Charley Crockett brings the country to Mission Ballroom Saturday night in Denver, B+

Above: Charlie Crockett performs at Mission Ballroom on Saturday, January 10, 2026

This weekend, country western star Charley Crockett performed a solid hour and thirty-minute show at Denver's Mission Ballroom for the second night of his two-evening stay. The ballroom was packed with country fans and lots of cowboy hats.

Wildfire Reviews best concerts of 2025

Now that the season is finally over, here is our list of last years 20 best performances. This past year, we truly expanded, with reviewing over 100 concerts, meeting some of our favorite artists, and having some new talented photographers on our team. We are looking forward to 2026, but in the mean time, here are the best shows of 2025 we've reviewed.

Larkin Poe help bring in 2026 on New Years Eve at Sheridan Theater, A+

Above: Rebekka Lovell (Left) and Megan Lovell (Right) Perform on January 31, 2025, at the Sheridan Theater in Telluride, CO.

On January 31, blues sisters Larkin Poe rocked Telluride and the historic Sheridan Theater with a rocking good time filled with balloons, complimentary champagnes, snacks and a near 2-hour performance that sounded absolutely incredible.

2025 Colorado Festival of the Year: Rhythms on the Rio

 Although this was our first time attending Monte Vista's Rhythms on the Rio Festival, it was by far the best festival experience we had this year for many reasons.

Pixie and the Partygrass Boys are still the best and most fun live act you can see this year and next, A+

Above: Pixie and the Partygrass Boys perform for night two at the Alibi in Telluride On December 20, 2025.

This past weekend, Utah's favorite ski & party group, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys, performed for two solid nights at the Alibi in Telluride that was one of the best shows of 2025. On the second night, the group performed for almost a four-hour set, providing a magical time for the smaller, fifty-person crowd at the Alibi.

Paul Cauthen returns to Belly Up for a dancing good time, A-

 This past Friday night, country Texas Western star Paul Cauthen returned to Aspen's Belly Up for a packed show. It was a great experience to witness him at such a small venue, with who knows how many more chances the public may be able to see such an unique event.

Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats jam out Denver's Mission Ballroom for special holiday show, night 1, A+

Above: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats perform at a special holiday show at Denver's Mission Ballroom on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Denver's own Nathaniel Rateliff joined up with his group the Night Sweats, along with Mavis Staples and a few other special friends for a 3 hour plus show for night one of their 2025 holiday event at Mission Ballroom. Both nights sold out, and it was an incredible experience for all those joined the festivities.