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Alison Krauss & Union Station performed to a sold-out crowd at Red Rocks.

Alison Krauss & Union Station Light Up Red Rocks With Soulful Bluegrass: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jun 19, 2025

The venue was completely sold out as Alison Krauss & Union Station celebrated their first album in fourteen years.

How Telluride Bluegrass Festival Came to Be One of Colorado's Best Fests

By Justin Criado

May 27, 2025

Fifty years on, the annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival is still a musical sanctuary for fans of bluegrass and roots music.

members of bluegrass band Leftover Salmon

Leftover Salmon Celebrates 35th Anniversary With New Album, Summer Tour and Red Rocks Extravaganza

By Nick Hutchinson

May 22, 2025

The classic Colorado bluegrass band will bring a Memorial Day party to Red Rocks.

The Carefree Credo of the Lil Smokies

By Justin Criado

Apr 1, 2025

The Montana string band plays the Ogden Theatre on Friday, April 4.

New Bluegrass Album Mixes Hot Picking and Inspired Songwriting

By Nick Hutchinson

Mar 20, 2025

Tyler Grant is celebrating his seventh solo release with a show at Swallow Hill this Saturday, March 22.

Pickin' on the Dead at WWG Steamboat 2025.

WinterWonderGrass Review: Bluegrass Brought the Heat to the High Country

By Nick Hutchinson

Mar 4, 2025

From jamgrass favorites such as Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band to newer acts like Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, the fest was a major success.

Behind the Scenes of WinterWonderGrass, "A Festival Inside a Snow Globe"

By Justin Criado

Feb 24, 2025

The three-day bluegrass event takes place from Friday, February 28, to Sunday, March 2, at Steamboat Ski Resort.

Twelve of the Top Colorado Bluegrass Bands

By Nick Hutchinson

Feb 17, 2025

With mainstays like Leftover Salmon and newer artists like the Cody Sisters or Big Richard, Colorado is a hotbed of excellent bluegrass.

This Denver Band Just Signed to Monument Records

By Victoria Glidden

Jan 24, 2025

"Seeing their live show made it a no-brainer: We wanted to partner with this band and share their music with the world."

Bluegrass and Vikings: The Annual Ullrgrass Festival Returns to Golden

By Justin Criado

Jan 23, 2025

Golden's annual Viking-themed festival takes place from Friday, January 31, to Sunday, February 2.

Yonder Mountain String Band Discusses Its New Album, Nowhere Next

By Nick Hutchinson

Nov 26, 2024

"It's amazing to think we've been going for 26 years."

Willie Watson Finds Himself on New Record After Leaving Old Crow Medicine Show

By Justin Criado

Nov 8, 2024

The singer-songwriter with a golden voice plays Globe Hall on Saturday, November 16.

Recap: Watch High Lonesome Bring Bluegrass to the Westword Office

By Emily Ferguson

Oct 7, 2024

High Lonesome played a set of original bluegrass tunes from its self-titled debut album, set for release November 1.

Tonight: High Lonesome, One of Colorado's Best Bluegrass Bands, Will Play Westword Office Concert

By Emily Ferguson

Oct 3, 2024

High Lonesome will perform an intimate set of bluegrass for Westword members.

Discover Your New Jamgrass Obsession With Shadowgrass

By Nick Hutchinson

Oct 2, 2024

Shadowgrass will celebrate its latest album with shows in Fort Collins and Denver this weekend.

Billy Strings Announces Three-Night Run at Ball Arena

By Emily Ferguson

Sep 27, 2024

The bluegrass star just released a new album and is embarking on a winter tour, in which he's playing much bigger venues.

Greensky Bluegrass Makes Red Rocks Return With Andy Frasco, California Honeydrops

By Nick Hutchinson

Sep 6, 2024

"We literally grew our fan base one person at a time," says Anders Beck. "And getting to Red Rocks, where we play multiple-night runs, is like, 'Holy shit.'

Singer-Songwriter Lyle Lovett, Colorado's Favorite Texan, Coming to Red Rocks

By Justin Criado

Jul 8, 2024

The legendary Americana singer-songwriter first appeared there in 1990. His 23rd show is set for July 9.

Yonder Bar Renamed Velvet Banjo, With Plans to Open in Former Sancho's Location "Very Soon"

By Emily Ferguson

May 21, 2024

"We made this decision after a dispute arose concerning the name 'Yonder Bar' to avoid any possible confusion based on perceived similarity with any other 'Yonder' entities."

bluegrass band poses with mountain backdrop

Yonder Mountain String Band Discusses Mental Health, EP With the Late Jeff Austin

By Nick Hutchinson

May 21, 2024

"We're finding positivity and wonderful moments by bringing back some of Jeff's songs," says bassist Ben Kauffman.

Bluegrass

Ragged Union Continues a Hot Streak on Second Post-Pandemic Release

Review: All the Sights and Sounds of the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass

Ragged Union Continues a Hot Streak on Second Post-Pandemic Release

Review: All the Sights and Sounds of the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival

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