9 Musical Acts Unite at the Boulder Theater for ‘Save The Merc’ Benefit Concert on Nov. 18
Grassroots campaign to save the 134-year-old Jamestown Mercantile calls on Colo. music fans to help raise $1.5M to secure the town's historic living room.
JAMESTOWN, Colo. (Oct. 21, 2026) — On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the Boulder Theater will temporarily become Jamestown’s “community living room.” A powerhouse lineup of nine musical acts will take the stage for a one-night benefit concert to help save the historic Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, affectionately known as “The Merc.”
The event aims to raise critical funds toward a $1.5 million goal to purchase and preserve the 1892 building, ensuring it remains the vital economic, cultural, and social heart of the Jamestown mountain community for generations to come. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit SAVE THE MERC initiative, and contributions are tax-deductible.
The Merc has brought neighbors together through music and food for more than a century. It is the place where so many artists get their first stage, and where residents gather to show up for one another in times of celebration and crisis alike. Now, nine acts and a full Boulder Theater are helping the community own it, protect it, and put it to work for the next generation.
The Nov. 18 lineup features an all-star roster of roots, bluegrass, and Americana favorites: Daniel Rodriguez, Emma Rose, Charlie Rose, Lindsay Lou, David Satori of Dirtwire, Foggy Mountain Spaceship with Andy Thorn, The River Arkansas, Dave Watts Trio, and The Dirty Turkeys.
An Unforgettable Night of Mountain Music and Community
“Saving the building is just the first step; the mission is what this building makes possible,” campaign organizers said. “The Merc helped generate Boulder County’s vibrant quality of life, and keeping it community-owned is the seed for our mutual aid, resilience, and dynamic future. It’s going to take every pirate on the ship to save the ‘home of the somewhat feral,’ and we are incredibly grateful to the talented artists donating their time and energy to make this unforgettable night happen.”
The Save the Merc grassroots effort has already generated widespread momentum and earned regional media attention from CBS Colorado, 9News, Boulder Reporting Lab, and more, proving that The Merc’s impact reaches far beyond the foothills.
Event Details & Tickets
What: Save the Merc Benefit Concert
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 | Doors: 6:00 p.m. | Show: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Boulder Theater, Boulder, Colorado
Lineup: Daniel Rodriguez, Emma Rose, Charlie Rose, Lindsay Lou, David Satori of Dirtwire, Foggy Mountain Spaceship with Andy Thorn, The River Arkansas, Dave Watts Trio, and The Dirty Turkeys.
Tickets are available now at the Boulder Theater box office or online at Z2ent.com. All proceeds from ticket sales, live giving, and pledges during the event will go directly toward the $1.5 million purchase goal to benefit the nonprofit SAVE THE MERC initiative. Contributions are tax-deductible.
How to Help
For those who cannot attend but wish to support the campaign, tax-deductible donations can be made securely online at savethemerc.org/donate. Supporters can also volunteer, host fundraising events, or inquire about major gifts and naming opportunities through the website, savethemerc.org.
About SAVE THE MERC
SAVE THE MERC is a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to preserving the historic Jamestown Mercantile Cafe building as a permanently accessible community space rooted in art, hospitality, culture, and connection. Learn more at savethemerc.org and follow us on Instagram.
Media Contact
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnatural.com, tel: 303.807.1042