Upcoming Live Music Calendar

• Friday, May 02, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• Whiskey Mash Band
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• whiskeymashband.com

Opening Night! $15 cash cover charge.

High velocity bluegrass ground out of Kansas City, MO. The new-found ensemble thrives on improvisation and genre-bending around core bluegrass instrumentation: guitar, mandolin, (bumpin’) upright bass and banjo.

• Saturday, May 03, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• Cristina Vane
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.cristinavane.com

$15 advance tickets/$20 day of the show.

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Cristina Vane is an Americana artist out of Nashville. Her signature bottleneck slide guitar playing, travis picking, and clawhammer banjo are tied together by her silky, powerful voice and her vivid songwriting. Vane’s musical perspective is decidedly unique and authentic.

• Sunday, May 04, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Fly in the Ointment
• (Jazz)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage

Free show. No cover charge.

A delightful gathering of veteran old jazz farts, led by Phil "Fly" McClard (tenor sax) & Douglass Shaw (piano), joined by Tim Hoy (drums) and Steve Johnson (bass). Collectively, they have about 237 gig years of experience, hitting their stride when they began terrorizing the downtown Boulder music scene in the late '70s. An eclectic mix of originals and re imagined jazz standards as well as under played gems by Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden.

• Friday, May 09, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• The Stillhouse Junkies
• (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• stillhousejunkies.com

$15 cash cover charge.

Bluegrass heroes Stillhouse Junkies are on the forefront of breaking through the genre with their free-flowing musical interplay that weaves roots, classical, texas-swing and blues into a high-energy, intricately composed yet expansively improvised tapestry of sound.

• Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 06:30 pm
• Ms. Amy and Hicks
• (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage

Free show. No cover charge.

Amy and Jason's Americana stylings bring elements of old-time, country, bluegrass, and blues together-and you'll find that little else gets to the heart and soul like their two voices intertwined. Born out of a passion for the soulful harmony blend of the old time country gender duets coupled with a love for the sweet and sad Americana songbook, Amy and Jason discovered the magical blend between their two distinct voices whilst picking in the front range bluegrass festival campground scene.

• Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 07:00 pm
• Micki Balder & Friends
• (Folk/Indie)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• mickibalder.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Colorado-based singer-songwriter Micki Balder explains your feelings and experiences using the simplest words you still somehow couldn’t find. With tender vocals and subtle fingerpicking reminiscent of Watchhouse and the Weepies, she tells musical tales of bittersweet stories, budding love, and heartbreak, bringing her listeners together to participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. She released her debut album, "this is how it goes" at Gold Hill Inn September 2023. Joined by Taylor Sharpe, the two bridge heartbreak with humorous "apocalyptic strife" and familial woes. You'll find feelings for everyone!

• Friday, May 16, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• Chain Station
• (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• chainstationmountainmusic.com

$20 cash cover charge.

Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get ‘em out on the dance floor string band from Denver, Colorado. Their music is well-steeped in Americana roots, with vocal harmonies that are high, lonesome, and tight. Their picking ranges from lightning-fast to mountain mellow. They are a bluegrass band that would satisfy a picky old-timer and delight fans of Newgrass, a delicate balance indeed.

• Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 06:30 pm
• Montana Sand
• (Acoustic/Indie)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.montanasand.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Montana Sand is a group of multi-instrumentalists fronted by singer-songwriter AJ Keyser. AJ is from the Front Range of Colorado and has been playing professionally for over 5 years. The group draws their influence from a wide variety of genres, including but not limited to indie acoustic soul, folk, rock, bluegrass, and roots music--genres that have been the backbone to Austin’s music scene for decades. The group focuses on making music an inclusive space for all to be able to enjoy and relate to, as well as using music for mental health awareness.

• Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Eric Wiggs & Dylan McCarthy
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• ericwiggs.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Members of up and coming Front Range Acoustic band Jake Leg, McCarthy & Wiggs use the duo format to explore their bluegrass and old time roots, with injections of originals and new acoustic music.

• Friday, May 23, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• Bonnie & Taylor Sims
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.bonnieandtaylor.com

$20 cash cover charge.

Platinum recording artists Bonnie & Taylor are one of Colorado's most powerful and dynamic musical duos. From the soul shaking harmonies and masterful songwriting to the endearing onstage moments, Bonnie & Taylor have captivated audiences all across the world.

• Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Silas Herman & the Tone Unit
• (Bluegrass/Jamgrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• silasherman.com

$20 cash cover charge.

With a passion for music deeply rooted in his upbringing in the mountains of Colorado, Silas Herman has honed his skills to captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and heartfelt performances. Silas will be joined by some of Colorado's finest pickers bringing original and traditional bluegrass and jamgrass music to the stage for an epic night at The Gold Hill Inn!

• Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Danny Shafer
• (Folk/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• dannyshafer.bandzoogle.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Danny Shafer has based his life, living and reputation on making sure the song comes first. Through relentless touring and constant songwriting for 25 years he has earned himself a position as a lifelong modern troubadour. Growing up behind the wheel has had its ups and downs but has also brought Danny Shafer closer to the people and topics that make songs come alive. Boulder, Colorado’s Daily Camera writes; “Shafer is like the characters about whom he sings, people in search of something.”

• Monday, May 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm
• Memorial Day Mountain Festival & Barbeque 2025
• (Roots Rock/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden

Featuring:
The Gasoline Lollipops
Bear Hat
Gus Miller & Rachel Cole

Menu features:
Smoked salmon and apple cider beef brisket
w/ all the fixins

$30 for music / $20 more for food
½ price for kids under 12

Please, no coolers, dogs, or outside alcohol.
Carpool if you can and park responsibly in town.

• Friday, May 30, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• High Lonesome
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• highlonesomenewgrass.com/home

$15 cash cover charge.

“Bristling with vocal, instrumental and songwriting talent with hard-driving live shows that are just plain danceable fun, High Lonesome is the latest breath of fresh music to spring from Colorado’s legendary bluegrass scene," this is how Veteran Bluegrass journalist, John Lehndorff described the band in his review of High Lonesome's debut self-titled album. Named "Ten of the Top Colorado Bluegrass Bands” in Denver Westword 2024 & 2025 by Nick Hutchinson, this Front Range band combines a pleasing mash of dobro, fiddle, guitar, bass, and mandolin. High Lonesome seeks to put a new spin on good old hard-driving bluegrass by way of tight harmonies, melodic original material, and an expansive reach that takes in music from various realms, including jazz and jam influences as well as traditional bluegrass.

• Sunday, June 01, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• The Cody Sisters
• (Folk/Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.thecodysistersmusic.com

$10 cash cover charge.

The Cody Sisters Band has established themselves as a force in the United States and the UK for fans of acoustic, folk, and bluegrass music. Their passion is in creating new music with their award winning instrumentation, their stunningly emotional original lyrics, and their beautiful sister harmonies. Seeing them is quite an experience as they blend Americana, Gypsy Jazz, Folk, and Modern Bluegrass together in a completely unique way creating a Modern Americana/Roots sound.

• Thursday, June 05, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Andy Thorn & Friends
• (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.andythornmusic.com

$20 cash cover charge.

Banjo player extraordinaire Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon teams up with Adam Ajala of Yonder Mountain String Band, plus other very special guests, to bring an outdoor evening featuring some of the finest pickers around!

• Friday, June 06, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• David Lawrence & the Spoonful
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• davidlawspoonful.com

$15 cash cover charge.

David Lawrence, has called Colorado home for over a decade. Whether performing solo or with his full band, The Spoonful, David brings a unique blend of finger-picking Delta blues, roots-Americana, soulful vocals, and his style of Gypsy-infused jazz guitar.

• Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• King Manzi
• (Folk Rock)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.kingmanzi.com

Free show. No cover charge.

King Manzi is a musical duo. If you're fond of harmony rich and melodically magical sounds à la the Eagles, Jackson Browne, and Neil Young, you've found a surefire way to scratch that itch. Their new record, Bolder Than Before (out May 30th), was recorded live to tape in Los Angeles and is a love letter to the dusty trails and open highways of the Southwest. They are currently on their “Blue Highways” tour playing exclusively in small cities and towns across the US.

• Friday, June 13, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• Jake Leg
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• jakelegmusic.com

$15 cash cover charge.

With decades of experience playing and performing between them, Jake Leg brings a high level of musicianship and individuality to their particular brand of bluegrass. Their set features original songs that explore the grittier side of bluegrass (and beyond), as well as instrumentals that thrive on improvisatory exploration.

• Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 06:30 pm
• Foggy Memory Boys
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• foggymemory.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Drawing from a deep well of musical experience, the Boys have a unique perspective on string band music, contorting the sound into a New Mexican Wild-grass like nothing else out there. It's structured around strong lyrical content, powerful melodies, and a musical bond that only a band of true brothers can create.

• Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Brother and the Hayes
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.brotherandthehayes.com

$10 cash cover.

Brother (David Bingaman) and The Hayes (Jennie Hayes Kurtz) are siblings hailing from Dallas, Texas. Growing up, Jennie Hayes sang in the choir while David taught himself to play guitar by listening to blues musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ligntin’ Hopkins. They both became interested in folk music and songwriting in college and began to collaborate while attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. David and Jennie Hayes found that their love for the blues, traditional country music, and bluegrass was the perfect vehicle for their playful, honest, and story-driven songwriting.

• Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 06:00 pm
• Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• rachelsumnermusic.com/home

Free show. No cover charge.

Fresh off their 2023 win at the Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival band competition, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are shaking up the bluegrass world with their fresh take on traditional music. Led by John Lennon Award-winning songwriter Sumner, the string band's dynamic sound showcases bold chord progressions, unforgettable stories, and mesmerizing musicianship from fiddler Kat Wallace and bassist Mike Siegel. With their grassy roots, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light create a sound that's both timeless and utterly unique, captivating audiences with every note they play.

• Friday, June 20, 2025 | 08:00 pm
• Blue Canyon Boys
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• bluecanyonboys.com

$15 cash cover charge.

The Blue Canyon Boys are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly re-imagining their relationship to tradition. The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery.

• Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 07:00 pm
• Flamy Grant
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.flamygrant.com

$25 cover charge.

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Shame-slaying, hip-swaying, chart-topping drag queen Flamy Grant is a powerhouse vocalist and award-winning songwriter based in Asheville, NC. With over 1.2 million streams on digital platforms, Flamy blends country, folk, gospel, and roots music to deliver a theatrical, therapeutic, and wholly original experience of intrepid storytelling, all shared through the evocative art of drag.