Union Peak Festival returns to Copper Mountain with large crowds Friday and Saturday, B+

Above: Union Peak Festival and the large crowd on day one: Friday, Aug 28, 2026

This past weekend, Copper Mountain's Union Peak Festival returned to downtown Copper Mountain for three days, Friday Saturday and Sunday. Despite incoming rain showers on both Saturday and Sunday, the weather mostly coroporated, with Saturday featuring the Turnpike Troubadours behing the highlight of the whole festival.

Yonder Mountain String Band perform in Breckenridge Friday night this weekend, A-

Colorado's own Yonder Mountain String Band performed in Breckenridge Friday night at the Beaver Run Resort Conference Center for Wine Classic Weekend. While it poured at the beginning of the event, the rain cleared out by the time the band came on stage. It wasn't the best time we've seen them, but Yonder always puts on a great long show no matter where they perform.

Greensky Bluegrass perform for two nights at The Amp in Vail this weekend, A

Above: Greensky Bluegrass performs at Vail Amp for Night number two on Saturday, Aug 15

Veteran bluegrass jam band Greensky Bluegrass performed on both Friday and Saturday this past weekend at the Vail Amp. It was a hell raising good time with the five piece group, who were joined by Holly Bowling on Friday the 7th. 

A new 2-day music festival takes on Eagle, CO A

Above: the side stage at the 2026 Eagle River Jamboree

This past weekend, The Eagle River Jamboree descended upon Eagle County's fairgrounds August 8 & 9 with a stellar first line up that included both local and national touring artists. While everyone was hoping for a bit more attendees, (there were perhaps 1,500 in total), it was still a great, well organized event, and we hope it returns next year.

Watchhouse perform at Dillon Amp for first time with Two Runner, A

Watchhouse performs at Dillon Amp on Saturday, July 25, 2026

This weekend, Watchhouse performed at Dillon Amp for the first time. The intimate concert sounded great, and it proved to be an excellent night with a near full moon and additional rainbow over the amp to see some live music.

Old Crow Medicine Show perform with Big Richard in Colorado Springs, A+ (photos only)

This past Tuesday night on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Old Crow Medicine Show performed with Big Richard at Colorado Spring's Performing Arts Center. All photos by Jessica Lewis.

STS9 performs in Buena Vista, CO for first time at The Lawn, A

Above: STS9 performs on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Surf Hotel.

This past Wednesday night, jam-electronic group Sound Tribe Sector 9 performed for the very first time in Buena Vista, CO at the Surf Hotel for two nights. While we weren't able to cover the 2nd night, the 1st night was a jamming good time out on The Lawn, which is always a fun time experiencing live music for an outdoor concert in the small mountain town.