The annual Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series lineup has been announced and Steamboat is in for another exciting, energy-filled music season. With seven top artists set to hit the Steamboat Stage in Gondola Square throughout Spring 2025, locals and visitors won’t be able to resist the dance party at the base after a long day of skiing Steamboat’s famous champagne powder. Beer tents, food trucks, and local vendors set up throughout the base. All concerts will begin at the ideal après ski time of approximately 3:30pm and be held on Saturdays.
Local’s Tip: Grab the whole family and show up a little early to snag some of the best seats in the square on Timber and Torch’s patio directly facing the stage!
For more information, check out Steamboat.com/concerts.
Fun Fact: Steamboat Resort is committed to doing their part to stay green and do their part. From now on, all concerts in Steamboat Square will be Zero Waste. All single-use cups and cans will be recycled to minimize the waste going into the landfill. BIG THANKS to the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council for helping make the spring concerts series sustainable!
SCHEDULE & BAND LINE UP
Clay Street Unit
Date & Time
Mar. 8, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
Based out of Denver, CO Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown Southern Country and Folk that branches into the Bluegrass sound that’s heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first full length album set to be released this year. Clay Street Unit is working on developing and pushing their own unique sound, with a high-energy, fresh take on the tradition of American Folk and Country music that is sure to keep you moving!
Magic Beans
Date & Time
Mar. 15, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
Magic Beans has a passion for music that is as infectious as their songs, both of which have gained them national notoriety in a short period of time. The band honors a wide variety of American music by incorporating the flavors of Funk, R&B, Rock, Soul, and some Country influence into a complete package that is completely their own. Their latest release, Unzipped, is an instrumental tribute to lo-fi recording techniques, hip hop beat tapes, and 90’s Neo-Soul. Previous studio releases like Slice of Life showcase the bands’ depth of songwriting and composition as well as their knack for catchy lyrics. The Beans have extensively toured their analog dance music and Neo-Jam across the country earning them an expansive fanbase!
Cool Cool Cool
Date & Time
Mar. 22, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House, and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. When you see Cool Cool Cool in person, you’ll be swept up by the energy of their music and unforgettable live show!
Wheeland Brothers
Date & Time
Mar. 29, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
The Wheeland Brothers are two Southern California surfers who grew up where the concrete meets the sand. Their playful pursuit of life invites listeners to join in on the stoke, all the while blending infectious good-time-energy with peaceful introspection. Their sound is a signature blend of surf rock, reggae, hip hop and acoustic pop.
The Wheeland Brothers have burst onto the national music scene with their album Pacific Vibration. They’ve become fan-favorites and mainstays on Sirius XM’s No Shoes Radio as well as Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville where their single “Song To The Sun” was the most played song of the summer 2022 on both stations and was added to coveted playlists on both Spotify and Amazon.
Drunken Hearts
Date & Time
Apr. 5, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
Drunken Hearts has carved out their own space in the Country / Americana landscape, blending the heart of Folk, the soul of Country, and the raw power of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Originally hailing from Louisiana and raised in Colorado, the band is led by singer-songwriter Andrew McConathy, whose storytelling lyrics and commanding stage presence have been the driving force behind their evolution from an acoustic trio to a five piece Rock band described as “a psychedelic, outlaw-country outfit who evoke the best of songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle colored with classic rock flourishes reminiscent of The Allman Brothers, Neil Young, and Tom Petty” (Tim Newby, Americana-UK).
Local’s Tip: For more info visit–> www.thedrunkenhearts.com/about.
Southern Avenue
Date & Time
Apr. 12, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
Since their explosive debut on Stax Records in 2017, Southern Avenue has been a beacon of energy, captivating audiences worldwide with their high-octane performances and infectious sound. The band, deeply rooted in the Blues and the rich musical traditions of Memphis, has garnered critical acclaim, including a coveted GRAMMY® Award nomination in 2020 for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” and multiple honors at the Blues Music Awards.
Southern Avenue’s music is a seamless blend of Blues, Soul, and Gospel, with a sound that is distinctly their own. Their deeply moving harmonies, coupled with the raw power of their performances, create a connection with audiences that transcends mere entertainment. They have graced the stages of major festivals such as ACL Fest, Electric Forest, Byron Bay, and Bonnaroo, and have shared tours with legends like Sheryl Crow, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Jason Mraz. This fall, they will join the prestigious Outlaw Music Festival Tour alongside Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, and John Mellencamp.
The Legendary Wailers Featuring Junior Marvin
Date & Time
Apr. 13, 2025
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Location
Steamboat Stage
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Price
Free
In February, 1977, Julian Junior Marvin was invited to join Bob Marley & The Wailers. The rest is history. The acclaimed Exodus LP became Julian Junior’s debut with Bob Marley & The Wailers. In 1999, Time Magazine declared Exodus Album Of The Century, while “One Love” was named Song of the Millennium in 2000. Julian Junior Marvin was lead guitarist and musical contributor on all subsequent Bob Marley & the Wailers albums, and toured worldwide with the Wailers until Bob’s passing in 1981.
Since then, Julian Junior has released four CDs with The Wailers Band:ID, Majestic Warriors, Jah MessageandMy Friends (Live),as well asnumerous solo projects. In 2002, Julian Junior was included in Guitar World Magazine’s“Top 100 Guitarists of All Time” for his guitar solo on “Africa Unite” from the Bob Marley & the WailersSurvivalalbum.
After touring with many incarnations of The Wailers since Bob Marley’s passing, Julian Junior has stepped out to front his own unique version of The Wailers, playing and singing Bob Marley & the Wailers hit songs the way Bob intended them to be heard… The Legendary Wailers.
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