CB Arts Festival Presents: Eli Emmitt Band

Experience the soulful, jazz-funk grooves of the Eli Emmitt Band live at the 2025 Crested Butte Arts Festival!

Led by Crested Butte native Eli Emmitt—now based in Durango—this four-piece ensemble brings a smooth fusion of neo-soul, jazz, and funk, guaranteed to get you dancing and grooving.

Who They Are:
A neo-soul/jazz-funk fusion group featuring Eli Emmitt on guitar and vocals, accompanied by Evan Stambler (drums), Gabe Neymark (keys), and Jay Harootunian (bass).

What to Expect:
Rich, soulful vocals paired with jazzy transitions and spacey guitar riffs—“filled to the brim with jazzy transitions, soulful vocals, and spacey jams”.

Where: The Arts Fest Stage at 3rd and Elk

Why You Should Go:
Eli brings Crested Butte roots and a soulful musical legacy in performances that are warm, expressive, and deeply musical.