Enjoy local tunes again
After more than a year of going without, let this summer be the one filled with music and community. Sara Durnil, active Northern Colorado music participants and community organizer says community members should take every opportunity they can to see music this summer, “not only have we been going without live music, musicians have been going without a live audience, and many without pay.” Get out and support local artists and festivals this summer.
Avogadro’s Outdoor Patio, FC
Dates include After the Fire on May 30 and Wooleye on June 11. Fees vary
Full lineup and schedule at https://www.avogadros.com/
Dacono Music and Movies Summer Series: Centennial Field
Featuring music from Zeppephlia, FACE, Journey to Heart, Chris Daniels & The Kings, and Paizley Park
June-September. Times TBD. Check website often. Free
https://www.cityofdacono.com/1106/Music-Movie-Summer-Series
Greeley Blues Jam
June 5, Featuring Ronnie Baker Brooks, Southern Avenue, The Grace Kuch Band, and more.
$30. Kids under 12 get in free!
The festival is eleven hours with non-stop music in the arena paired with shopping, food, and the Blues 101 stage.
More information at https://greeleybluesjam.org/
The goal of the Greeley Blues Jam is to preserve Blues music as well as genres heavily influenced by it. The festival is eleven hours with non-stop music in the arena paired with shopping, food, and the Blues 101 stage.
Lyric Cinema
Live music on the huge outdoor lawn. Shows start at 6pm.
Dates include Nightshades/Cactus Cat on May 22, Vivian, DEBR4H, and Nick Sanville on June 12, and Cary Morin & Ghost Dog on June 18. Fees vary
See full lineup and schedule at https://lyriccinema.com/
New West Fest – Fort Collins – August 13-15 tentatively. Think positively!!
Check here often for updates: https://www.bohemiannights.org/bohemian-nights-at-newwestfest.html
Paddler’s Pub
Fort Collins: Mountain Music Showcase Summer Series
Enjoy beautiful views of the foothills, sand volleyball, and a multitude of yard games. Paddler’s Pub is kid and family friendly with a kids playground, tetherball and plenty of room to run.
Kickoff June 15: 5-8pm with Adam Golden, Addie Tonic, Old Fuss & Feathers
Other dates include Tyler T. on June 18 and Heart Medicine on August 13
Watch for more details at https://www.raftmw.com/paddlers-pub/
Sunflower Farm, Longmont
Featuring Tierro Band with Bridget Law, Foggy Memory Boys, Ragged Union Bluegrass and more! Food trucks will also be available on select evenings, to grab some easy dinner with your family as well and support local food vendors!
June 2—Aug 11, every Wednesday from 4-8pm
$23 per person, kids under 12 free.
Full schedule at https://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com/farmfest-public-hours
Taste of Fort Collins
July 24 & 25 with Nelly and The Spin Doctor. $20-25
This two-day festival is a community celebration with family activities, food from local restaurants, entertainment from acclaimed musicians & an eclectic display of fine artisans work! Local performers will have the opportunity to share the stage with Nelly & the Spin Doctors.
https://tasteoffortcollins.com/
Windsor Summer Concert Series at Boardwalk Park
Performances from Last Men on Earth, Funky Business, Dave Beegle & The Jurassicasters, The Pryde and more. Free
Thursdays June-August, 6:30-8:30pm
See https://www.recreationliveshere.com/219/Summer-Concert-Series for full schedule and lineup.
Masks required at all events and social distancing encouraged. Don’t forget ear protection for the little ones if you plan on getting close to the stages.
