In partnership with the Town of Mt. Crested Butte and the Mt. CB Town Center Association, Music on the Mountain returns this summer! Wednesdays from June 24 – August 12 (with a couple exceptions), join us at the Red Lady stage for free live music. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join in on the lawn.
Admission
Free
Upcoming Performers
The Crane Wives
Wednesday, Aug 5
The Crane Wives are an American indie folk-rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, formed in 2010 and known for their rich three-part vocal harmonies and emotionally charged songwriting. Their music blends indie rock, folk, and Americana with dynamic instrumentation and lyrics that often explore mythology, relationships, and inner conflict.
New Orleans Suspects
Wednesday, Jun 24
The New Orleans Suspects are a New Orleans-based supergroup formed from legendary local musicians, blending funk, rock, blues, and soul into a high-energy, groove-driven sound. Known for their dynamic live shows, they bring a modern take on the classic New Orleans music tradition to stages across the country.
Billy Allen & The Pollies
Wednesday, Jul 1
Billy Allen & The Pollies are a genre-blending Southern rock group formed from the collaboration between Alabama frontman Billy Allen and indie rock band The Pollies. Rooted in the rich musical heritage of Muscle Shoals, their sound fuses rock, soul, gospel, funk, and blues into a raw, high-energy style that’s both classic and modern.
MTCB Independence Day Celebration
Friday, Jul 3
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites you to the MTCB Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on Friday, July 3, 2026. This free, family-friendly event features live music starting at 5 PM with a local opener followed by The Hip Snacks and Kimberly Dunn, plus kids’ activities, face painting, a light show, and food and drinks by CBMR. The evening wraps up with a fireworks show at approximately 9:35 PM. Join us for a fun-filled night of music, celebration, and community!
Boombox
Saturday, Jul 4
BoomBox is an electronic rock duo formed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, blending house, funk, blues, and rock into a soulful, groove-driven sound. The group is known for combining live guitar and vocals with electronic beats, creating an energetic, genre-crossing style that connects with diverse audiences and fuels their dynamic live performances.
Rattlesnake Milk
Wednesday, Jul 8
Rattlesnake Milk is an Austin-based alternative country and cow-punk band originally formed in Lubbock, Texas, around 2012. Led by singer and songwriter Lou Lewis, the group blends elements of classic country, rockabilly, surf rock, and psychedelia into a gritty, atmospheric sound often described as “dark country” or Southern Gothic.
The Itals
Wednesday, Jul 15
The Itals are a long-running Jamaican reggae group led by founding member and vocalist Keith Porter, known for their uplifting, roots-driven sound and positive, conscious lyrics. Formed in the 1970s, the band blends classic reggae with a lighter, melodic style, emphasizing themes of unity, spirituality, and clean living.
The Band Loula
Wednesday, Jul 22
The Band Loula is a rising country and folk duo from North Georgia made up of longtime friends Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons. Known for their distinctive “swampgrass” sound, they blend traditional country, folk, and Southern influences with haunting acoustic tones, raw harmonies, and deeply personal storytelling.
Johnny Mullenax
Wednesday, Jul 29
Johnny Mullenax is a Tulsa, Oklahoma–based singer, songwriter, and guitarist leading a high-energy band that blends bluegrass, country, rock, and jam influences into what he calls a “funky country bluegrass” sound.
Mountain Jam Music
Wednesday, Aug 12
Mountain Jam Music is a live band project that pays tribute to the spirit of classic Southern rock and improvisational jam bands, especially the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band.
