ABOUT

THE WHISKEY SWEETS

are an Americana / Folk / Country band created in August 2022.

After playing a few open mics at The Lariat in Buena Vista to a growing fanbase,

they started performing all over Chaffee County,

drawing in audiences with a mix of originals and covers.

Among others, their music is inspired by artists like Bella White, Sierra Ferrell & Gillian Welch.

Opening for artists such as the Fruition Trio, Bonfire Dub, Jeremy Garrett (Infamous Stringdusters) &

Heavy Diamond Ring.

The Whiskey Sweets have also shared the stage with musicians

David Lawrence (David Lawrence & The Spoonfuls),

Bonnie Culpepper.

Alex Johnstone & Charlie Parker -Mertens (Rapidgrass),

Casey Houlihan (Trout Steak Revival),

& Coleman Smith (Yonder Mountain String Band),

Bruce Hayes & Bill Hussey (Ragged Mountain Bluegrass) &

Juli Royster.

In their journey they have shared the stage at venues including;

The Lariat in Buena Vista, The Ivy Ballroom (Surf Hotel), Coyote Mezcaleria,

Monarch Mountain, Hi-Side Bar & Grill, Salida Steamplant,

The Velveteen & more.

Currently The Whiskey Sweets are working on their first EP "One Shot";

A Collection of original music by The Whiskey Sweets includes;

Whisper Waltz, Cortez, Above The Noise, Lost in time, One Shot , Sweet Mary Louise,

Mv Last Goodbye & Rock Bottom Blues.

Aubrea Alford

violin/vocals

Aubrea Alford is a genre-bending violinist and recording artist, carving a sound from her classical roots and shaping it with the heart of folk, the edge of rock, the soul of jazz, and the energy of DJ-driven collaboration.

Her playing is expressive, intuitive,

and unmistakably her own.

Over the past 25 years, Aubrea has performed across the country at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater, Boettcher Concert Hall, and The Triple Door,

sharing the stage with artists including Gregory Alan Isakov, Trace Bundy, and The Samples.

Aubrea is based out of Salida, Colorado

& loves her mountain town life.

Leanna Miller

rhythm guitar/vocals

Leanna began her music journey in central Ohio

before moving to Colorado in 2013.

Her education in music began at Coletain Music Academy

studying under founder, Coleman Smith from 2021-2024.

Leanna has performed & recorded her

original music with artists such as

Charlie Parker-Mertens, Mark Morris and Alex Johnstone (Rapidgrass),