Alpenglow is back and better than ever in 2026. Join the Center for Arts in Crested Butte for the 34th summer of our free, community concert series.
Rain or shine, music starts in Town Park at 5:30. Bring a chair, a blanket, and your dancing shoes! Local food vendors and a bar will be available at every concert to create the perfect picnic.
No dogs, outside alcohol, or glass are allowed. Do not dump ice onto Town Park. Please take the bus or ride your bike—it’s better for the planet! If driving, park at Crested Butte Community School or the 4-way Stop.
Monday , June 15th, 2026 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Floodgate Operators
Crested Butte, CO based Floodgate Operators know a thing or two about getting the party started. Founded in 2018, Floodgate Operators have grown from a dive bar bluegrass act to a force of original music and showmanship which has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Bella Rayne
Bella Rayne blends modern Americana, Southern rock, and improvisational jam music.
Often compared to a next-generation Tedeschi Trucks Band with a ’70s vibe, their performances are known for explosive, ever-evolving sets that feature both original songs and reimagined classics from the Grateful Dead.
Monday, June 29th, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Motet
Since 1998, The Motet have inspired the world with their unique style of dance music.
Over the course of nine full-length albums, they’ve traversed the lines between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and built a diehard audience in the process.
They’ve headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre six times and sold out countless legendary venues coast-to-coast. In addition to racking up nearly 20 million total streams and views, they’ve also garnered widespread acclaim from numerous publications including Relix, Glide Magazine, and AXS.
The band has also graced the stages of festivals such as Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, Electric Forest, Bumbershoot, Summer Camp, and High Sierra.
Monday, July 6th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
JD Clayton
The Fort Smith Arkansas native, JD Clayton, released his debut album Long Way From Home, early last year which has received overwhelming critical acclaim. There’s no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology.
JD Clayton’s sound, and where he chooses to make it—Arkansas, the most western of the southern states— is a bridge between the southern rock on which he was raised, and the truth telling tradition from the 70s era of country music that he most favors.
Monday, July 14th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Easy Jim
“Settle back easy, Jim…” The words of Robert Hunter in the song “Althea” seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 .
The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire to learn and perform the material. The six piece ensemble features the same instrumentation as the Grateful Dead including two drummers and four part vocal harmonies.
Easy Jim is known for their exciting original improvisations, high energy performances, and attention to detail. No two shows are ever the same and it’s always Easy Jim’s mission to provide a visceral concert experience that pays tribute to one of the most infamous rock ‘n’ roll bands, The Grateful Dead.
Monday, July 21st @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jacob Larson Band
The Jacob Larson Band is a 10 piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Jacob, an experienced entertainer with a strong and soulful voice, leads the band with true dynamic flair and presence, delivering the goods with a performance that moves and excites concert-goers of all ages.
Monday, July 28th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mihali
For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.
Monday, August 4th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Galentines
The Galentines are an all-girl indie-rock band who are the very heart of the local music scene in Boulder, Colorado. They are known for their stunning harmonies blended into epic instrumental solos that remind the listener of classic rock bands such as Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd, while maintaining their punk edge with biting lyricism and driving rhythms.
Their music “celebrates the complexity of womanhood, capturing all of its challenges and triumphs”, while breaking the barriers that define the female experience.
Monday, August 11th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Hot Like Mars
Hot Like Mars is Chicago’s funkiest, most soulful rock band, turning heads with their exhilarating live performances and consistently compelling studio releases.
The dynamic quintet has earned regional acclaim in recent years, delivering high-energy, genre-bending live shows that leave audiences spellbound. Leading with exceptional song craft, intrepid improvisation, and world-class instrumentation.
The group’s uplifting presence has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the circuit today.
And that’s it for Alpenglow this year, see you next year folks.
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