Yeehaw! We may be over a quarter of the way through the 21st century now, but no amount of time could ever stop Denver from being a cowtown at its core. Just check out the thriving local country-music scene for proof. Many major country groups have gotten their start in Denver, including but certainly not limited to Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, Thunder and Rain, and CW & Twenty Hands High.
But who’s still part of the local scene and regularly appearing for performances at iconic country venues such as the Grizzly Rose and the Frontier Club? Read on to learn all about the biggest names in Colorado music right now, from rising stars to recognized legends. But be warned: Listening to these artists will compel you to pull your cowboy boots on and do-si-do on down to your nearest local country show!
Of all the longtime country performers still actively playing in Colorado, Duey Weibel had one of the longest-running careers, and one of the most significant on the national stage. Now, after taking some time off to be with his kids, he’s back with his new “Unbroken” outfit. Weibel and Co. have been performing at various venues around Denver for just over a year now, and provide setlists of popular country tunes that any country fan familiar with artists such as Toby Keith, Cody Johnson, and Chris LeDoux can look forward to singing along with…