Johnny & the Mongrels

Johnny & the Mongrels are Denver’s rowdiest roots-rock crew, blending gritty blues riffs with cheeky, barroom swagger. Fronted by the gravelly-voiced Johnny “Jinx” Malone, the band channels old-school rhythm and blues through a modern lens—think rolling harmonica, punchy horns, and a rhythm section that never quits. They’ve been tearing it up at local dive bars and block parties, earning a reputation for setlists full of loose covers (Elvis, Howlin’ Wolf), gritty originals, and enough audience interaction to keep everyone on their toes.

Between sly one-liners and infectious grooves, Johnny & the Mongrels bring just the right dose of humor to their live shows. Their songs—like “Broken Bottle Boogie” and “Mango Margarita Blues”—are bar-ready anthems meant for spilling beer and belting along. They’re Denver’s secret sauce, the kind of band you tell your friends about after one hell of a night, then wonder why no one believed you the next day.

You may also like the following events from Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill:

• This Saturday, 5th July, 02:00 pm, Kowan and the Homies creekside in Evergreen
• This Saturday, 5th July, 09:00 pm, the Jeff Engler Band in Evergreen
• This Sunday, 6th July, 02:00 pm, Bottlerocket Hurricane in Evergreen

Also check out other Music events in Evergreen, Entertainment events in Evergreen.