Paul Val is an emerging talent in the music scene, known for his soulful voice and captivating performances. With a repertoire that spans across genres, Paul brings a unique blend of folk, rock, and blues to his music, creating an engaging and dynamic live experience. His heartfelt lyrics and impressive guitar skills have earned him a growing fanbase and recognition in the industry. Catch Paul Val live at The Press on August 2, for an evening of unforgettable music and great vibes.
Combining a pleasing mash of mandolin, dobro, fiddle, guitar, and bass, High Lonesome, seeks to put a new spin on good old hard-driving bluegrass by way of tight harmonies, melodic original material, and an expansive reach that takes in music from various realms, including jazz and jam influences as well as traditional bluegrass. This year High Lonesome was named in Denver Westword’s – “Ten of the Top Colorado Bluegrass Bands”’ list along with some of their musical influences Hot Rize and Infamous Stringdusters. They will be releasing their long anticipated debut album this fall.
Sugar Britches is a blend of mischievous high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment and clever lyrics, written by Brian Johanson and performed by a cavalcade of characters. Combining good ‘ol country heartache along with snarky folksy wit, Sugar Britches has been playing non-stop throughout Colorado and the great West in bars, parking lots, weddings, bat mitzvahs, rodeos, amphitheaters and regular-ass theaters since 2017.
Recent highlights for the band include recognition on The Colorado Sound’s Top 20 List of Colorado Artists for 2021 and an opening slot at the legendary Mishawaka Amphitheatre for Wynonna Judd.
Sugar Britches also won Best New Band of 2018 and Best Country Band of 2019 from the Fort Collins Musicians Association and were nominated for Best Country Band of 2019 by the Denver Westword. They have opened up for many national touring artists, including Wynonna Judd & the Big Noise, Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters, Pokey LaFarge, Corb Lund, The Reverend Horton Heat and Jason Eady.
The band released their first album, Don’t Make Her a Mixtape Yet You Idiot, in 2019 to great success, and they have just released their second full-length album, No One Cares That It’s Your Birthday in September of 2022.
The Band features Brian Johanson on lead vocals and guitar, Lance Ruby on lead electric guitar, Ansel Foxley on Dobro, Cameron Collums on upright bass and a rotating cast of amazing guest musicians.
Don’t miss the Bo DePena Trio at the press on August 22! Known for their captivating blend of Americana, country, and rock, the trio delivers powerful performances with heartfelt lyrics and rich harmonies. Bo DePena’s engaging stage presence and soulful voice promise an unforgettable night of music at Steamboat’s top live music venue.
Adia Clark Lay has been named one of Steamboat’s 20 Under 40, and she was voted Best Solo Musician in Steamboat by Best of the Boat! She has graced the Yampa Valley with her original music for years. Now a student at Berklee College of Music in Boston, she has returned to Steamboat for the summer to share her newest original work and give us a night of singer/songwriter music. Show begins 7 PM.
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