Velvet Elk Lounge

Swamp boys gonna do swamp things, even when you take ‘em to a city one thousand miles from home and a mile in the sky. So it goes with Rootbeer Richie, born in the bayou then uprooted to the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Backed by the Reveille, seven of the hardest hitters in Denver’s diamond-in-the-rough music scene, they form the most soulful rhythm & blues band this side of the Mississippi. 

Inspired by but never derivative of legends like Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Sam Cooke, Rootbeer Richie & the Reveille pull from a variety of influences to create their long, tall drink of soul-infused swamp pop. On stage, the band has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most life-affirming live acts in Denver. “The point of the music is to help you feel whatever it is you need to feel,” says Rootbeer. Those who’ve been converted, though, know he’s being modest. After just one spiritual awakening at a Reveille live show, it’s damn near impossible to feel anything other than the unbridled joy of being alive.
"Bleak Mystique was formed in Denver, Colorado in 2021 by Sam Shapiro and Aidan Hutchings, who met while attending the University of Denver. After their first year, Mitch Segura joined the band to play rhythm guitar and keyboard. With this addition to the lineup, the band's sound and style began to shift from alternative rock and punk, to baroque indie-rock. The band has played many notable venues throughout Colorado, and began touring the Southwestern US in 2023. Some of their favorite shows include a sold-out night at Globe Hall in Denver supporting The Academic, the Fox Theater in Boulder supporting The Stews, and The Coast in Fort Collins supporting Deeper. They have also released 10 singles, and 3 EPs, with many more releases planned for 2024."

(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions. 

“What makes the homey Ozark stew of Handmade Moments so very nourishing, so perfectly spiced? Partake and be effortlessly guided through wistful and deep channels of musical flavor, rich with hearty roots and fungi, vegetables home-gardened and watered from the sacred well of American musics: jazz old-time country blues soul hip-hop rock (and it don’t stop). Glistening with insight and whimsy, long-simmering with righteous compassion and beauty, Handmade Moments are a fearless all-weather duo – complementary spirits of musical tightrope and magic – serving up entrée to their secret river of goodness.” – Matthew Souzis
Bar Opens: 5PM

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The Deer Creek Sharp Shooters were formed in 2012 in Harford County, MD, by 6 friends who came together with a common love for bluegrass and a dream to push the limits of acoustic music. Based in Steamboat Springs and Denver, Colorado since 2016, DCSS has found their stride within the incredible bluegrass community. The Sharp Shooters put on high-energy and fun loving shows, jumping quickly from high paced bluegrass to goofy songs about cats. The energy on stage when these guys get together is infectious.
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions. 

Bar Opens: 5PM

(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions

Born and raised in Idaho, Jeff Crosby has been sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the US and Europe over the past decade. After moving to Los Angeles CA in 2012, Crosby landed 2 songs ("This Old Town" and "Oh Love, Oh Lord") on the hit FX series Sons of Anarchy which has led to the band continually performing over 200 shows a year throughout the US and Europe. Additionally, Crosby spent 2015-16 on the road playing lead guitar for Widespread Panic song-writer Jerry Joseph, as well as for Austin Texas road warriors Reckless Kelly in 2019. Crosby has co-written songs featured on Austin TX band Micky & The Motorcars recent release Long Time Comin’ and Reckless Kelly’s American Girls/American Jackpot. After spending 3 years based in Nashville TN, Crosby has returned to Idaho and will continue to tour with his band full-time in support of his most recent release NORTHSTAR (APRIL 2020) and the current single “Runnin’ Free” (MAY 2021) feat. Cody Braun (Reckless Kelly) and Produced/Engineered by Gregg Williams and Jonathan Tyler.

(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.