By Rebekah Hire, Cultural Office

Venues like the Pikes Peak Center, The Black Sheep, Stargazers, and Sunshine Studios Live continue to be pillars of the Pikes Peak region music scene. But over the past few years, new venues have joined alongside to add additional depth to the live music options of residents and visitors alike. Here are just a few:

Armadillo Ranch
Live music events are at “The Dillo” every Thursday through Sunday in downtown Manitou Springs, where you’ll find a great dining experience and live entertainment. They feature a broad menu of appetizers, sandwiches, BBQ, and vegan and vegetarian options as well as gluten-free to please all palates. Come hungry and leave happy at the Armadillo Ranch.

Armadillo Ranch
(719) 374-5580
962 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
manitouarmadilloranch.com

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort is a family-owned historic bicycle-themed motor lodge motel run by four generations of cyclists. The property boasts amenities and activities uniquely suited to the needs of cyclists and outdoor adventurers providing a haven for relaxation and connection. During the summer they feature live music as well as other events for visitors and locals.

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
(719) 634-2851
2 El Paso Boulevard, Colorado Springs
bicycleresort.com

Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers is an intimate mid-size live music venue and event center where residents and tourists can discover renowned acts without leaving city limits. Sitting on a $15 million campus with the Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, the venue features international, national, regional, and local musicians, conventions, private events, and more. Well-known local bands are also featured on the Boot Barn Hall patio.

Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
(719) 401-0600
13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs
bootbarnhall.com

Club Tilt Grill
Club Tilt and Grill is a local, swanky nightclub with a lounge-type feel. It is located in the shopping plaza at 3744 Astrozon Blvd., and its popularity is soaring. The warm, low lighting, mixed with old school R&B, comfortable seating, and the aroma of seasoned cooking wafting through the air, genuinely appeals to its customers. Every kind of entertainment from karaoke night, amateur comedy, live bands, special guest performances, and open mic poetry is hosted every day of the week, so patrons are sure to find an event that they’ll enjoy.

Club Tilt Grill
(719) 694-8698
3744 Astrozon Boulevard, Colorado Springs
clubtiltandgrill.com

ICONS
ICONS is the one and only food and beverage establishment designed and geared toward the LGBTQIA community and its allies in downtown Colorado Springs. Make plans to check out their exciting community events, live music, and more.

ICONS
(719) 300-7863
3 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs
icons-co.com

Lulu’s Downstairs
The west side gained another music venue in Lulu’s Downstairs. Discover music, beer, cocktails, food, and more with outdoor seating and two spaces for live events.

Lulu’s Downstairs
(719) 424-7637
107 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
lulusdownstairs.com

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NOTE: This article was originally published in the 2021 Cultural Office Guide to Arts Month, crafted in partnership with the Colorado Springs Gazette and published as an insert in the paper on Oct. 3, 2021. See the digital copy in its entirety at https://issuu.com/springsgazette/docs/cultural_office_guide_to_arts_month_2021