2nd Annual Pickin' In the Rockies
September 14, 2025
Come join us Sunday, September 14th, 2025 for our 2nd Annual Pickin' in The Rockies; an annual western Colorado festival that provides a whoopin', hollerin' , toe tappin', hand clappin' good time with award winning Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music; vendors, workshops, and so much more!
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BAR D Wranglers
Western Music at its Finest
From Durango Colorado comes this group of seasoned musicians/entertainers. Performing songs of the Old West with 4 part harmony, humor, and Yodeling. The Bar-D Wranglers perform most every night at THE BAR-D CHUCKWAGON June thru September.
They have been featured artists on THE GRAND OL’ OPRY, and CARNEGIE HALL.
The Wranglers are :
GARY COOK ; lead guitar and harmony vocals. Gary is a two-time national flat-picking champion, and a inductee to The Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame.
MATT PALMER ; plays fiddle and sings baritone. Matt grew up traveling and playing music professionally with his family band. Matt joined the band 23 years ago at the ripe age of 19.
DAVID BRADLEY ; sings lead and is one of this country’s finest yodelers. Originally from the Dallas area, David learned his skills from his father. He was formerly with “THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS” and continues to impress crowds with his vocal skills.
JOEL RACHEFF ; plays upright bass and sings lead and tenor. Joel also provides comic relief.
EMily Ann roberts
They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble performances on small Knoxville stages to gracing the illustrious Grand Ole Opry platform almost 20 times, Roberts has diligently earned her place in the spotlight. Her journey began on Blake Shelton’s team on The Voice, a remarkable feat achieved even before completing high school. Roberts has accumulated a wealth of performing, songwriting and recording experiences. This dedication has translated into over 45 million streams, solidifying her status as a prominent artist. Nine years later, her growth and hard-work prompted an invitation from her former coach Shelton to join his 2024 17-date arena Back to the Honky Tonk Tour. Notably, CMT, Country Now, Music Mayhem Magazine, All Country News, and others have earmarked her as a significant artist to watch in 2024. Rooted in East Tennessee, Roberts draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Smoky Mountain music, bluegrass virtuosos, and country legends spanning generations from Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson. This diverse upbringing uniquely positions her to reintroduce authenticity to country music, a mission evident in her debut full-length record, Can’t Hide Country, released on September 22. Recorded at Starstruck Studios in Nashville and produced by GRAMMY-winning maestro Trent Willmon, Emily Ann’s lyrics, brimming with honesty, coupled with her exceptional vocal prowess, have garnered widespread acclaim from both the media and her devoted fanbase. Country music stalwarts, Grady Smith and Saving Country Music’s Trigger, each bestowed her album with a top-three ranking on their 2023 Best Albums lists. It is undeniably evident that country music is in capable hands with Emily Ann Roberts steering the ship.
Caroline Owens
Caroline Owens is a 3X IBMA, 2X JMA, and SPBGMA nominated Bluegrass Vocalist, recording artist and publisher for Billy Blue Records, of Nashville, TN. She has performed alongside many of the music industry’s most accomplished artists such as: Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge and many others.
In addition to her undeniable vocal talent, Caroline made her mark in the songwriting industry, when her debut single, Heartbreak Train, claimed the #1 Bluegrass song of 2023, on the Bluegrass Borderline Charts.
To add to this radio success, her song, “No More Blue Moons in Kentucky” (Featuring Darin & Brooke Aldridge), earned a coveted spot on Billboard Magazine’s list of “Eight Must-Hear New Country Songs”.
Carson Peters & iron mountain
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain has quickly become one of the most energetic and hottest bluegrass bands in the business, making numerous trips to the Grand Ole Opry and multiple international appearances. Their traditional bluegrass style and a cappella arrangements are a refreshing reminder that the bluegrass of old is alive and well. The band is made up of Carson Peters, from Nashville, TN, along with a father and son duo Ben and Eric Marshall, from Mount Airy, NC, Austin Tate, from Marion, VA, and James McDowell, from Hendersonville, NC. The boys give God all the glory for allowing them to accomplish what they have, and trust his plan to guide them through the future.
Keaton brown
Returning to the Pickin' in The Rockies stage, Keaton Brown is a 17-year-old country artist, that has a passion for REAL country music. He is a rodeo cowboy and loves the lifestyle. Keaton calls Montrose, CO home and makes appearances all across the state and beyond.
Mike Mitchell Band
With his effortless vocals, distinctive songwriting, and instrumental prowess, Mike continues to capture audiences and carve out his own place in bluegrass.
Mike Mitchell is a singer/songwriter and fiddler in the contemporary bluegrass style. He is most influenced by 70’s J.D Crowe and The New South, Tony Rice, and Sam Bush.
As a recording artist, Mike has released 3 bluegrass albums, the second of which, “Small Town” debuted on Billboard at # 2.
His latest project, “Fathers & Sons” has enjoyed three #1 hit singles, with the album itself spending 13 months on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Albums chart. The new track, “Uncommon Man” is beginning its climb onto airplay charts this summer!
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Darin & Brooke Aldridge have spent over a decade amassing a loyal, active fan base, reaping awards, becoming Grand Ole Opry favorites with over 50 Opry performances, and releasing a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums and Number 1 singles.
Brooke is a four-time consecutive winner of the “Female Vocalist of the Year” for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Darin was a former member of the legendary bluegrass band The Country Gentlemen. He is an IBMA “Mentor of the Year” award winner and a truly gifted singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Darin and Brooke have also been recognized with IBMA’s nomination for “Vocal Group of the Year”. On April 18, 2023, they were named “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in Nashville, TN. And in 2023 their smash hit single “Jordan “, featuring special guests Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney and Mark Fain was nominated for IBMA’s “Gospel Recorded Event of the Year” as well as the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award for “Bluegrass/Country/Roots Song of The Year” and spent time at #1 on multiple Bluegrass/Gospel charts. Since the songs release in early 2023 it has amassed over 1 million combined views and streams and will be a staple in their setlist from now on.
Their current album, “Talk of the Town” was released in April 2024 and debuted at #1 on the distinguished Billboard Top Bluegrass Album Chart and remained there in the Top 5 for more than 5 weeks. It has produced 3 singles through August 2024 that reached the top of the singles chart in various industry charts.
Darin and Brooke, native North Carolinians, live in Cherryville NC where in 2023 their hometown honored them with a mural on Main Street as part of the famed N.C. Musicians Trail.
COURtney grieger
Independent local artist from Grand Junction, Colorado. Small town girl with big dreams
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