FIRST FLOOR HIGHWAY, the Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA-based Native American–led rock band, is turning heads across the state with a double spotlight in New Mexico Entertainment’s September 2025 issue and on the latest episode of New Mexico Entertainment Television. Showcasing their signature blend of Indigenous inspirited, sun-soaked rock ’n’ roll, the features position the band as one of New Mexico’s most exciting acts to watch. With their cultural roots and bold sound celebrated in both print and on screen, First Floor Highway’s presence in the spotlight offers fans an informative and promotional glimpse into the band’s unique style, cultural influence, and growing profile in New Mexico’s music scene.
FIRST FLOOR HIGHWAY, championed by Jordan O. James, an enrolled member of the Grand Portage band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, are steadfast mavens of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA music scene. In sonic brotherhood with Paul Milazzo, Joey Monaco & Dan Sandweiss, these auditory bohemians with no eyeliner, leather pants, or snakeskin boots have come together on the circuit of a post-pandemic Indian dream to offer a unique pedigree of Indigenous inspirited sun-soaked southwest rock 'n roll. Having played independently under a manifold of divergent guises, this kindred band of syndicated sovereigns has coalesced to offer a dynasty of all original riverside forty-nine. As daylight breaks, the sonic fusion offered by these dynamic musical artisans while flying down the highway is without reservation, dissonant yet melodious. 1ST FLR HWY never gets old, they only grow younger.
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12.13.25. Ale & Echo Acoustic Series Performance. Tractor Brewing Co. Nob Hill. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
11.01.25. Ale & Echo Acoustic Series Performance. Tractor Brewing Co. Nob Hill. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
10.10.25. Night of the Living Cover Bands. Launchpad. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
09.13.25. Marblefest. Marble Brewing Co. NE Heights Taproom. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
08.30.25. Flock of Moons Brewing Company. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
08.02.25. Tractor Brewing Co., Wells Park. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
06.07.25. Santa Fe Brewing Co. Green Jeans Food Hall. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
05.31.25. Lazy Lizard Grill. Sandia Park, New Mexico.
05.17.25. Flock of Moons Brewing Company. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
04.11.25. ABQ Food Park. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
04.06.25. ABQ Food Park Indigenous Fair. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
10.12.24. ABQ NDN JAM, Tractor Brewing Co., Wells Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
09.09.24. New Mexico State Fair, Chevron Pavilion Main Stage. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
08.23.24. Thirsty Eye Brewing Co. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
07.27.24. Tractor Brewing Company, Westside, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
07.20.24. Mine Shaft Tavern. Madrid, New Mexico.
06.29.24. Green Jeans Food Hall / Santa Fe Brewing Company. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
06.15.24. Nuckolls Brewing Co., Santa Fe, New Mexico.
06.07.24. The Mystic. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
06.01.24. Lizard Tail Heights. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
05.11.24. Tractor Brewing Company Nob Hill. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
04.27.24. Santa Fe Brewing / Green Jeans Food Hall. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
04.25.24. Brew Lab 101 Beer & Cider Company. Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
03.16.24. Nob Hill Stage. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
02.24.24. Tractor Brewing Company. Los Lunas, New Mexico.
10.28.23. Tractor Brewing Co, Los Lunas. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
09.23.23. Desert Dogs Brewery. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
09.15.23. New Mexico State Fair, Main Street Beer Garden. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
06.16.23. Juno Brewery. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
06.10.23. Desert Dogs Brewery. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
06.02.23. Old Walls Gallery. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
04.29.23. Tractor Brewing Co, Wells Park. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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