Colfax is a creative and energetic rock band. We formed in Minneapolis in the spring of 2003. What makes us different than the majority of other bands is the brotherhood that exists among the band members. We have grown up together; we live together, and believe strongly in where we are at with our music and also where we plan on taking it. Over the past few years we have accumulated a substantial following that ranges from teenagers to baby boomers. Our music encompasses a wide variety of styles such as rock, blues, reggae, jazz, and funk. However, we spin these styles with a fresh and unique twist. Most of all, we pour everything that we have into our music and the energy we create in our live performances directly reflects this. Colfax is a homegrown Minnesota band focused on using our music to leave a lasting impression on an already thriving music scene.

Accomplishments:

Beginning last fall Colfax entered Bodog’s World Wide Battle of the Bands for a spot on a reality series and a One Million dollar record deal. The competition started off with 10,000 bands around the world for only one to be the winner. The battle began with an online vote advancing us and 98 other Minnesota bands to an audition round at the 7th St. Entry. Once again Colfax advanced in front of a sold out crowd leading us to the Regional Finals on the Main stage at First Avenue. In the regional finals our performance along with our crowds support (showing up in two packed school buses) we advanced to the National Finals at the House of Blues in Chicago. Unfortunately we did not make it to the World Finals Reality Show but feel extremely proud of our ability to make it to the Final 20 bands out of 10,000 around the world.

This last Summer Colfax joined the Ourstage competition for a spot at the 10,000 lakes music festival. Out of 500 bands we won a spot at the 2008 10,000 Lakes Festival.

We’ve had the privilege of opening up for National acts such as The Nappy Roots and Digital Underground.

We currently landed one of our biggest gigs headlining The Cabooze Friday, November 14th.