The People

Boulder Roots Music Fest marks a significant milestone for the Colorado music community, showcasing the incredible depth and breadth of talent that calls Colorado home.

Boulder Roots Music Fest is brought to you by a charitable joint venture between the Roots Music Project and Caruso Ventures. 

“We envision a citywide immersion of music in alternative venues up and down Pearl Street,” said Dave Kennedy, executive director of Roots Music Project. “Our partnership with Caruso Ventures will make the first year bigger, bolder, and better than we originally planned.”

“Boulder Roots Music Fest will serve as a calendar bookend to Sundance Film Festival, further uplifting Boulder as a center for arts, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Dan Caruso, founder of Caruso Ventures, which is providing a large donation to seed the 2025 launch. “We are excited to get behind the Roots Music Project team, and we expect our support to continue for many years to come.”

The expanded festival will feature thought-provoking panels spotlighting emerging leaders in Boulder’s creative tech scene, an exploration of the city’s rich musical legacy, and a showcase of the next generation of local music talent.

The Boulder Roots Music Fest will highlight the remarkable depth and diversity of talent across the state. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the lineup showcases the broad range of sounds and styles that make Colorado’s music scene so distinctive. 

About Roots Music Project

Roots Music Project is a non-profit community of music fans and music makers based in Boulder Colorado. Roots Music Project's mission is to amplify the live music community through performance and artist development. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. To learn more, visit www.rootsmusicproject.org. 

About Caruso Ventures

Caruso Ventures’ mission is to be the most catalytic tech investor in Colorado, with a ten-year goal of cementing Colorado’s position as a top geography for tech investment between the Northeast and West Coast. Founded by entrepreneur and investor Dan Caruso, the firm partners with Colorado’s most talented tech entrepreneurs in frontier sectors where the region has natural strengths, including quantum, space, defense tech, digital infrastructure and immersive tech.

Catalytic means making substantial, authentic contributions that elevate the size, scope, and quality of Colorado’s tech ecosystem. CV seeks to accomplish this through collaborating with Colorado tech investors, high net-worth families and most talented tech entrepreneurs. Through initiatives like the Boulder Roots Music Fest, Endeavor Colorado and The Bear Roars podcast, CV elevates the voices, momentum, and culture that drive breakthrough innovation across the Front Range. Learn more at: www.dan-caruso.com/caruso-ventures/