Live Music Every Week
Enjoy free concerts in the Rockies every Wednesday and Thursday! On Thursdays, our premier series brings a diverse lineup of national and regional talent to the stage, ranging from indie-folk to open-road folk-rock. Plus, live music from Estes Park staple, Cowboy Brad, every Wednesday evening!
Wednesdays & Thursdays | 7 PM | Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
The Lineup
National Park Radio
Thursday, June 11 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
National Park Radio is a nationally touring indie-folk “power duo” based in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. National Park Radio has been described as the “biggest sounding indie-folk duo” that there is, and between the two of them, many say they create the sound and energy of a 5-piece band.
Stay with us! Use promo code NPR26 for 10% off stays from June 10th-12th!
Flyin' A's
Thursday, June 18 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
The Flyin' A's bring a fresh, high-energy twist to Americana, with a distinct Texas Kick that can’t be missed. This dynamic husband and wife duo, based in Austin, Texas, infuse every note with the soul of their roots.
Heavy Diamond Ring
Thursday, June 25 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
Heavy Diamond Ring is a fountain of open-hearted, folk-rock, steeped in vocal harmony and group synergy. The band has been described as “open-road, long drive music”. Their second full-length LP, "All Out of Angels", out this fall, was produced by Ben Wysocki (the Fray) and Mark Anderson and features a duet with Nathaniel Rateliff.
Jon Pickett
Thursday, July 2 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
A founding member of the Colorado-based bluegrass band Chain Station and Estes Park local, Jon Pickett's solo show offers a fun and eclectic set, featuring everything from original soulful songs to his creative takes on some of the best and obscure hits.
Dakota Blonde
Thursday, July 9 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
Dakota Blonde, made up of Mary Huckins, Don Pinnella & Tony Raddell, met through their careers in Music Therapy, working with children and adolescents. They have a special knack for including audiences in their music and finding the heart strings that music plays in all of us.
Kae & the Fault Line
Thursday, July 16 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
Kae & The Fault Line is an indie folk trio rooted in the mountain community of Estes Park, Colorado with two out of three members working at YMCA of the Rockies! Blending emotionally honest songwriting with tightly woven three-part harmonies, the band delivers a sound shaped by altitude, small-town life, and lived experience.
Strangebyrds
Thursday, July 23 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
Strangebyrds - Cari Minor & Ray Smith are internationally recognized singer-songwriters who have made award-winning music together for twelve years and who hail from the mighty little town of Rollinsville, Colorado.
Chappy
Thursday, July 30 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
Rooted in Nashville, CHAPPY blends the grit of rock & roll with the narrative soul of Americana. His sound is a bruised-knuckle handshake between vulnerability and power.
The Vibe Tribe
Thursday, August 6 | 7 PM
Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
Playing Dixieland and swing music with a twist; the Vibe Tribe puts on an entertaining show that pleases audiences of all ages. Featuring music from the the 1920's & 1930's jazz age, they’ll get your toes tappin’ and your fingers snappin’ with lively, upbeat music.
Cowboy Brad
Every Wednesday (May 23 - August 5)
7 PM | Kathie Mennel Amphitheater
An Estes Park staple, Brad Fitch specializes in folk and western music that celebrates nature and the Rocky Mountain lifestyle. His performances often include heartfelt original songs and popular John Denver tributes designed to inspire a sense of wonder.