Live music and great beer — if there’s a better pairing, we haven’t found it. Head to The Backyard for some toe-tapping, groove-inducing beats, and special edition beers. Dancing is encouraged. Just don’t drop your taster cup!
Thursday, September 21
ZiMBiRA
Set one: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
ZiMBiRA Afro Fusion Band revels in the traditional & contemporary music of Zimbabwe. The music is grounded in the ancient repertoire of the mbira and the beat of the hosho shaker. It evolves as the beautiful lines are reflected on the guitar and marimba, and other instrumentation of the moment, which may include mbira, karimba, guitar, ukulele, bass, marimba, hosho, vocals, hand and kit drums.
Mono Verde Collective
Set two: 8:15 pm – 9:40 pm
This project was created to spread Latin reggae rhythms and its movement throughout North America. It also intends to introduce Latin reggae bands so their voices can be heard. Mono Verde is made up by members from countries like Mexico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Peru, Saint Thomas, and U.S. who are in a continuous search for experiences to create spiritual, revolutionary music with intention.
Friday, September 22
Taken
Set one: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Set two: 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Expect a ton of 90s alternative rock & grunge music, infused with a unique selection of 70s, 80s, and 2000s. Be on the lookout for air guitars, invisible drumsticks & mics!
Saturday, September 23
Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue
Set one: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Set two: 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue was formed in 2005 from the top players of the foremost Grateful Dead tribute bands in the Rocky Mountain region. Based originally on a premise of player interchangeability to suit the situation, compatibility and success have coalesced the band into its present configuration. The band currently features Rob Eaton, Jake Wolf, Jim Allard, and Rob Eaton Jr.
The band’s forte lies in its faithful rendering of Grateful Dead material, both originals and covers, and the Grateful Dead’s trademark style of improvisation. Achieved through a careful balance of comprehension and execution of the more defined musical elements of the material with a fearless passion to connect with the elusive “X factor” that Jerry Garcia affectionately spoke of, RMGDR remains aligned with the Dead’s creed of playing off the energy of the audience and making them an integral component of the overall dynamic.