Experience Live Music All Summer in Historic Downtown Salida, Colorado!

You know how we do things in the summer here at Moonlight. Great food, cold drinks, and live music on the patio — all season long.

Our 2025 Summer Music Series is stacked with amazing local and regional artists playing everything from rock and folk to blues, indie, and more. Check out the full lineup by month below and start planning your summer nights with us.

No cover. No reservations. Just good music, good people, and all the Moonlight vibes.

2025 Summer Music Series
Featured Artists

At the Watertower

Roots-y, bluegrass-adjacent, and totally crowd-friendly. At the Watertower is the kind of band that turns a patio into a party. High-energy string music with serious heart — and just enough stomp to keep things lively.

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Aubrea Alford

Aubrea Alford redefines what a violinist sounds like. Playing modern covers with classical skill and contemporary edge, her sets are both unexpected and completely mesmerizing. It’s not background music — it’s a whole vibe.

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Bruce Warren

Acoustic duo meets jukebox energy. Bruce Warren’s sets flow from soft folk to nostalgic 90s jams to current pop — and somehow it all just works. Easy to listen to, hard not to sing along with.

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Chronic Joy Collective

High-energy, danceable, and always positive — Chronic Joy Collective brings the feel-good funk. It’s family-friendly, fun, and guaranteed to make your foot tap (if not get you up and moving).

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Christopher Cody Meacham

Slide guitar, fingerstyle finesse, and a voice that makes you lean in. Christopher Cody Meacham blends folk, blues, and original songwriting into a sound that’s familiar but still totally his own. Thoughtful, stripped down, and just the right amount of gritty.

Desert Mind

Hailing from Santa Fe, Desert Mind brings a bold blend of alt-rock, desert vibes, and Americana. Their sound is deep, melodic, and a little hypnotic — think driving rhythms and cinematic guitar lines. These guys go big, even in acoustic mode.

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Echo Rose Rising

You’ll hear her before you see her — and then you’ll probably stay all night. Echo Rose Rising is a one-woman powerhouse on viola, vocals, keys, and ukulele, putting her own spin on the classics and winning over every table on the patio. And somehow, she makes it look effortless.

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Ethan J. Perry

If cosmic cowboy had a soundtrack, it’d probably be Ethan J. Perry. Mixing Americana, indie, and a little jazz soul, his solo sets are introspective, vibey, and quietly magnetic. Bonus: he’s all about healthy living and good vibes, which just makes us like him more.

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Jamie Jams

If you’ve ever wanted a mic handed to your kid mid-song… Jamie Jams is your gal. She’s all about crowd connection, throwback singalongs, and high-energy sets where everybody gets in on the fun. No two shows are the same — and that’s exactly the point.

Jeanette // Streight

Soul, jazz, R&B, and a whole lot of style. Jeanette // Streight blends smooth vocals, thoughtful originals, and a magnetic stage presence that somehow feels both effortless and electric. This four-piece brings the kind of energy you feel in your chest.

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Justin Allison

A genre-hopping song stylist with serious range, Justin Allison blends Brazilian, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. Whether he's covering Sting or Stevie or pulling out something totally unexpected, his sets feel like a musical passport stamped with soul.

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Singer-songwriter with stories for days. Marion Carrillo brings Southwest soul, quick wit, and the kind of raw honesty that sneaks up on you (in the best way). One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re feeling things. We love him for that.

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Marion Carrillo

Folk-soul meets rock ‘n roll swagger. Metropolis Man is the brainchild of Alex Metropolis and delivers bluesy, rootsy originals with just enough grit to keep things interesting. Whether it’s solo or full band, this one’s meant to be heard live.

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Metropolis Man

Mike Ippolito

If you like your guitar playing rhythmic, soulful, and just a little funky—Mike Ippolito’s your guy. With roots in blues, rock, jazz, and folk, he brings a polished-but-groovy energy that works whether you're sipping a beer or singing along.

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Mike Rose

Mike Rose is all heart and big hooks. His sets pull from the greats — Stapleton, Springsteen, Legend, Prince — and you can feel the storytelling in every song. If you’re into real lyrics and strong vocals, this one’s gonna hit.

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Robert Clarkson

Robert Clarkson knows how to read a crowd — and keep it moving. Expect high-energy, sing-along-friendly sets and maybe even a little banter. Basically, if the vibe’s good, he’s probably behind it.

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Sapphires Garden

Slide guitar, smoky vocals, and a little indie-rock magic. Led by frontman Brandon Harris, Sapphires Garden brings a big sound packed with soul, grit, and groove. They’ve played with Grammy winners and it shows — in the best way.

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Skipping Stones

From soft folk to 90s singalongs to pop covers, Skipping Stones are an acoustic duo that knows how to read the room. Their sets are chill, melodic, and full of songs you didn’t realize you missed until they started playing them.

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Two guitars, killer harmonies, and a playlist that’ll make you say “Wait… is this a Bee Gees cover?” Yup. The Kirbys mix original songs with unexpected versions of everything from Alice In Chains to Gnarls Barkley — and somehow, it all works.

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The Kirbys

Way Out Yonder

Duo guitars. Sweet harmonies. Chill vibes. Way Out Yonder is kind of what summer nights were made for. You’ll want a patio seat and maybe a second pint.

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