Steel City Music Showcase | The Artists
The Steel City Music Showcase is an event presented by CSU Pueblo which with the help of several local businesses brought 4 stages of live music to downtown Pueblo Colorado.
The hosts included La Bella Union, Fuel & Iron Loading Dock Gallery, The Gold Dust Saloon & The Sacred Bean. Check out our post about the vendors, venues & sponsors.
Each stage having their own unique curated sound the event drew wide appeal; bringing many Colorado music lovers to downtown Pueblo. The event hosted by CSU Pueblo featured a variety of musical acts over a 2 day span. Many were involved in organizing and producing this event.
Full Music Schedule of the Steel City Music Showcase
The Artists | Steel City Music Showcase
5 O’clock Combo | Steel City Music Showcase
Jazz Fusion | Pueblo CO
This unique blend of jazz will have you dancing or grooving along however you see fit. This band is so underground we couldn’t even find much about them online! (sorry guys!)
They appear to be a Jazz collective that plays often in the Pueblo area inviting others to join jams and playing plenty of their own.
Ashylnn Young
Singer/Songwriter | Pueblo CO
Ashlynn Young is Pueblo area singer/songwriter. She released her latest single “iz it hlwn?” in 2023. The song is a solemn/lamenting/spooky tune with haunting vocal trills. Ashlynn Young collaborated with an artist named kile to create this song.
Berkley
Alternative | Portland OR
Berkeley is the musical project of Andrew Jones a native of Pueblo who has traveled far and wide in his musical journey. From collaborating with members of the Offspring to producing music and assisting in engineering music for other artists including Austin, Texas’s Shakley Graves, Andrew, better known as Berkley, has worn many hats in the music industry.
Blending a multitude of genres, Berkeley creates dreamy indie pop with an electronic twist.
Blairé | Steel City Music Showcase
Singer/Songwriter Colorado Springs CO
A life long music lover with origins in New Orleans Louisiana, Blairé creates soulful rhythms with sometimes upbeat, and other times laid back lyrics. The low-key blasé neo soul sound of Pueblo’s Blairé will have you shaking you hips and bopping along.
Drawing influence from neo-soul, pop & hip-hop Blarié creates infectious music that transcends musical boundaries. Blairé’s latest single “Floating” is a collaboration with artist IIIXX, the track is smooth and thematic filled with rockin bass and drums as well as beautiful neo-soul vocal harmonies at points spliced between a hip-hop track with R&B influences.
Cabin
Indie | Colorado Springs, CO
Cabin is a queer 4-piece indie band with sounds ranging from folk to whimsical bedroom pop. Their latest release consisting of 2 songs Waste/Rot has a lofi sleepy sound.
Originally starting out as a solo project by vocalist Eden Selvin, in the fall of 2022, members, Bryse Taylor (bassist), Rowan Wolfe (keyboards), and Connar Cavanaugh (drums) joined Eden in producing music.
The Canary Initiative
Soul Folk | Colorado Springs, CO
Romantic partners Jeanne & Stefan Anderson-Findley founded the group The Canary Initiative in 2020 and Aside from having an absolutely adorable meeting story off-stage they are an absolute blast on-stage. Joined later by other musicians including Sarah Dinley & Tristan Murphy the band has found their sound seamlessly blending elements of classical music, americana, soul, blues, jazz and folk.
The bands latest song Time Movers is a song im sure all of us can or have related to at one point or another. The track is an upbeat americana-style song including pop elements; the song has to do with our relationship with time and shares a message of heartache, hope, healing and faith.
Christian Jaquez | Steel City Music Showcase
Singer/Songwriter | Pueblo, Co
Christian Jaques is a Pueblo Colorado singer/songwriter. Known for playing playing local venues in the Pueblo area Christian enjoys being involved in his community.
Clark Andrew Libbey and Kristina Rad
High Desert Americana | Albuquerque, NM
Clark Andrew Libbey & Kristina Rad have all over the southwest over the past 4 years sharing their original americana style. Blending elements of country, gospel, and classical acoustic the duo creates enchanting, folk-filled americana tunes.
Their latest track Shipwrecks in the Night was released in 2023. The duo also play in an Albuquerque area band The High Desert Playboys.
Co-Stanza | Steel City Music Showcase
Alternative | Denver, Co
Co-Stanza is a pop music project by Jack Costanza rooted in good vibes and Midwest charm. Co-Stanza is trying to transport you to your best vibes and get you out of your seat. Drawing from the love and wonder of the world we are lucky enough to live in, Co-Stanza keeps it simple.
Relying heavily on classic pop elements, Co-Stanza brings attitude in tight grooves under vocals that incorporate hip-hop flows with infectious pop hooks.
Dog Tags
Soul/Jazz | Denver CO
Dreamy, absolutely dreamy. Dog Tags played a fantastic set Friday at the Steel City Music Showcase performing as a large ensemble. “Youre Friendly Neighborhood Soul Band” Dog Tags blends soul with latin jazz in effort to embody the love and tenderness of the bonds that mean the most to us.
Their latest single is the title track of their upcoming release “Sumn Bout Roses” which is expected this August.
Dr3am Ca$t | Steel City Music Showcase
Video Game Final Boss Music | Denver CO
Dr3am Ca$t is self described “Video Game Final Boss Music” need we say more!? The Denver based duo has been hiding in the shadows cooking up the tastiest sonic pixel potions to power arcades worldwide…and now they will unleash these potions on the world.
Estephanyart
Indie/Alternative | Colorado Springs, CO
What can we say about Estephanyart? Well…she cries a lot. And if it’s anything that makes passionate music it’s someone who feels their emotions and captures it in art-form.
Estephanyart is the project of Estephany Pérez, a Mexican born artist living in Colorado Springs. Drawing influence from indie-pop, reaggaton, jazz, hip-hop & punk Estephanyart releases song in both English & Spanish.
Estephanyart creates a multitude of sound with certain tracks being trap-beat inspired while others are more latin-dance inspired. Estephanyart’s music can range from subdued club beat music with dreamy vocal delivery to straight rap. Showcasing the range in their talent Estephany covers many genres in her discography.
The latest single from Estephanyart entitled, “G0TH SH0RTY” is a bass bumping pop song with a laid back sleepy sound and curious/playful/lustful lyrical implications.
Extra Gold
Country Revival | Denver CO
Extra Gold brought their distinct Country Revival sound down to Pueblo for their set at the Steel CIty Music Showcase and had a ton of fun doing so.
Their latest track Whichever the Way The Wind Blows is a fun danceable county inspired track back with illuminating organ and beautiful country singing.
Extra Gold is a country music cocktail that is equal parts Golden-Era Country Revival, Folk, and Rock & Roll.
The Hardly Nevers
Post-Grundge-Pop | Pueblo, CO
Southern Colorado post-grunge-pop trio the Hardly Nevers are fueled by the daydreams of 90s latchkey kids, catchy pop ditties, and the sugary vocals/guitar of Chela Lujan (Haunted Windchimes), bolstered by Charlie Hayden’s keen eared melodic bass licks and the breaking heartbeats of Tim Kelley (Back Pages) on drums.
Heavy Diamond Ring
Indie Rock | Denver CO
With origins dating back to 2004, Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After playing in other groups the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back.
Heavy Diamond Ring is the culmination (thus far) of their signature sound, a fountain of open-hearted, folk-rock, steeped in vocal harmony and group synergy.
Led by Anderson’s smooth-as-honey vocals and DeHaven’s rugged guitar chops, the band has been described as “”open-road, long drive music””, having “”a little bit of twang, and a whole lot of beef”, and their live show as “”infectious and contagious””. The band is rounded out by veteran knockouts Blake Stepan (bass), Mike Lang (keys), and Orion Tate Ignelzi (drums).
Their second full-length LP, “”All Out of Angels””, out this fall, was produced by Ben Wysocki (the Fray) and Mark Anderson and features a duet with Nathaniel Rateliff. Out now on Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings.
Ipecac
Americana | Denver Co
Hard-rockers playing Classic metal, Ipecac find that sweet mix of creating heavy rock songs that appeal to fans outside of metal. Mixing a blend of thrashy drum interludes with the smoothness of guitar solos and melodic vocals the band has channeled a sound that leads them to play festivals all over Colorado. Even channeling a nu-metal inspired songs at times, the band has a wide variety of more mass appeal rock songs with an edge.
The band released their self-titled EP via Denver’s Sailor Records in 2023.
Jeremy Kitchen | Steel City Music Showcase
Multi Genre/Covers | Pueblo Co
Pueblo area cover artist Jeremy Kitchen pulls from a wide variety of genres when entertaining a crowd. Keep an eye out for Jeremy Kitchen in the Pueblo music scene.
Krew
Indie Rock | Denver Co
Krew is an Indie/Alternative Rock band from Colorado Springs, comprised of singer/rhythm guitarist (Andrew Eyer), lead guitar (Vincent Piro), drummer (Jackson Barnas), and bassist (Jackson Attwood).m Their latest single Walking on Eggshells was released on December 15th 2023.
Los Mocochetes
Xicano/Funk | Denver CO
In our opinion Los Mocochetes were a highlight of the Steel City Music Showcase with their performance standing out amongst many talented artists.
Los Mocochetes is a Xicano/Funk band with many indigenous roots. They combine elements of cumbia, reggae, hip-hop, rock, funk, and more! Los Mocochetes composes music to unite “the gente” and create revolutionary music you can absolutely grove to.
Mocochete is a term coined by the group to mean “mocosos con machetes”. (snot-nosed “brats” with machetes). Eventually every bratty kid grows up and gains the ability physically to wield a weapon, or a tool; but that choice is yours.
How you use that which you wield bears lasting consequences on those around you and defines the mark you leave on the world with potential for both creation and destruction. This duality exists in all of us.
Los Mocochetes have devoted their lives to using their “machetes” for good. Every performance draws from many elements and is steeped in culture, the band cites these elements as “the directions, the ancestors and the great mystery. “
“Each song is a prayer meant to move your feet, stir your spirit, and to remind you of the incredible power you have to heal yourself and the 7 generations forward and back. Aho. Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ. Ōmeteōtl. Aṣẹ.” – Los Mocochetes
Lucky Overton Duo
Americana | Alamosa Co
Lucky Overton mixes edgy and heartfelt songwriting, with guitar, harmonica and stomp box into a soulful blend of Americana and roots-rock that is influenced by 1950’s rock ‘n roll & country, as well as 1960’s and 1970’s soul and folk. Lucky Overton’s music has been compared to acts from John Prine and The Rolling Stones to Ray Charles and Otis Redding.
The result is a sound that can only be described as ‘Soulful Americana.’ Originally from East TN, Lucky has over 31 years of experience performing live and composing original music. He currently resides in Alamosa County, Colorado.
The Mañanas
Rock | Denver CO
The Mañanas are a power pop/garage rock project hailing from Denver, Colorado. Kicking off day two of the Steel City Music Showcase on the main stage at La Bella Union the Mañanas. Packed with fun choruses, jangly guitars, and low-yet-also-hi-fi production, the power-pop / garage rock sound of the Manañas will be sure to have you bobbing your head.
The Marietta Dolls
Americana | Pueblo CO
The Marietta Dolls were another stand out act in our opinion, creating a unique blend of americana that made use want to dance and vibe out to their swing style sound.
The Marietta Dolls are a music project based out of Pueblo, CO. Currently represented by singer/song-writer Olivia Abeyta-Maestas the music has a very unique and catchy quality to it. It’s style is made up of western guitar riffs with story telling lyrics that demand your close attention. And demand it does The Marietta Dolls played to a packed crowd at The Sacred Bean in Downtown Pueblo Friday night. With influences from artists like, The Staves, Twin Bandit, and First Aid Kit, The Marietta Dolls style holds a category all it’s own.
Mayor Grey
Indie Pop | Colorado Springs CO
Colorado Springs indie-rockers is the songwriting of Mayor Grey joined on stage bandmates Tony and Loch.
Known for his crowd work and stage performance Mayor Grey engages with audiences while delivering his own blend of indie-rock that gets the crowd moving.
2023 saw Grey’s first EP “Olivine Atmosphere”, where he explores the conflicting experience of nightly nostalgia under bright lights.
The latest single from Mayor Grey “Maroon.”, a smooth piano based love song, was released on February 14th, 2024.
Morgan J Cox
Hip Hop | Pueblo CO
The sharp dressing lyricist, Morgan J Cox has honed his unique, emotionally informed brand of hip-hop, blues, and indie/folk/singer/song-writer inspired songs; with strong beats and even stronger meanings.
After a chaotic youth and a battle with mental health Morgan J Cox has found the therapeutic quality of music and shares that joy with us all through his thoughtful & uplifting lyrics and catchy beats.
The singer/songwriter Morgan J Cox is married to music and released his latest album “The Time Is Now” in February of this year. Catch a performance by Morgan J Cox in the Southern Colorado area, you will not be disappointed.
Naomi Zia & Kayla Slaughter | Steel City Music Showcase
Indie | Pueblo CO
Naomi Zia-Ahmadi and Kayla Slaughter are both lifetime lovers of creating music. Whether that be through their many school choir performances as kids, teaching themselves new instruments, sharing their musical gifts with others, or writing their own music, music has always been a big part of their lives. Although they first met in preschool, their friendship has blossomed as they have gotten older, not just being “bandmates” but best friends. It’s their privilege to share their love for music with you.
Neoma
Ecuadorian Pop | Denver CO
Neoma has captivated fans from all over the world with her “sweet but powerful voice”. The bilingual electro-pop star began her music career in 2017 in her hometown Cuenca, Ecuador and hit the top of the charts with her single “Real.” Neoma has been recognized as one of Ecuadors most exciting emerging artists in 2022.
While collaborating with other known artists such as Marc Rebillet & The Marías Neoma has found a latin inspired pop sound all her own.
Closing out the main stage on the final night of the Steel City Music Showcase, Neoma is known to make a crowd groove.
Phat Quarter | Steel City Music Showcase
Groovy Tunes | Pueblo Co
Drummer Kyle Spinuzzi and Vocalist/instrumentalist Adrian Hernandez and their grooving tunes! Playing their set at the Gold Dust Saloon Phat Quarter played to a packed house as they closed out night one of the Steel City Music Show Case in downtown Pueblo Colorado.
Ovira
Metal | Colorado Springs CO
Ovira gives you that “shoved into a metalcore pit” kind of feeling. Formed in Colorado in 2019, Ovira brings a mix of passion and energy to their live performances. The concept-based metal band hopes to empower people to push back against the darkness in their own life as well as the darkness that surrounds them.
“We strive to create a universe in which those who feel most broken, those who feel most alone, can find a home.” – Ovira
The Ragetones
Alternative Rock | Pueblo Co
The Ragetones is a lyrically driven and emotional alt rock band formed in 2011 in Pueblo, CO, that takes influence from emo, pop punk, indie rock, ska, post hard-core and other realms of alternative music, rounded out by masc/femme duet vocals and a tenor saxophone to a create a unique, innovative sound.
The Ragetones haven’t released a new track in awhile but that does not stop them from ripping up the local scene and playing a lot of shows all around Colorado. Creating their signature blend of catchy punk songs the band has many music videos available on YouTube.
Rhythm & Reverie | Steel City Music Showcase
Alternative Rock | Pueblo Co
Rhythm & Reverie performed at the Sacred Bean as part of the Steel City Music Showcase. Their folk-rock inspired set of heartfelt songs the new group seeks to play more shows in the Pueblo area.
Rick G/Morphica
Electronic Dance Music | Pueblo CO
Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Southern Colorado, Ɱorphica is a dynamic EDM duo that’s here to take your musical journey to the next level. Comprised of two talented members, Rick G & MixedByBlitz. They have been on an adventure together for multiple years, exploring a myriad of genres along the way. But now, Rick G & Morphica converged their diverse musical influences to craft enchanting EDM experiences.
Schama Noel
Hip-Hop | Denver CO
Schama Noel is creating hip-hop with new-age lyrics while making call backs to 80’s & 90’s hip-hop style complete with the record scratch in the 2020 track, The Last Dragons. Schama Noel collaborated with the one and only Masta Ace, who has been referred to as “One of the great pure New York MCs” and was credited by Eminem himself as one of his biggest influences.
Obsessing with creating poetry and lyrical lines which have become the foundation of his music today.
Snatch | Steel City Music Showcase
Post Hardcore | Pueblo CO
Snatch is a CSU Pueblo band from Pueblo Colorado playing Post-hardcore.
Tensas & The Mourners
Roots Rock | Colorado Springs CO
Tensas & The Mourners have a very distinct sound that may be characterized as old-time stop rock with lively stage antics. Tensas & The Mourners are a dark yet energettic roots rock band from Colorado hell bent (no pun intended) on giving a hell of a live performance. Commonly referencing stories of loss, turmoil and hollow victories Tensas and the Mourners has a distinct sound that is difficult not to enjoy. Their most recent release on spotify is a new take on an old classic, “St. James Infirmary Blues”
Two Rivers
Folk | Pueblo CO
We were unable to find much about Two Rivers online but that’s plenty fine we love some good diy music social media or not, we’re still going to mention them. This appears to be a 2 person folk hobbyist project and we are fully here to support things like this project!
The Undercover Heart | Steel City Music Showcase
Americana | Pueblo CO
The Undercover Heart is a four-piece acoustic band with Americana, folk and indie influences. Based in Pueblo, CO, this group brings positive vibes to the community.
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