Erik Hill, Dylan Flynn, and Paul Flynn are a relatively new trio in Colorado. When Dylan first moved to Denver about two years ago, he posted on Reddit asking if there were any pickers in the area ready to get out and play. One of the responders introduced the two Flynns (Dylan being Paul’s nephew) to Hill, and the group, with Hill on mandolin, Dylan Flynn on dobro, and Paul Flynn on bass, played together for about a year. Eventually, though, the group wanted Hill to be able to shine on his primary instrument, the guitar, so they formed a new group, which they called Magoo. Ten months in, they’re still loving the group.

Growing up, Hill’s parents played classic rock (Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, etc.), which inspired him to play the guitar. Eventually, though, he became exposed to jam bands such as Phish and The Grateful Dead, and when he came to Colorado, his first-ever bluegrass show was The Jeff Austin Band. As a Deadhead for many years, Paul discovered the Winterhawk Bluegrass Festival shortly after Jerry Garcia died, falling in love with bluegrass festivals and bringing instruments to festivals to learn how to play the genre. Dylan Flynn’s parents, along with Paul, would take Dylan to these bluegrass festivals, inspiring him to learn how to play along the way.

The band considers itself one that plays “bluegrass with lasers,” as there are elements of improvisation and effect pedals that give the music a psychedelic edge, but the band also likes to stick to the traditional roots of the genre. They love being able to play the music live because it’s easy to get the crowd jumping up and down and stomping their feet along to the music, and that energy carries them all the way through their shows.

Dylan Flynn recently heard someone at a festival say that if you’re not addicted to climbing, you’ll never truly be addicted to music because in both, you’re reaching a summit, and you’ll never reach the summit if you don’t have the motivation. They hope that someone who comes to the show who isn’t necessarily in tune (no pun intended) with their sound can still enjoy the music and recognize the quality that the band has to offer.

Check out Magoo’s debut single “Colorado Rocks” wherever you stream your music, and make sure you check them out at Howlin Wind Brewing, located at 51 A Main Street in Rollinsville, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Busey Brews

Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. - The Pik Me Ups

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

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Canyon Tavern

Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, September 23 at 7 p.m. - Deva Yonder

Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. - Will Whelan

Saturday, September 30 at 7 p.m. - Derek Hall

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

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon

Phone: 303-642-3180

Gold Dirt Distillery

Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Open Mic

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoldDirtDistillery or www.facebook.com/stagestoppub

Website: www.golddirtdistillery.com

Location: 60 Main Street, Rollinsville

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, September 22 at 8 p.m. - New Family Dog with Brittney Wagner

Sunday, September 24 at 7 p.m. - Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore

Friday, September 29 at 8 p.m. - Blue Canyon Boys

Saturday, September 30 at 7 p.m. - Silent Bear

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

Website: goldhillinn.com

Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-443-6461

Howlin Wind Brewing

September 23 at 6 p.m. - Melt and the Family Band

September 30 at 4 p.m. - Magoo

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

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

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

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

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

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

Friday music at 6 p.m. & Saturday at 5 p.m.

September 22 & 23 - Duey

September 29 & 30 - Boys of the Town

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

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Knotted Root Brewing

Every Sunday at 5 p.m. - Jazz Sundays with Black Dog & Friends

Saturday, September 23 at 5 p.m. - Dead Phish Orchestra Chamber Ensemble (Duo)

Friday, September 29 at 6 p.m. - Tober Schorr & The Sound Ideal

Saturday, September 30 at 5 p.m. - Smooth Money Gesture

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

Train Cars Coffee & Kava

Thursday, September 21 at 8 p.m. - Kava Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m. - Rhythms on the Rails Open Drum Circle

Saturday, September 23 at 8 p.m. - Ben Sproul of Rocket Parade

Thursday, September 28 at 8 p.m. - Kava Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Friday, September 29 at 5 p.m. - Dub Daze with DJ £.Z€R°

Saturday, September 30 at 9 p.m. - Bulas and Beats Electronic Music Party feat. Jelli, Amanita, Worm, Jerod and Glipish

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

Location: 101 Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-0440

Very Nice Brewing Co.

Thursday, September 21 at 6 p.m. - The Gael

Friday, September 22 at 6 p.m. - Rocky Stiers

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

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

Phone: 303-258-3770

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