🎶 Live Music Is Everywhere in Fort Collins This Week
🎸 Live Music Is Everywhere in Fort Collins This Week
Happy Wednesday, FoCo fam,
Fort Collins has always punched above its weight when it comes to music. From cozy jam sessions in mountain taverns to touring artists at legendary venues, there’s almost always a show happening somewhere around town. If you’re looking for a midweek excuse to get out, grab a drink, and hear something new, this week’s lineup has plenty of options.
Which famous Fort Collins music venue originally opened in 1906 as a movie theater before becoming one of Colorado’s most iconic live music spots?
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🎸 Live Music Is Everywhere in Fort Collins This Week
Wolverine Farm Publick House
🎶 Acoustic Jam with Tommy Ventura
📍 The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes
⏰ 6:30 PM (Weekly Wednesdays)
🎟️ Free
Wednesday nights turn into a relaxed mountain jam session at The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes. Hosted by Tommy Ventura, this open acoustic gathering brings together musicians playing everything from guitar and banjo to mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, and upright bass.
Some weeks are mellow, others turn into full-on folk jam circles — but the vibe is always welcoming. Grab a pizza or sandwich from the tavern menu and settle in for a night of organic, community-driven music.
🍷 FREE Winery Concert: Ladybird Rehab
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free
The OBC Winery Series continues with a free show featuring Ladybird Rehab, part of Mishawaka’s winter concert partnership with Odell Brewing.
Expect a laid-back evening of local live music paired with wine from The OBC Wine Project, making it an easy midweek hangout.
🎹 Guest Artist Concert: Trombone & Piano
📍 CSU University Center for the Arts
⏰ 7:30 – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Free & Open to the Public
For something a little different, the Colorado State University School of the Arts is hosting an impressive guest recital featuring Dr. Cole Bartels (trombone) and Dr. Zhao Wang (piano).
Bartels has performed with major orchestras and toured internationally, while Wang has appeared in venues like the Kennedy Center and the Shanghai Grand Theatre. It’s a rare chance to see world-class musicians performing in Fort Collins — completely free.
🎤 MERKULES
⏰ 7:00 PM
Canadian hip-hop artist Merkules brings his high-energy show to the Aggie Theatre. Known for sharp lyricism and massive online followings, the platinum-selling rapper has collaborated with artists like Tech N9ne, Jelly Roll, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Expect a loud, packed show for fans of modern hip-hop.
🎵 Barrel Cat Residency Concert
📍 Wolverine Farm Publick House
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Suggested donation: $15–$20
Every second Wednesday, Barrel Cat & Friends host a collaborative residency show at Wolverine Farm. Their sound blends garage, synth, and dream-folk, often bringing local musicians together for a creative and experimental set.
It’s one of the best places in town to see Fort Collins’ local music scene in action.
🎤 Looking Ahead: G. Love & Special Sauce
📍 Aggie Theatre
📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 8:00 PM
Legendary hip-hop blues band G. Love & Special Sauce returns to Fort Collins for a genre-blending show mixing blues, hip-hop, funk, and soul. Known for their laid-back groove and classic track “Cold Beverage,” they’ve been touring and selling out venues for decades.
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🍀 Big Weekend Ahead in Fort Collins
If you’re planning your weekend already, Old Town is about to turn very green.
This Saturday, Fort Collins’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration takes over downtown with floats, live music, family activities, and thousands of locals dressed in their best green gear. We’ll have the full details in Friday’s issue — including parade times, where to watch, and the best places to celebrate.
Trivia Answer: B) The Aggie Theatre.
The Aggie opened in 1906 as a movie theater before evolving into one of Fort Collins’ most beloved live music venues.
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See you Friday, FoCo. Sláinte! 🍀
— Ben
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