Lead Vocalist Cadyn Banerian of Abernathy Shagnaster sings at their headliner show at Fox Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
On Saturday, local college band Abernathy Shagnaster took the stage alongside Bluehouse and Big Mo’s Funky Haberdashery in their first headline show at Fox Theatre. This show was special as it celebrated their first original release, “Spiral,” which they performed as the final song of their main set before their energetic encore.
After their set, Abernathy brought on surprise guests, The Dirty Turkeys, to perform an encore with them. The Dirty Turkeys brought a fun and chaotic vibe with them, completely changing the energy in the crowd. Multiple band members crowd surfed through mosh pits in the crowd. The show ended with every band who played returning to the stage during the final song to partake in the wild environment, leaving the audience with countless memories of the night.
Abernathy Shagnaster plays with Bluehouse and Big Mo’s Funky Haberdashery during an opening act for their concert at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Benton Helzberg of Abernathy Shagnaster plays guitar to the enthusiasm and support of the crowd at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Bassist Ike Heymann of Abernathy Shagnaster performs at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Cadyn Banerian hits a long sustained note during their show at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Brad “Gonzo” Hansen of the Dirty Turkeys sings for the crowd in a surprise encore with Abernathy Shagnaster at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Guitarist Wave Walters of Abernathy Shagnaster performs at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Male vocalist for Bluehouse points back to an enthusiastic fan before beginning their opening act at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Female lead vocalist for Bluehouse laughs and sings while opening for Abernathy Shagnaster at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Brad “Gonzo” Hansen enthusiastically performs at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Russ Hansen, guitarist for the Dirty Turkeys, hypes up the crowd during their performance at Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Zach Muniz/CU Independent)
Contact CU Independent staff photographer Zach Muniz at zach.muniz@colorado.edu.
