BLUES FROM THE TOP AFTERPARTY - FEATURING GRAVEYARD CHOIR

About Don't miss the official Blues From The Top after parties at Devil's Craft! Keep the festival vibes flowin' on Friday with Americana-Rock band Graveyard Choir. Supporting act and festival youth stage performers, Garrett James and the Wanderers, will kick things off at 9pm. See you when the sun goes down. 8pm Doors 9pm Garrett James and The Wanderers 10pm Graveyard Choir All-ages event. Full dinner menu available until midnight. Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the establishment. Venue closes at 1am. Graveyard Choir is an Americana band led by Colorado songwriter Nate Valdez. Drawing on his experiences working in a mortuary, Valdez brings a distinct depth and authenticity to his writing—blending personal storytelling with themes of life, loss, and redemption. Rooted in the traditions of Americana and southern rock, Graveyard Choir delivers a sound that’s both gritty and soulful, marked by evocative lyrics and raw performances. The band has built a reputation for connecting with audiences through honest songwriting and emotionally charged live shows. With each release, Graveyard Choir continues to carve out their place in the Americana landscape, offering songs that linger long after the last note fades. ------- Garrett James and The Wanderers are a young blues-rock band from Tucson, AZ that combines the soulful grit of classic Vinyl-Era favorites with a modern, electrifying sound that’s uniquely their own. Each member's passion ignites listeners’ musical souls. The band's bluesy licks, heartfelt lyrics, and powerhouse vocals echo the spirit of past generations and resonate with the dedicated passion of years gone by. The band's sincere goal is to forge their creative mark and share and inspire the love of Music with the younger generations who follow. Introducing “Graveyard Choir”, an Americana band that delves deep into the heart of real-life stories, drawing inspiration from the singer’s experiences working at a mortuary. Led by the enigmatic Nate Valdez, this band brings a unique perspective to the Americana genre, blending haunting melodies with tales of life, death and everything in between. Born and raised in southern Colorado, Nate found himself drawn to music from an early age but it was his time working at a mortuary that truly shaped his songwriting. Surrounded by stories of loss, love and the human condition, Nate began to channel these experiences into his music, creating songs that are as poignant as they are powerful. Graveyard Choir continue to captivate audiences with their evocative storytelling and soul-stirring music. With each song, they invite listeners to reflect on the fragile beauty of life and the inevitable journey we all must take. GRAVEYARD CHOIR IS ... Nate Valdez, Eric Riley, Thom Whitney, Nicholas Waters & Jen Riley