Following another hugely successful weeklong Musicfest, a whole host of talent is lined up to keep Steamboat’s ever-growing music scene pumping. 

Entering its seventh year, WinterWonderGrass will bring over 20 bluegrass, jamgrass and roots bands to the Yampa Valley from February 22-24. Trampled by Turtles, Railroad Earth and The Infamous String Dusters headline the homegrown Colorado festival. Families, foodies and festivalgoers unite at this event, which has become synonymous with local eats, brew tastings and fun entertainment. 

On March 2, Bud Light Rocks the Boat celebrates two decades of free music at the Steamboat base area. Each show kicks off at 3:30PM with performances scheduled for March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6. The annual line-up brings an assortment of styles from Rock n’ Roll to New Orleans rhythm and blues. 

“The energy of this town is becoming very vibrant and with that comes music,” says Sean Regan, owner of the Old Town Pub. Bands like the Magic Beans, The Big Wu and The Cream Cheese Accident are set to play at the pub in March. “Each of them has a big local following and they always bring a great party atmosphere,” Sean continues. 

Schmiggitys on Lincoln Ave. is a magnet for music lovers and dancers. Vibes in this intimate setting alternate weekly from bluegrass and country to electronic dance and jazz. Moon Hooch with a Shadow of Jaguar and Funk You are set to play in March. 

The Chief Theater will host Beth Neilson Chapman on March 9 as part of their songwriter series. Chapman has written for an eclectic range of artists from Elton John and Neil Diamond to Faith Hill and Trisha Yearwood. 

On March 15, Strings Music Festival is bringing Grammy-award winners, The Steeldrivers to town. The band has garnered a huge fan base with their whimsical take on rock n’ roll, played on traditional instruments. 

As the year unfolds and local venues release details of acts on their books, it’s certain they will have plenty to lure music lovers to our mountains.