In just two short weeks, Radio Bristol’s celebrated Farm and Fun Time variety show will light up the stage of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum with an evening that blends boundary-pushing roots music and heartfelt songwriting. On Wednesday, July 23, guitar slinger Chuck Prophet arrives with His Cumbia Shoes to headline the program, joined by acclaimed Southern troubadour A. Lee Edwards.

Kicking off the weekend of events celebrating Jerry Garcia and the 60th Anniversary of The Grateful Dead is the Jerry Garcia commemorative street sign ceremony at Harrington Street on Friday, August 1 at 11am (time subject to change). The ceremony, taking place on Jerry’s birthday, will be on Harrington Street between Alemany Boulevard and Mission Street in the Excelsior District where Garcia was born and lived with his grandparents.

On Friday, August 1, the Colorado Rockies will transform Coors Field into a haven for Deadheads and baseball fans alike in celebration of Jerry Garcia’s birthday.

Irish breakout trio Kingfishr will make their eagerly awaited Rocky Mountain debut this fall, headlining the Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the band taking the stage at 8:00 PM sharp. General-admission tickets go on sale Friday, July 11 at 10:00 AM MDT via Z2 Entertainment (purchase here: https://www.z2ent.com/events/detail/kingfishr-2025-fox).

Z2 Entertainment is delighted to announce that acclaimed tribute ensemble Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) will return to Colorado for one unforgettable night at the historic Boulder Theater on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with music beginning promptly at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. MDT and can be purchased via the official event link: z2ent.com/events/detail/dark-star-orchestra-2025-bt.

Thirty years ago today, on July 9, 1995, the Grateful Dead took their final bow at Chicago's Soldier Field. To some, it marked the end of an era; to others, it was the beginning of a never-ending dance with a musical legacy that defies explanation. For both those who "get it" and those still wondering what all the fuss is about, this anniversary offers a chance to reflect on why the Grateful Dead remain an unparalleled cultural phenomenon.

Naya Records, in association with Flóki Studios, today announces “Words of Wisdom,” the newest single from the forthcoming album Higher Education. The track unites the mighty Naya Rockers with Trinidadian-born roots-reggae luminary Queen Omega for a stirring meditation on mindful speech and collective uplift. “Words of Wisdom” arrives on all digital platforms July 11 2025 (UPC 199350837715, ISRC QMBZ92511095).

After nearly a year away from the road, Trey Anastasio Band will step back into the spotlight on Friday, August 1 for a one-night-only performance at The Bellwether in downtown Los Angeles. The appearance marks the beloved octet’s first live set since September 2024 and promises a joyous reunion of Trey Anastasio’s exuberant guitar work with the group’s dynamic horn section and locked-in rhythm duo.

STIL RUNNIN will rock the house with their new wave of classic rock sound on Thursday, July 17th at The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN.  With support from other great Nashville rock bands including LEILANI KILGORE, the CHERRY VANCE BAND and CINEMA STEREO, STIL RUNNIN will top off The East Room's concert lineup of rock that fans do not want to miss.  Performances start at 8 pm. 

97.3 KBCO and Westword will once again usher in the holiday season with Colorado’s most beloved Thanksgiving‐week musical tradition: The 21st Annual Last Waltz Revisited, taking over the beloved Boulder Theater on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m., the music begins at 8 p.m., and tickets go on sale this Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. MT through Z2 Entertainment (limited seating, all ages; patrons under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).