Stud Mushroom

by Max Giffin

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Stud Mushroom is a band growing in popularity from Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Colo. This musical group blends their Reggae, Classic Rock, and Funk influences and creates a style all their own. They are known for playing energized, updated versions of classic songs, such as “Stir it Up,” “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return),” “Feel Good Inc” and “Float On,” among many others.

Stud Mushroom recently took an exciting step up in the music scene by playing on the Linden Stage at Fort Collin’s New West Fest. The New West Fest is Northern Colorado’s largest free community arts and music festival. I was lucky enough to attend Stud Mushroom’s set and was thoroughly impressed by the band. Austin Gloss provides Bradley Nowell-esque vocals, while bassist Drew Miller and percussionist Jonah Greene provide the funky back beat to the group. The band is also equipped with the exceptional guitar playing skills of Jeremy Marmor and Adam Petty.

In addition to their typical instruments, several songs also incorporated Drew Miller’s special cello playing and Adam Petty on the trumpet. The unique combination of instruments gives the music a vibrant sound that caught the attention of all nearby New West Fest attendees. The audience cheered and jumped along with the music, thoroughly enjoying it. For a band so young, they have great potential and will surely go far in the future. They are definitely a band on the rise in their local music scene.

Category: The Rock