It's a jam, but this isn't your typical jam band. While the music is rooted in rock, blues, and funk, the shows are a jazz-like experience. The songs, whether original or covers, are always fresh reinterpretations, depending on the players and the chemistry that session.
Sugar Beet Saloon welcomes The Mike DeFoco Band to the stage! Thirteen originals written over 25 years, played by four musicians who bring something specific: a drummer who plays congas where the snare would be, a bassist who follows chord changes on instinct, a trumpet player who leads his own reggae band and knows exactly where the space is, and songs that people say pop into their heads weeks later. People call it Americana. It is wider than that.
We welcome Chris Cramer, part of the Colorado musical duo Reminisce. He brings a laid-back, engaging acoustic show featuring classic country favorites, crowd-pleasing hits, and his own original songs. With a warm voice and easy connection to the room, his performances are perfect for a great night out—whether you’re relaxing with a drink or singing along.
Reminisce is just great FUN! Amazing vocals, tight harmonies, great musicianship, and songs that you know and love from the ‘70s ‘80s and ‘90s, and even classic and contemporary country. Dan and Chris have an incredible chemistry on stage, a huge customizable setlist that covers pretty much every genre of music. You’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll laugh, you may even try to stump the band as “Reminisce” takes requests!
Jessie and Derek from Blue Grama take the stage.
Dan Kenny is a Northern Colorado–based guitarist and singer with a passion for timeless songs and heartfelt performance. Inspired by the legendary singer-songwriters of the ’70s and ’80s like James Taylor and Jim Croce, as well as modern rock favorites like the Foo Fighters and the Lumineers, Dan blends genres with ease. Dan will be ready with his “live experience show” featuring live looping. Bring a request or two!
We welcome Chris Cramer, part of the Colorado musical duo Reminisce, specializing in 70s, 80s, easy rock, and country music!
Your new favorite band! Why? Because Mountain Duo offers hot guitars, cool vocals, crowd-pleasing tunes, and a full-band sound. "Guitar Music from the 20th Century" of every flavor.
A seasoned guitar player, vocalist, and performer, Douglas James brings the sounds of Americana to the stage.
Blue Grama is a hot bluegrass band out of Fort Collins, CO. Taking their name from the long-lived, warm-season native Colorado grass, Blue Grama blends the sound of the Appalachian hills with the high plains of the Rockies. Just as the grassroots hold tight to the soil, Blue Grama is deeply rooted in bluegrass tradition. Blue Grama’s repertoire includes a suite of original songs, bluegrass standards, and grassy cover tunes. The members of Blue Grama share a passion for music, taking every opportunity to feed their bluegrass habit and share their music with others.
Blue Yonder Boys are an acoustic guitar duo based in Fort Collins, Colorado, blending expressive Latin and Spanish-inspired styles with elements of rock, 80s, and modern acoustic music to create a warm, dynamic and upbeat sound. They deliver intimate yet energetic performances featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined covers. Their music ranges from smooth, romantic tones to driving, rhythmic grooves rooted in Spanish guitar traditions, all woven together with the melodic and atmospheric edge of their diverse influences to create a versatile, engaging live experience.
Dan Kenny is a Northern Colorado–based guitarist and singer with a passion for timeless songs and heartfelt performance. Inspired by the legendary singer-songwriters of the ’70s and ’80s like James Taylor and Jim Croce, as well as modern rock favorites like the Foo Fighters and the Lumineers, Dan blends genres with ease. Dan will be ready with his “live experience show” featuring live looping. Bring a request or two!
Nick Critchlow is a singer/songwriter from Fort Collins, Colorado. He has been a local NoCo musician for almost 15 years, playing his original acoustic tunes up-and-down the front range. Critchlow enjoys tongue-in-cheek lyrics and telling humorous stories in between songs.
Jacob Mills is a Fort Collins–based guitarist with over 25 years of experience, known for crafting detailed fingerstyle and classical-inspired arrangements. Drawing from movie soundtracks, rock, pop, and videogame music, he reimagines familiar melodies through the expressive voice of solo acoustic guitar. His performances highlight both technical precision and musical storytelling, offering audiences an intimate instrumental experience.
With a well-seasoned, comforting sound, Jared Janzen has had a passion and joy for creating and performing music since childhood. His music blends a nostalgic folk sound with melodic finger-style guitar, inviting listeners to connect and reflect.
Tumbledown Shack is a 5 piece band recreating the sounds of the Grateful Dead in northern Colorado. Established in 2019, the band continues to grow its catalog of music while cultivating a unique flavor of their own.
