GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS confirms their return to the Fox Theatre for a headline performance on December  31st. Tickets for the show, with support from Bonnie & Taylor Sims and Phoebe Hunt, are on sale now.  

Gasoline Lollipops stitch scraps of American roots music to patches of their own tattered hearts to form an all-new tapestry of bleeding rock n’ roll. 

Frontman, Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a  song-writing mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and troublemaking are the backbone of the Gas Pop’s sound. The rest of the and consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter,  

‘Bad’ Brad Morse, and Kevin Matthews who all come equipped with music degrees from Chicago, Boston,  Jacksonville, and Denver, respectively. They each add flavors of their own background and heritage, further diversifying the band’s signature sound.  

Gasoline Lollipops are three-time winners of Colorado Daily’s ‘Best Local Band’ award, two-time winners of  Denver Westword’s ‘Best Country Band’ award, and winner of Colorado Sound’s 2022 ‘Colorado Spirit’ and  ‘Band You’d Drive 105.5 Miles To See’ awards. Over the last several years they have toured throughout the  

U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, and Belize. Today, the Gas Pops continue to bend genres and electrify live audiences with ferocious sincerity.  

“Clay Rose's voice immediately reminded me of the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen; deep, gritty and  dark, yet sustained with unwavering intensity and truth.” The Denver Post 

“With its barrage of influences, Americana can take many forms. Gasoline Lollipops exemplify this as the  Denver-based band combines the unlikely forces of folk and punk into a singular sound.” Pop Matters 

“Somewhere in between punk provocateurs and folk storyteller, these talented musicians managed to combine  engaging riffs and straight-forward arrangements with personable lyrics and quintessential arrangements that  feel organic and diverse.” Colorado Daily 

According to the Denver Post, the unique sounds of Gasoline Lollipops (fronted by singer-songwriter Clay  Rose) are like “the Coen Brothers and Nick Cave holed up in Nashville after a near-death experience.” Denver  Post 

“Somewhere in between punk provocateurs and folk storyteller, these talented musicians managed to combine  engaging riffs and straight-forward arrangements with personable lyrics and quintessential arrangements that  feel organic and diverse.” FolknRock.com

The popular Colorado band, Gasoline Lollipops, is courting controversy and championing social justice with their politically charged new single, "Freedom Don’t Come Easy."

American music has long served as a platform for protest, with iconic songwriters like Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Nina Simone enriching this tradition. Their songs have not only contributed to the canon but, in many instances, have also shifted the social narrative.

"Freedom Don’t Come Easy" is a modern protest anthem penned by Gasoline Lollipops' frontman, Clay Rose. Crafted as a direct response to the January 6th insurrection, the song confronts contemporary social issues while staying true to the American Folk tradition. It boldly addresses systemic racism, unchecked greed, gun violence, and the divisive tactics of both media and certain religious groups, urging an end to the oppression faced by those sidelined in today’s polarized socio-political climate. The song is a forthright call for Americans to uphold common decency and our shared core values.

With this release, Gasoline Lollipops aims to empower the silenced, oppressed, and marginalized communities of this nation, including those who struggle to make ends meet in one of the world's wealthiest countries. Their message is clear: “We stand with you!”

“The freedom we advocate will be for everyone. We’ll champion human rights and triumph without a gun... Here’s to high hopes and valid votes, granting us space to thrive. If you’re kneeling on my brother’s neck, you kneel on all of us.”

More about Gasoline Lollipops:

Gasoline Lollipops weave together elements of American roots music with the raw emotions of their own experiences to create a unique blend of bleeding rock n’ roll. Frontman Clay Rose's upbringing straddled two worlds: an outlaw, truck-driving father in the Colorado mountains, and a songwriting mother on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay's love for open roads and a penchant for trouble form the backbone of the Gas Pops' sound. The rest of the band—Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, ‘Bad’ Brad Morse, and Kevin Matthews—bring their diverse educational backgrounds from music schools in Chicago, Boston, Jacksonville, and Denver, adding a rich variety of influences to the band’s distinctive sound.

Gasoline Lollipops are decorated with accolades, including three-time winners of Colorado Daily’s 'Best Local Band' award, two-time recipients of Denver Westword’s 'Best Country Band' award, and winners of Colorado Sound’s 2022 'Colorado Spirit' and 'Band You’d Drive 105.5 Miles To See' awards. Having toured extensively across the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, and Belize, the Gas Pops continue to transcend genres and electrify audiences with their heartfelt performances.

Visit the official band website: Gasoline Lollipops

On April 5, 2025, Gasoline Lollipops will ignite a night of awareness, empathy, and truth at the Bluebird Theater. Through the power of music and community, the band aims to offer a moment of clarity, unity, and healing—where confusion, rage, and fear can briefly give way to connection, dance, and solidarity.

"As important as it is to acknowledge the challenges of our time, it is equally necessary to rise above them and reach for the light," says Clay Rose of Gasoline Lollipops. "May we do so not with blame and division, but with gratitude and a celebration of life—because sometimes, we’ve got to dance to keep from crying."

This will be Gasoline Lollipops’ biggest headlining show in the Denver metro area so far this year, and they are thrilled to welcome Extra Gold as the opening act. In addition to the music, the band has partnered with local immigrant rights nonprofit Casa de Paz to help raise funds in support of immigrants' rights in Denver.

Tickets for the Bluebird Theater show on April 5 are available now at https://www.axs.com/uk/events/707486/gasoline-lollipops-tickets.

Gasoline Lollipops stitch scraps of American roots music to patches of their own tattered hearts to form an all-new tapestry of bleeding rock ‘n’ roll.

Frontman Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a songwriting mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and troublemaking forms the backbone of the Gas Pops' sound. The rest of the band consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, ‘Bad’ Brad Morse, and Kevin Matthews, who all come equipped with music degrees from Chicago, Boston, Jacksonville, and Denver, respectively. Each adds flavors from their own background and heritage, further diversifying the band’s signature sound.

Gasoline Lollipops are three-time winners of Colorado Daily’s "Best Local Band" award, two-time winners of Denver Westword’s "Best Country Band" award, and winners of Colorado Sound’s 2022 "Colorado Spirit" and "Band You’d Drive 105.5 Miles To See" awards. Over the last several years, they have toured throughout the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, and Belize.

Today, the Gas Pops continue to bend genres and electrify live audiences with ferocious sincerity.