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Greeley Stampede

BandWagon Magazine has covered Greeley Stampede in 47 stories since 2012, including 19 features, 1 review and 15 photo galleries. The latest: Nate Smith with Chase Matthew at Greeley Stampede 2026 | 7.02.26 (Jul 6, 2026).

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A bearded performer in a black cap and sunglasses sings into a mic while pointing up under red stage lights.

Concert PhotosNate Smith with Chase Matthew at Greeley Stampede 2026 | 7.02.26GREELEY, Colo. — The Greeley Stampede kept the momentum going on July 2, 2026, with Chase Mathews warming up the crowd before Nate Smith took over Island Grove Regional Park for a high-energy headlining set.Peary Schroeder · Jul 6, 2026

A woman with wind-blown auburn curls wears a gray felt hat with "Nashville" on the band against a pale blue sky.

Concert PhotosDasha at Greeley Stampede 2026 | 6.28.26GREELEY, Colo. — Dasha took the Greeley Stampede stage on June 28, 2026 and put on a show.Peary Schroeder · Jun 29, 2026

Two men perform on a dark stage, one in a cowboy hat singing with an electric guitar, the other on an acoustic guitar.

Concert PhotosBrothers Osborne with Dylan Scott at Greeley Stampede 2026 | 6.27.26GREELEY, Colo. — The Greeley Stampede opened at Island Grove Regional Park with Dylan Scott taking the stage first, followed by Brothers Osborne.Peary Schroeder · Jun 29, 2026

Smiling performer in sunglasses, orange cap, and sleeveless Harley-Davidson shirt on a hazy, pink-lit stage.

Concert PhotosNelly with Graham Barham and Everclear at Greeley Stampede 2026 | 6.26.26GREELEY, Colo. — The Greeley Stampede delivered on June 26, 2026, with Graham Barham opening before Nelly headlined and Everclear keeping the energy up on another stage.Peary Schroeder · Jun 29, 2026

Shane Smith & The Saints perform, with a man in a dark shirt playing acoustic guitar near a mic under stage lights.

Concert PhotosShane Smith & The Saints @ Red Rocks Ampitheatre | 5-7-24Moments captured by Jason Alfaro of Right Eye Media at Shane Smith & The Saints’ headline show at Red Rocks Ampitheatre on May 7th, 2024.Landon Ungerman · May 8, 2024

Bearded man in a tan cowboy hat, tinted aviators, and turquoise shirt stands in rugged badlands terrain.

FeaturesTyler Halverson: What The Hell To Do With “Different.”Dive into Tyler Halverson’s online presence, and you’ll be greeted by a cheeky cartoon: a Western cowboy, sporting stubble and flashing a grin, while a joint smolders between his…Landon Ungerman · Oct 8, 2023

Kaitlin Butts in a cream cowboy hat and patterned blouse holds an acoustic guitar against a dark backdrop.

Kaitlin Butts – Greeley Stampede 2023 (Special Edition)In This Issue: Kaitlin Butts – What Else Can She Do (Album Review)Fiverr Tech · Jul 2, 2023

A man in a green Greeley Stampede shirt and cap gestures on an empty concrete stage in a grandstand arena.

FeaturesA Century of Country – Greeley Stampede’s New Stage Set for Brad Paisley and MoreThe Greeley Stampede’s new stage was built with Brad Paisley in mind. The last time he played here, in 2007, Paisley had 10 semi-trailers full of equipment, said Justin Watada, executive director of the Stampede. Way back then, three “up and coming” acts performed with Paisley, including a young lady named Taylor Swift. The brand new stage is bigger and much better, with all the fixins you’d expect from a show at Red Rocks, including a platform that will allow the artists to walk 50 feet out into the crowd. And Paisley is back as the Stampede’s biggest act in a lineup that includes Stone Temple Pilots, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell and Jordan Davis.Dan England · Jun 21, 2022

A man with long brown hair, a beard, and a trucker cap stands outdoors in a denim jacket and bolo tie.

FeaturesIan Munsick Finds His Own LaneWhen he’s reminded that he will open for Dwight Yoakam, who was country before country was hip the way it is now, Ian Munsick’s reflexive response is exactly what you’d expect…Dan England · Jun 15, 2021

Dense crowd of concertgoers packs an outdoor arena floor at dusk, with fans filling the tiered stands behind them.

FeaturesPump Up The Jam: Festivals Get the OK in Vaccinated NoCo – We Break It DownJustin Watada sighed through a tired laugh. “I’ve had better years,” he said. Watada’s run 17 Greeley Stampedes and this year’s been the toughest. Yes, this year, even with the good news that there will actually be a 2021 Stampede. “We are on version 10 of our budget this year,” Watada said. “We are 50-some days away, and there’s still so much unknown.” Still, even more big events look promising, The Greeley Blues Jam, May Play, Friday Fest, The Greeley Arts Picnic and more promise to happen, but what they’ll look and sound like remains to be seen. If last year was a bummer, this year is more like chaos. Let’s Dig In.Dan England · May 3, 2021

Smiling woman in a purple beanie and paint-speckled sweatshirt poses before a colorful mural with a horse and bird.

FeaturesWalking The Walk: New Greeley Murals Celebrate and Beautify the way DowntownFor her new mural on the Maddie Apartments in Downtown Greeley, Betony Coons found herself challenged with how to include Union Colony’s most famous principle: temperance. Not only is “the active moderation of libation intake” hard to paint, but ironically, one of the reasons downtown Greeley continues to thrive is the world class breweries and distilleries it inspired.Dan England · Oct 14, 2020

Illustrated crowd of masked people in red tones raising hands and phones, with a ferris wheel in the background.

FeaturesThe Fate Of Festival FutureEven right after she was the sickest she’d been in her life, Alison Hamling still cried after she essentially canceled Friday Fest in Downtown Greeley.Dan England · Jun 5, 2020

Five men in dark and tan jackets pose outdoors in front of a graffiti-covered concrete wall.

FeaturesInto The Original: Tyler Walker & John DeWitt at the RMCMAsAs the talent booker for the Greeley Stampede’s music acts, John DeWitt always liked the Tyler Walker Band.Dan England · Mar 6, 2020

Cody Johnson sings in a white cowboy hat, playing an ornate sunburst acoustic guitar at an outdoor night stage.

Concert PhotosCody Johnson @ Greeley StampedePhotos By Laurence WilsonLaurence Wilson · Jul 7, 2019

Photo for “Brothers Osborne w/ Teddy Robb and Resurrection A Tribute to Journey @ Greeley Stampede”

Concert PhotosBrothers Osborne w/ Teddy Robb and Resurrection A Tribute to Journey @ Greeley StampedePeary Schroeder · Jul 6, 2019

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FeaturesSwerve: From The Classroom To The Stage – Cover Story July 2019Led by singer Lauren Johnston, Swerve are colorful, quirky, exciting and eccentric, but they all wanted to be in a band playing music that was not only fun, but their own. “You don’t need permission to do anything musically, which is great,” said bassist and back-up singer Julian Cary. After winning the 2019 BandWagon Battle Of The Bands, Swerve’s future is uncertain, but they will hit the Stampede Free Stage Tuesday, July 2nd.Valerie Vampola · Jul 1, 2019

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Concert PhotosBrett Eldridge w/ Jared Daniels @ Greeley StampedePeary Schroeder · Jun 29, 2019

Photo for “REO Speedwagon with Romero at Greeley Stampede”

Concert PhotosREO Speedwagon with Romero at Greeley StampedeEly Corliss · Jun 28, 2019

Photo for “Cody Johnson Stays True By Singing A Different Song”

FeaturesCody Johnson Stays True By Singing A Different Song“Good luck trying to find someone to sign this contract,” remarked the label representative.Valerie Vampola · Jun 28, 2019

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Soul Brothers – InertiaSampling is an art. Though you’ll hear a few you recognize on Greeley hip hop group Soul Brothers’ new album Inertia, which dropped today, what an artist does with the chopped-up…Colton Bierbaum · Jun 28, 2019