Jon Ridnell has been playing music professionally for over 35 years. He first picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and has been fronting bands since the age of 15 in his hometown of Bronxville, New York. Shortly after his band Black Dog (which also happens to be his nickname) arrived in Nederland as part of a tour in the 90s, he moved into the area and became a staple of the town’s music scene.

Ridnell is part of various groups, including Black Dog, The Ned Trio, and New Family Dog Duo with his son, Miles. His heroes consist mostly of jazz musicians, including Wes Montgomery and Miles Davis. He also cites Tony Rice, The Allman Brothers, Little Feat, and Jimi Hendrix as influences. While primarily rooted in blues and rock, Ridnell is willing to play anything that interests him. According to him, the only things he can’t play are heavy metal and classical.

The Ned Trio is a Brazilian jazz group, New Family Dog (while primarily an electric band) plays everything from Americana to blues to country to weird avant-garde jazz, according to Ridnell. PowerLung Rangers, another band that Ridnell helped found, is influenced by hiphop, funk, and jazz. Having played over 7,000 shows since his music career started while also teaching on the side, Ridnell isn’t going to stop playing music anytime soon.

You can see Ridnell’s group Black Dog perform live every Sunday at 4 p.m. at Knotted Root Brewing, located at 250 N. Caribou Street in Nederland. Black Dog will be doing a solo winter tour starting January 31, the New Family Dog album Halo will be released on March 24, and the album release shows start on March 31.

Music Listings

Busey Brews

Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m. - Eric Richard Stone

Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. - Laura and Bill of The Gael

Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m. - Ben Hanna

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Email: contact@buseybrews.com

Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland.

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Canyon Tavern

Friday, February 3 at 6 p.m. - Mark Kuban

Saturday, February 4 at 6 p.m. - David Booker

Friday, February 10 at 6 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, February 11 at 6 p.m. - Neil Z

Friday, February 17 at 6 p.m. - Mark Kuban

Saturday, February 18 at 6 p.m. - Derek Hall

Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, February 25 at 6 p.m. - Kyle O’Brien

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coalcreekcanyontavern

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.

Phone: 303-642-3180

Caribou Room

Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m. - The Pamlico Sound and Los Cheesies

Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m. - Spafford

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Covered Wagon

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/

Website: https://www.coveredwagonrestaurant.com/

Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-7578

Eldora: Timbers Lodge

Saturday, February 4 at at 2 p.m. - American Sound Lab

Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m. - Clay Rose and Adam Perry (Gasoline Lollipops)

Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. - Intergalactic Sound Lab

Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. - Danny Shafer

Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m. - Kylie Brock

Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m. - Nick of Time and Steph Jay

Sunday, February 26 at 2 p.m. - Hunter Stone and Adam Perry

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eldoramountainresort/

Website: https://www.eldora.com/

Email: info@eldora.com

Location: 261 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland.

Phone: 303-440-8700

Eldora: Woodward DJ BoomBox

Friday, February 3 at 1 p.m. - Deeprawk Dave

Saturday, February 4 at 10 a.m. - Mental 69

Friday, February 10 at 1 p.m. - Erin Stereo

Saturday, February 11 at 10 a.m. - DJ Garret

Friday, February 17 at 1 p.m. - GODLAZER

Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m. - GODLAZER

Friday, February 24 at 1 p.m. - Pomegranate Sounds (kicking off Subaru WinterFest)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eldoramountainresort/

Website: https://www.eldora.com/

Email: info@eldora.com

Location: 261 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland.

Phone: 303-440-8700

Gold Hill Store & Pub

Sunday, February 5 at 5 p.m. - The Foggy Tops Bluegrass Band

Website: goldhillstore.com

Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Phone: 303-443-7724

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, February 4 at 4 p.m. - Vanimal Kingdom

Saturday, February 11 at 4 p.m. - High Lonesome Trio

Sunday, February 12 at 4 p.m. - Bluegrass Jam

Saturday, February 18 at 4 p.m. - C.P. Meyer

Saturday, February 25 at 4 p.m. - Lunsford-Sproul Duo

Sunday, February 26 at 4 p.m. - Bluegrass Jam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing

Website: https://www.howlinwindbrewing.com/

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, February 2 at 7 p.m. - Chris Sheldon and Friends

Friday, February 3 at 7 p.m. - Dechen Hawk

Thursday, February 9 at 7 p.m. - Steven Hoffman

Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. - Misty Way Ramblers

Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m. - Dirty Dogs Roadhouse

Friday, February 17 at 7 p.m. - Kate Farmer Band

Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m. - Perc Ens

Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. - Clay Rose and Adam Perry (Gasoline Lollipops)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/

Website: https://www.jamestownmercantile.com/

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Phone: 303-442-5847

Knotted Root Brewing

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. - Jazz Sundays with Black Dog

Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.

Phone: 720-248-7129

Ned’s Cafe

Every Thursday at 10 p.m. - Dam Jam

Every Sunday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatatneds/

Website: https://www.eatatneds.com/

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-0614

Very Nice Brewing Company

Friday, February 3 at 7 p.m. - Open Mic

Saturday, February 4 at 5 p.m. - Mountain ReVerb

Sunday, February 5 at 6 p.m. - Peter Stone (and birthday potluck 5 p.m.)

Saturday, February 11 at 5 p.m. - Stone Hall

Tuesday, February 14 at 5 p.m. - Open for Valentine’s Day beers!

Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.m. - Celtic Music with The Gael

Friday, February 17 at 6 p.m. - Jazz by Dan Williams

Saturday, February 18 at 5 p.m. - Rick Lobato

Sunday, February 19 at 4 p.m. - Adam Hunt

Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m. - Dr. Jim’s One Man Band

Saturday, February 25 at 5 p.m. - Tony Crank

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3770

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