Grab your banjo, mandolin, fiddle—or just your tapping feet—and join us for a foot-stompin’, string-pickin’ good time at the press! Our Bluegrass Jam Night is a welcoming space for musicians of all levels and lovers of live, down-home sound.
Whether you’re an old-time picker or new to the scene, come swap tunes, sing harmonies, and keep the Appalachian spirit alive. Not playing? No problem—come enjoy the music, grab a drink, and soak in the energy.
The Matt Skinner Band formed in the winter of 2012 and released Native Stranger (2013) shortly thereafter which was recorded at the highly acclaimed Stout Studio in Fort Collins, CO. The band consists of Matt Skinner on lead vocals and guitars, Darren Radach on drums and mandolin, Ben O’Connor on electric and upright bass, all rounded out by Ansel Foxley on electric and acoustic dobro. Notable sometime-band members include Joe Lessard on fiddle, Michael O’Connor on lead guitar, and Amanda Hofer on backup and lead vocals.
Matt has released three solo albums, Four Winds (2001), The Nighthawk Affair (2007) and Live at StoneCringe: Vol I (2009) on the Tapadero Productions label and one independent rock EP, Four Day March (2010) with the supergroup, Eleven Bones. Matt is also featured on Waylon Jennings: The Red River tribute (2004) and Undone: A Tribute to Robert Earl Keen (2009) with many of the best and brightest singer/songwriters on the scene. Additionally, songs penned by Matt are included in the film, Secret at Arrow Lake (2009) starring C. Thomas Howell in which Matt and some old band mates also make a cameo.
Skinner’s lyrics capture the raw human spirit and come to life as the band deftly weaves a colorful tapestry of songs and stories of love and danger with a passion born of living and tempered with an infectious groove. The detail and imagery of each song is magnified by the intense electricity of the band as Skinner’s powerful, road-worn tenor voice commands the stage with a presence that is spellbinding in its organic honesty and mercurial resonance. Each performance is a thrilling, emotional carnival ride filled with love, laughter, pain and heartbreak.
The Matt Skinner Band formed in the winter of 2012 and released Native Stranger (2013) shortly thereafter which was recorded at the highly acclaimed Stout Studio in Fort Collins, CO. The band consists of Matt Skinner on lead vocals and guitars, Darren Radach on drums and mandolin, Ben O’Connor on electric and upright bass, all rounded out by Ansel Foxley on electric and acoustic dobro. Notable sometime-band members include Joe Lessard on fiddle, Michael O’Connor on lead guitar, and Amanda Hofer on backup and lead vocals.
Matt has released three solo albums, Four Winds (2001), The Nighthawk Affair (2007) and Live at StoneCringe: Vol I (2009) on the Tapadero Productions label and one independent rock EP, Four Day March (2010) with the supergroup, Eleven Bones. Matt is also featured on Waylon Jennings: The Red River tribute (2004) and Undone: A Tribute to Robert Earl Keen (2009) with many of the best and brightest singer/songwriters on the scene. Additionally, songs penned by Matt are included in the film, Secret at Arrow Lake (2009) starring C. Thomas Howell in which Matt and some old band mates also make a cameo.
Skinner’s lyrics capture the raw human spirit and come to life as the band deftly weaves a colorful tapestry of songs and stories of love and danger with a passion born of living and tempered with an infectious groove. The detail and imagery of each song is magnified by the intense electricity of the band as Skinner’s powerful, road-worn tenor voice commands the stage with a presence that is spellbinding in its organic honesty and mercurial resonance. Each performance is a thrilling, emotional carnival ride filled with love, laughter, pain and heartbreak.
Amanda Hofer is a dynamic vocalist and performer based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She is best known as the lead singer of Colony Funk, a funk, soul, and R&B band that has become a staple of the Northern Colorado music scene. Rooted in gospel and hymns, Colony Funk delivers a high-energy, genre-blending experience that keeps audiences dancing and engaged.
Join us for a performance from a powerhouse trio! Darren Radach of Ansel and the Brain Tattoos and Eric Delaney are comin’ to the press for a night of big tunes and good music.
Catch the Official Steamboat Free Summer Concerts Afterparty at the press with Little Moon Travelers!
The Little Moon Travelers blend folk, old-time, and roots Americana to create a sound reminiscent of bygone eras. Formed during the COVID-19 lockdown in the hills of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the band began with informal jam sessions around a fire pit at Little Moon Trail. These gatherings offered a sense of connection and solace, inviting listeners to set aside their worries. Now, they share their live roots music with a wider audience, capturing the spirit of community and shared experiences.
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