Red Moon Rounder
"A chill desert-like vibe that blends folk rock with atmospheric psych blend, in the vein of Lord Huron. Moody but also slick in its sonic production and sneakily catchy."
- Will Oliver, weallwantsomething.org
Red Moon Rounder is centered around the songwriting of Justin O’Connell. Originally formed in Colorado and now based in mid‑Michigan, the project leans into a cosmic Americana sound—nostalgic and familiar but wrapped in cinematic layers. Introspective by nature and built to travel, the songs function less like traditional stories and more like paintings, inviting listeners to step inside and wander through their emotional landscapes.
Notable Highlights
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Opened for Shane Smith & The Saints, Grady Spencer & The Work, Great American Taxi
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Performances at Music Festivals: Meadowgrass (2023), Mountain of the Sun (2023, 2022), FIBArk Whitewater Music Festival (2018)
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Performances at Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Moonlight on the Mountain (2023, 2022, 2021)
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Released Ashes or Dust to a Sold-Out Hometown Show (2023)
Music Venues Played:
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Gunnison Arts Center...Gunnison, CO
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Black Sheep...Colorado Springs
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Vulture's...Colorado Springs
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Lulu's Downstairs...Manitou Springs
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Ivywild School Colorado Springs
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Little Bear Saloon Evergreen, CO
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Black Shirt Brewing Denver, CO
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The Basement at Oskar Blues Colorado Springs, CO
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Breweries, Pubs, Dive Bars all across Colorado Colorado Springs, CO
To contact, email redmoonrounder@gmail.com