weapon, such as a machete. How you use that tool has lasting consequences and defines the mark you leave on the world with great potential for both creation and destruction. This duality exists in all of us. Los Mocochetes have devoted their lives to using their machetes for good. Every performance draws on the elements, the directions, the ancestors and the great mystery. Each song is a prayer meant to move your feet, stir your spirit, and to remind you of the incredible power you have to heal yourself and the 7 generations forward and back. Aho. Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ. Ōmeteōtl. Aṣẹ.

Los Mocochetes

Xicano/Funk

Nissi's
7:45 PM
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Sweaty soul music. From humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds and transcends categorization. Since 2013, the 9-piece act has lit up stages around the country with their trademark brand of “sweaty soul music,” an invitation for audiences to dance, celebrate, and connect under a unifying and infectious groove. Bandleader and frontman Johnny Burroughs sings, dances, and screams audiences into a revival-like frenzy. His dynamite backing band includes sizzling horns and powerhouse rhythm section made up of some of Colorado’s most versatile and in-demand musicians. Since their early days pulling inspiration from artists spanning Stevie Wonder to Beyonce, the group has grown into a formidable creative collective focused on finding an original voice. The band’s undeniable chemistry on stage is built from a decade of real-life relationships and creative partnership. In an industry focused on finding the next big singular artist, The Burroughs have forged their own path that centers on music made in community. The band’s latest single, “Got To Free Your Mind,” is a call to break free, transported by the mind-altering substances of funk and sweat. This single marks the first release in a new era for The Burroughs, returning to their roots as leaders of radical communion on dance floors and dive bars around the country. Their previous studio album Honey Imastar (2023) is a conceptual intergalactic adventure following an alien traveler who comes to Earth to study and understand humans; its companion live album Live at Washington’s (2024) showcases the band sharing this music as well as hits from their extensive back catalog. Previous recorded releases include self-released singles “Zero Sum Game,” “Baby Get Down,” and “I Refuse”; Love and Unity produced by Eric Krasno (2020); “The Slip” and “Forever In Love on Color Red Music (2019); their full-length studio album Got to Feel (2018); the single “You Are My Joy,” and b-side “1968” (2016); and the full-length live album Sweaty Greeley Soul (2015), recorded live at the Moxi Theater. The Burroughs have played prestigious festivals and venues including Salmonfest Alaska, Bohemian Nights New West Fest, Denver's Underground Music Showcase, and the Mishawaka. The band has written, produced, and performed a show of original music with orchestra, premiered with the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra in 2021. They have opened for acts including The Motet, The Steve Miller Band, Keller Williams, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and The Main Squeeze. Since the band’s start, The Burroughs have always embraced their hometown of Greeley, Colorado, with a passion for community outreach. Previous partnerships have amplified the work of great organizations like the Weld Food Bank, Greeley Boys and Girls Clubs, and Habitat for Humanity. The band’s latest mission is an ongoing partnership with Greeley-Evans District 6 Schools titled #BandsGiveBack- a campaign for local artists to pledge money and time dedicated towards providing all area students with access to music education. Providing music clinics and joint performances with high school bands around their city and across the country, The Burroughs hope to inspire the next generation of musicians to find a career path in music.

The Burroughs

Funk & Soul

Nissi's
9:45 PM
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Dreamy, psychedelic, and vibey. Barbara is a band. The Denver trio enjoys making sounds about feelings that come from things like turning seven at a roller rink, watching Freaks & Geeks, and accidentally taking too many drugs. From shoegaze to gritty psychedelia, Barbara remains wobbly and dreamy at their core. After getting their feet wet with their first album Escape Artist, Barbara has been touring, playing festivals, and recently released their sophomore album engineered and produced by Connor Birch of Flaural and mixed by James Barone of Beach House.

Barbara

Indie/Alternative

The End Lafayette
6:15 PM
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Rock fusion party band! 11 years of performing and songwriting together has established LOS CHEESIES as one of the most powerful, unique,and off the wall show experiences in Colorado. You’ll find yourself humming to their original Fusion Rock and Roll, Ska, Reggae, Rap, and Psychedelic Rock tunes when you wake in the middle of the night… and laughing at their “Weird Al Yankovic” / Cheesie-fied hits from the 60s, 70s and80’s !

Los Cheesies

Rock fusion of ska, rock and roll, reggae, blues, country, cambia and other

Coal Creek Bowling Center
4:15 PM
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Loud and abrasive, yet charming. Shady Oaks is riff-heavy blues-rock from Denver. The band is led by eclectic singer/songwriter and lead guitarist Ty Gallaway, whose inspiration comes from bands such as The Black Angels, Raconteurs, Black Keys, and Jack White. Gallaway brings his music to life with support from Jonah Samp (Drums), Isaac Vance (Guitar/Backup Vocals), Hunter Bates (Bass), Sarah Hubbard (violin), and featuring Ian Arras (keys/organ). The six-piece band brings listeners original music that is both dreamy and psychedelic yet equally rugged.

Shady Oaks

Blues Rock

The End Lafayette
8:45 PM
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Latin, upbeat, modern-Cumbia music.

Virgi Dart

Cumbia, Latin

The District - South
3:45 PM
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Whether tearing it up on stage or laying it down in the studio, professional pianist and composer Adam Bodine thrives in a variety of roles and realms. A diligent bandleader and creative arranger, Adam has refreshingly open sensibilities and an expressive authenticity that especially comes to life through his original instrumental music. A sought-after sideman as well, this remarkably versatile keyboardist is super active across a diverse range of scenes and communities.

Adam Bodine Quartet's Tribute to Zappa

Jazz

Muse Performance Space
6:30 PM
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No Doubt meets Sara Bareilles

Brittany Bridgewater and The Sparks

Ska Pop Rock

Coal Creek Bowling Center
3:00 PM
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School of Rock house band is a hard-rocking cover band that showcases School of Rock's most advanced students age 11-18. These young musicians consistently deliver a setlist spanning the decades. They perform year-round and have appeared at Meow Wolf, Oriental Theater, Dairy Arts Center, Red Rocks, and more. Their energy is unmatched and they get the crowd going no matter what size the room. Audiences are blown away by the skill & professionalism these young musicians bring to the stage.

Broomfield School of Rock House Band

Rock

The District - South
3:00 PM
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Heavy, funky rock ‘n’ roll. Cönaxx is an eclectic rock band with a classic feel. Based in Lafayette, CO, Cönaxx delivers a powerful, dynamic sound that resonates straight to the soul. Their style is an iconic blend of classic rock, heavy metal, funk, thrash, and psychedelic rock that has been captivating audiences since 2017. ​Cönaxx's passionate performance makes their live show an absolute must-see. Their original music is perfectly complimented by their extensive catalogue of classic covers.

Cönaxx

Classic Rock. Heavy Metal. Death Funk

Coal Creek Bowling Center
1:00 PM
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Dawn Clement and Steve Kovalcheck are a dynamic duo in the world of modern creative music, each bringing a wealth of talent and expertise to their collaborative projects. Dawn Clement, a celebrated pianist, vocalist, and composer, has been a prominent figure in jazz for over two decades. Known for her innovative approach to music, she seamlessly blends jazz traditions with new sonic explorations. Her impressive career includes performances with jazz greats such as Ingrid Jensen, Jane Ira Bloom, and Julian Priester and she has recorded with drummer Matt Wilson and the GRAMMY-nominated vocal ensemble, säje. Clement currently serves as Associate Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and has recently been appointed Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop. Joining forces with Clement is Steve Kovalcheck, a talented guitarist renowned for his exceptional skills and creativity. While having worked professionally in Nashville and New York, Kovalcheck has called Colorado home since 2007. Kovalcheck performs and records with Akiko/Hamilton/Kovalcheck, a trio featuring Akiko Tsuruga on hammond b3 organ and legendary jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton. Kovalcheck also performs with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. While in Colorado, he serves on the faculty for the DownBeat award-winning jazz studies department at the University of Northern Colorado. He is active giving clinics nationally and internationally. Together, Clement and Kovalcheck form an engaging duo, captivating audiences with their innovative and magical performances.

Dawn Clement and Steve Kovalcheck

Jazz

Muse Performance Space
12:30 PM
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A well-oiled rock & roll machine playing upbeat, energetic rock tunes, and have become known as "the band that has too much fun." Dear Marsha is an electrifying musical phenomenon whose stage presence exudes nonstop energy from their first note to their final bow. With close to 1500 live performances together, they grace the stage with their version of acoustic powered rock, country and Americana, all added into a mixing bowl, whipped it into a fine dessert, and leaving their fans hungry for more! "Inescapably engaging vocal harmonies and a southern rock-tinged pop sensibility make Dear Marsha ... a great underscore for a summer camping trip and some time on a lazy inner tube river float.” “Sort of like the Indigo girls on acid with Heart as their back up band!” “Dear Marsha brings with it a power grrrl rock sound with a twisted shade of soul and wicked humor”. “Marsha's leading lovely ladies - are on a quest to marry acoustic music with the energy of electric rock."

Dear Marsha

Fun rock

The Arts Hub
4:15 PM
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Eliah Marley is an 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. Born in New Jersey, Eliah Marley moved to Colorado when he was 7. He started learning guitar when he was 10 and soon found a love of music. His biggest influences include Ed Sheeran, Counting Crows, and Bob Dylan.

Eliah Marley

Singer-Songwriter

The District - Otis
11:30 AM
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For over 10 years, FBC has hosted the monthly Fresh Fridays party, uniting the house scene in the Denver metro. Eric Lee and Vaughn Marques lead the collective. We are known for our intimate gatherings focused on showcasing diverse talents from Denver and beyond.

Fresh Beats Connection

Deep and Soulful House DJs

Nissi's
11:00 PM
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Imagine the Grateful Dead & Sublime playing poker with Charley Crockett and John Fullbright and you start to get the idea.

Full Belly

Reggae / Americana

The Arts Hub
7:00 PM
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2 time Latin Grammy Nominee for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Latin Jazz Album”, for work on the recordings “Tiempo” by Linda Briceño; and “3rd Element” by Luisito Quintero. Named “Best Jazz Soloist” by Downbeat Magazine in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Received “Best Jazz Soloist” award at the Greeley Jazz Festival in 2004 and 2005. Performed with: Wynton Marsalis, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Matt Wilson, Ed Simon, Chris Potter, Tom Harrell, Ron Miles, Art Lande, Slide Hampton, Don Byron, Jeremy Pelt, Ben Goldberg, and others.

Gonzalo Teppa Origins

Jazz

Muse Performance Space
3:30 PM
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A stigma breaking generational talent.

Hazy OBE

Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B

The End Lafayette
2:30 PM
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Imagine!Nation is a group formed by participants from Imagine!’s Adult Community Services, which serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado. They play a variety of the members’ favorite music and always promote a fierce spirit of fun and inclusion.

Imagine! Nation

Rock

The District - South
11:45 AM
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Jack and friends bring together clarinet and Bill Evans-esque jazz harmonies into an early-aughts indie rock package. Jack Campbell came up in the Minneapolis songwriting tradition of stuffing infectious pop earworms and unique harmonic flavors into a fuzzy garage rock package. Their danceable indie rock veneer, akin to influences such as Sondre Lerche, the Replacements, and Elvis Costello, conceals deeper themes of mental health struggles. Following the feature of their single "Absentee" on hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale, the group has captivated hundreds of thousands of fans around the globe.

Jack Campbell and the Head Mess

2010s indie rock, alternative, pop

Coal Creek Bowling Center
12:00 PM
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Acoustic blues, roots & jam. Mad Dog Friedman, harmonica player, musical innovator and founder of many popular Colorado blues acts over the years including King Comfort, Harmonica Loowinski, Papa Juke, the Mojo Medicine Show & Blue Lightning, has put together an acoustic blues jam band with a unique blues style indigenous to Colorado in the 21st Century while still honoring the blues roots. We call this music Colorado Country Blues because it combines the “Colorado Sound” (jam grass) with traditional rural blues. The result is Mad Dog Blues, a coalition of top-notch, veteran musicians dedicated to exploring this new sound in both their song writing and performances. We hope you enjoy our original “Colorado Country Blues” sound, a unique fusion of delta blues, bluegrass, honky-tonk, hokum and acoustic jam music.

Mad Dog Blues Superjam

Blues

The District - Otis
1:00 PM
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Flamenco Dancing! Mariana is originally from Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She started her flamenco journey at 13 years old under Antonio Santaella with whom she studied for more than 15 years and also joined his dance company, Mosaico Almudéjar. She also studied with well known artists and teachers. She currently lives in Colorado and continues to learn and perform under Maria Vazquez and and travels to perform with Benito Garcia and his company in Japan.

Mariana Olè

Flamenco

The District - South
1:30 PM
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Existential alt-folk tunes!

Martin Balgach

Singer-Songwriter

The District - Otis
12:15 PM
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Boisterous folk rock anchored in harmony, singable melodies and accessible, honest lyrics. A dynamic folk ensemble with a rock n' roll heart.

Mercy Club

Folk Rock

The Arts Hub
3:00 PM
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Discover the Mestas/Santiago Quartet LIVE at Lafayette Music Fest 2025!

Mestas Santiago Quartet

Jazz

Muse Performance Space
2:00 PM
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Modern day folk with Dylan influences and a 90's alternative flair.

Mike Lamitola

Indie, Folk, Singer/Songwriter

The District - Otis
10:00 AM
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Montana Sand makes music that's inclusive and relatable for all to enjoy, as well as using music for mental health awareness.

Montana Sand

Country/Americana

Coal Creek Bowling Center
2:00 PM
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A symphony of electronic sounds, beats, soaring vocal and violin lines that create a world of sound like you've never heard before, but will be humming out the door.

Mr. Knobs

Electro Pop

The End Lafayette
7:30 PM
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Come on out for some swinging organ trio with these three Front Range icons! Tom Amend: Organ Dave Corbus: Guitar Clare Church: Drums

Organized! Feat. Corbus, Amend & Church

Jazz

Muse Performance Space
5:00 PM
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Prototype is an innovative electronica duo driven by emotive melodies and soundscapes with a foundation in classical and improvised music.

Prototype

Electronica

The District - South
12:30 PM
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Sid Williamson delivers high-energy Americana, blues, and soul-searching storytelling—solo or with his band, The Good Faith—for crowds that want to feel, laugh, and make poor life choices.

Sid Williamson

Americana/Rock/Blues

The District - Otis
10:45 AM
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Soft rock for space cowboys. Starlight and Pine are a husband-and-wife fronted original Folk-Rock band from Colorado, formed in 2021. Often combining tragic storylines and flowing folk-pop harmonies influenced by the likes of The Decemberists, The Shins and Lucinda Williams, their sound is at once familiar and mysterious, transporting the listener with a heady mixture of acoustic songwriter folk and 70s-era album rock with a modern pop sensibility.

Starlight and Pine

Indie Folk, Folk Pop/Rock

The Arts Hub
5:30 PM
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Gypsy Irish Punkgrass

Stomp Street Heist

Americana - Bluegrass

Nissi's
6:00 PM
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Three-piece furniture set from Denver, Colorado

The Futons

Alternative

The End Lafayette
3:45 PM
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Biting lyricism and driving rhythms.

The Galantines

Rock, Alternative, Indie

The District - South
2:00 PM
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The The Ghetto Moses Experiment is freedom on stage.

The Ghetto Moses Experiment

Rap, Punk, Jazz, Soul

The District - South
2:30 PM
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Experimental and eclectic rock with a high-energy live performance. The Pretty Shabbies are a Psych/Jazz Rock from Denver, Colorado. Their style encapsulates a broad spectrum of influences from a time before theirs, heavily focused on tight harmonies, technical exploration, and an explosive live performance. “A Pretty Shabby Album” released on May 17th to a positive reception from their fans. Its variety in style, instrumentation, and subject material serve as an indicator of their career to come.

The Pretty Shabbies

Psychedelic Rock, Jazz Rock, Garage Rock, Alt Rock

The End Lafayette
5:00 PM
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High-energy original Colorado bluegrass.

Tonewood String Band

Progressive Bluegrass

The Arts Hub
9:00 PM
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Colorado-based oompah band, here to help you turn a beer into ein Bier!

Wurst Case Scenario

Oompah/Oktoberfest brass

The District - South
1:00 PM
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