Long before packed venues and radio airplay, Romero was a teenager in Brighton, Colorado, learning guitar in his parents’ garage and playing in bands with friends across Northern Colorado. By the time he graduated high school in 1986, music had shifted from pastime to purpose. Every local gig—often just down the road from Greeley—felt like a step closer to something bigger.
That clarity began to form in the mid-1990s when Romero joined his first original band, SICK—a genre-bending mix of alternative, punk, funk, and hard rock. The group quickly gained momentum, landing major shows like Warped Tour and Lollapalooza ’95, while building a loyal following throughout Colorado. In 1998, they made history as the first unsigned act to perform at Red Rocks, thanks to support from Colorado radio and audiences who had been with them from the beginning. Labels called. Showcases followed. For a moment, it felt like everything was lining up.
Then, it didn’t.
The band eventually imploded, momentum faded, and Romero hit pause—returning to school, working in radio, and reassessing what came next. But creativity never left the picture. Around the same time, he began working in film, starting as an extra and eventually landing speaking roles and lead performances. His credits include Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead alongside Andy Garcia and Christopher Walken, the lead role in Killer Ink, and more recent indie projects featuring Michael Madsen and Tom Sizemore.
Music, however, remained the throughline. As a solo artist, Romero has released five independent albums and multiple singles with global radio airplay across rock and country formats. He’s shared stages with legendary artists, but two venues still stand above the rest: Red Rocks and the Greeley Stampede Arena—one representing a career milestone, the other a hometown-style connection that has welcomed him back time and again.
After spending three years in Nashville writing, producing, and collaborating with emerging artists, Romero and his wife made their way back to Colorado. What was meant to be a short stop became a renewed chapter rooted in Greeley. Today, Romero teaches music in District 6, serves alongside his wife at Mosaic Church, and works closely with local artists—using decades of experience to support the next generation of creatives right here.
Now, he’s looking ahead. New music is in the works. A feature film, The Bridge, is in pre-production and slated to film in Greeley. A podcast with his wife is taking shape. And through it all, Romero remains grounded—grateful for the journey, devoted to his family, and committed to paying it forward.
Because for Romero, the story has never been about the destination. It’s about staying curious, staying creative, and staying connected to the place that continues to shape his work—Greeley included.