Grant Livingston moved to Nederland, Colorado, last year looking for a new band to join. He had heard about the music scene in the area and wanted to be a part of it. Through a friend of a friend, he met Jake Demarco, who had also been playing with friends Nate Tharp and Ben Maillaro. All three had come from the School of Rock in Denver, and Livingston joined them to create a new band, River Spell. Livingston is the acoustic guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Maillaro is the electric guitarist, Demarco is the bassist, and Tharp is the drummer.

Influences that inspired River Spell include local bands from Nederland including Yonder Mountain String Band and Elephant Revival. Railroad Earth. Jimi Hendrix, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, and Robert Hunter are also big influences on the band’s sound, which is more folk-based music. They also play in an electric rock-and-roll context utilizing improvisation and sounds from jam bands such as The Grateful Dead and Phish.

Demarco took the bass very seriously as a kid, playing in his basement or his room whenever he could, but his mom was unaware of how seriously he was taking it until she learned that he had submitted himself and won an award for being the best young bassist in Colorado. All of the musicians have been involved with music from a very young age, and it is clearly a part of who they are as people.

Livingston loves the collaboration that comes out of the band format, and he loves that improvisation can allow for an exploration of different melodies and sounds. The band loves being able to play in Nederland and connect with the community through their music, as they allow the band to let loose and have fun. Livingston hopes that their live shows provide an open space for people to let go of their worries and have a good time, and they hope that pouring their hearts and souls into the music pays off for those who tune into their shows.

If you want to see River Spell perform live, be sure to catch them at Covered Wagon, 15 East 1st Street in Nederland, on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 9 p.m. Here are the listings of live music this week! Check it out and support your local musicians.

Busey Brews

Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m. - Shakina Ma

Sunday, August 21 at 2 p.m. - Grant Hudson

Sunday, August 28 at 2 p.m. - Logan Green (Flash Mountain Flood)

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

Caribou Room

Saturday, August 13 at 5 p.m. - The Alcapones

Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. - Drunken Hearts featuring Silas Herman

Saturday, August 27 at 5 p.m. - Nick Dunbar and Sad Cowboy

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

Saturday, August 20 at 9 p.m. - The Storm (Jimi Hendrix Cover Band)

Sunday, August 21 at 7 p.m. - John Walton and The Awakening

Friday, August 26 at 9 p.m. - Grant Livingston Band

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

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

Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-7578

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, August 12 at 8:30 p.m. - Chain Station

Saturday, August 13 and 14 at 6 p.m. - Chaz West Fest

Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. - Anya Hinkle

Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. - Kingdom Jasmine

Sunday, August 28 at 5 p.m. - Cristina Vane

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

Website: goldhillinn.com

Email: cfinn@goldhillinn.com; bfinn@goldhillinn.com

Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Phone: 303-443-6461

Gold Hill Store & Pub

Every Saturday at 7 p.m. - Live Music

Website: goldhillstore.com

Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Phone: 303-443-7724

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, August 13 at 5 p.m. - Ben Sproul

Sunday, August 14 at 5 p.m. - Open Pick

Saturday, August 20 at 4:30 p.m. - New Family Dog Duo

Sunday, August 21 at 2 p.m. - Reservoir Fog

Saturday, August 27 at 4 p.m. - Dustbowl Daughters

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

Website: https://www.howlinwind brewing.com/

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. - Rayama Soskin

Friday, August 12 at 7 p.m. - Ethan Morrison

Sunday, August 14 at 12 p.m. - Lowfive

Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. - Billy Shaddox

Friday, August 19 at 7 p.m. - Rolling Harvest

Sunday, August 21 at 12 p.m. - Hardwood Heart

Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. - Many Mountains

Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. - The Cody Sisters

Sunday, August 28 at 12 p.m. - The Knotty G’s

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

Website: https://www.jamestown mercantile.com/

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

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

Website: https://blackhawkharddistrict.com/drinks/jkq-bbq-grill/

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Knotted Root Brewing

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

Website: https://www.knottedroot brewing.com/home

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.

Phone: 720-248-7129

Last Stand Tavern

Friday, August 12 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Saturday, August 13 at 5 p.m. - The Knotty G’s

Sunday, August 14 at 4 p.m. - Richard Shine

Friday, August 19 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Saturday, August 20 - TBD

Sunday, August 21 at 5 p.m. - Jerry and Jack

Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with PJ the DJ

Saturday, August 27 at 5 p.m. - Mike Heuer

Sunday, August 28 at 4 p.m. - Richard Shine

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

Website: http://laststandtavern.com/

Email: laststandtavern@gmail.com

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.

Phone: 303-642-3180

Millsite Inn

Friday, August 12 at 8 p.m. - Jon Ridnell

Thursday, August 18 at 8 p.m. - Millsite Player’s Ball Hosted by Charlie Richards

Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. - Andy Riener

Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. - Adam Perry and Clay Rose

Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m. - Ben Sproul

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

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

Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward

Phone: 720-547-9438

Nederland Farmers Market

Sunday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. - Mystic Pulse

Sunday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. - Stellar Jays

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

Website: https://www.nederland farmers market.org/

Email: nederlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Location: 85 E. 1st Street, Nederland.

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/

Email: eatatneds@gmail.com

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-0614

Very Nice Brewing Company

Friday, August 12 at 6 p.m. - Ravin Wolf

Saturday, August 13 at 5 p.m. - C.P. Meyers

Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. - Celtic Music with The Gael

Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. - Jay Stott

Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. - Rick Lobato

Friday, August 26 at 6 p.m. - Jazz by Dan Williams

Sunday, August 28 at 5 p.m. - Johnny Braveheart Duo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

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

Phone: 303-258-3770

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