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A Mission to Civilize: Part II Michael Olivier
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I Am The Owl’s newest release is for longtime fans of the Fort Collins punk/metal band and new listeners alike. Recorded at the Blasting Room, a heavy hitting local recording studio readers should familiarize themselves with (if you haven’t already), A Mission to Civilize: Part II rips. Fans of the hybrid genre will dig the searing guitars and signature “tight, but huge” drums. Following up their first release, A Mission to Civilize: Part I, the new drop expands on I Am The Owl’s galvanizing sound with much welcomed production value increase. Fans of local DIY punk rock, don’t let that turn you off. Andrew Berlin’s work on the EP does nothing but justice to the edgy and aggressive guitar, bass, and drum tones we all crave. This allows Josh Rivera
and Kyle Krueckeberg’s vocals to tear through in a new way that’s sure to get you pumped. I find myself coming back to the fourth track on the album, “You Haven’t Fooled Me.” The middle of the tune features a massive, almost progressive rock instrumental section that plays heavily with dynamics, shifting drum grooves, and multiple tasty guitar licks for those local ear-candy seekers. The contemplative but assertive nature of the instruments compliments the equally contemplative but assertive nature of the lyrics throughout the EP. On a personal note, I don’t think the importance of raw, socially conscious, heavy local music can be understated. In a scene crowded by the types of bands who have whistling sections, drum on suitcases, and “know one of The Lumineers personally,” I Am The Owl is a shot in the arm for those who need music that makes them want to break shit. Their sound is loud, socially conscious, positive, and most importantly, honest. I for one am looking forward to continuing to follow the band and you should too. Catch I Am The Owl at the Demise Music Festival on August 4 at The Downtown Artery in Ft. Collins.
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Modern Leisure’s freshly released Super Sad Rom-Com is a chilled-out / bummed-out illustration of a songwriter’s studio apartment life. Having departed from former Denver bands The Outfit and Shady Elders, mastermind Casey Banker “wanted to express the loneliness and euphoria of being a guy living in a semi-big city in my 20’s.” Made layer by layer and then re-recorded from scratch, the resulting collection of mid-tempo dream-folk jams make us want to hit the beach and text our ex with a bluetooth boombox and ice-cold LaCroix in hand. Picked bass guitar digs against a mechanised churn of drums beneath Banker’s breathy croon on “Yr Favorite Self,” a manifestation of said loneliness / euphoria contrast. It might swing like an MGMT track at the hands of a different producer but Jeff Cormack (South of France, Guilty Pleasure) crafts a charming early Beck feel, supporting Banker’s alluring Foxygen-style
lead vocal. The single “Girls In Black,” is a third wave coffee house hit-tobe, happy alongside Drugdealer or Enon’s more laid-back tunes. Its acoustic guitar instantly makes your head bop. “The Secret Art,” reveals a Nada Surf influence with its sunshine-clean guitar strum while “An Effigy For My Ego” evokes an easiergoing, distant, breathy relative of Billy Corgan’s. But Super Sad Rom-Com is not all glazed ennui. “The Lucky Ones” sneaks an occasional 2-bar measure into its verses, indicating a depth of musicality and “All At Once” lets Banker show off his vocal range, stretching out his melodic, mournful muscle. “Ella For Real” is Banker’s favorite tune to play live, calling it “the thesis statement of the album and one of [his] proudest recordings.” He admits “it’s also kind of accidentally about Lorde. I hope she hears it someday and doesn’t hate it.” “You’re born to terrorize - I’m born to romanticize,” Banker sings in the title track - the sunny surface / melancholic undercurrent of which is all part of an admitted dichotomy. “It’s simultaneously low brow and high brow,” he says, which might explain the air of sadness underneath Modern Leisure’s hawaiian-shirt hypnosis. Born of a tortured artist donning rosecolored glasses, Super Sad Rom-Com makes us wanna tune in and chill out. Modern Leisure celebrate the release of Super Sad Rom-Com July 14 at Syntax Physic Opera in Denver.
Heavy Beauty Self Titled
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At the Estes Park Mountain Music Festival in May, one of the stand out acts was Heavy Beauty. A relatively new group, they were able to keep up with the heavyweights on the line-up like Gasoline Lollipops, Chain Station and Trout Steak Revival. This four-person band, which calls its music “desert rock/desert grass,” gave away CDs by the merch table. They should be charging for this self-titled EP, as it’s on par with national acts in the bluegrass-inspired rock world. This Golden-based quartet has a clean but unfiltered sound to their work. The three songs on the EP – “Dreams,” “Butterflies” and “Stars”
– are simple but elegant. They possess a slow, even flow to their singing that never stutters or overpowers certain elements. Dobro player Mike Testagrossa, bassist Angel Edgemon and Willie Thomas on the mandolin provide vocals, with Dax Hunter Jordan on drums. What’s notable is there isn’t much of the country twang in their singing that some bluegrass/folkers put on. Testagrossa’s dobro gives Heavy Beauty’s “Desert Grass” music that twang, but his voice is a proper croon, which allows the songs to stand out in a way most folk-inspired rock music normally doesn’t. Edgemon’s voice on “Butterflies” is almost pop-music like (that’s not a dig at her) and Testagrossa’s vocal delivery on all three songs is also excellent. While they obviously played more than three songs at the Estes Park Mountain Music Festival, Heavy Beauty does make an impression with their short EP. It’s a very good debut for an outfit that’s only been around since October of last year, particularly one trying to invent their own subgenre. So while they’re still giving it away for free, check out the release at www.heavybeautyband.com, and catch them live at the Orpheus Music Festival on September 1st in Glenwood Springs.
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Ron : Lake Street Dive – Free Yourself Up Lake Street Dive gained national attention thanks to an impromptu video of them performing The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”. Their stripped-down, blusey take made your ears pay attention. And your eyes took notice too as the video was shot in a friend’s driveway while cars passed by just a few feet away. Their new album Free Yourself Up continues to prove this is no novelty act. My take is Rachael Price says she is this generation’s heir apparent to Bonnie Raitt. You’ll hear it in the torch of “I Can Change” and the defiant grit of “Good Kisser”. The band met as students at the New England Conservatory of Music and it shows. Not just in Rachel’s voice but also in the band’s technical instrumentation. This is no regular “3½ minutes of pop music, then we’re done” band. I expect to be hearing them for a long time.
Margot : Johnny Marr - Call The Comet
Johnny Marr has a big legacy to live up to. The co-founder, songwriter and guitarist for the still beloved (and long broken up) group The Smiths, Johnny Marr has seen his post-Smiths career filled with collaborations and two solo albums as well as ascending to icon status. Now, upon the release of his third solo album, Call The Comet, Johnny Marr seems at long last to have found his voice, literally. Call The Comet is chock full of great guitar and musicality but on this effort, Johnny Marr’s comparatively less strong vocals aren’t as noticeable. Maybe because the whole album feels so carefully put together. The songwriting is spot on and the signature Johnny Marr guitar sound complements rather than carries Call The Comet. Recommended track: “Hi Hello”.
Stacy : Alice Merton – No Roots
It’s rare to have the first song you record top the charts, but that’s exactly what happened to Alice Merton. In 2016 Merton released the single “No Roots,” an autobiographical, raucous romp that shot up the charts in Europe. Since then, she’s signed to Mom+Pop Records and released her debut EP also entitled No Roots. This five-song gem is sometimes soaring, and sometimes melancholy, but allthe-time genuine. It all starts with the thumping bass line of “No Roots,” a rocking, White Stripes-feeling ode to finding home not in a physical location but with those you love. This segues seamlessly into “Lash Out,” a driving track about rebelling and sometimes having to smash stuff which, in turn, morphs into the introspective “Jealousy,” “Hit the Ground Running,” and finally wraps with the somber “Lie to My Face”. All in all, a wonderful debut from an artist we hope to hear a lot more from.
Benji : Dr Dog – Critical Equation
Dr. Dog’s new album Critical Equation is the band’s first album of new material in over 5 years. There’s no rust showing for the Philadelphia outfit but there was a shift in their approach to making the new release. The band relocated to Los Angeles to record the album and brought in producer Gus Seyffert (Bedouine, Michael Kiwanuka). Seyffert talked the band into using only a 16-track analog recorder to make the album. The result is a collection of songs that has a much more live feel to it than previous efforts. “Go Out Fighting” is a good example, starting out with a strong groove that pulls you in and propels you to a dramatic conclusion. “Heart Killer” is another which helps to balance the record out. It’s catchy lyrics and strong melody help to fill out the album’s sound and enhance the band’s reputation for being eclectic. Critical Equation is a challenging album that may take a few listens to understand but the payoff is worth it.
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Jed Murphy | BandWagon Magazine Boulder-based Dynohunter never wanted to completely fit in with what’s going on around them. Cutting a way for themselves through the EDM scene across the country, they have opened for legends such as Infected Mushroom, Papadosio, and Bonobo. A household name amongst the Colorado festival circuit now, each year their name climbs higher and higher on the line-up posters. We spoke with the Dynohunter guys ahead of their gig at ARISE about all the things that make them tick. What makes a good remix? It starts with the original tune and digging into all the different parts and sounds to find things that are unique and interesting about the track, whether it be a tone, a melody, or a rhythm. Sometimes we choose to follow the framework/structure of the song loosely or completely change the structure and style of the tune but use some of the sound palette or melodies from the original. It’s finding a balance of reinventing the track and really making it your own while supporting and honoring what you love about the original. With such a body of work and busy tour schedule, how do you separate what you want to hear from the “noise”? Not settling. We’ve always tried to make music that inspires us - where that inspiration comes from is constantly changing. Sometimes it’s a new sound or a new vibe, or it’s a different level of execution, continuity or diversity. Inspiration is fluid and you just have to ride its wave. Sometimes you have to really hunt for it, but when you find it, it’s like a return to that familiar joyful feeling. That’s where it all starts; that’s what keeps us pushing forward.
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It’s also really important to develop continuity, to work hard to refine and distill your brand to its essence but at the same time be diverse and unafraid to try new things out, even if they don’t end up working out. We’ve worked hard at really carving out our own niche and constantly trying to break our own ‘formula’. At the end of the day, you always have to be making music for yourself; no one’s better at doing you than you. Do you do anything differently when preparing for a festival gig compared to a smaller venue? What does make a difference is what time of day/night and the general vibe of the party we are playing. We try to make our sets create a vibe that is fitting for the surroundings. This has manifested into some pretty special, very late night sets as well as sunset sets at festivals attempting to capture and give a soundtrack to that moment. Did you learn anything new this time around in the studio? Yes. Always yes. Evolving and growing in the sound always keeps us on our toes.
Constantly trying new or tweaking new established recording and mix techniques helps us get close to the sound we have in our heads. We’ve been trying to capture that classic vintage analog sound and find the delicate balance between a mix with character and warmth while still having a modern punch and clarity to it. What led you to electronic music? Electronic music is an endless universe of possibility. The creative flow and production isn’t hampered by the confines of a single instrument. There are no boundaries. As a band we are not only trying to write good songs but create the whole Dynohunter world – combining elements of past, present, & future. Producing electronic music and combining it with drums, bass, sax and synths allows us to reach deeper into that world and create a more immersive experience for our fans. We also love dance music – the positive, high energy feeling you get, the way it brings people together and raises everyone’s vibration collectively. There’s something deeply spiritual and ritualistic about dance music’s driving drumming style. It harkens back to our ancestors beating on drums and dancing around fires 100,000
years ago. You can really feel that even today. How has festival and EDM culture changed since you began doing shows?
The culture has expanded exponentially. Almost every subgenre has multiple festivals dedicated to them specifically and there are more festivals that aim to include them all under one roof. The production value has skyrocketed and many people have come to expect the experience of an otherworldly atmosphere. The barrier
of people who were “against” electronic music in favor of more traditional styles has broken down too. Artists in all genres are innovating the way they include and blend live elements with electronic production and people are taking notice. I would say it’s steadily maturing. What was the biggest surprise you experienced in the last year? We love that house and techno seem to be catching on with a larger festival and jam audience. Being born out of the jam scene and gravitating towards house and
techno ourselves, we have helped others see how, for example, a DJ is able to weave together a 2 hour set and take the audience on a ride in a similar way to a jam band. Both are doing a lot of improvising and creating unique moments, both are long format approaches in contrast to 3-4 minute pop songs. We would love to see this trend continue, go to a music festival and get every musical itch scratched!
Dynohunter play at the epitome of such a festival, Loveland’s ARISE festival August 3rd - 5th.
Green Tree Stage Sunday August 5th 6:45pm-8:00pm
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ARISE Kyle Eustice | BandWagon Magazine
“We are definitely back together” West Coast collective Living Legends — Murs,
“Our music has always been a bit advanced, so I
Eligh, The Grouch, Aesop, Bicasso, Sunspot Jonz,
think we have grown into our different styles and
Luckyiam and Scarub — are ready to rock the
it shows with the new music we have been record-
stage with their classic boom bap, no-frills hip-
ing,” he explains. “We still gather together and
hop. Over the years, the group have taken a cou-
write to new tracks like we did back in the day.
ple of hiatuses, but Aesop confirms their reunion is official (however, it’s unclear if Murs will be at the
“We vibe off one another and recite our lyrics to
Arise Festival).
each other to make sure we are all on the same page. It’s very magical when we all get in tune and
“We are definitely back together,” says Aesop.
create. I’m excited to let the world hear what we
“Our break was for spiritual reasons if you can call
have coming next.”
it that. We all needed to take personal time to flesh out our solo careers and deal with life and family. I
Living Legends has been in the studio for roughly a
honestly think it was for the best, as we have grown
year and plan to release new material at the end of
stronger as a group and family because of it.”
2018. In the meantime, Aesop is looking forward to getting back to Colorado.
While Aesop can’t speak on behalf of the rest of the group, he says he’s thrilled to be back on the
“I love Colorado,” he says. “It’s seriously one of my
road with his longtime friends.
favorite places to rock — Denver, Boulder, Vail, Durango, Colorado Springs — all that. I have had great
“It feels great,” he says. “I personally have taken a
times and memories playing all those places. Col-
break from the rap life to pursue a career in radio
orado was one of the first states we started touring
that lasted the last four years. For me, it’s amazing
in. In many ways, I credit the love and support of
to go back on tour and still have the same strong
Colorado fans in helping us build our careers, plus
fan base coming to the shows and being as hype
y’all get extra hype when we play and all the shows
and excited as they were when we took a break.
feel like a huge reunion party.”
“The thing that makes me feel best about it is hav-
The ARISE Music Festival goes down August 3-5 at
ing day-one fans come with their kids and kids’
Sunrise Ranch in Loveland and this year’s lineup
kids. We are blessed to have three generations of
includes performances by Thievery Corporation,
listeners still supporting or music.”
Slightly Stoopid and Pepper, among others. Make
Living Legends was formed in the 1990s and over
sure you don’t miss your chance to see the godfa-
the years, each member has evolved and become
thers of the ‘90s hip hop scene reunite once again.
different people because, well, that’s life. But their skills as MCs have also sharpened.
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One cold February morning in 2015, the two masterminds behind Thievery Corporation— Rob Garza and Eric Hilton—left the frigid air of Washington D.C. and touched down in Kingston, Jamaica. They then made the 60-mile journey to the junglehemmed city of Port Antonio, a place the locals call the “real Jamaica,” where they would record their 10th studio album, The Temple Of I & I. Every morning, they would head to the beach and bask in the warm sun then spend 12 hours at Geejam Studios recording as they drank Jamaican rum and gazed out onto the Caribbean sea. For ten solid days, they immersed themselves in Jamaican culture and cultivated fifteen new tracks that perfectly capture the spirit of authentic reggae music. “Dub is the original electronic music in terms of manipulating sound and using the studio as an instrument, which is what we do and what we’ve been doing,” Hilton says. “It’s something we’ve drawn on a lot, so it only made sense to immerse ourselves in the culture.” “This was the first time recording outside of Washington D.C.,” Garza adds. “To be able to block off time and lock ourselves in the studio was the best recording experience we have ever had.”
During recording sessions, locals would often pop their heads into the studio as they were crafting the album and were startled to see who was responsible for the music flooding the air. Since their debut LP, 1996’s Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi, Hilton and Garza have applied a dub ethos and aesthetic into their signature brand of electronic music, and dub has always been a huge driving force behind Thievery Corporation’s sound, but to get the approval of the Jamaican people was truly an honor. “From the first day, you could tell the engineers at the studio realized we have a really good understanding of the genre,” Hilton says. “They seemed impressed and it was very encouraging.” After the week of roundthe-clock sessions, Hilton and Garza brought the Geejam session tapes back to Montserrat House Studios in DC. From there, months of vocal, horns and editing seasons were set in motion. Singer Notch Howell, who performed “The Richest Man in Babylon” and “Amerimacka” on previous records, hip hop artist Mr. Lif, Puma Ptah, LouLou, Zeebo, and Elin Melgarejo all graced the mic. The DC sessions also featured Darryl “D-Train” Burke on additional keys, as well as trumpet player Joe Herrera and saxophonist Matt Rippetoe.
Along with the talents of Thievery Corporation’s live band, Garza and Hilton expertly deliver the sounds of Jamaica from beginning to end. From the uplifting, infectious grooves of “Letter To The Editor” with Kingston vocalist Raquelle Jones and the inspiring “Fight To Survive” with frequent collaborator Mr. Lif to the infectious horn section of the flawlessly executed “Strike The Root” and the thought-provoking lyrics of “Weapons of Distraction,” the album easily expresses Thievery Corporation’s intention to bring beauty to the world through music. “The Temple of I & I is a place of worship that exists only in our imagination,” Hilton says. “It’s a place where all people are chosen people and the unity of living things is possible. So much of the world is divided into tribes and belief systems that have imprisoned people’s consciousness, and allowed a few to control the many. Culture can be a blessing and a curse. Humanity transcends tribe and culture. This has been a constant theme in Thievery Corporation’s message since day one.” The group will perform material from that album and others at the Arise Music Festival at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, which goes down August 3-5.
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Monday, July 2nd Code Orange @Oriental Theatre – Denver, 8pm Jeremy Pinnell @hi-dive – Denver, 9pm w/ Hang Rounders, Wolf van Elfmand The Social Animals @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Herestofight, Mike Ring
Dirty Few (7” Release) @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Wyldlife, The Bad Engrish, The Born Readies, DJ Ross Taylor Murphy
Tuesday, July 3rd Social Distortion @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ The Menzingers, Low Cut Connie, Jade Jackson Silent Planet @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs w/ Comrades Sunbathe @Lost Lake – Denver, 9pm w/ Prism Tats, Automatic Iris The Convalescence @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm Michael Rault @Globe Hall – Denver, 9pm The Convalescence @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Becomes Astral, Nefarious Heart BBGT 3rd Annual July 3rd Meltdown @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Bud Bronson + the Good Timers, The Knew, Space In Time
Wednesday, July 4th Social Distortion @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ The Menzingers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jade Jackson
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Saturday, July 7th Stevie Stone & JL @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm w/ Anville, Stew Is Endo, Kanon Lebron Cash’d Out (The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute) @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm w/ Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Freddy & Francine @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm
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Racquet Club @Lost Lake – Denver, 9pm w/ Viretta, Redivider
Saturday July 7th at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre
Thursday, July 5th
Enlighten The Masses
An Evening with Buckethead @Aggie Theatre – Ft. Collins, 8pm
Empath @Lost Lake – Denver 8pm w/ Shiii Whaaa, Surrender Signal
Paul DeHaven Album Release @ hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/Porlolo, Anthony Ruptak & The Midnight Friends
Big Sam’s Funky Nation @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm
Friday, July 6th
Bad Wolves @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 7pm W/ From Ashes To New, Diamanté, Tethys AVOID @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 12pm
Jeremy Enigk @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Chris Staples
Ivy Lab @Aggie Theatre – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Esseks, Crimbrule, Waylo, Enenra Buckethead @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 8pm Sparta @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm w/ Plastic Diggers The Kontraband Tour with Stevie Stone & JL from Strange Music @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 8pm w/ JL Guilty Pleasures @hi-dive – Denver, 9pm Bent Knee @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Gatherers, Muscle Beach Pile Of Priests @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm Matt Besser @The Oriental Theater – Denver, 8pm
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Phiilo @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Oklio,ÜTH,Snubluck Khemmis Album Release @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ In The Company Of Serpents, Palehorse/Palerider The River Arkansas @The Oriental Theater w/ Whippoorwill, Willy Tea Taylor Trout Steak Revival @Mishawaka Amphitheatre – Bellvue, 7pm w/ Gasoline Lollipops and Canyon Collected
Sunday, July 8th La Santa Ceciliz @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm w/ iZCALLi States & Capitals @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ VYNYL, Valienta Rocket Power @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Slap Happy, Stray The Course, The Mazlows The Lowest Pair @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Travis McNamara (of Trout Steak Revival)
Blueprint @Larimer Lounge w/ Travellers Music, Arkus Mortuary Drape @hi-dive – Denver, 7pm w/ Volahn, Suffering Hour, Throne of Belial Spite @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 7pm w/ Crown Magnetar, Sink Low Mo Alexander @The Oriental Theater – Denver, 8pm
BIG SMO Friday, July 13th at Hodi’s Half Note in Fort Collins
OTEP @The Oriental Theater – Denver, 8pm
Monday, July 9th Dog Party @Surfside 7 – Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Foreign Suns Jeff Rosenstock @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 9pm w/ Remo Drive, Dog Party Otep @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 8pm w/ Dropout Kings, One Day Waiting, Letters From The Sun
Tuesday, July 10th Whitechapel @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Aversions Crown, Shadow of Intent Rain In July @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Tonight We Rise,Contender,1000 Miles Of Fire (Acoustic)
Angel Vivaldi @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 8pm w/ Hyvmine
Wednesday, July 11th JOKECHELLA @ Aggie Theatre – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/Adam Cayton-Holland David Ramirez @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm w/ Matt Wright Neko Case @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ The Space Lady Quicksand @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ Glassjaw Ian Moore @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm The Jinjas @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Married A Dead Man, Frequency Response, Folly Fields
Friday, July 13th HUNNY @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Gleemer, Fringe
Persuasion - Tribute to Santana, Journey, and Los Lonely Boys @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm
Church Tongue @Black Sheep, 8pm w/ Conveyer, Castaway, Extinction A.D., Dead Set
Big Smo @Hodi’s Half Note – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Haystak, THC, Alphabet Silhouette, MRDR, Haystak, THC, MRDR, Alphabet Silhouette
Thursday, July 12th back to BACK TO BLACK: Amy Winehouse Tribute @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm feat. Remember Jones Sunny Sweeney @Hodi’s Half Note – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Special Guests YOB / Bell Witch @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm w/ Primitive Man Ray Reed @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 8pm Parker Gispert (of The Whigs) @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm
Bad Decisions @Surfside 7 – Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Serial Killer Sunday School, Suspicious Activity A$AP Ferg @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ IDK, Buddy Quintron & Miss Pussycat @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Phallic Meditation “Femmes To The Front” @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Rotten Reputation, Plasma Canvas, Married A Dead Man, The Proto Whats?, Yours Truly Sarah Shook & the Disarmers @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Timmy The Teeth
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Sunny Sweeney @Black Sheep – Colo Springs, 7pm Dale Watson @The Oriental Theater – 8pm
Saturday, July 14th Summer Bash - Starring: Anville, Shaw Monsta @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm w/ High Quality, J2, Heavy Z & Dente, Enlightened Artists, Devin Tremell, Slake Dransky, DJ Sardonyx Official Pride After Party with DJ Rescue (of the Dandy Warhol) @Downtown Artery – Ft. Collins, 8pm The Dandy Warhols @Wasginton’s – Ft. Collins, 6pm
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THE DANDY WARHOLS Saturday July 14th at Washington’s in Fort Collins
Wheels (Record Release) @Surfside 7 – Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Sick Trick The Nova Kicks @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm w/ The Beeves, Under the Floor Boards
Forth Wanderers @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Illuminati Hotties, Instant Empire
SPELLS Record Release @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Cheap Perfume, Bland Canyon, People Corrupting People
Boy Pablo @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm
Middle Class Rut @Black Sheep – Colo Springs, 7pm w/ Black Map
Sunny Sweeney @The Oriental Theater – Denver, 8pm
Ascent Project @Aggie Theatre – Ft. Collins, 8pm
Sunday, July 15th
Neurosis @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ Converge, Birds in Row
Whitey Morgan @Aggie Theatre – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Special Guests Dale Watson @Hodi’s Half Note – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Special Guests The English Beat @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ King Schascha Jackie Cohen @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm Liz Cooper & The Stampede @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm Pompeya @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ SIR Landon Tewers (from The Plot In You) @Black Sheep – Colo. Spring, 7pm w/ Hotel Books, Ky Rodgers
Monday, July 16th Unknown Mortal Orchestra @The Gothic Theatre, 8pm w/ Shamir Marisa Anderson @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm
Tuesday, July 17th Jesse McCartney @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ PUBLIC, Just Seconds Apart The Lituation @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm Palisades @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 6pm w/ Letters From The Fire, Savage Hands
Wednesday, July 18th Bazzi @The Gothic Theatre – Denver, 8pm
Angelo De Augustine @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm w/ Many Rooms OMENXIII @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ JGRXXN, Kold-Blooded, $igil, NVTVS, LazTaxLevels, Khaki, Ransteez, Brett Deadly Funk You @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm Voodoo Visionary, Sixty Minute Men
Thursday, July 19th Quiet Hollers @Hodi’s Half Note – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Special Guests Chess at Breakfast @Surfside 7 – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Nylon Otters, Filthy Gorge He Is We @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Taylor Garner, Taylor Phelan The Eldridge Band (Album Release) @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Borgo Quinn DeVeaux @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Jumbo’s Hi-Dive Blues Band, Laura Goldhamer Short Leash @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 7pm w/ Low Roads, Remain & Sustain, Morose, Shroud Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore @The Oriental Theater – Denver, 7pm
Friday, July 20th RETRO: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm w/ Message In A Bottle: The Police Tribute
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DEVOTCHKA Friday, July 20th at Mishawaka Amphitheatre
Wood Belly @Hodi’s Half Note – Ft. Collins w/ Part & Parcel, Pappy LongLegs JL Universe @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm w/ Write Minded, 2B, Zelious, Keagan Streetlight Manifesto Performing “Keasbey Nights” in its entirety @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ Mephiskapheles, Kitty Kat Fan Club Dry Ice @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm w/ Mack Turner, Taijitunes, Nina De Freitas My Body Sings Electric + Silver & Gold @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm Devotchka @Mishawaka Aphitheatre – Bellvue, 7pm w/ the Reminders and Porlolo
Streetlight Manifesto Performing “Everything Goes Numb” in its entirety @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ Mephiskapheles, Kitty Kat Fan Club National Park Radio @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm Dent May @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm Castlecomer @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ The Midnight Club Kalfou CD Release @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 7pm
Sunday, July 22nd Jason Boland & The Stragglers @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm
Saturday, July 21st
Kina Grannis @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm Imaginary Future
Exmag @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm w/ Edamame
S. Carey @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ H.C. McEntire
An Evening with the Wailin’ Jennys @Washington’s – Ft. Collins, 6pm
Josh Card @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Ryan Chrys, Casey James Prestwood
In The Whale @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm w/ Citra, Hellgrammites
Dylan Gardner @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm UMS Kickoff Party @hi-dive – Denver, 8pm w/ Zephaniah OHora, Casey James Prestwood and the Burning Angels, High Plains Honky, DJ Jumbo Dattie
Friday, July 27th
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William Clark Green @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm W/ Bo DePeña
Friday, July 27th at the Moxi Theater
Citizen @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 7pm w/ Oso Oso, Teenage Wrist, Queen of Jeans
Monday, July 23rd Can’t Be Satisfied: Blues Night @hi-dive – Denver, 9pm Metalachi @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 8pm
Tuesday, July 24th Chris Blue @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm Animal Collective (performing “Sung Tongs”) @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ Lonnie Holley The Steel Woods @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm Covet @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Vasudeva, Quentin
Vacationer @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm w/ Sego
Light The Torch @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 7pm
Wednesday, July 25th
In The Whale @Washington’s – Ft. Collins, 6pm Pandas & People @Bluebird Theater – Denver, 8pm w/ Lola Rising Agent Orange @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm w/ The Pitch Invasion
Metalachi @Hodi’s Half Note – Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Special Guests
Buttered Toast :: Sweater Beats Live @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm
The Robert Cray Band @Washington’s – Ft. Collins, 7pm
Saturday, July 28th
Roxy Roca @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ SolSatellite, Hunter James
Agent Orange @Moxi Theater – Greeley, 8pm w/ FEA, Bitter Suns
Flasher @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm
Car Seat Headrest @The Gothic Theatre, 8pm w/ Naked Giants
Har Mar Superstar @Black Sheep – Colo. Springs, 7pm w/ Nightlove
Thursday, July 26th Divided Heaven @Surfside 7 – Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ Poor Me, False Report Seether @Ogden Theatre – Denver, 8pm w/ 10 Years, The Dead Dreads Hackensaw Boys @Globe Hall – Denver, 8pm
Hazardous Tofu @Lost Lake – Denver, 8pm w/ Monopoly Brothers, Mport, Duper, Kalatana The Donkeys @Larimer Lounge – Denver, 8pm
Hip Hop on the Hillside @Mishawaka Amphitheatre – 7:30pm w/ Grieves, Wake Self, Kind Dub, Thin Air Crew, Stoney Bertz and Boss Eagle
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