Kick-off the summer grooving to Music on the Mountain. This free outdoor music event is presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Association and hosted at the Red Lady Stage at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area. Serving food, beverages, and fun for all ages. Rain or shine.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
New Orleans Suspects
The New Orleans Suspects are a New Orleans-based supergroup formed from legendary local musicians, blending funk, rock, blues, and soul into a high-energy, groove-driven sound. Known for their dynamic live shows, they bring a modern take on the classic New Orleans music tradition to stages across the country.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Billy Allen & The Pollies
Billy Allen & The Pollies are a genre-blending Southern rock group formed from the collaboration between Alabama frontman Billy Allen and indie rock band The Pollies.
Rooted in the rich musical heritage of Muscle Shoals, their sound fuses rock, soul, gospel, funk, and blues into a raw, high-energy style that’s both classic and modern.
Known for their powerful live performances and dynamic songwriting, they deliver a distinctive, genre-defying take on Southern music.
Thursday, July 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
MTCB Independence Day Celebration
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites you to the MTCB Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on Friday, July 3, 2026.
This free, family-friendly event features live music starting at 5 PM with a local opener followed by The Hip Snacks and Kimberly Dunn, plus kids’ activities, face painting, a light show, and food and drinks by CBMR. The evening wraps up with a fireworks show at approximately 9:35 PM.
Join us for a fun-filled night of music, celebration, and community!
Wednesday, July 4th, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
BoomBox
BoomBox is an electronic rock duo formed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, blending house, funk, blues, and rock into a soulful, groove-driven sound.
Led by brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay, the group is known for combining live guitar and vocals with electronic beats, creating an energetic, genre-crossing style that connects with diverse audiences and fuels their dynamic live performances.
Saturday, July 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Rattlesnake Milk
Rattlesnake Milk is an Austin-based alternative country and cow-punk band originally formed in Lubbock, Texas, around 2012.
Led by singer and songwriter Lou Lewis, the group blends elements of classic country, rockabilly, surf rock, and psychedelia into a gritty, atmospheric sound often described as “dark country” or Southern Gothic.
Known for their raw, genre-bending style and desert-inspired storytelling, their music captures the stark mood of the Texas Panhandle while resisting easy categorization.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
The Itals
The Itals are a long-running Jamaican reggae group led by founding member and vocalist Keith Porter, known for their uplifting, roots-driven sound and positive, conscious lyrics.
Formed in the 1970s, the band blends classic reggae with a lighter, melodic style, emphasizing themes of unity, spirituality, and clean living. With enduring hits like “In A Dis Ya Time” and decades of touring and recording, The Itals have remained a steady and influential presence in reggae, staying true to their mission of creating music that is both timeless and “for all people.”
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
The Band Loula
The Band Loula is a rising country and folk duo from North Georgia made up of longtime friends Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons.
Known for their distinctive “swampgrass” sound, they blend traditional country, folk, and Southern influences with haunting acoustic tones, raw harmonies, and deeply personal storytelling. With a growing national following, major-label backing, and a reputation for powerful live performances, the duo is quickly gaining attention as one of the most compelling new acts in modern country music.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Johnny Mullenax
Johnny Mullenax is a Tulsa, Oklahoma–based singer, songwriter, and guitarist leading a high-energy band that blends bluegrass, country, rock, and jam influences into what he calls a “funky country bluegrass” sound.
Drawing from a wide range of inspirations—from classic rock to jazz—his music combines virtuosic guitar work, improvisational jams, and roots-driven storytelling.
Known for their lively performances and genre-bending style, the Johnny Mullenax Band has built a growing following through touring and standout live shows that emphasize musicianship and a freewheeling, good-time atmosphere.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
The Crane Wives
The Crane Wives are an American indie folk-rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, formed in 2010 and known for their rich three-part vocal harmonies and emotionally charged songwriting.
Their music blends indie rock, folk, and Americana with dynamic instrumentation and lyrics that often explore mythology, relationships, and inner conflict.
Fronted by Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury alongside Dan Rickabus and Ben Zito, the band has built a strong following through energetic live performances and a sound that balances melodic beauty with darker, introspective themes.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Mountain Jam Music
Mountain Jam Music is a live band project that pays tribute to the spirit of classic Southern rock and improvisational jam bands, especially the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band.
Featuring experienced musicians from the tri-state area, they are known for recreating the energy of iconic jam-era concerts through extended guitar solos, tight musicianship, and spontaneous, free-flowing live performances.
Their shows focus on authenticity and musical exploration, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh take on classic jam band repertoire for modern audiences.
Known for their lively performances and genre-bending style, the Johnny Mullenax Band has built a growing following through touring and standout live shows that emphasize musicianship and a freewheeling, good-time atmosphere.
And that’s it for the Mt Crested Butte Free Summer Concert Series – 2026. See you next year !
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