While backpacking in Switzerland, Anthony Gonzalez had a crazy idea – he wanted to start a band. He decided to text a couple of friends to see if they would be on board with the idea, including his brother-in-law James Kidwell, his younger brother Jonathan Gonzalez, and his friend Jared Richey. Together, they agreed to move to Nederland and start a band.

Anthony has a background in classical piano and percussion, but he says the biggest influence for him when it comes to Small Kid Band is alternative rock. Richey has always been into alternative rock, Kidwell loves metal, and John brings hiphop and rap influences into the band. Together, they each bring their own dynamic to the band, creating a unique sound in the process.

Anthony loves that the band is able to build their own community and that they have been able to come together in a shared goal. Before the band, the guys worked constantly and felt stuck in their own lives, but with the band, they have been able to work towards new goals and find a new path in their lives. Anthony loves being able to share his personal stories through the lyrics he creates for the band, and he feels that when they perform, the emotions conveyed through their songs are palpable to the audience.

A big goal for the band right now is to be able to perform at Red Rocks, and when they perform, they want to be able to prove to their audience that their band contains something special. They are currently working on their project, demos for “Gas Station Run?” which will contain mainly original songs, and they are planning on creating an original video series cataloging their journey to Red Rocks.

You can check out Small Kid Band live at Very Nice Brewing Company, 20 East Lakeview Drive #112 in Nederland, on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Music Events

Busey Brews

Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. - Eric Richard Stone

Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. - Mike Lamitola

Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m. - Geoff Grayson

Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. - Windy Pines

Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m. - Rollinsvillians

Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. - Shawn Cunnane

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

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Location: 70 E. First Street, Nederland.

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Coal Creek Canyon Community Center

Friday, February 2 at 7 p.m. - Open Mic

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

Website: https://www.coalcreekcanyon.org/

Location: Coal Creek Canyon Community Center, 31528 Highway 72

Diner Bar Ned

Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. - Karaoke

Sundays at 6 p.m. - Open Mic Night

Friday, January 26 - DJ Facemelt Fridays with GODLAZER

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095276740341

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland

Eldora Mountain Resort

Friday, January 26 at noon - Beats at the Base: KHU

Saturday, January 27 at 1 p.m. - Apres Music Series: Stellar Jays Duo

Saturday, January 27 at 9 a.m. - Beats at the Base: Deeprawk Dave

Sunday, January 28 at 9 a.m. - Beats at the Base: JJ Rademaekers

Sunday, January 28 at 1 p.m. - Apres Music Series: Hunter Stone Band

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

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

Location: 2861 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m. - Ben Sproul Duo

Sunday, January 28 at 4 p.m. - Open Bluegrass Jam

Saturday, February 3 at 4 p.m.- Tumble down Shack Trio

Saturday, February 10 at 6 p.m. - Melt & The Family Band

Sunday, February 11 at 3 p.m. - We Women Musical Showcase

Wednesday, February 14 at 5:30 p.m. - Singles Mingle

Saturday, February 17 at 5 p.m. - Austin Quattlebam Duo

Saturday, February 24 at 4 p.m. - Goldie & The Grindstones

Sunday, February 25 at 4 p.m. - Open 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, January 25 at 7 p.m. - Kate Farmer

Friday, January 26 at 7 p.m. - Mister Mike Unplugged

Saturday, January 27 at 2 p.m. - Cosmic Winter Wonderfest

Sunday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. - John Shepard and the Front Porch Posse

Thursday, February 1 at 7 p.m. - Tom Morris

Friday, February 2 at 7 p.m. - Pine Beatles

Wednesday, February 7 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

Thursday, February 8 at 7 p.m. - Foggy Mountain Spaceship

Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. - Good Music Medicine

Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. - Chris Weist (Wood Belly) and Friends

Sunday, February 18 at noon - Mike Lamitola

Wednesday, February 21 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. - Lucy Moore and Friends

Friday, February 23 at 7 p.m. - Poorfree

Thursday, February 29 at 7 p.m. - Grant Livingston

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

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

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

Friday, January 26 at 6 p.m. - Two Billies

Saturday, January 27 at 5 p.m. - Two Billies

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

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Knotted Root Brewing

Sundays at 5 p.m. - Jazz Sundays

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

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland

Phone: 720-248-7129

The Caribou Room

Friday, January 26 at 7 p.m. - Toubab Krewe with opener Lionel Young Duo

Saturday, February 3 at 7 p.m. - Chain Station and Wood Belly

Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. - Dopapod with Sicard Hollow

Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m. - Big Mountain with Selasee Music and The FaFa Family

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

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

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Very Nice Brewing Co.

Friday, January 26 at 6 p.m. - David Gilman

Saturday, January 27 at 5 p.m. - Mountain ReVerb

Saturday, February 3 at 5 p.m. - Small Kid Band

Friday, February 9 at 6 p.m. - Windy Pines

Saturday, February 10 at 5 p.m. - 4Tell

Friday, February 16 at 6 p.m. - d’Lovelies Saturday, February 17 at 5 p.m. - Ella Wren

Saturday, February 24 at 5 p.m. - Dan Williams

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

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

Phone: 303-258-3770

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