The lovely folks behind one of the region's largest music festivals is helping artists by creating a value-building "expressway" between markets.

If one thing Colorado knows how to do best (aside, of course, from the obvious weed legalizing, mountain sportsing, sunny day having, craft beer exploding, technology booming things) is supporting the arts. In just a few short years, the Colorado creative scene has seen a massive call to action to support our state’s finest creators. In this vein, the Underground Music Showcase is taking its reach a step further by providing a unique tour outlet for musicians.

The “Road To Treefort Tour” is a collaborative effort between artists, venues, promoters and other supporters of music throughout the region. The main objective of the campaign is to provide a type of value-building “expressway” between markets.

The initial run starts in Denver at (where else) Illegal Pete’s in Ft. Collins on Wednesday, Mar 25, and traverse its way through to the Treefort Music Festival in Boise, ID — making stops at various cities between the two while the artists perform with supporting locals from each town.

“From its inception, we at UMS have held Treefort in high regard,” says UMS Event Director, Kendall Smith. “There exists a kinship. Likely, this is because of our shared missions to encourage music discovery and support emerging artists. We are pleased Treefort has opened its welcoming arms to Colorado musicians and The UMS.”

The Underground Music Showcase takes place over the weekend of July 23 -36 and features hundreds of national/local acts in both outdoor and indoor venues. Tickets tentatively go on sale for the festival in early April, with band announcements coming around the same time! (Fair warning: Don’t sleep on the early-bird specials.)

ROAD TO TREEFORT TOUR DATES:

3/25 – Fort Collins, CO- Illegal Pete’s (FREEEEEEE!!!!)
w/ A.Tom Collins, The Blue Rider, Bud Bronson & The Good Timers, Ned Garthe Explosion

3/26 – Billings, MT- Pub Station
w/ No Cigar, A. Tom Collins, The Blue Rider, Bud Bronson & The Good Timers, Ned Garthe Explosion

3/28 – Boise, ID- Treefort Music Fest Day Party; The Bouquet
w/ In The Whale, A. Tom Collins, Bud Bronson & The Good Timers, Ned Garthe Explosion, The Blue Rider

3/29 – Salt Lake City, UT- Metro Bar
w/ Bud Bronson & The Good Timers, Ned Garthe Explosion, The Blue Rider, Local TBD