Mountain Groove Productions Inc.
Presence in community, music.
Josh Behrman has been in the festival and music entertainment business for over 15 years. Founder and President of Mountain Groove Production (MGP) since 2001, his purpose was to encompass all aspects of the event, festival, and entertainment business in the Rocky Mountains. MGP Inc. organizes and creates everything from extraordinary and diverse festivals in Snowmass Village, Grammy-winning artists at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival, and more.
His foremost focus are music festivals and some of his better known festivals include the Chili Pepper & Brew Fest a three-day nationally renowned music festival, GrooveGrass, a mountain music festival, Jamgrass, a bluegrass festival atop Aspen Mountain, The Snowmass Balloon Festival, the country’s highest altitude hot-air balloon festival, The Snowmass Wellness Experience, a weekend of health and wellness, and The Summer of Free Music Series, a weekly music series that draws crowds by the thousands.
In addition Behrman organizes everything from Art and Antique festivals to culinary festivals to Mountain biking events and more. Behrman is also the Talent Buyer for weekly free Bluegrass series on Aspen Mountain presented by Aspen Skiing Company and sits as President on the Wheeler Associates board for the Historic Wheeler Opera House, also sits on the Aspen Film board.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Wheeler Opera House
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
7:00 PM
Prepare for an unforgettable night of bluegrass brilliance as AJ Lee & Blue Summit and The Fretliners and take the Wheeler stage for a special double bill. This evening promises a thrilling fusion of tradition and innovation, followed by a shared encore that will leave you inspired.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit, an award-winning band celebrated for their magnetic stage presence and genre-defying artistry, will headline. Led by the remarkable AJ Lee on mandolin, with Jan Purat on fiddle and Scott Gates and Sullivan Tuttle on guitar, they’ll bring their unique mix of bluegrass, country soul, and Americana to life, performing songs from their latest album, City of Glass.
The Fretliners, winners of the Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass band competitions in 2023, will open the night with their electrifying sound and exceptional songwriting. Their seamless blend of traditional bluegrass with a Rocky Mountain twist is sure to captivate.
Don’t miss this extraordinary evening where two of the finest contemporary bluegrass acts come together, creating a musical experience that’s as heartfelt as it is exhilarating.
Riverbend Park
June 6-8, 2025
For 16 years, Palisade has been celebrating its love for hot pickin’ guitars, outstanding artistry, blazing fiddles, and Colorado sunshine. Located along the Colorado River at Riverbend Park, The Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival brings together some of the country’s top bluegrass artists and Colorado’s favorite emerging stars for three days of non-stop festival vibes—a family-friendly, river lovers event.