35th Annual CCG: Friday “Kickin’ It Off” Matinee

Friday Matinee Performances 1:00pm to 4:30pm
January 30, 2026 • 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
DOORS 12:30pm • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)

Join us for our “Kickin’ It Off” Matinee, 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering, a festival of Western music, poetry, and storytelling that celebrates the heart of cowboy heritage. At the double-C G, we honor the Code of the West—integrity, commitment, and respect—while showcasing the artistry and ingenuity of Western folkways. Each January, this beloved tradition transports audiences beyond modern life with songs, poems, and stories that give voice to the Spirit of the West. Join returning favorites and exciting new performers as they share the timeless humor, wisdom, and soul of cowboy culture. Whether near or far, come experience the West at its best.

Saddle up for the 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering at the Buffalo Rose.
Enjoy celebrating Western music, poetry, and storytelling. Step into a world where the Code of the West still matters and experience the spirit, humor, and heart of cowboy culture at this unforgettable festival of heritage and artistry.

35th CCG: Friday Evening Performances 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Friday Evening Performances 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Jan 30th 2026 • Friday • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)

Join us for our Friday evening, 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering, a festival of Western music, poetry, and storytelling that celebrates the heart of cowboy heritage. At the double-C G, we honor the Code of the West—integrity, commitment, and respect—while showcasing the artistry and ingenuity of Western folkways. Each January, this beloved tradition transports audiences beyond modern life with songs, poems, and stories that give voice to the Spirit of the West. Join returning favorites and exciting new performers as they share the timeless humor, wisdom, and soul of cowboy culture. Whether near or far, come experience the West at its best.

Saddle up for the 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering at the Buffalo Rose.
Enjoy celebrating Western music, poetry, and storytelling. Step into a world where the Code of the West still matters and experience the spirit, humor, and heart of cowboy culture at this unforgettable festival of heritage and artistry.

35th Colorado Cowboy Gathering “Saturday Matinee”

Saturday Matinee Performances 11:00am to 5:15pm
January 31, 2026 • 11:00 am – 5:15 pm
DOORS 10:30am • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)

Join us for our Saturday Matinee, 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering, a festival of Western music, poetry, and storytelling that celebrates the heart of cowboy heritage. At the double-C G, we honor the Code of the West—integrity, commitment, and respect—while showcasing the artistry and ingenuity of Western folkways. Each January, this beloved tradition transports audiences beyond modern life with songs, poems, and stories that give voice to the Spirit of the West. Join returning favorites and exciting new performers as they share the timeless humor, wisdom, and soul of cowboy culture. Whether near or far, come experience the West at its best.

Saddle up for the 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering at the Buffalo Rose.
Enjoy celebrating Western music, poetry, and storytelling. Step into a world where the Code of the West still matters and experience the spirit, humor, and heart of cowboy culture at this unforgettable festival of heritage and artistry.

35th Colorado Cowboy Gathering “Evening Show”

Saturday Evening Performances 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Jan 31st 2026 • Saturday • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)

Join us for our Saturday evening, 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering, a festival of Western music, poetry, and storytelling that celebrates the heart of cowboy heritage. At the double-C G, we honor the Code of the West—integrity, commitment, and respect—while showcasing the artistry and ingenuity of Western folkways. Each January, this beloved tradition transports audiences beyond modern life with songs, poems, and stories that give voice to the Spirit of the West. Join returning favorites and exciting new performers as they share the timeless humor, wisdom, and soul of cowboy culture. Whether near or far, come experience the West at its best.

Saddle up for the 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering at the Buffalo Rose.
Enjoy celebrating Western music, poetry, and storytelling. Step into a world where the Code of the West still matters and experience the spirit, humor, and heart of cowboy culture at this unforgettable festival of heritage and artistry.

Buffalo Rose Presents Dotsero

February 1, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)
Buffalo Rose Presents: Dotsero

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Colorado’s own DOTSERO takes the stage! Known for their high-energy blend of contemporary jazz, funk, soul, and dynamic showmanship, Dotsero has been thrilling audiences worldwide since 1984. Named after a small Rocky Mountain town, this veteran ensemble brings life, spontaneity, and pure musical excitement to every performance. Led by front man Steve Watts on saxophone, expect a mix of originals from 16 CDs and select favorite covers that keep crowds dancing and grooving. Don’t miss this vibrant live experience — fun to watch and irresistible to hear!

Doors 5:00 pm

Dotsero 6:00 pm

To music fans worldwide DOTSERO translates to “A no nonsense thrill ride of energy and excitement” a band full of life, energy and spontaneity that few artists in the genre have been able to match. As much fun to watch as they are to listen to. Colorado’s own DOTSERO band Taking their name from a small mountain town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, DOTSERO means “Something Unique”. Formed in 1984 the Dotsero Band, brothers Stephen and David Watts set sail on the contemporary jazz circuit with a vengeance. Performing all the major jazz festivals From Ala Carte Ala Park in San Francisco to West Palm Beach’s Sunfest, Red Rocks , JVC Winter Park Jazz Fest, Jazz Trax Catalina Island Jazz Fest and The Cancun Jazz Festival, among many others. Over the years Dotsero founding member David retired from the scene leaving the band solely in the hands of front man, sax man Steve Watts. Maintaining the integrity and standard people have come to expect from the shows, Steve opened up the genre full throttle adding the excitement of vocals, dual keyboards to the already funky sounds on the bass, drums and of course sax & ewi. You can expect to hear original music from their 16 CD releases as well some covers of their favorite artists. Dotsero is an unstoppable band of true musicianship.

Buffalo Rose Presents
My Blue Sky & The Long Run
11th Annual Buffalo Rose Show
February 7, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)

Join us at the iconic Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO for an unforgettable night with The Long Run and My Blue Sky!

Experience the soaring harmonies and timeless hits of the Eagles with The Long Run, Colorado’s premier tribute band. Then dive into the soulful southern rock legacy of the Allman Brothers as My Blue Sky brings their powerful, heartfelt homage to the stage.

This high-energy double-header delivers the classics you love, performed with passion, precision, and spirit. Don’t miss this once-a-year tradition of great music, great vibes, and an incredible evening in the heart of Golden!

My Blue Sky 7:00 pm

Experience the Spirit of the Allman Brothers — with My Blue Sky.

Recognized as one of the nation’s premier Allman Brothers tribute bands, My Blue Sky delivers the timeless sound of Southern rock with passion, precision, and soul. Named “Best Tribute Band” by the Denver Westword, this powerhouse ensemble brings to life the soaring guitars, soulful vocals, and improvisational energy that defined a generation.

From “Whipping Post” to “Melissa,” My Blue Sky honors the Allman Brothers Band’s musical legacy while adding their own signature sound — authentic, heartfelt, and unforgettable. Each performance is more than a concert; it’s a journey through the heart of American rock and blues.

Catch My Blue Sky live and feel the music that moves generations.

The Long Run 8:50 pm

The Long Run brings the iconic music of the Eagles to life with stunning accuracy, rich harmonies, and the seasoned musicianship that has made them one of Colorado’s most respected tribute bands. Formed in 2009, this powerhouse group has captivated audiences across the region, performing on legendary stages including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Paramount Theatre.

Featuring members with deep roots in the Colorado music scene, The Long Run flawlessly delivers the timeless sound of one of America’s greatest rock bands. With every show, they honor the legacy of the Eagles while giving fans an authentic, high-energy concert experience.

Buffalo Rose Presents

Lies Or Lullabies with Still The Same
Tributes to Mellencamp, Adams, Springsteen & Seger

February 13, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)

Buffalo Rose proudly presents Lies or Lullabies and Still The Same — a night of truly epic rock-’n’-roll. Lies or Lullabies pays tribute to the heartland-rock anthems of John Cougar Mellencamp, Bryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen — the songs that made you feel alive. Meanwhile, Still The Same delivers homage to the vintage energy of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band: gritty, soulful, and unforgettable. Come relive the classics — every chord, every chorus — a celebration of the rock that shaped generations.

Lies Or Lullabies 7:00 pm

Lies or Lullabies is a Colorado-based rock band celebrating the music of Bryan Adams and John Cougar Mellencamp. Featuring John Gallagher (My Blue Sky), Paul Webb (SFS), Jay Meikrantz (Psychophonics), Mike Finkiewicz (Southside Mike), and Rob Smith (My Blue Sky), the band delivers all the hits you know and love from these two iconic artists. Alongside these classics, you may also hear a few originals from time to time. Songs from their debut album If A Tree Falls have been featured on KCOS Digital Media, The Sound Café, Blues and Roots Radio, Indie Americana, and many more—also streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

Still The Same 8:50 pm

Led by Glenn Vigil as Bob Seger, the band is comprised of respected veterans of the Colorado musical circuit in addition to a couple of talented fresh faces.

Over the course of six decades, Seger and his backup bands, including the Silver Bullet Band, landed 31 hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 75 million records worldwide. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012.

We’re Still the Same balances its Seger set by including fiery roots rockers (“Katmandu,” “Her Strut,” “The Fire Down Below”) melodic masterpieces (“Still the Same,” “Mainstreet,” “Against the Wind”), garage psychedelia (“Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”), introspective anthems (“Turn the Page,” “Travelin’ Man”/Beautiful Loser”) and the bedrock classic “Old Time Rock and Roll.”