Of course the best music comes from the best state. Duh. So listen to it and pass it on friends.
 
These guys are interesting because they incorporate many different genres yet still make good music. They call themselves newgrass, and I think it fits them perfectly. They are definitely on the rise, being one of the bigger brands to come out of Colorado.  Check out their Facebook, and here they are on Spotify.
 
This jam band-esque band from our town of Fort Collins has been growing steadily in the Colorado music scene. Jason Downing (the man with the bad-ass beard) is not only the man playing the most instruments in the band, but also a professor at Colorado State University.  Check out the multi-talented Downing, and his cohorts perform and take note for any updates of their live schedule.