Second Gear - A Colorado based Bluegrass band

Second Gear brings high-octane tradition to the stage—fueled by some of Denver’s finest pickers, we deliver tight harmonies, great songs, and the authenticity that makes bluegrass timeless. Our performances are fun, finely tuned, and always professional. Based in Denver, we proudly carry the torch of classic bluegrass with skill, style, and a smile. Now booking for festivals, bar gigs, private events, and anywhere lively, heartfelt bluegrass is welcome.

We’ll bring bluegrass music to you - Get in touch to book us.

We play Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Summit County, Silverthorne, Eagle County, Vail, Beaver Creek, Routt County, Steamboat, Mesa County, Grand Junction, Palisade, Crested Butte, Aspen, Telluride, Durango, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and beyond.

  • Man with a beard holding a violin in front of red foliage, wearing glasses and denim overalls.

    Doug Elrick

    Fiddle, Vocals

  • Man with gray hair and beard wearing glasses and a blue shirt, smiling while holding a guitar, with a leafy background.

    Chuck Tinsley

    Guitar, Vocals

  • A man with a beard wearing glasses and a brown cap is smiling outdoors. He is holding a string instrument. The background features green ivy and a brick wall.

    Neil McLinden

    Mandolin, Vocals

  • Person in a yellow shirt holding a banjo against a rustic brick wall backdrop.

    Todd Lilienthal

    Banjo

  • Man with brown hair and goatee holding a stringed instrument, standing against a brick wall with ivy.

    Dan Welch

    Bass

  • A person wearing glasses and a floral shirt stands in front of a textured brick wall.

    Ernie Martinez

    Dobro, Banjo

Ninety Years To life

Recorded live, our newest original song “Ninety Years To Life” is a Doug original; a bluegrass song about killing someone and runnin’ from the law.

Have us come play for you anywhere In Colorado or beyond

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