The 5 Best Local Band/Musicians Around Grand County

A familiar cover can bring people to the dance floor, while an original song gives them something new to hear. Grand County’s local musicians offer both, drawing on folk, blues, rock, country and swing to shape performances across the mountain community. These artists, highlighted in the Best of Grand contest, contribute to that range through solo shows, collaborative projects and full-band appearances. Their music reaches audiences at festivals, taprooms, markets and intimate listening spaces throughout Granby, Fraser and Tabernash.

Peggy Mann Music

Granby vocalist, songwriter and acoustic musician Peggy Mann draws from acoustic rock, folk, classic country and her own compositions. She has performed locally for decades, appearing at outdoor festivals, mountain lodges, private events and community venues across Grand County. Alongside solo performances, Mann collaborates with regional musicians in configurations ranging from duos to full event bands, managing her own arrangements and bookings.

Joe R & The Icebox Band

Fraser’s reputation as the “Icebox of the Nation” supplies the name for Joe R & The Icebox Band. Led by guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Joe R, the group performs classic rock covers, blues standards, electric country and upbeat originals with a rotating lineup of local instrumentalists. Its appearances include après-ski celebrations, tavern shows, summer festivals and community benefits throughout Grand County.

Matt Brown

Performing under the name Brown’s Dream, Granby multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Matt Brown blends indie folk, ambient acoustic rock and alternative Americana. Layered acoustic guitars, loop-pedal arrangements and expressive vocals shape his live performances, with original songwriting central to the project. Brown manages his own recording, releases and performance schedule, bringing his music to taprooms, listening rooms, private functions and mountain venues across Middle Park.

Emily Caldwell

Acoustic pop, folk-inspired ballads, country and soul-influenced originals form part of Emily Caldwell’s repertoire. Based in Tabernash, the singer-songwriter performs solo and with regional collaborators at local markets, community pop-ups, resort lounges and acoustic venues. Through Emily Caldwell Creative, she combines music with visual art and design projects while coordinating her own bookings and audience outreach.

Tight Like That

Vintage swing, acoustic blues, ragtime, bluegrass and classic Americana come together in Tight Like That’s performances. The Granby ensemble uses guitar, mandolin, upright bass and fiddle, pairing acoustic arrangements with multipart vocal harmonies and improvisational solos. Members collaborate on repertoire and bookings, performing at farmers markets, mountain festivals, weddings and outdoor concert series throughout Middle Park.

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