Downtown Partnership

Matt Lynn (EP Release Show) | Jaylikethealphabet | Joby Gaines | Alone at the Movies
2025-07-24 19:00 (America/Denver) | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Matt Lynn is a singer/songwriter from Colorado Springs that brings a rowdy mix of alternative rock and indie pop to his listeners. Matt is known for being an engaging performer with his interactive yet thought provoking shows. His debut EP “Could You Wrestle God If It’s What You Want” comes out July 24th with an exciting Headline release show at LULUS to celebrate!

Steely Dead | Chantil Dukart
2025-07-25 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.
Steely Dead’s repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead’s performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of rock and roll.

Terrarium Workshop @ Green Mtn Haven
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | CO

Gravehuffer | Witch Hound |Grindscape | Doctor Nez
2025-07-26 19:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States

Downtown Wrestling #1
2025-07-30 21:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Ringside seated tickets also available.

Giovannie & the Hired Guns
2025-07-31 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Since their inception in 2015, Giovannie and The Hired Guns have made a blockbuster career out of wildly defying expectations. With a visceral sound that merges alt-metal, Red Dirt country, Latin pop, Americana, and much more, the Stephenville, Texas-based five-piece have ascended from playing local honky-tonks to taking the stage at major festivals and arenas across the country, drawing an ardent crowd ranging from cowboys to metalheads to skate punks.

Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour
2025-08-01 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-02 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-15 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-16 16:00 - 18:30 | CO

First Friday Art Walk
2025-08-01 17:00 - 21:00 | CO
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.

Walking Tour: Art on the Streets
2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Story Coffee, 120 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor gallery. Explore the currently installed artworks and get firsthand insight into the artists who created them.

Starting Line Saturday @ USOPM
2025-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | CO

Mihali
2025-08-02 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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.

Acacia Park Sunday Market
2025-08-03 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-17 09:00 - 14:00 | CO

Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille | Stepmom | Noise Resort
2025-08-03 19:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Swamp boys gonna do swamp things, even when you take ‘em to a city one thousand miles from home and a mile in the sky. So it goes with Rootbeer Richie, born in the bayou then uprooted to the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Backed by the Reveille, six of the hardest hitters in Denver’s diamond-in-the-rough music scene, they form the most soulful rhythm & blues band this side of the Mississippi.
Inspired by but never derivative of legends like Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Sam Cooke, Rootbeer Richie & the Reveille pull from a variety of influences to create their long, tall drink of soul-infused swamp pop. On stage, the band has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most
life-affirming live acts in Denver. “The point of the music is to help you feel whatever it is you need to feel,” says Rootbeer. Those who’ve been converted, though, know he’s being modest. After just one spiritual awakening at a Reveille live show, it’s damn near impossible to feel anything other than the unbridled joy of being alive.

Lulu's Art Club wsg. The Montvales
2025-08-04 18:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Lulu’s + Meininger’s Art Club is a unique, supportive space where attendees can create and discuss art every Monday nights. Bring your art supplies and get to work on your next creation! Anyone is welcome to come and work, collaborate, or just hang out and chat at the bar. Meininger Art Supply will be donating a box of different dry media for anyone to try out, and we will also have a share box for donating art supplies for communal use. On top of hosting, Lulu’s will also be having an all night happy hour. As we grow, we’re hoping to have simultaneous mini events, but for the time being come by and meet fellow creatives from your community!
The Montvales at Lulu’s Downtown on August 4 at 7 PM
Born and raised in Knoxville, TN, Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of songwriter duo The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town’s Market Square, honing their uniquely boisterous harmonies and driving, joyful sound. Eventually they graduated to playing indoors on the local Americana radio station, WDVX, and found community in old-time circles around town. A local fiddler’s dairy cows were among the first intrepid listeners of their early DIY recordings.

Sunny Sweeney
2025-08-05 19:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Texas-born and Nashville-based, Sunny Sweeney blends barroom grit with sharp songwriting and hard-earned perspective. Her voice carries equal parts wit, soul, and truth—just as at home in honky-tonks as in quiet listening rooms.
Seven albums deep, she’s earned praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, and American Songwriter while building a career on her own terms. Her most recent record, Married Alone, was co-produced by Paul Cauthen and Beau Bedford. A new studio album, produced with Harley Husbands, is set for 2025.
As Rolling Stone notes, “Sweeney is one of the rare entertainers who can hold her own at CMA Fest as well as AmericanaFest.”
Opening set by Cam Pierce, a Nashville-based songwriter whose “Alternative Western” style reflects his Oregon roots, drawing on country, folk, and Americana with a cinematic edge.

Bluebook | The Still Tide | Lulu Benning
2025-08-06 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Bluebook
Julie Davis leads Bluebook with upright bass and vocals, joined by Jess Parsons, Hayley Helmericks, and Anna Morsett. The group weaves analog synth, looped percussion, and layered harmonies into slow-motion art songs.
“A jewel of an album … superb musicianship, phenomenal vocals.” — Westword
“Haunting, holy voice to some of the darkest human truths.” — Denver Post Reverb
“Beautifully structured dynamics and captivating sonic twists.” — NPR
Their latest release, Optimist, is spacious and stark, moving between rupture and repair.
The Still Tide
Anna Morsett’s songwriting under The Still Tide blends textured guitar work and a quiet lyrical clarity.
“Gorgeously moody.” — NPR Music
“A quiet force in indie rock.” — KEXP
“Ethereal songwriting wrapped in grit and honesty.” — American Songwriter
The latest EP Between Skies draws from solitude and carries a calm intensity.

Weirdo Swarm Artist Meetup: Rugburn | Same Dude | Sour Magic | Psychs Peak
2025-08-07 16:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Colorado! Get ready for the Swarm. Happening Thursday, August 7th, the day before King Gizzard plays the Ford Amphitheater, The Artist Meetup is where local and traveling vendors can safely sell and promote their wares, while simultaneously acting as a hub for all King Gizzard fans to socialize, drink, and get excited to see their favorite band! This night features a cornucopia of Gizzard Goodness, including over 20 vendors, a charity raffle with the proceeds going to Special Kids Special Families, a local organization, and four of Colorado’s biggest local psych rock bands! Come down and pre-party with the greatest fan group in the world, support your favorite creator, and give to help those in need.
Vendors, please register at weirdoswarm.org

Dean Johnson | Frail Talk
2025-08-08 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Not long after crossing beyond the neon into Al’s Tavern, one might catch murmurs drifting up and down the bar during Dean Johnson’s bartending shifts – nudges and whispers that he might just be the best songwriter in town. “Wait ’til you hear him sing. Just don’t ask him to do it, because he won’t. He might do another show this year, but probably not.” Al’s regulars, howsoever biased, speak of his talent like a family secret – Seattle folklore. How many times, and for how many years, has Dean elusively replied to some variation of the question, “When will there be a record?”
The phrase “hidden gem” would seem appropriate here, but it’s a misnomer when talking about Dean Johnson. He shines bright, in plain sight, and it was only a matter of time before people stopped to take a look. Dean’s gentle and passionate approach to songwriting has inspired many, and his work provides the listener the opportunity to believe once more that a song can be more than the sum of its parts. If you catch even a phrase of his melodies or the sobering tone of his voice, it waltzes its way into your heart like a letter written, signed, sealed, and delivered just for you.

Back to School Bash
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | CO
Free family fun hosted by the Balsiger Agency. Join us as we kick off the school year with food, fun, and community support.
Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
620 S. Cascade Ave.
Free snow cones. Yard games & prizes (while supplies last). Fresh BBQ for the whole family.

Cheap Land Colorado — Off-Gridders in the San Luis Valley
2025-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum presents the 2025 lecture series, featuring a wide range of speakers offering diverse perspectives and unique insights on Pikes Peak regional history. Admission is free, but registration is required.

Tophouse | Andrea von Kampen
2025-08-09 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
TopHouse was created in 2015 by two Montana music majors, guitarist/songwriter Jesse Davis and violinist William Cook before adding Joseph Larson (lead singer and guitar/banjo player,) and Andy LaFave (piano) in 2017 and 2022 respectively. After being vaulted to local fame in their birthplace of Missoula, with the Missoulian naming TopHouse one of the top 5 best new bands (two years in a row we might add), the band moved to Nashville, TN in October of 2019. TopHouse quickly set to work attaining a local residency as well as getting music played on Nashville’s premier new-music radio station Lightning 100. With some viral social media moments, a healthy dose of touring, consistent time in the studio, and a diet of Little Caesars and Red Bull, TopHouse has continued to grow to the point of selling out venues in cities they’ve never even heard of. When they aren’t touring the U.S. they can be found around Nashville TN, trying not to die in traffic and/or throwing the occasional round of disc golf. The band’s releases include Middle of Somewhere, Hopes & Fears, Snapshot, The Irish EP, and Campfire Stories. The band is currently releasing new music, with their latest singles “Better is the End” and “Be Nobody” having their biggest first weeks to date (knock on wood).

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars
2025-08-12 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Dale Watson is an award-winning hardest working real country musician and producer who has been creating music and performing live for over 40 years. He has shared the stage with such icons as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, just to name a few. He has been seen on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Austin City Limits, but most of the time, he is touring the world, killing it for his fans, keeping the country music roots sound alive. With over 30 albums and singles, Dale knows his way around the recording studio, which is why he built Wat-sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, complete with the 1937 board from Sun Studio.

Berkley & Bob Cummins Jr. & Western Feeling
2025-08-14 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Three artists from three cities, each reworking the language of folk, rock, and country.
Berkley (Portland, OR) headlines the night with a set built on impressionist lyricism and layered instrumentation. His latest LP Vaquero—a meditative, Western-inspired record exploring grief and identity—pulls from Neil Young and Laurel Canyon but lands firmly in its own world.
Bob Cummins Jr. (Dallas, TX), known for his work with Midlake offshoot Harry Zimm, brings a set that moves from piano ballads to experimental production. His latest release, Good American Songbook, is classic and curious in equal parts.
Western Feeling (Colorado Springs) opens with a hometown set of cosmic country rock, shaped by twang, reverb, and wide-open soundscapes.

KCME and Jazz 93.5 Variety Show Fundraiser
2025-08-15 19:00 | Colorado Springs School
This Variety Show Fundraiser promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment, bringing together a diverse lineup of performers, including our own on-air hosts and staff and other local Colorado Springs artists to celebrate the rich tapestry of music and arts in our community. Be prepared to have fun and make a difference— with donations that will directly benefit KCME and Jazz 93.5. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to support your local stations by enjoying a one night only gathering of performers.
General Admission $40
VIP pre-show reception and preferred theatre seating $100
https://www.kcme.org/varietyshow/
Office # 719-578-5263
Office email: membership@kcme.org

Antivirus with XOD & Trepanned
2025-08-15 19:30 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Local showcase featuring Antivirus and Trepanned with first-ever show by XOD. Doors at 7 p.m., first band on at 8 p.m.

Urban Living Tour
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
2025 URBAN LIVING TOUR STOPS:
• The Hunter, 225 E. Cimarron St.
• *Ensley, 501 S. Weber (Check in location)
• Dorian, 626 S. Wahsatch
• *Experience at Epicenter , 655 S Sierra Madre St. (Check in location)
• The Mae on Cascade 609 S Cascade Ave.
• VIM, 322 E. Vermijo Ave.
• *333 ECO, 333 E. Colorado Ave. (Check in location)
• Fiona, 400 E. Pikes Peak Ave.

• Plaza at Pikes Peak, 710 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
As a self-guided tour, participants can start at one of the starred* locations and go at their own pace. An Urban Living Tour Guidebook will be provided at the starred* stops.
Download the tour map
Pre-sale tickets ($15) available until Friday, August 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets purchased after 4 p.m. are $20. Day-of walk-up tickets ($20) are available and may be purchased at any starred* site through a credit card.
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