2025 Band Lineup
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We bring local favorites and bands from across the country to light up the nights at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival. With two stages located within the festival grounds, entertainment runs throughout the weekend. The River Stage, located near the whitewater events, offers live music for spectators and festival-goers. The Main Stage heats up during the evening session. All entertainment is included with the price of admission.
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Image source Poudre Valley Playboys website
Poudre Valley Playboys
Poudre Valley Playboys, a collaboration of Colorado guitar phenomenon Josh Long and upright bass aficionado Mark Verschoor, is high-octane classic country-rockabilly-surf music that gets any crowd jumping and hollering within the first few bars.
Josh and Mark dig deep into the archives to pull out some overlooked gems of yesteryear in addition to cult classics from the rockabilly, country, and surf music scenes. A typical mixing-it-up medley they’ll do is “Ghost Riders in the Sky” mixed with “El Cumbanchero.” With Mark Vershoor’s powerhouse bass licks and Josh Long’s riveting electric guitar riffs, this duo sounds like a full band on fire.
Poudre Valley Playboys, a collaboration of Colorado guitar phenomenon Josh Long and upright bass aficionado Mark Verschoor, is high-octane classic country-rockabilly-surf music that gets any crowd jumping and hollering within the first few bars.
Josh and Mark dig deep into the archives to pull out some overlooked gems of yesteryear in addition to cult classics from the rockabilly, country, and surf music scenes. A typical mixing-it-up medley they’ll do is “Ghost Riders in the Sky” mixed with “El Cumbanchero.” With Mark Vershoor’s powerhouse bass licks and Josh Long’s riveting electric guitar riffs, this duo sounds like a full band on fire.
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The Street Deacons
Forged from the pulpits and and the stages of Colorado's best live music venues, The Street Deacon's are a blues and funk band dedicated to honoring the tradition of music and making each show as memorable as the last.
Forged from the pulpits and and the stages of Colorado's best live music venues, The Street Deacon's are a blues and funk band dedicated to honoring the tradition of music and making each show as memorable as the last.
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Hairmageddon
Dive into the time machine with Hairmageddon. This isn't just a band; it's a full-blown revival of the neon-soaked, big-haired, guitar-shredding era of the '80s. Imagine stepping back into the golden age of hair metal, where every riff is a call to party and every beat a heartbeat of rock 'n' roll rebellion.
Hairmageddon doesn't just play music; they conjure the spirit of an era. Decked out in over-the-top costumes that could only belong to the wildest dreams of rock stardom, and armed with stage props that transform any venue into a rock cathedral, they're here to unleash the legacy of the legends:
Dive into the time machine with Hairmageddon. This isn't just a band; it's a full-blown revival of the neon-soaked, big-haired, guitar-shredding era of the '80s. Imagine stepping back into the golden age of hair metal, where every riff is a call to party and every beat a heartbeat of rock 'n' roll rebellion.
Hairmageddon doesn't just play music; they conjure the spirit of an era. Decked out in over-the-top costumes that could only belong to the wildest dreams of rock stardom, and armed with stage props that transform any venue into a rock cathedral, they're here to unleash the legacy of the legends:
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Mighty Mystic
Mighty Mystic is considered as one of the leaders in the U.S. Reggae scene and labeled by many as one of the more prolific artists to develop outside of Jamaica. He has gripped the scene with ferocious conviction and an uncanny ambition worthy to be mentioned among the greats. Mighty Mystic has turned himself into one of the more sought after U.S. based Reggae artists on today’s scene. His brand of “HARD ROOTS” with his high energy stage performance has been a magnet for the young enthusiastic reggae fan base. He has managed to hold firm to his Jamaican roots while adding elements of Hip Hop & Rock giving Mystic a more unique sound.
Mighty Mystic is considered as one of the leaders in the U.S. Reggae scene and labeled by many as one of the more prolific artists to develop outside of Jamaica. He has gripped the scene with ferocious conviction and an uncanny ambition worthy to be mentioned among the greats. Mighty Mystic has turned himself into one of the more sought after U.S. based Reggae artists on today’s scene. His brand of “HARD ROOTS” with his high energy stage performance has been a magnet for the young enthusiastic reggae fan base. He has managed to hold firm to his Jamaican roots while adding elements of Hip Hop & Rock giving Mystic a more unique sound.
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Mezmer
Bringing rock and funk to your eyes and ears.
Guitarist/Lead Singer: Groovy Bob Murray
Saxophone/Backup: Blaze Patterson
Bassist: Jordan Cammel
Drummer/Backup: Zachary Wolfe
Keyboardist/Backup: Korigan Murray
Bringing rock and funk to your eyes and ears.
Guitarist/Lead Singer: Groovy Bob Murray
Saxophone/Backup: Blaze Patterson
Bassist: Jordan Cammel
Drummer/Backup: Zachary Wolfe
Keyboardist/Backup: Korigan Murray
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Atomic Fireballs
The Atomic Fireballs are a small country band.
The Atomic Fireballs are a small country band.
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Blue Recluse
Blue Recluse is a five piece power blues band. They play a wide range of blues, rhythm and blues, and country blues from the ‘40s to the present day. Powerful, sultry vocals in combination with a hard-groovin’ rhythm section and classic electric blues guitar and keys makes this band a blues lover’s dream. Put on your dancing shoes, because Blue Recluse will rock your soul with its unique brand of rare and classic songs by the likes of Koko Taylor, Etta James, Big Maybelle, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, as well as original songs like Close My Windows, Run Me Ragged and South Austin Blues, with a traditional Chicago blues feel.
Blue Recluse is a five piece power blues band. They play a wide range of blues, rhythm and blues, and country blues from the ‘40s to the present day. Powerful, sultry vocals in combination with a hard-groovin’ rhythm section and classic electric blues guitar and keys makes this band a blues lover’s dream. Put on your dancing shoes, because Blue Recluse will rock your soul with its unique brand of rare and classic songs by the likes of Koko Taylor, Etta James, Big Maybelle, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, as well as original songs like Close My Windows, Run Me Ragged and South Austin Blues, with a traditional Chicago blues feel.
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Cody Cozz
Cody Cozz is a Nashville based country artist originally from Pueblo, Colorado. He was signed to Grindstone Records under country music legend Craig Campbell from 2022 - 2024. Cody released his first national single "On My Way" to radio in 2022. The "On My Way" music video premiered on CMT shortly after the song's release in June.
Cody Cozz is a Nashville based country artist originally from Pueblo, Colorado. He was signed to Grindstone Records under country music legend Craig Campbell from 2022 - 2024. Cody released his first national single "On My Way" to radio in 2022. The "On My Way" music video premiered on CMT shortly after the song's release in June.
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Mr. Majestyk MM8TR
Mr. Majestyk 8-Track Revival (MM8TR) is fiercely talented 1970s cover band who bring the heat with Grade A performances and jaw-dropping perfect execution of songs most bands don't dare to try.
Mr. Majestyk 8-Track Revival (MM8TR) is fiercely talented 1970s cover band who bring the heat with Grade A performances and jaw-dropping perfect execution of songs most bands don't dare to try.
Past Performances
Get ready for a rockin' time in Cañon City. Watch past Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival performances below.
