Upcoming Live Music Calendar

• Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Chatham Rabbits
• (Folk/Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.chathamrabbits.com

$20 cash cover charge.

Partners in life and music, Sarah and Austin McCombie have captured the adoration of fans nationwide and praise from Garden & Gun, American Songwriter, Paste and No Depression. Amid an impressive touring schedule, the two have already released four full-length records and somehow find energy to run their farm in their home state of North Carolina, a work ethic and connection to community that comes through in their songwriting.

• Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Eric Wiggs & Dylan McCarthy
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• ericwiggs.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Members of up and coming Front Range Acoustic band Jake Leg, McCarthy & Wiggs use the duo format to explore their bluegrass and old time roots, with injections of originals and new acoustic music.

• Friday, July 31, 2026 | 08:00 pm
• Foggy Memory Boys
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• foggymemory.com

$20 cash cover charge.

Drawing from a deep well of musical experience, the Boys have a unique perspective on string band music, contorting the sound into a New Mexican Wild-grass like nothing else out there. It's structured around strong lyrical content, powerful melodies, and a musical bond that only a band of true brothers can create.

• Saturday, August 01, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Rebecca Frazier Band
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• rebeccafrazier.com

KGNU Presents the Rebecca Frazier Band.

$20 cash cover charge.

Groundbreaking guitarist Rebecca Frazier brings a high-energy, female-led bluegrass & beyond show that features award-winning musicianship and songwriting with nods to traditional bluegrass and the Grateful Dead. Her 2024 album on Compass Records, produced by Grammy-winning engineer Bill Wolf (Grateful Dead/Tony Rice), debuted at #4 on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts and includes the talents of Béla Fleck on banjo, mandolinist Sam Bush, and Stuart Duncan on fiddle.

• Sunday, August 02, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Fly in the Ointment
• (Jazz)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden

Free show. No cover charge.

A delightful gathering of veteran old jazz farts, led by Phil "Fly" McClard (tenor sax) & Douglass Shaw (piano), joined by Tim Hoy (drums), Ken Aikin (trumpet and flugelhorn), and Steve Johnson (bass). Collectively, they have about 237 gig years of experience, hitting their stride when they began terrorizing the downtown Boulder music scene in the late '70s. An eclectic mix of originals and re imagined jazz standards as well as under played gems by Pat Metheny, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden.

• Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Micki Balder
• (Folk/Indie)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• mickibalder.com

Free show. No cover charge. With special guest Anneke Dean.

Colorado-based singer-songwriter Micki Balder explains your feelings and experiences using the simplest words you still somehow couldn’t find. With tender vocals and subtle fingerpicking reminiscent of Watchhouse and the Weepies, she tells musical tales of bittersweet stories, budding love, and heartbreak, bringing her listeners together to participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. She released her debut album, "this is how it goes" at Gold Hill Inn September 2023. Joined by Taylor Sharpe, the two bridge heartbreak with humorous "apocalyptic strife" and familial woes. You'll find feelings for everyone!

• Friday, August 07, 2026 | 08:00 pm
• Blue Canyon Boys
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• bluecanyonboys.com

$20 cash cover charge.

The Blue Canyon Boys are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly re-imagining their relationship to tradition. The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery.

• Sunday, August 09, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Many Mountains
• (Folk/Rock)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage

$10 cash cover charge.

Many Mountains is a Folk-Rock Duo from Colorado. Forming in 2013, KR Nelson and Dustin Moran bring a genre-bending sound to folk-rock through their unique song arrangements and writing styles.

• Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Chuck Sitero & Chris Elliot
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden

Free show. No cover charge.

Chuck Sitero is a Lyons-based songwriter and the lead singer of High Lonesome, a nationally touring bluegrass band named one of Denver Westword’s Top Ten Colorado Bluegrass Bands. Joining Chuck is award-winning banjo performer & educator Chris Elliott.

• Friday, August 14, 2026 | 08:00 pm
• The Pickpockets
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.pickpocketsbluegrass.com

$20 cash cover charge.

As bluegrass continues to grow and bend as a genre, The Pickpockets are at the forefront, pushing the roots of bluegrass into new territories. The five-piece string band from Salt Lake City takes you into an inviting world of heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and gripping solos. Using an expansive repertoire and ever-growing sound, they continue to immerse audiences in new styles, new genres, and unforgettable grooves. With traditional instruments and future outlooks, The Pickpockets are breathing new life into a timeless tradition: bluegrass.

• Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Justin Konrad Quartet
• (Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden

$10 cash cover charge.

Justin Konrad brings a lifetime of musical exploration and joy to the dobro (aka resophonic guitar). A veteran of the Colorado bluegrass scene, he has appeared on recordings and in performance with bands such as Bowregard (2019 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest winners), Rapidgrass (2015 Rockygrass Festival band contest winners), All Wheel Drive (performing Bela Fleck’s Drive album), Coral Creek, and many others. Justin released his debut record as a solo artist, Flying in a Bluegrass Dream, in 2024, featuring dobro-led originals and instrumental covers. His current project involves reinterpreting classic and modern fiddle tunes through the lens of the resophonic guitar.

• Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Sturtz
• (Folk/Soul)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• sturtzmusic.com

$15 cash cover charge.

Sturtz's music stands out for its distinctive, soothing instrumental and vocal harmonies. The acoustic quartet is serene and folksy, with melodic vocals soaring over the lower string instrumentals. Sturtz is releasing their second album, Hyacinth, on September 24th, and they’re looking forward to celebrating that release at this show!

• Friday, August 21, 2026 | 08:00 pm
• Bear Hat
• (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage

$20 cash cover charge.

Bear Hat is an eclectic five-piece acoustic ensemble hailing from the majestic mountain communities of Boulder, Colorado. Inspired by the rugged beauty of their surroundings, this group of talented musicians combines their diverse backgrounds and instruments to create a sound that is truly unique. Consisting of mandolin, guitar, banjo, flute & upright bass, Bear Hat weaves together original material and tasteful covers to create an exhilarating blend of Bluegrass, Old Time, Swing, Blues, and Rock 'n' Roll. Buckle up -- Bear Hat is feelin' grizzly.

• Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• The Two Tracks
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.thetwotracks.com

$10 cash cover charge.

Cutting undeniable grooves in the road of Americana music with their new release Cheers to Solitude, Sheridan, Wyoming quartet The Two Tracks bend genres into a sound both unique and immediately familiar, laced with a hint of that "high lonesome" tradition.

• Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Martin Gilmore Trio
• (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.martingilmore.com

$10 cash cover charge.

The Martin Gilmore Band is an Americana group from Denver, Colorado. Their sound centers around acoustic bluegrass and folk music, but they incorporate jazz, swing, country, and blues. Their diverse style, instrumental skill, and solid songwriting make for a dynamic sound and entertaining show.

• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Morgan McHugh
• (Folk)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.morganmchugh.com

Free show. No cover charge.

Morgan McHugh is a Colorado based folk singer-songwriter whose introspective music enthralls and captivates audiences. Originally from Bellingham, Washington, he’s spent the last year touring throughout the western U.S. playing house concerts, pubs, and music clubs. Sharing stages with recognized artists like Noah Gundersen, Sam Weber, Anna Tivel, and Two Runner, Morgan’s resonant vocal range and intricate guitar work earns high praise from fellow musicians as well as attentive audiences with his songs of the road, heartbreak, and the universality of the human condition.

• Friday, August 28, 2026 | 08:00 pm
• Drunken Hearted String Band
• (Americana/Bluegrass)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.thedrunkenhearts.com

$20 cash cover charge.

Drunken Hearted String Band is the acoustic roots incarnation of Colorado's Drunken Hearts, stripping the band down to its rawest and most intimate form - fiddles, strings, and soulful voices wrapped around Andrew McConathy's poetic songwriting. Expect a mix of original Drunken Hearts material reimagined in a rootsy, unplugged arrangement alongside carefully chosen covers, all delivered with the same outlaw heart and Americana spirit that has made the Drunken Hearts a cornerstone of the Colorado music scene.

• Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 06:00 pm
• Cristina Vane
• (Americana)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden
• www.cristinavane.com

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More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane has a breadth and depth of serious musical skill compiled from countless miles across all kinds of geography. On her third studio album ‘Hear My Call,’ the pairing of a lifetime pursuit and growing treasure trove of songs makes for a record that demands to be heard.

• Thursday, September 03, 2026 | 07:00 pm
• Willy Tea Taylor
• (Folk)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• willyteataylor.com

w/ special guest Stoneteeth featuring Mike Clark. $15 cash cover charge.

Willy Tea Taylor is a father, brother, and son. His remarkable ability to write subjects in a simple yet profound way makes his songs a great place to lose yourself. Much of that comes from his upbringing surrounded by rolling hills and horses in a small town in California known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World”.

• Friday, September 04, 2026 | 08:00 pm
• Patchwork Jack
• (Folk)
• Gold Hill Inn Barroom Stage
• www.patchworkjack.com

$20 cash cover charge.

What ails ye o' wanderer? Whatever it may be, Patchwork Jack's got the remedy. This merry band of westerners (both north and south american) thread together such influences as Texas country, Latin ballads, and Romani swing.

• Sunday, September 06, 2026 | 05:30 pm
• Espresso!
• (Gypsy Jazz)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden

$10 cash cover charge.

Espresso! plays American Swing and fiery Gypsy Jazz in and around Boulder, Colorado. Upbeat, classy music.

• Monday, September 07, 2026 | 12:00 pm
• Labor Day Cajun Cookout & Concert 2026
• (Soul/Funk)
• Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden

Featuring:
Banshee Tree
Rob Pate & d'lovelies
Hundred Pound Housecat

Menu includes:
Pan-Fried Catfish and Jambalaya with all the fixins.

$30 cash at the door for music - $20 more for food
Kids under 12 half price.

Please no dogs, outside food or alcohol.
Please park responsibly in town!