No Tickets, Just Tunes & Good Times
Free Music, Zero Cover, All the Vibes
Happy Friday, Longmont!
This weekend is proof that some of the best nights out don’t cost a thing. From jazzy grooves at a local brewery to Main Street jam sessions that keep the dance floor moving, Longmont’s free live music scene is showing off in the best way possible.
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Free Tunes, No Cover, Pure Weekend Energy
If your idea of a perfect weekend includes live music, local beer, and not paying a cover, you’re in luck. From smooth jazz pours to Main Street jam sessions, Longmont is serving up three free shows that are all about good vibes and great sound.
🎷 Free Live Jazz Night with Atom Collective
📍 Left Hand Brewing Tasting Room | ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM | 🎟️ Free
Groove, funk, and jazz-inspired improvisation take over the tasting room as Atom Collective brings the joy. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, funky basslines, and a laid-back crowd that pairs perfectly with a pint in hand.
🎸 Music at Bricks on Main: The M.O.B. (Mike Ortiz Band)
📍 Bricks On Main | ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free
This one’s a crowd-pleaser. From the Allman Brothers to ZZ Top — with Motown, funk, country, and blues mixed in — The M.O.B. plays the hits you actually want to hear on a Friday night.
🌈 Music at Bricks on Main: Crick Wooder
📍 Bricks On Main | ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free
Saturday night brings an Owsley-grade Grateful Dead experience. Long jams, familiar grooves, and that unmistakable Dead energy make this a must for anyone who likes their music a little trippy and a lot soulful.
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👋 Catch You this Weekend
Whether you’re easing into the weekend with jazz or closing it out with a Dead-inspired jam, Longmont’s live music scene is showing up strong — and free never hurts. Grab a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy the soundtrack of the weekend.
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Have a rocking weekend! See you out there!
— Ben
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