Josy Rosales started playing guitar at eight years old. He grew up in Venezuela and moved to the United States for college. He graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in songwriting, having started a rock band during his time at the college. By the time Rosales moved to Colorado last year, he had gotten into the bluegrass scene and his former band had disbanded. Ultimately, he would create a band that is more of a conglomeration of fellow musicians from Colorado, giving him an excuse to play with friends. Some of these friends include Elijah Donovan on banjo, Matt Thomas on bass, Alex Tocco on fiddle, and Brett Kretzer on mandolin.

Rosales finds himself attracted to playing roots music, the kind of music that has a deep history, such as bluegrass, reggae, and jam band music. He finds the most authenticity in these styles of music. Regarding his influences, he says that Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead fame has influenced him the most, inspiring him to play banjo and allowing him to gravitate towards the styles of music he likes the most.

Rosales loves the connection he gets from the audience whenever he plays live, and he hopes that audience members will be able to have a good time at his shows. Despite having a degree in songwriting, he finds the actual writing process difficult and prefers having finished products to be able to share with his audience. He loves the moments when his process works, however, and he hopes that his audience will be able to connect with the music in the same way he does.

Rosales loves the bluegrass scene in the state of Colorado and appreciates how welcoming it is as a whole. He hopes that whatever audiences decide to do at his shows, whether it’s dancing to the music or getting absorbed in the emotional slow tunes, they come away with a meaningful experience that they will remember for a long time.

Be sure to check out the Josy Rosales Bluegrass Band performing live at the Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main Street in Jamestown, on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7 p.m.

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Canyon Tavern

Saturday, October 28 at 6 p.m. - Jordan Yewey

Saturday, November 4 at 6 p.m. - Kyle O’Brien

Saturday, November 11 at 6 p.m. - JJ Fraser

Saturday, November 18 at 6 p.m. - Branden Sipes

Saturday, November 25 at 6 p.m. - Nikki Z

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

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon

Phone: 303-642-3180

Diner Bar Ned

Every Wednesday at 9 p.m. - Karaoke

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, October 27 at 8 p.m. - Deer Creek Sharpshooters

Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. - Golden Shoals

Sunday, October 29 at 8 p.m. - The River Arkansas

Friday, November 3 at 8 p.m. - Gasoline Lollipops

Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. - Faux Paws

Sunday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. - A Tribute to Lucinda Williams

Friday, November 10 at 8 p.m. - Brandywine and the Mighty Fines

Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m. - Jason Hicks and Amy Finders

Sunday, November 12 at 7 p.m. - Gregb Schochet Trio

Friday, November 17 at 8 p.m. - Thom LaFond Band

Saturday, November 18 at 7 p.m. - Johnsmith with Dan Sebranek

Sunday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. - Jeffrey Foucault

Friday, November 24 at 8 p.m. - Orchard Creek Band

Saturday, November 25 at 7 p.m. - Strangebyrds

Sunday, November 26 at 7 p.m. - Aaron McCloskey and Alex Johnstone

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

Website: goldhillinn.com

Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-443-6461

Gold Hill General Store

Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. - Derek Dames Ohl

Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. - Hundred Pound Housecat

Friday, November 3 at 7 p.m. - Esoteric Earth

Saturday, November 4 at 6 p.m. - Carly King

Friday, November 10 at 8 p.m. - Charlie White

Website: https://www.goldhillstore.com/

Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-443-7724

Howlin Wind Brewing

Friday, October 27 at 8:30 p.m. - DJ Guaro

Saturday, October 28 at 6 p.m. - Rocket Parade

Saturday, October 28 at 10 p.m. - WHUMPF

Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. - Micki Balder

Saturday November 11 at 4 p.m. - Old & In The Way Tribute

Saturday November 18 at 5 p.m. - Strangebyrds

Saturday November 25 at 5 p.m. - NoGo Gilbillies

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

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

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. - David Berkeley

Friday, October 27 at 7 p.m. - Cross-Eyed Jim

Sunday, October 29 at 12:15 p.m. - Lara Ruggles & Jillian Bessett

Wednesday, November 1 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

Thursday, November 2 at 7 p.m. - Andy Mann and Eli West

Friday, November 3 at 7 p.m. - Josy Rosales Bluegrass Band

Wednesday, November 15 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

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

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

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. - Jimmy Lewis Band

Saturday, October 28 at 5 p.m. - Jimmy Lewis Band

Friday, November 3 at 6 p.m. - Duey

Saturday, November 4 at 5 p.m. - Duey

Friday, November 10 at 6 p.m. - Boys of the Town

Saturday, November 11 at 5 p.m. - Boys of the Town

Friday, November 17 at 6 p.m. - Robby Wicks

Saturday, November 18 at 5 p.m. - Robby Wicks

Friday, November 24 at 6 p.m. - Jon Ridnell

Saturday, November 25 at 5 p.m. - Jon Ridnell

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

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Kathmandu

Friday, November 10 at 5 p.m. - Foggy Tops Bluegrass Band

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

Website: https://kathmandurestaurant.us/nederland/

Location: 110 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-1169

Knotted Root Brewing

Friday, October 27 at 5 p.m. - Tober Schorr & The Sound Ideal

Sundays at 5 p.m. - Jazz Sundays

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

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland

Phone: 720-248-7129

Millsite Inn

Most Sundays at 4 p.m. - Open Jam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer

Website: https://millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn

Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward

Phone: 720-547-9438

The Caribou Room

Saturday, October 28 - Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. - Shakedown Street w/ Rolling Harvest

Friday, November 3rd Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m - The Brothers Comatose w/ Rainbow Girls

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

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

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Train Cars Coffee & Kava

Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. - Pickin and Jammin

Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m. - Bulaween by Bulas and Beats; Electronic

Music Party feat.

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

Location: 101 Highway 119, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-0440

United Center

Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. - Harry Tuft and Rich Moore followed by Grubstake

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

Website: http://www.unitedcenterinc.com/

Location: 1440 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs

Phone: 303-900-8689

Very Nice Brewing Co.

Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. - Mad Dog Blues

Saturday, October 28 at 5 p.m. - Stone-Hall

Friday, November 3 at 6 p.m. - Dr. Jim’s One Man Band

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

Friday, November 10 at 6 p.m. - Ceramic Llama

Saturday, November 11 at 5 p.m. - Concrete Feedback

Thursday, November 16 at 6 p.m. - The Gael

Saturday, November 18 at 5 p.m. - Windy Pines

Friday, November 24 at 6 p.m. - Mad Dog Blues

Saturday, November 25 at 5 p.m. - Stone-Hall

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

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

Phone: 303-258-3770

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