Episode notes
In this episode of What’s the Reason for This?, we’re backstage at RockyGrass with Slay & Stinson—one of the three finalists in this year’s definitely-not-amateur Amateur Band Contest! 🎻🔥 These Colorado-based bluegrass rockers aren’t strangers to the stage, and host Kodi dives deep into their journey from Telluride pick-up band to RockyGrass contenders. THIS INTERVIEW WAS COMPLETED BEFORE THEY WON THE 2025 BAND CONTEST!!!!
🎶 Highlights include:
- 🪕 How a one-off Telluride band evolved into a powerhouse group with 13+ original tracks on all major platforms
- 🏔️ What it’s really like competing in Colorado’s biggest band contests and the differences between Telluride and RockyGrass
- 🎻 How weekly residencies in Denver (190+ shows!) shaped their sound and gave them the edge on st ...