The Morningside String Band is based out of Steamboat Springs, CO. The band formed in 2019 originally as an acoustic trio, but they’ve since expanded to a 5 piece, adding percussion and electric guitar, though they still often play smaller venues as a trio. The current lineup includes: Craig Thornhill (acoustic guitar, vocals) / Paul Geppert (mandolin and vocals) / Tim Cunningham (upright bass) / Courtney La Zier (electric guitar and vocals) and Gabe Hedstrom (drums/percussion/jokes).
The band tends to have an eclectic mix of songs in their live shows, mixing originals and covers, rooted in blues, reggae, bluegrass, funk, jam and rock. All the members of the band have lived in various parts of Colorado for decades and played in many other music projects over the years. The band’s sounds lends its self to live performances, adapting their setlists and jams/arrangements to the energy of the crowds and venue. The band is known around Steamboat for playing festive outdoor gigs in the spring and summer.
Coming back to the press stage is Nederland, CO jam band River Spell!
Formed in 2022, River Spell is a Colorado-based jam band delivering heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. The band features Grant Livingston on acoustic guitar/vocals, Ben Maillaro on electric guitar, Jake DeMarco on bass, and Dylan French on drums.
The press is excited to welcome SoulBots to our stage! Featuring award winning vocalist, Erin Ezekiel, SoulBots is a duo that brings to live pop, soul, RnB, Southern Rock Dance Party songs from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s to modern hits!
Building on the classic Tulsa Sound pioneered by the likes of J.J. Cale and Leon Russell, Paul Benjaman expands their groove-based genre to include most styles of American music with a strong dose of guitar power. Totally Tulsa.
A former student of the genre bending Junior Brown, Paul places focus on groove and original guitar style. His ventures as a bandleader and sideman have placed him all over the musical map, working with a diverse array of artists including Steve Earle, Jamie Johnson, George Porter Junior (The Meters), John Densmore (The Doors), Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Gary Busey and many more. His road experience includes tours playing with the Grammy nominated John Fullbright (including the Tulsa Review Tour where John was also a part of Paul’s band) and also an appearace on the Tonite Show with Jimmy Fallon as sideman for the T Bone Burnett produced Secret Sisters.
Multiple tours in Europe and the States continue to preach his take on the Tulsa Sound, and he’s received press in American Songwriter, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone.
Kevin Dennis has brought the name ZaZu back from his early days of playing funk, now with 7 of the finest musicians in Steamboat.
ZaZu is a high energy classic funk and Motown band (much like the original group), and promises to keep you dancing. This 8-piece exciting group features Mike Lewis-saxophone, Tim Schuett-saxophone, Jim Knapp- trombone, Stephanie Blake-lead vocals, Kyle Rowland-guitar/vocals, The Intergalactic Funk Cowboy-keyboards/vocals, Willie Samuelson- bass, and Kevin Dennis-drums/vocals.
ZaZu will take you on a nostalgic trip to a time when Motown and funk were king. Expect part concert, part dance party…and a whole lot of fun!!
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