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Bio
Based in Golden, Colorado, Michelle & The Golden Dust play a rich blend of outlaw country, Americana, and a dash of Southern rock—mixing gritty twang with warm, harmony-driven storytelling. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michelle Parsons, the band delivers songs that feel as familiar as your favorite worn-in boots: smoky vocals, electric energy, and melodies that linger like a sunset fading over the foothills.
The band's live shows weave together crowd-pleasing covers and select originals, creating a set that's soulful, spirited, and built for good company. You'll hear everything from country classics to modern Americana to Southern-tinged rock, all delivered with honesty and heart. Whether they're playing a mountain-town brewery, a backyard BBQ, or a packed Denver club, Michelle & The Golden Dust bring an easy, heartfelt charm to the stage that keeps audiences engaged and singing along.
Michelle's original music—including songs from her solo album Reasons Why—adds depth and personality to the band's sound. Her writing draws on life's winding roads: heartbreak, hope, resilience, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments. The band includes several of her originals in their live sets, giving listeners a glimpse of their unique artistic voice alongside well-loved favorites.
Known for their tight musicianship, vocal blend, and approachable stage presence, Michelle & The Golden Dust have become a reliable and compelling presence in the Colorado Front Range music scene. Their shows are warm, welcoming, and just a little bit rowdy—the kind of night meant to be shared beneath wide-open skies, passing stories around until long after the music fades.
Michelle & The Golden Dust are:
- Michelle - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriter - Michelle's voice and heartfelt lyrics are the soul of the band.
- Blake - Guitar, 12-string guitar, and pedal steel, vocals - Blake brings the twang and the grit, weaving country riffs with rock 'n' roll energy.
- Bryan - Electric, B-Bender, and slide guitars, vocals - Bryan's b-bends and slide work adds that signature dust-kicked magic to every track.
- Owen - Bass guitar, vocals - Owen holds down the low end, driving the groove and keeping the rhythm rolling.
- David - Drums and percussion - David strives for the drums and percussion to be a musical accompaniment along with the foundation of time and structure.
Photo Gallery
Live at Globe Hall
Live at Bar 404
Band Photo 1
Band Photo 2
Live at PairADice
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Original Music
Michelle Parsons — Lead Vocalist & Songwriter
Michelle & The Golden Dust is fronted by Michelle Parsons, a Colorado-based Americana/alt-country singer-songwriter whose solo album Reasons Why blends heartfelt storytelling with warm, rootsy instrumentation. Her songwriting influences the band's sound and helps define its unique identity.
Featured Tracks
- "Reasons Why" —
- "It's a Love Thing" —
- "I Guess This Is Goodbye" —
- "Long Way From Over You" —
Full Album
Reasons Why (10-song album) —
Past Performances
- 404 Bar – Denver, CO - 2025
- Globe Hall – Denver, CO - 2025
- Private BBQs and Events – Across Denver metro area - 2025
- PairADice – Denver, CO – 2025 Summer residency
- Goosetown Tavern – Denver, CO – 2025
Sample Set List
| Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|
| Easy as Hello | Sunny Sweeney |
| Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight | Ryan Adams & Whiskeytown |
| Rainy Day Woman | Waylon Jennings |
| 7 & 7 | Turnpike Troubadours |
| It's A Love Thing | Michelle Parsons |
| Feathered Indians | Tyler Childers |
| Learning To Fly | Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |
| Drown | Son Volt |
| Act Naturally | Buck Owens |
| Long Way From Over You | Michelle Parsons |
| Light of Day | Aubrey Sellers |
| Blue Heron | Sarah Jarosz |
| White Freight Liner Blues | Townes Van Zandt |
| Dead Flowers | Rolling Stones |
| Reasons Why | Michelle Parsons |
| Tennessee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton |
| I'm On Fire | Whitey Morgan |
| Little White Church | Little Big Town |
| Can't You See | Marshall Tucker Band |
| Ball & Chain | Social Distortion |
| Weren't For The Wind | Ella Langley |
| Poor, Poor Pitiful Me | Linda Ronstadt |
| I Guess This Is Goodbye | Michelle Parsons |
| Little Red Wagon | Miranda Lambert |
| Cold Roses | Ryan Adams |
| I Remember Everything | Zach Bryan & Kasey Musgraves |
| Franklin's Tower | Grateful Dead |
Book Us!
Contact us at michelleandthegoldendust@gmail.com for bookings.