Denver Vibe Fest Announces Musicians Playing Mike Johnston's Inauguration

The lineup includes Isaac Slade (of The Fray), Flobots, The Motet, Maddy O'Neal, The Mañanas, Brothers of Brass and more Colorado-grown acts.

By Emily Ferguson

July 11, 2023

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The vibes will be a mile high at Denver Mayor-Elect Mike Johnston's inauguration celebration on July 17, thanks to a stellar lineup of homegrown musical acts that Denver Vibes, the inaugural committee, just announced.

“Denver is a city full of talented, bold, and creative artists,” says Leslie Herod, the state representative who's the chair of Denver Vibe, in an announcement of the roster. “We’re proud to kick off Mayor-Elect Johnston’s administration with a showcase of everything Denver has to offer, including an incredible lineup of Colorado musicians and artists. We will also be showcasing dozens of local vendors and food trucks for folks to enjoy. Denver is a vibe, and we're so excited to put our vivid culture on full display throughout this celebration.”

The Denver Vibes Fest, produced in partnership with Youth on Record, Fireside at Five and AEG Presents, will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on the Wynkoop Plaza in front of Union Station on Monday, July 17, after Johnston is sworn in as mayor at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at 10 a.m. that day. The festival is free and open to the public — a great deal considering the lineup, which includes:

Isaac Slade (of The Fray)
Flobots
The Motet
Brothers of Brass
Buckstein
Denver Taiko
DJ Cyn
DJ Selecta C + Yucasoul
Dragutante
Fragile Vanities
Maddy O'Neal
The Mañanas
The ReMINDers

For more information, visit denvervibesfest.com.

Emily Ferguson has been the music and culture editor atWestword since November 2021. In her role, Emily writes and edits profiles of local and national musicians, previews of upcoming performances and guides to the best of Denver’s entertainment scene. Her previous work experience includes contributing to the arts sections of the Wall Street Journal, The Spectator and the Free Beacon. While attending the College of Charleston, Emily was a fire performer and worked at music festivals.

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