William Topley & Band

William Topley’s lyrics are subtle vignettes of life that take in universal themes that are filtered through the lens of late night performances, morning after black coffees and too many cigarettes. They are songs that deliver more with each listening and give you a real sense of the journey and the feelings that affect each and everyone of us. Dire Straits guitar legend Mark Knopfler, says of Topley: “He’s big-hearted, emotional and strictly legit.” 

William Topley has developed a dedicated fan base in the U.S. ever since the release of Prince of the Deep Water in 1991, his first album with his band The Blessing. Producer Neil Dorfsman (Sting, Dire Straits) described him as “the most original songwriter I’ve heard for years.” The influences, still recognisable in his music, were already there – The Stones, Van Morrison, the best of soul and southern rock. The album catapulted The Blessing into a world tour, videos in Jamaica, TV stations in Paris and soccer stadiums in Germany with Simply Red and Level 42.

Legendary Rolling Stones Producer Jimmy Miller, who produced The Blessing’s second album Locusts and Wild Honey, was equally enthusiastic. “They’re right up my alley. I haven’t had such a good relationship with a band since Traffic.” 

Ever looking for new challenges, Topley decided to go solo for his next albums. Producer Barry Beckett said of Topley: “He’s the best singer I’ve ever heard.” And that’s from a guy who’s worked with Aretha Franklin and Paul Simon.

Topley has worked with guitarist/songwriter Dominic Miller (best known for his work with Sting), and frequently records with his band and plays live with his band (Luke Brighty – guitar, James Eller – bass, Jim Kimberley – drums, Mark Taylor – keyboards, Dorie Jackson – backing vocals). 

On the back of his latest album, Aristocrats of the South Seas and annual Bahamas Fan Trip, William Topley and the Black River Band are delivering songs that are dripping with evocative lyrics and memorable musical imagery.

Special Guest: TBD

Showtimes
6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm TBD
8:20 pm William Topley

Colorado grown – Born and raised at 5280.

“I don’t like country music but I like you.”

He gets that a lot. Randomly. He can’t really tell you why. Maybe it’s that “no-fear-of-the-edge” mentality that hooks the non-country-lovin’ folk while he manages to maintain a balance of traditional vibes that will remind you of a modern day John Wayne. He’s a 6’4” bass-baritone powerhouse who once hit 200 million television sets worldwide as a contestant on “American Idol.” With each performance he fights to create something electric, something that grabs you and makes you look up. Maybe that’s it. Maybe that’s why some people don’t like country and yet… they like him.

The most common question a singer will be asked is, “When did you start singing?” Buckstein has always had the same answer: “When I found out that the chicks dig it.” Sounds like a punchline but it’s actually the truth.

He was 13, at summer camp, trying to figure out how to meet girls like everyone else. A couple of girls were singing “Amazing Grace” and he shyly scooted up next to them and started singing along. “When they found out I could sing they immediately introduced me to all the other girls in the camp,” he chuckles. “I’ve been singing ever since.”

​His love of country music is thanks to his father who played it all the time when he was young even though he hated the genre. “It takes one good country song to hook ya.” Buckstein warns. “Mine was probably ‘Thunder Rolls’ by Garth Brooks or ‘This Ain’t No Thinking Thing’ by Trace Adkins. I heard those tunes when I was about 11 or 12 and something just clicked—I was hooked.”

He continued to grow up a country boy at heart often retreating to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. However, since he always lived in the city, the rest of his musical tastes fall outside of the expected box, running a gamut that includes blues, rock, rap, classics from the ’50s, and whatever was on Top 40 radio at any given time.

Buckstein studied theater in college, earning his BA from California State University, Fullerton. Prior to “American Idol” he had moved to LA to pursue a career as an actor. “I couldn’t get arrested in Los Angles.” he jokes. “One day a few friends of mine went to the ‘American Idol’ auditions, which was the hottest show on TV at the time. They wanted some company so I went along. I got through and they didn’t. It was Idol that set me on a different path.” After appearing on the finale of “American Idol” in Season 5, he returned to Denver with music on the brain.

​He started singing with whomever would back him up, growing along the way, learning his craft, year after year, little by little, making friends, music, mistakes, and big moves, all leading him to today. “Those years were invaluable,” he says. “They call it ‘paying your dues.’ It always sounded like a bad thing. But I found out paying your dues can be some of the most fun you’ll ever have.”

Over the past few years Buckstein has traveled all over Colorado and the Midwest region performing for soon-to-be-lifelong fans. He admits to laughing to himself when other performers come to Colorado and complain about how hard it is to sing at such a high altitude. Buckstein, being a true native of the 5280 state, has never had a problem.

With the help of his band, “The Heard”, he has rocked crowds opening for Charlie Daniels, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Eli Young, John Michael Montgomery, Mark Chesnutt, Vanilla Ice, and many, many others. He’s gained local fame as a regular guest star on Denver’s hottest country station 98.5 KYGO and also as the writer and performer of “The Grizzly Rose,” which is a popular song about the famous Denver nightclub, and he produced a music video for the track. Buckstein wrote the song about his personal experiences after his first week playing at the legendary venue.

He began, as most do, singing covers of all of the artists he was most influenced by. Buckstein embraces covers and thinks that no matter what, “there should always be room in your set to pay homage to the artists and songs that have touched your life. Even when you’re selling out arenas with your own stuff you can do that. I have a saying: ‘Today we play the songs that others have written… so that someday we may play the songs that we have written… so that someday others may play the songs that we have written.’ You gotta put those pauses in there for dramatic effect,” he laughs.

Buckstein is currently embarking on his next chapter with veteran hit-maker producer Paul Ebersold. “It doesn’t really matter to me how many hits you’ve made,” Buckstein says. “Every hit maker out there has albums on the radio room floor. You gotta lead with your heart, know when to trust the pros and when to fight for what’s ‘you’ and of course sing and perform the sh*t out of it. And even then, who knows. We’re at the mercy of the masses. They gotta like you. Even better they gotta love you. You’ve gotta give them a reason too. I’m super excited about my work with Paul. We can talk for hours and pour our hearts out. That kind of connection is so critical when it comes to an artistic partnership.”

Buckstein’s goal is to bring soul to everything he does. “What people seem to respond most to in my live performances is my passion and comfort on stage. I work hard to bring those elements to the recordings. My sound gets compared a lot to the great bass-baritones of my time: Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, Josh Turner, Chris Young, etc. I also get compared to alternative rockers and blues crooners. A bit of a vocal mutt.” Buckstein chuckles. “Just how I like it. If my sound were a drink, I’d like to think it would come in a bottle with a cork instead of a twist cap. I’d like to think it’s got a crisp bite with a smooth finish.”

He gives all the thanks in the world to his fans, his crew, and his wife-to-be Marie: “Without the people who support me, on stage and off, this would all be for nothing. I try to always surround myself with good people who want to make good music for other good people.”

And if you’re still wondering, it’s pronounced “Buck-steen.”

With Special Guest : Derek Hall & The Possibilities

Derek Hall & the Possibilities is a Golden based Country power trio with Jamie Richardson on bass/backing vocals, Joe Lasser on drums/backing vocals, and Derek Hall on guitar/vocals. They play a wide range of country music from classic old school, outlaw, to 90’s style. You’ll hear Merle, Willie, Waylon to Dwight Yoakam, Sturgill Simpson and Midland. But it gets even better, since the Possibilities aim to please, so they will treat the audience to “countrified” rock classics from Tom Petty, CCR, and Grateful Dead.

Audiences from all generations love the mix!

You want toe tapping, danceable originals made in Golden, Colorado? Yeah they have that too! Songs such as Dreamin Ain’t Doin and Any Good Trouble Will Do harken to what made country pure American music in the first place!

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
6:00 pm DOORS
7:00 pm Derek Hall & The Possibilities
8:20 pm Buckstein

MZ. VENDETTA : POWER HOUSE ROCK OF 70s, 80s & 90s

Meet Mz. Vendetta – A powerhouse band with four incredibly talented female musicians. Established in late 2022, the band seamlessly blends the classic rock vibes of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with their own original sound. In 2023, Mz. Vendetta hit the ground running. They performed around the metro Denver area, and managed to secure a spot opening for the legendary band Stryper at The Oriental Theater in Denver, CO.
In addition, the band made waves with the release of two original singles – Firefall, and Let Me Go

Mz. Vendetta invites you to join them on a musical journey blending the best of rock’s cover songs with the freshness of their own authentic creations. Get ready to be swept away by the ferocious energy of Mz. Vendetta!

MISSING BLONDE

Missing Blonde is a high-voltage multimedia tribute electrifying the stage with the iconic sounds and style of Missing Persons and Blondie. Fusing 80’s new wave aesthetic with cutting-edge visuals and immersive stage production, Missing Blonde isn’t just a concert—it’s a time-warp experience. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Ryan Smiley, who channels the punk-pop charisma of Debbie Harry and the quirky, avant-garde flair of Dale Bozzio, the band delivers faithful renditions of hits like “Heart of Glass,” “One Way or Another,” “Walking in L.A.,” and “Destination Unknown.” Missing Blonde goes beyond nostalgia with dynamic performances integrating synchronized video backdrops, vintage TV feeds, and retro-futuristic costumes to bring the neon lit spirit of the MTV era into the digital age.

With a lineup of seasoned musicians and audiovisual artists, Missing Blonde celebrates two trailblazing bands who defined a generation while giving audiences fresh, visceral connections to the sound and spectacle that make them unforgettable.

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TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.

6:00 pm DOORS

7:00 pm MISSING BLONDE

8:50 pm MZ. VENDETTA

THE LONG RUN

Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles

The Long Run, ‘Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles’, hails from the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado. Born in 2009, the band immediately hit the road doing Fairs and festivals all over the Four Corners states-region, including many others.

In April, 2019, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary by hosting a successful concert at the famous Paramount Theatre in downtown Denver, only to be followed by an appearance at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. that same Summer.

The Long Run continues 13 years later, faithfully re-creating the 70’s sound of America’s best selling Rock Band in history.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.
• Showtimes

7:00 pm DOORS
8:00 pm SHOW TIME

What happens when you combine delicious plates of gourmet food with the very best spirits that Colorado has to offer, all served up in a beautiful private room in one of Golden’s most iconic venues?

You get Whiskey on Washington!

Please join us upstairs in the State Room at Buffalo Rose for a relaxing and informative evening where we creatively pair up some of the finest food in Colorado with the very best bourbons produced by Laws Whiskey House team who are spiritually obsessed with whiskey. They dream in whiskey. Laws Whiskey House isn’t a business, it’s a religion.

Each guest receives a craft bourbon-based cocktail upon arrival. Once the program starts, you will be treated to five (5) tasting-sized expressions of the distillery’s finest spirits thoughtfully accompanied by a delicious array of small-plates created by Executive Chef Chris Zekos and the Buffalo Rose’s culinary team.

This is an unforgettable experience for both whiskey connoisseurs and those new to the spirit. A seasoned Laws distiller will guide you through tastings of several signature series and private selection reserved bourbons as Chef Chris guides you through a tantalizing selection of perfectly paired gourmet bites. Savor the rich flavors and aromas as you learn how each whiskey complements its companion dish.

Ticket pricing includes a welcome cocktail, four (4) bourbon tasters and food pairings plus a delicious paired dessert finisher along with short but informative presentations by Laws Whiskey House and the Buffalo Rose. Sales tax and gratuity are also included in the ticket price.

Impress a date, bring a friend or come down solo, but be sure to reserve your spot now and raise a shot glass to great flavors, phenomenal surroundings and interesting company!

Timeline:

• 5:30 doors to the State Room open
• 6:00-6:30 welcome cocktail and Happy Hour socializing
• 6:30-8:30 food-bourbon pairing program