Mike Young (Blucifer's First Rodeo): Creating a Music Festival, Scheduling 250+ Bands, The Importance of Compensating Artists, Sustaining Tradition & Denver Scene Support

Jul 15, 2026 · 51 min · 12 segments

Blucifer’s First Rodeo is a new artist-run local music festival taking over South Broadway and a little bit beyond happening July 23rd through 26th. The festival is built around Denver’s DIY culture and aims to spotlight live local music, celebrate South Broadway’s venues, porches, backyards, and weird spaces, and invite the larger Denver community into the magic of the city’s music scene. The festival will feature more than 250 local bands and several of venues. They have already drawn coverage from outlets including Denverite, Westword, CPR, the Denver Business Journal, Channel 7 News, and more. . . . https://bluciferfest.com https://www.instagram.com/bluciferfest/ . . . Do you have any questions, comments, or feedback? Let James know! IG @JamesRichardLane IG @TheShakyExperience

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