Bands in the Backyard returns to Pueblo after 3-year break Bands in the Backyard kicks off on July 9, marking the rebirth of not only the Pueblo music festival, but post-pandemic summer concerts in Southern Colorado. and last updated 2021-07-09 08:13:06-04 PUEBLO â Bands in the Backyard kicks off on July 9, marking the rebirth of not only the Pueblo music festival but post-pandemic summer concerts in Southern Colorado. "Weâre very excited about it, and I know people are biting at the bit to get out and have a good time!â said Tommy Giodone, Owner of Tommy G. Productions and host of Bands in the Backyard.