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.
Steamboat Comedy’s Mud Season Special at The Press!
Come join us for a night of laughter at The Press! It’s our Mud Season Special event hosted by Steamboat Comedy, Featuring Speical Guest Headliner Rio Hillman! Born in Chicago raised in WI, Rio Hillman arrived on the comedy scene over a decade ago. With his Midwestern charm & like ability he brings the audience into his world punchline by punchline. He believes that subtlety and timing are key principals to building a crowd up to the punch line. To him, it’s nothing new to find humor throughout the stress of everyday life. His comedy has been seen through the Midwest as well as up and down the West Coast.
JR Adams is a Colorado-based singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his heartfelt storytelling, soulful vocals, and a dynamic blend of Americana, folk rock, and blues. Rooted in the vibrant music scene of Steamboat Springs, Adams has spent over a decade honing his craft onstage—both as a solo artist and frontman for several beloved local bands, like Yer State Birds and Heads All Empty.
Join us with local band, Heads All Empty, as they cover the esteemed Grateful Dead! Featuring John Miller on keys, Willie Samuelson on bass, Job Gibbs on guitar, Gabe Hedstrom on drums, and JR Adams on guitar and vocals!
SCUBA IS FUNK. From classics like the Meters and Herbie Hancock to contemporary funk like Galactic and Greyboy Allstars, SCUBA will submerge you in the deepest grooves.
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