BANDS
By no means is this a comprehensive list, but these are musicians and bands who play around (or have been known to tour through) the greater Denver area on a regular basis.
While most musicians prefer not to categorize/label their music, we are providing genres as a basic point of reference for those who may not be already familiar with the band. (Genres are based on our best guess or referenced from the musician's bio.)
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Adam Stern
Country, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk
Guitar, Pedal Steel. Plays with several band projects: Jukebox Hard Knocks, etc.
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Alex Trujillo
Jazz, Country, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk
Plays with several band projects: Alex Trujillo Bossa Duo/Trio, Corner 3, Ethyl & The Regulars, etc.
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Arkansauce
Bluegrass
String quartet. "The Roanoke Times calls them 'Hot bluegrass ramblers' and AmericanaUK says, 'That’s a bluegrass line-up right there – but this isn’t your grandpappy’s bluegrass.'"
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Benny & Taylor's HonkyTonk Express / Eric Benny Bloom
Jazz, Honky Tonk
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Big Richard
Bluegrass
Female quartet. "They often refer to themselves as the gremlins of the bluegrass world."
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Blood Brothers
Blues, Country, Folk
"Armed with a diverse set list of originals, classic rock, folk, country, blues, smoky pop, and worship music that spans over five decades of timeless songs audiences of all ages and walks of life love singing together."
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Cerise Hartwell / The Sol Babes
Country, Rock, Americana
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Cousin Curtiss
Blues, Bluegrass, Americana
"Blues at bluegrass speeds." Imagine, "rock americana with a soulful drip."
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Deborah Stafford
Jazz, Blues, Big Band, Swing
Vocalist. Sings with several band projects: The Night Stalkers, The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra, The State of Affairs, Deborah Stafford Quintet, etc.
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Deva Yoder
Americana, Folk
"Heartfelt Americana/indie-folk-rock with a 60s twist."
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Dustin Devine and the Real Deal
Country
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Flatirons Jazz Orchestra
Big Band, Swing, Jazz
Ft. Deborah Stafford, lead singer
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High Lonesome
Bluegrass
"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."
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Hogslop String Band
Bluegrass, Folk, Rock
"Hogslop String Band manages to walk that line. With their roots in old-time string band music, and their energy based in wild rock- and-roll; you could almost call them punk purists."
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Jazz Over Easy
Jazz, Swing
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Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles
Big Band, Swing, Jazz
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Justin Larkin
Country
"A distinct & hearty blend of Roots, Soul & Rocknroll dubbed 'Cosmic Ozarkana Music'."
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Last Call Romance
Swing, Rockabilly, Blues
"Last Call Romance delivers a modern take on a mid-century sound. Think: Indie Bluesy-swing or, Chris Isaak and Shirley Manson have a baby with the Squirrel Nut Zippers."
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Pauli’s Rug Cutters
Americana, Swing, Blues, Jazz, Trad Jazz
"Colorado Springs quintet playing a cocktail of Vintage Dance Americana, Blues, & Traditional Jazz."
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Poi Rogers
Honky Tonk, Lounge
"Somewhere in-between the tropical lounges of 1930s Los Angeles and the honky tonk beer joints of rural 1950s California, you'll find Poi Rogers."
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Rampart Street Rompers
Jazz, Swing, Brass
"The Rampart Street Stompers bring the sights and sounds of New Orleans to audiences of all ages with their 'musical gumbo'-a blend of traditional jazz and blues from the 1920’s and 1930’s mixed with the rhythms and syncopations of the New Orleans brass band tradition."
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Rick Lobato & Chuck Lettes
Country, Americana
Alt-Country, Americana
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Royal Street Ramblers
Jazz, Swing, Brass, Gypsy Jazz
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