KRFC Around Town

Drawing from all corners of the country, Kind Hearted Strangers began in the foothills of Colorado -  where an impromptu open mic performance by songwriter Marc Townes quickly evolved into a dynamic touring band capable of bridging the gap between all out rock n’ roll and their harmony-driven roots. Since the release of the debut record “East // West” in 2021, the band has grown into a road-driven force, hungry for live music, delivering high-energy rock shows across the country. 

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Released April 7th, 2023 - the band’s 2nd LP entitled “Now.here” features a collaboration with visual artist/painter Dylan Lynch. This immersive project found the band working in a shared Richmond, VA warehouse space for 5 days.

With no prepared material, the artists intentionally put pressure on themselves to create and deliver a Live Concert & Art Exhibition at the end of the week. The resulting album contains brand new material that was recorded live with the same raw energy and passion KHS has been delivering across the country during their busiest year of touring to date.

 soulful and soaring indie folk-pop collective based out of Provo, Utah, National Parks was formed in 2013 around the talents of Brady Parks, Sydney Macfarlane, Megan Taylor, John Hancock, and Cam Brannelly. Employing a stirring mix of classical, folk, rock, and pop with some electronic flourishes, the band issued their independent debut, Young, shortly after coming together. Their 2015 sophomore effort, Until I Live, saw them stepping away from the bucolic indie folk of their debut and heading in a more energetic -- though no less mellifluous -- pop direction, drawing acclaim from both critics and followers. The National Parks third studio long-player, Places, arrived in 2017 via Rock Love Magic Records.

The Charlie Stevens Band aims to challenge the boundaries between genres while keeping a strong connection to the traditions of Bluegrass music.

The Charlie Stevens Band draws from the hard-driving sounds of the Bluegrass world to create new, and exciting, acoustic music. 

In addition to Bluegrass, they are influenced by various other styles rooted in the American tradition. Most notably, Rock and Roll, and the Blues.

Cover songs range widely. Including: traditional Bluegrass, such as Bill Monroe and The Stanley Brothers; progressive Bluegrass, such as David Grisman and John Hartford; Rock and Roll, such as The Grateful Dead, Cream, and The Allman Brothers; and even current artists like Billy Strings.

Charlie's original songs attempt to blend all of these influences together in a way that's fresh and fun to listen to. Up-tempo tunes featuring blazing fast solos, and powerhouse vocals, make this an exciting group to see live, regardless of musical preference. Come see the Charlie Stevens Band for yourself!  

Recently relocated to Fort Collins from Las Vegas, NV, The Unwieldies are an alt-country, americana torch band featuring the married couple Danielle Bell on vocals and guitar and Robert Bell on upright bass and vocals.

The band has featured a revolving group of musicians behind them, such as Jack Ball on violin, Eric Frommhold on banjo, Jason Edwards on piano,  Willy Farris on guitar and lap steel and Richard Wells on dobro.

Started in 2013, we've released four albums and have shared the stage with such talents as Rhonda Vincent, Molly Tuttle, Wayne 'The Train' Hancock and Lydia Loveless to name a few.  We look forward to establishing ourselves as a mainstay in this music community.

Funk and Afrobeat!

Hailing from the Great Plains and Desert Southwest, Kansas Dawson brings their high-energy storytelling to the Front Range.  Influenced by multiple generes, yet rooted in outlaw country, they continue to prove what Johnny Cash's longtime bass player once said of a stripped down three piece.."what's more punk rock than that"!

Gora Gora Orkestar brings the sounds of the Old World to the Rocky Mountains performing high-energy Balkan and Klezmer music. Formed in 2009, this 11-piece brass band is dedicated to making the audience dance with driving rhythms and innovative approaches to the traditional music of Eastern Europe. Since its formation, Gora Gora has focused on learning this music with attention and authenticity, and its members have had the chance to learn from experts in the field at events such as Balkan Camp and KlezKanada.

Gora Gora Orkestar has had the opportunity to perform across the country, including festivals in Boston, Austin, and Seattle, and recently at a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Gora Gora strives to foster building a klezmer and balkan musical community in Denver, hosting a monthly dance and music collaboration called Festo Festo. This event has featured 15 bands and dance troupes from around the region, and has grown into a thriving celebration of community and culture.

Live at The Magic Rat in Fort Collins for the monthly KRFC Happy Hour

Friendly Reminders is an indie-folkgrass string quartet, born in an airstream in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A blend of a multitude of genres, including folk, bluegrass, and jazz.