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Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Tim Sullivan
• Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Tim Sullivan 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Tim Sullivan from 5:30-8:00pm.

Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. He has entertained at venues across the country from “The Crazy Horse” in Los Angeles to “Town Hall” on Broadway in New York City. 

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Ben Gibson Duo
• Thursday, May 29, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Ben Gibson Duo 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for Live Music from 5:30-8:00pm for the Ben Gibson Duo.

The Ben Gibson duo is an exciting Durango Colorado based music act that plays classic rock favorites from the 60s 70s and 80s. Featuring Ben Gibson on guitar and vocals, and Jim Belcher, and bass and vocals.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: San Juanderer
• Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: San Juanderer 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with San Juanderer from 5:30-8:00pm.

Andrew Schuhmann is the San Juanderer, a wandering troubadour and songwriter based in the San Juan mountains.

Often described by fans and venues alike as "refreshing!" Andrew is known for his powerhouse vocals that blend the soulful baritone of Eddie Vedder with honest intimacy of Jason Isbell.

Whether you're a fan of lyrical storytelling, nostalgic 90's, classic rock or Americana hits, Andrew promises an evening filled with compelling storytelling and familiar favorites to satisfy every musical palette.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Yes, No, Maybe
• Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Yes, No, Maybe 5:30-8:00pm

YES, NO, MAYBE. is an acoustic musical duo based in Durango, Colorado. Strings and powerful female vocals define the sound of this band. Enjoy guitar, mandolin and bass with classic covers ranging from Sam Cooke to Elton John to the Talking Heads. This band engages and entertains their audiences with professional live sound and musical presence. Vocals, strings and smiles!

 

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Shane Finn
• Thursday, June 12, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Shane Finn 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Shane Finn from 5:30-8:00pm.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Big Love Car Wash
• Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Big Love Car Wash 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Big Love Car Wash from 5:30-8:00pm.

Like the music they play, Big Love Car Wash is full of dichotomies: whimsical yet serious, fanciful yet pragmatic, filled with lofty dreams yet grounded in reality.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Pete Giuliani
• Thursday, June 19, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Pete Giuliani 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Pete Giuliani from 5:30-8:00pm.

As a solo performer Pete’s guitar and voice bring his original songs to life, while his eclecticism leads listeners down many musical paths. During a typical performance, he’s likely to perform an original song along with a tune by Johnny Cash, John Mayer, Led Zeppelin, The Jackson 5, Green Day or Prince. Whether he’s playing an original instrumental or a unique interpretation of a cover tune, the connection to his audience is always there.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Three Way Street
• Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Three Way Street 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for Live Music at 5:30-8:00pm with Three Way Street

SUMMER OF LIVE tour continues with Durango's own THREE WAY STREET! Catch this dynamic and experienced trio who combine their special three part harmony and musical skills to songs and melodies you know! Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard and Cajon complete the sound. Kiddo friendly too!

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Badly Bent Band
• Thursday, July 03, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Badly Bent Band 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with The Badly Bent from 5:30-8:00pm.

Winners of the prestigious 2005 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition, The Badly Bent has performed regularly in Durango and nationally at over 100 festivals.  Although the band’s lineup has changed through the years, we have remained loyal to the traditional sounds of bluegrass with our own high energy twist.

The Badly Bent is comprised of Patrick Dressen, guitar and vocals, Mark Epstein, banjo and vocals, Joel Denman, mandolin and fiddle, and our newest member of the band, Alex Read on bass. This band has been performing throughout the southwest and is happy to be performing for our hometown friends.

The Badly Bent, in the words of Bryant Liggett, “has been a mainstay in the local bluegrass scene for over 20 years.” The band has had a wide variety of member musicians through the years and has been able to reimagine itself with each new configuration. The Badly Bent for 2024 is no exception!

From Patrick, Mark, Joel, and Alex, thanks to all our loyal friends and fans who have stuck with us through more than two decades.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Smelter Mountain Boys
• Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Smelter Mountain Boys 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Smelter Mountain Boys from 5:30-8:00pm.

Radioactive bluegrass from Durango, CO  Smelter Mountain Boys have become known in the Four Corners area for traditional bluegrass with tight instrumentation and high vocal harmonies since their founding in 2018. It’s a bit of North Carolina meets Colorado with Corey Clark bringing an extensive catalog of bluegrass favorites and standards he learned in bluegrass’ birthplace. He’s backed up by some Colorado boys that have grown up around the campground and festivals and jam circles of the Rocky Mountains; Steve Labowskie on bass and vocals, Pete Donahue on mandolin and vocals who also well known in Durango’s punk rock scene and Eli Emmitt on lead guitar. Eli’s flatpicking skills were honed while learning the “family business” of Colorado style bluegrass and jamgrass (the last name might be familiar), he is also a jazz guitar student at Fort Lewis College.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Devin Scott
• Thursday, July 10, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Devin Scott 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Devin Scott from 5:30-8:00pm.

Armed with a ukulele and a big, unexpected voice, Devin Scott easily entertains audiences of all ages. Performing everything from Coolio to Patsy Cline, Devin aims to include every one of his listeners. 

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Alison Dance
• Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Alison Dance 5:30-8:00pm

More info and bio coming soon!

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Tim Sullivan
• Thursday, July 17, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Tim Sullivan 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Tim Sullivan from 5:30-8:00pm.

Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. He has entertained at venues across the country from “The Crazy Horse” in Los Angeles to “Town Hall” on Broadway in New York City. 

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Brice Beaird
• Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Brice Beaird 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Brice Beaird from 5:30-8:00pm.

Brice Beaird brings a refreshing twist to his original music, woven with stories that will make you laugh and warm your heart. He also adds some cover material with his special arrangements including artists that have influenced his own writing such as James Taylor, Keb Mo, Paul Simon, the Beatles, and Crosby Still and Nash.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Donna Gentile
• Thursday, July 24, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Donna Gentile 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Donna Gentile from 5:30-8:00pm.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Agave
• Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Agave 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Agave from 5:30-8:00pm.

Locally based musicians playing an assortment of original Americana tunes and some choice covers.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Tim Sullivan Band
• Tuesday, August 05, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Tim Sullivan Band 5:30-8:00pm

Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell.  He has entertained at venues across the country from "The Crazy Horse" in Los Angeles to "Town Hall" on Broadway in New York City.  

Tim and his band have been featured at the Olympic Equestrian Center in Sydney, Australia and also at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.  Tim and his family have performed in concert at "Carnegie Hall" four different times.  The last performance at Carnegie Hall was featured on NBC's "Today Show" and NBC's Nightly News.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Shane Finn
• Thursday, August 07, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Shane Finn 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with Shane Finn from 5:30-8:00pm.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Alison Dance
• Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Alison Dance 5:30-8:00pm

More info and bio coming soon!

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: The Badly Bent
• Thursday, August 14, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: The Badly Bent 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with The Badly Bent from 5:30-8:00pm.

Winners of the prestigious 2005 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition, The Badly Bent has performed regularly in Durango and nationally at over 100 festivals.  Although the band’s lineup has changed through the years, we have remained loyal to the traditional sounds of bluegrass with our own high energy twist.

The Badly Bent is comprised of Patrick Dressen, guitar and vocals, Mark Epstein, banjo and vocals, Joel Denman, mandolin and fiddle, and our newest member of the band, Alex Read on bass. This band has been performing throughout the southwest and is happy to be performing for our hometown friends.

The Badly Bent, in the words of Bryant Liggett, “has been a mainstay in the local bluegrass scene for over 20 years.” The band has had a wide variety of member musicians through the years and has been able to reimagine itself with each new configuration. The Badly Bent for 2024 is no exception!

From Patrick, Mark, Joel, and Alex, thanks to all our loyal friends and fans who have stuck with us through more than two decades.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Bluegrouse
• Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Bluegrouse 5:30-8:00pm

Bluegrouse emerged from the Durango music scene in 2015.  This popular four-piece band is known for their outstanding vocal harmonies, with wide ranging musical tastes that dip into bluegrass, folk, swing and even the occasional Celtic tune. Comprised of veteran local musicians they have become a mainstay in and around the desert Southwest. There is an undeniable natural chemistry that brings these birds-of-a-feather together and you can't miss their fun-loving, playful energy on stage. So buckle up for an unforgettable performance. Tap your feet, sing along, or get up and dance. Bluegrouse invites you to be part of their musical journey.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: San Juanderer
• Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: San Juanderer 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live music at James Ranch Grill with San Juanderer from 5:30-8:00pm.

Andrew Schuhmann is the San Juanderer, a wandering troubadour and songwriter based in the San Juan mountains.

Often described by fans and venues alike as "refreshing!" Andrew is known for his powerhouse vocals that blend the soulful baritone of Eddie Vedder with honest intimacy of Jason Isbell.

Whether you're a fan of lyrical storytelling, nostalgic 90's, classic rock or Americana hits, Andrew promises an evening filled with compelling storytelling and familiar favorites to satisfy every musical palette.

Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Blue Moon Ramblers
• Thursday, August 28, 2025 Live Music at James Ranch Grill: Blue Moon Ramblers 5:30-8:00pm

Join us for live Music at James Ranch Grill from 5:30-8:00pm. The Blue Moon Ramblers are a Durango-local Americana/Bluegrass band.  This is the last live music for this season so come join us!