Popular Local Musicians

VanSlykes unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following who are at once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances.

Floyd  Bauler is an American Singer/Songwriter and guitar player. He comes from a musical family down in Houston, Texas.  He began the life of the troubadour, traveling seasonally into the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the West Coast, and the occasional recording stint to Nashville.

 Lizzy Plotkin’s place-based songwriting and fiddling is as exuberant as is it graceful. With reverence for the natural world and a humble, yet wise human perspective, Lizzy shares with listeners her joy and connection through original story, melody and voice.

Raised in Colorado, Jim has entertained people all around the world: Bouzios, Brazil; Copenhagen, Denmark; St. Thomas, VI; Toronto, CA; Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sydney, Australia and throughout the US (Live at Red Rocks).  JIm lives and performs in Crested Butte during the summers.

 Known for the quality of his lyricism Chris' Americana/Folk Songwriting is inspired by friends, family, community and the natural environment. 

 We love bringing live music into your world - catch us around Crested Butte playing for local bars, restaurants, wedding ceremonies, and special events. If you are looking for a wedding band for your reception or happy hour, please check out our music. 

From weddings to theaters to festivals to private parties, Justin and Megan love bringing music and entertainment to enhance any event. They are known for their range of genres and artists and uncanny ability to engage any crowd! 

Sam Heart & Freddie Mercury: A soulful singer songwriter and his 4 legged backup perform original music and an eclectic collection of familiar and forgotten covers of all ages and genres. From Van Morrison to Whitney Houston, nothing's off limits. With a big bluesy voice and a percussive rhythmic guitar style, Heart has a Modern Folk/Americana sound that will keep you dancing, laughing, and may even leave you misty eyed at times. Honestly though, Freddie is the real star of the show with a few perfectly placed howls!

 Teaching Associate Professor, Wife, Mom, Singer Songwriter, Gunnison resident, 

Beautiful Soul

In their debut album, The Aim Was Song, Matt and Madeline weave together elements of American folk music, bluegrass and jazz. The eleven original compositions are based on poems by the renowned and much-loved American poet, Robert Frost, each animated into song by Matt and Madeline’s rich vocal blend, cohesive string sound, and intricate layers of percussion.

 Musician. Producer. Artist. Songwriter. Instrumentalist. Family man. Grateful. 

 Writing and singing to connect with a higher knowing, she crafts songs to establish a safe, healing space — for herself and friends. Music is medicine, and songs are catalysts: inspiring our intuitive curiosity, uncovering beauty, and inviting radial honesty and self-awareness.