Featured Events in Grand Junction in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Hailing from Colorado’s Western Slope, Wordan Jilson and the Wild Bunch bring a high-energy blend of alternative country with an 1800s cowboy vibe to every stage they hit. Led by Jordan Wilson on guitar, alongside Jorden Harms (bass), Jordan Brenegan (fiddle), and Tim O’Connor (drums), this powerhouse band has made their mark across the Yampa Valley, California, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest. Known for their gritty, electrifying performances, they will be joined by the Shaffer Brothers Band for an unforgettable night at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction. Don’t miss this one—it’s Western outlaw country at its finest! Information Source: Mesa Theater | eventbrite

Let’s paint it forward! In the Kindness Rocks Patch Program , Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors will tap into their creativity to design and decorate colorful rocks with uplifting messages and images. Then, they’ll spread kindness by placing their rocks around the community to brighten someone’s day! For just $5, girls will enjoy hands-on fun, learn about the power of kindness, and take home a special patch. It’s a simple, joyful way to make the world a little brighter, one rock at a time Information Source: Girl Scouts of Colorado | eventbrite

New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION unleash their ninth full-length album, Hymns from the Apocrypha , via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to ...of the Dark Light (2017) pushes founder Terrance Hobbs (guitars), Derek Boyer (bass), Charles Errigo (guitars), Eric Morotti (drums), and newcomer Ricky Myers (vocals) to the very edges of extremity. Standout tracks ‘ Seraphim Enslavement ,‘ ‘ Perpetual Deception ,‘ and ‘ Delusions of Mortality ’ are emphatically SUFFOCATION but are enhanced with what Hobbs calls "progressive melodies." The crushing title track, ‘ Immortal Execration ,’ and the re-recording of ‘ Ignorant Deprivation ,’ featuring former throat-man Frank Mullen , are brutal alms to death metal's heaving masses. “ Hymns from the Apocrypha has a more natural/organic feel ," says Boyer . " We recorded this album ourselves and intentionally took an old-school approach. This was the first time SUFFOCATION captured the essence of the band ourselves. Musically, our goal is to evolve as musicians and songwriters. Our intention has always been to create aggressive, well-composed, well-made, and well-produced music. We put a lot of time and thought into every aspect of our work. Whether performing live or producing ourselves in the studio, we push ourselves to perform to the best of our ability. " SUFFOCATION were founded in Long Island, New York, in 1988. Since then, they released foundational classics like Effigy of the Forgotten (1991), Breeding the Spawn (1993), and Pierced from Within (1995), with post-reformation slabs of savagery Souls to Deny (2004), Suffocation (2006), and Pinnacle of Bedlam (2013) proving death metal was not only SUFFOCATION 's to own but that it also continued to be a viable art form, all three albums earning accolades at Metal Injection, Decibel, and Deaf Forever. To date, they've played over 2,000 shows, giving audiences from the United States and Germany to Australia and Brazil unforgettable blasts and trademark slams. Truly, the group's global influence is unmistakable and undeniable. Hymns from the Apocrypha isn't merely another album from the New Yorkers but a statement of intent. SUFFOCATION always have been and are here to slay. " We will always be pushing for an extreme edge, " Boyer says. " With each album, there is a new maturity. Whether it's a new vision of how we'll structure a song or if our approach to capturing our performances is going down a new path, no matter what, when we put something out, it will always be SUFFOCATION . Even if we're experimenting in production with our tones or how we approach our compositions, it will always be SUFFOCATION . After decades of this, we're not just going add a violin or feature a spoon man or some other bullsh*t. SUFFOCATION 's raw, aggressive, fast, heavy, brutal death metal. Just as it has always been and will always be ." Without gigs, suffering from lockdowns, and having to cope with the physical distance between members—not everyone lives in Long Island— SUFFOCATION 's creative principals conceived Live in North America (2021), featuring Mullen on his farewell tour, under the expert tutelage of Cryptopsy guitarist and burgeoning producer Christian Donaldson . After the pandemic, while SUFFOCATION toured their asses off in the US, Latin America, and Europe, the final pieces of Hymns from the Apocrypha emerged with utmost intensity. The first full song was ‘ Seraphim Enslavement ,’ with others like ‘ Dim Veil of Obscurity, ’ ‘ Immortal Execration ,’ and ‘ Embrace the Suffering ,’ arriving after tasking, if eventually productive writing sessions in Hobbs' lair. " We have a little more progressive riffage in the new stuff, " says Hobbs . " We still keep the older elements, though—if the machine isn't broken, don't fix it. I think the band's direction is great, and we feel we have grown in maturity, writing, and playing live. We're on a good path for the future while we bring a few new elements to the table for our fans and friends alike. That said, SUFFOCATION writes for SUFFOCATION . " Hymns from the Apocrypha 's musical origins began in 2019 and lasted into the summer of 2023—’ Descendants ’ and ‘ Immortal Execration ’ were the last songs Hobbs and team penned. The album's lyrical bent—authored by inimitable frontman Myers—was fashioned throughout the songwriting process. The title track, ‘ Hymns from the Apocrypha ,’ tackles celestial envy and humanity's ruin. At the same time, ‘ Perpetual Deception ’ revisits the Son of Man (Jesus) and his continuous deceit, a nod to the classic SUFFOCATION track, ‘ Jesus Wept .’ ‘ Immortal Execration ’ goes deeper into suicidal thoughts, cruelly bequeathed to humanity. Myers is a formidable vocalist—an absolute monster on ‘ Seraphim Enslavement ’ and ‘ Delusions of Mortality ’ — and the right man to formulate wicked lyrics. " The lyrics are mainly about divine entities deceiving mankind with lies and delusions through ancient scriptures, " Myers says, " Obscuring them from knowledge of their true origin; giving them hope that someday they will join their makers in eternal life. I tried to provide a different perspective on these merciless entities that created vessels enslaving humanity to suffer mentally and physically for their amusement ." SUFFOCATION took about a month and a half to record Hymns from the Apocrypha . They holed up at Hobbs and Boyer's InLine Studio in Long Island. The duo engineered and co-produced with Christian Donaldson (BENEATH THE MASSACRE, INGESTED), who was also re-enlisted to mix and master, with Dominic Grimard (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT) assisting. If Breeding the Spawn was SUFFOCATION 's production nadir, then Hymns from the Apocrypha is arguably the group's strongest-sounding, most sonically punishing album yet. From the growling bass and inhuman vocals on ‘ Perpetual Deception ’ to the merciless guitar crunch of Hobbs/Errigo and rapid-fire drumming on ‘ Embrace the Suffering ,’ SUFFOCATION have achieved death metal perfection. " The entire process took about two months ," says Boyer . " That's considering the tracks were sent out to be mixed and mastered in a different studio. It was mixed in about two weeks—I'm looking at all the time it took to get the files out of our system, sent over, time for Christian to get them into his system, and all the back and forth, requesting mix adjustments. Then, finally, when we were happy, he still had to run off the master in all formats and send it out to us and the label. " With stunning cover art by Greek illustrator Giannis Nakos (VOMITORY, THE CROWN), Hymns from the Apocrypha is characteristically SUFFOCATION . That is to say, it's uncompromisingly brutal, artistically gutsy, and aurally heavy. Clearly, SUFFOCATION , as they head into their 35th Anniversary, are at the peak of their potential. Death metal or die! "Perseverance isn't easy , " says Hobbs. " Playing aggressive music is in our blood. Being a live band with actual recordings that are back-to-the-roots of being a real band—not a digital representation of over-edited stuff in today's overwhelmed music industry—shows who we are. SUFFOCATION , as a live band, is key to us all. I would've never thought that this would be a 35-year endeavor, but it's great that it has! We have met so many bands, fans, and friends out there. It's inspiring to see that kind of support. Hopefully, we'll keep everyone paying attention to SUFFOCATION for another 100 years! " SUPPORT: DICED, BORNE OF EXECRATION & BLEED THE VAIN Information Source: Mesa Theater | eventbrite

Los Angeles psych-punk shapeshifters Frankie and the Witch Fingers have spent the last decade mutating their sound into bold, electrifying new forms. Their latest release, Trash Classic (via Greenway Records and The Reverberation Appreciation Society), plunges into a sewer-slick fusion of proto-punk venom, fractured new wave, and industrial grime. Brimming with wiry synths, angular melodies, and grooves that squirm and bite, it’s all delivered with a sly, playful wink. Fueled by relentless global touring and a fierce DIY ethos, the band has shared stages with OFF!, Ty Segall, Oh Sees, Cheap Trick, and ZZ Top, cementing their place as one of the most unforgettable live acts around. Frankie and the Witch Fingers continue to morph, dragging listeners into whatever warped direction their experimental journey takes next. Information Source: Mesa Theater | eventbrite

Pecos and the Rooftops Live at Mesa Theater Date: Sat, July 26th, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Mesa Theater Special guests: Come join us for a night of great music with Pecos and the Rooftops at Mesa Theater! Get ready to dance, sing along, and have a blast with friends. This is a live, in-person event you won't want to miss. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a memorable evening of fun and good vibes. See you there! Pecos & The Rooftops have been perfecting a signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock since their inception in a big five-bedroom house in Lubbock, Texas. Formed in 2019 by a tight-knit squad of college friends, the band outfits their soulful Americana with muscular guitar grit, yet remains tuneful and melodic. They’ve carved out a singular niche for themselves in the rich songwriting tradition of their home state, as evidenced by their debut Warner Records single “5AM.” Anchored by the heart-baring songwriting and booming voice of former Marine Pecos Hurley , the band is rounded out by top-tier players and songwriters Brandon Jones (rhythm guitar), Zack Foster (lead guitar), Kalen Davis (bass), Garrett Peltier (drums) and Hunter Cassell (guitars & keys). Big things have small beginnings. Pecos & The Rooftops chose their name—a nod to the part of the house they’d hang out, drink beers, and jam on—just before self-releasing their debut single, 2019’s slow-burning “This Damn Song.” It was a runaway success, earning an RIAA Platinum certification and going on to rack up more than 250 million streams globally. Deciding to ride the wave for as long as they could, the band hit the road directly after and haven’t stopped since, touring relentlessly on the club circuit and opening for the likes of rising country star Zach Bryan. They released the Red Eye EP in 2020, expanding on their already solid sound with more guitar heroics and more complex arrangements, hinting at jazz and psychedelic influences. Hurley has a gift for exploring the shadowy sides of life through his songwriting, offering a clear-eyed and unflinching look at heartbreak, disconnection, self-medication, and wrestling with dark times. On “5AM,” he’s stuck in a self-destructive pattern, trying to live up to the idea of being the man he wants to be, but thwarted on all sides by his own bad decisions. “Wish I could say that I saw it coming—problem is I never do,” Hurley sings over a gloomy guitar line. “It’s too late to let myself feel something, so I’ll just keep running from you.” “It’s about having a habit of going to the bar and getting drunk and staying up all night,” Hurley says from his home outside Dallas. “You kind of know that when you go to bed it’s probably not going to end well—because you fucked up again and you can’t get out of the cycle. It’s about being by yourself in the early hours of the morning. It’s just one of those ‘You fucked up’ songs.” Pecos & The Rooftops have earned a devoted fan base who’ve come out to support them both online and on the road, with the band garnering over 350 million global streams and more than 101 million video views. They’re currently on a nationwide headline tour with more dates to be announced soon. “5AM” is a telling preview of what’s to come, as Pecos & The Rooftops ready their major label debut LP—a bigger, bolder collection of songs set for release later this year. “At the end of the day, I just want to help people with our music, honestly,” Hurley says. Between the band’s wild road shows and their highly-anticipated upcoming full-length, Pecos & the Rooftops are set to do that and much, much more. Information Source: Mesa Theater | eventbrite

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BUCKINGHAM'S #1 COMEDY EVENTGet ready for a hilarious night out featuring a line-up of brilliant comedians who will have you in stitches all night long. Whether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just looking for a fantastic night out, join your magical host Aidan the Wizard for a side-splitting evening of laughs. Grab Your Tickets, Today! Information Source: Aidan the Wizard | eventbrite

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Experience a night of laughter at the Sam Miller Comedy Night taking place at Wrigley Field in Grand Junction. The event is scheduled for July 11, 2025, at 1810 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Join fellow comedy enthusiasts for an evening filled with humor and entertainment. Tickets for this memorable night are priced at $35. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a fantastic comedy show at Wrigley Field.

Welcome to the 1st Annual RONIN Charity Golf Tournament! Join us for a day of fun on the greens at Chipeta Golf Course for a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for golfers of all skill levels. Grab your clubs and get ready to tee off for Mesa County Partners! The tournament starts at 8am and registration starts at 7:15. Your entry fee includes breakfast, lunch, 18 holes, cart, and goodies. By participating in this tournament, you'll not only enjoy a day of golfing but also contribute to a meaningful cause. So gather your friends, family, or colleagues and come out to support RONIN in making a positive impact in our community. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved in this exciting event. Let's make this first charity golf tournament a hole-in-one success! Information Source: RONIN Real Estate Professionals ERA Powered | eventbrite

Voodoo Glow Skulls were formed in 1988 by Eddie Casillas, Jorge Casillas, Jerry O’neill and Frank Casillas. After a few years of backyard party shows, cassette demos, 7” singles and first club gigs, they released their debut album “Who is, this is?” for Dr. Strange records in 1993, gaining the attention of Brett Gurewitz, owner of Epitaph records. The band then signed to Epitaph records and released four albums, starting in 1995 with Firme , their most successful album to date, then followed by Baile de los Locos, Band Geek Mafia and Symbolic . The band began to tour worldwide with their first European tour in 1996 followed by Japan, Australia, Mexico, and South America. The band has been featured on several of Epitaph's Punk-O-Rama releases and has had music featured in video games, TV and movies. The song "Shoot the Moon" from the band's Firme album was used in the Pauly Shore movie Bio-Dome and the band's version of "Used to Love Her" (originally written and recorded by Guns N' Roses) is featured in the Mr. & Mrs. Smith soundtrack. In 2002, Voodoo Glow Skulls signed to Victory Records. The band released three albums on the Victory label and continued to tour. On January 18, 2012, the band released its self-produced ninth album, Break the Spell , through Smelvis Records. In June, 2017, Frank Casillas announced his retirement from the band and was replaced by Efrem Schulz. In May 2021, the band released Livin' The Apocalypse with Efrem Schulz and continued to play shows. In October 2024, Frank Casillas rejoined the band. Voodoo Glow Skulls is: Edgardo Casillas: Guitar Jorge Casillas: Bass Francisco Casillas Jr. : Vocals Ian Baroni - Trombone Adam Chavira - Saxophone Steven Reese - Drums Hailing from Orange County, California, Bite Me Bambi brings sounds reminiscent of British 2 Tone and 3rd wave ska into the 21st century. With energetic songs and pedigree musicianship, BMB gets the crowd on their feet and dancing. Comprised of members from some of your favorite ska bands (My Superhero, Save Ferris, Starpool), this supergroup is taking the scene by storm. The strength of the musicianship by veteran musicians accompanied by the voice and stage persona of front woman Tahlena Chikami the band has a live show that shouldn't be missed. If you like songs about murder podcasts, strippers, and feminism, then you will be at home at a Bambi show.   The band formed in 2018 and began playing shows in Southern California.  Immediately becoming a sought after headliner in Orange County, Ca.  The band has an unconventional model to their music.  Typically Bite Me Bambi will release videos to youtube as singles while releasing the music to all streaming platforms.   The band will then release an album of all the years released singles and some bonus tracks that are only available on vinyl.  "We want our music to be available to everyone as soon as it's completed" explained Bambi member Mike Berault. In 2020 the band released the EP "Hurry Up and Wait" and has since been releasing singles and videos to youtube and all streaming platforms.  A new batch of recently released material will be out in 2023 including 2023 singles "Let Me Love You" and "Girls of Summer". Bite Me Bambi  spent 2022-2023 releasing videos, playing weekly on Twitch, and touring. In 2022 Bite Me Bambi worked with Reggae legend Lee Skratch Perry, just before he passed away. The band released the Perry remix of their song "Crazy" along with a cover of "Police & Thieves” on a limited 7” with cover art work done by artist Shepard Fairey which sold out in 72 hours.  Tours have included Support for Less Than Jake, Hepcat, The Slackers, Fishbone, and the Skints. Coastal tour (West and East) with Slackers, Big D and the Kids Table. Headlining shows in Orange County, Berkeley, Chicago, and Indianapolis. In 2023 The band Co-Headlined a West Coast tour with the Skints. The band also promotes and curates their own annual hometown show The Summer Sizzler In Orange County.   Information Source: Mesa Theater | eventbrite

Calling all mini chefs! In our Cooking is Fun Patch Program , Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors will explore the delicious world of food art. Girls will get hands-on with fruit carving and learn to build their very own kid-friendly charcuterie boards full of tasty treats and creativity! For just $5, girls will gain basic kitchen skills, boost their confidence, and walk away with a fun patch and a snack they’re proud of! This program is perfect for girls who love to get creative and aren’t afraid to play with their food. Come hungry for fun and ready to cook up something amazing! Information Source: Girl Scouts of Colorado | eventbrite