Free concerts and must-see local artists across Pikes Peak this week
SUNFISH: Salt Lake City alternative band Sunfish brings its blend of indie rock and grunge to The Black Sheep for a late-night show with Colorado Springs opener Pastel Black. Led by vocalist and guitarist Carter Sears, the rising group has built a following with a sound that mixes heavy riffs and pop melodies, 8 p.m. Friday, 2106 E. Platte Ave., $15.99; blacksheeprocks.com.
CHRISTIAN SHIELDS: Singer, songwriter and producer Christian Shields headlines a multiband lineup at Sunshine Studios Live, bringing a taste of Southern rock to the stage. His popular songs include “Raise Em’ Up” and “Lie to Me,” Other performers include Saint Trouble, No Thru Traffic and more. 6 p.m. Friday, 3970 Clear View Frontage Road, $21.13-$58.76; sunshinestudioslive.com.
MIDNIGHT HIPPIES: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort’s “LIVE at the Lodge” series continues with a free performance by Midnight Hippies, a four-piece cover band formed in 2022 by a group of self-described “rock-loving softies.” The live music will be accompanied by the Gyro Döner food truck. 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, 2 El Paso Blvd.; bicycleresort.com.
MUSIC UNDER THE MOUNTAINS: The Promenade Shops at Briargate continues its summer concert series with a free evening of live music on the Pikes Peak Patio. This performance features a local band, The Runners. The group blends rock, pop and alternative covers for a laid-back patio show next to Ted’s Montana Grill. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, 1685 Briargate Parkway.
SOFAKILLERS: A Colorado Springs favorite, SofaKillers will bring its dance-inducing music to Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers with a set packed with hits from the 1970s through the 2000s. The group will mix rock, pop, funk, disco and country favorites at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $23.06-$42.06; phillongmusichall.com.






