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DRESSY BESSY Fast Faster Disaster

Ryan Murphy

BandWagon Magazine

If you just heard Dressy Bessy for the first time, you missed quite a lot. Formed in Denver in the late ’90s from the same seminal Elephant 6 collective that gave birth to Apples in Stereo and Neutral Milk Hotel, the Tammy Ealom and John Hill-led group released half a dozen reliably enjoyable records over the next decade-and-ahalf, lending songs to movie soundtracks, major network dramas, and making a handful of late-night appearances on latenight talk shows. By any account, Dressy Bessy is a Colorado cause célèbre and a significant influence on a Gen-Z subset who has, in recent years, revitalized their brand of lo-fi ‘90s guitar pop for a whole new audience. The good news is the band continues to demonstrate why they’re such a beloved local treasure – just as vibrant and vital as when they unleashed Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons to great acclaim 20 years ago. Dressy Bessy will release their seventh offering, Fast Faster Disaster, June 14 on Yep Roc Records – 11 delightfully fuzzy new tracks and a blistering rendition of the Buzzcock’s “What Do I Get?” honoring the recently departed Pete Shelley. Ealom’s performance continues to be a masterclass

in vocal expression. Gone are the fragile helium harmonies from the band’s early output, but replaced by a tidal wave of sass and élan, weaving unshakable singalongs and snappy Sprechgesang between Hill’s germanium-driven counterpoint. In an internet culture that can feel increasingly exhausting and spiteful, Fast Faster Disaster dares you to put it all aside for 30 minutes and bop across your kitchen floor wearing your best neon stripes and polka dots. Dressy Bessy may be two decades removed from their initial accolades, but, with this new album, it’s easy to fall in love with the band all over again.

Dressy Bessy mark the release of Fast Faster Disaster June 13 at The Downtown Artery in Fort Collins and with backto-back appearances June 14 and 15 at their original Denver haunt: Lion’s Lair Lounge.

JOHNNY BURROUGHS DAY 1

Valerie Vampola

BandWagon Magazine

Johnny Burroughs wrote a Christian album, but with the neo-soul vibes throughout DAY 1, he also kind of didn’t. When you think about contemporary worship music, you think of groups like Hillsong or Bethel – 20 piece bands singing worship music with at least three acoustic guitars. And when Northern Coloradans hear the name Burroughs, we think of the 9 piece “sweaty soul band” fronted by Johnny, the eccentric red-haired dude who commands you to get up and dance. DAY 1, out May 24, is clearly not The Burroughs (even though most of the band’s members contributed to the album) and is distinctively about singing praise to God, but it’s done with soul, in both the literal and metaphorical sense. While the Burroughs dig into grittier funk sounds with driving bass grooves and interactive horn lines, DAY 1 takes a softer, more gentle R&B approach, with God – not getting down – as

the purpose for creating music. The album, which is Mr. Burroughs’ first solo effort, opens up with an ethereal (or shall we say heavenly) ambience guiding us into the laid-back pop of the lead single “God is Love.” On the surface, you could mistake it for a modern minimalist tribute to Al Green that grooves so smoothly it makes you want to grab your bae and slow dance – leaving room for the holy ghost, of course. Later, he presents a few differently flavored jams, providing “Your Love Makes Me Happy” which leans a little more towards traditional gospel, or “From the Dust” that reminds you of straight-up Jamiroquai via Quincey Jones. While the music on DAY 1 may not be what you’d classify as straight-ahead Christian, Johnny is not ambiguous about his subject matter. He chants “Yahweh You are wonderful” and “I will sing glory to your name – Emmanuel, Your kingdom reigns,” yet he challenges the idea of what Christian worship music can sound like, stretching it beyond stereotype. DAY 1 shows that you can genuinely groove in 2019 and still praise Him.

The music video for “God Is Love” (the lead single on DAY 1 premiered via BandWagon Magazine. Head to BandWagMag.com or johnnyburroughsmusic.com to watch.

the trujillo company Home

Nate Wilde

BandWagon Magazine

The vibe of The Trujillo Company could be summed up as a steady cloud of reefer smoke wafting out of a storm drain into the misty Seattle air, we’ll say circa 1991, giving the early grunge scene a much needed contact high. Despite this, the Denver outfit is nothing short of a breath of fresh air for the Colorado music scene. Upon first listen, one might guess that The Trujillo Company is made up of four, maybe five members; a fair assumption based on the massive amount of sound they create. However, Mike and Leny Trujillo, the band’s namesakes, manage to create a rich, tasty concoction of grunge, stoner rock, and heavy blues as simply a power duo. The Trujillo Company’s debut full-length, Home, is a dirty rock and roll masterpiece. The album

kicks off with the fuzzed-out, foot-stomping 45, with elements of early Soundgarden and guitar work reminiscent to that of Josh Homme’s Kyuss days. But it’s not all angst and gloom for the Trujillo boys, as Mike accompanies his often sludgy riffs with tasty blues passages throughout the album. Home is also home to a bit of a recurring theme: antilove. The record’s fourth track, “Always Something,” resonates the feeling of being stuck in an uncomfortable relationship with massive, fuzzy chords to accompany the frustration in the lyrics. The track is followed by the slow and doomy “Happy,” another so-called anti-love song that consistently begs the question, “are you happy now?” While today’s atmosphere sees two-man operations as a bit more on the indie side of the spectrum, with acts such as The White Stripes and The Black Keys, The Trujillo Company throws a weighty mass of grunge, stoner rock and blues into a nice, sludgy package.

The Trujillo Company celebrate the release of Home with VALDEZ and False Report at Denver’s Larimer Lounge on Saturday June 22. Tickets at larimerlounge.com

photo by Lucia De Giovanni

Keeping It Fresh F r i day Fe st K icks Of f Gre e l e y O utdo o r C o n ce rt Se aso n By Dan England You’ll see a bit more variety at this year’s Friday Fest series in downtown Greeley. You also won’t see many bands that you saw last year. But one thing is for sure: You’ll probably want to dance once they play. “It has to be danceable,” said Alison Hamling, who organizes the event for the Downtown Development Authority. “It has to have that.” Hamling doesn’t plan to make many changes to the event itself this year, and that’s OK, she said. The event averages 1,500 people in attendance every Friday night in the summer and sometimes will reach as many as 5,000 depending on the act, the event and, yes, the weather. Rain can cut into an outdoor crowd in a hurry. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Hamling said, yet you will notice some changes in this year’s lineup starting Friday, June 7. That night is one of the biggest of the year: the Greeley Blues Jam kickoff when two dozen blues acts play throughout the night in nearly all of downtown Greeley’s bars, with Kara Grainger headlining the main stage outside. With each upcoming Friday comes variety. There’s a country act this year called Doublewide, aside from Jared Daniels leading the Greeley Stampede kickoff (June 14), Bryce Merritt, a soul/pop rocker, and the Fat City Mardi Gras Band. “We’ve found that if you narrow down the genre too much it doesn’t work,” Hamling said. “I look for music that’s the most widely pleasing.” There’s even the Manabi Salsa Band on August 9 to truly encourage you to get moving. Friday Fest has had salsa before, but this is a bit more crossover, Hamling said, as they cover a few pop songs in their set. When Hamling saw them perform for the first time, they played Michael Jackson and Adele. “That’s what I look for,” Hamling said. “I do like to stick with cover tunes, and I like bands that stylize a lot of covers. That’s a lot of fun. People respond best to things they’re familiar with.” There are a couple returning favorites as

well. Dave Beegle and the Jurassicasters will play a mix of classic rock, the quality of which is outstanding, Hamling said. Hazel Miller comes back too, along with Funkiphino, who have played the Arts Picnic kickoff for the last half-dozen years and probably longer. The Moses Jones Band also return, although they didn’t play last year, again because Hamling doesn’t want to repeat things too often. That’s also why she’s offering some more family activity on 8th Street, one block over from most of the action, with games like cornhole. The hope is to spread the party across more of the downtown plaza, reminding attendees that fun, food and drink options are not as limited as they might think. That’s what it takes to keep the event fresh. It’s been such a success the last few years that Hamling doesn’t want people to grow tired of it, which is why she’s ending it on September 6 this year, keeping it a bit more short and sweet. “We did notice some fatigue by the end last year,” Hamling said. “I definitely don’t want it to be the same thing every year.” Friday Fest includes the Go-Cup service which allows alcoholic beverages purchased in designated cups outside on the 9th Street Plaza from 6pm to 10pm while you listen to the live music, which is free. For a complete lineup of the bands, go to www.greeleydowntown.com/ signature-events/friday-fest

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Ron: Weekdays 6am - 10am 1. Multiple night shows – If you’re having dinner with an in-from-out-of-town college friend and can’t reschedule, many bands this summer are giving you another chance to see them. Groups doing multi-night shows include Dead & Company, Avett Brothers, String Cheese Incident, My Morning Jacket, Mumford & Sons and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Then there’s 5 more in September! 2. Outdoor Movies – It seems the past 10 or so years have seen an explosion of places to see films outdoors! From Film On The Rocks to the al fresco screen at The Lyric in Ft. Collins. Summer’s here! 3. Bruce Springsteen’s new album, Western Stars – I’ll admit, I’m a fan. This guy has really aged well, as has his music, new and old. I always look forward to seeing what road he travels down next. 4. Pre-show eats in Loveland – Last year it was 20+ venues/200+ acts. LaSeeing a show at the Rialto? 1.5 blocks down 4th St is Piggin’ Out Smokehouse inside the new East End Ale House. Having our April Music Meeting there showed me a new place to get a beer ‘n brisket! 5. My Dog Ate Chad at The Aggie on June 22 - These guys (teens?!?) totally impressed me at FoCoMX. A real throwback to late 70s/early 80s kick-ass rock. If they stick with it, I believe they will be headlining much larger shows down the road.

Margot: Weekdays 10am - 3pm 1. Los Mocochetes — (pictured, right) This 8 piece Chicano Funk band from Denver always shows you why they’ve been named Best Latin Band and Best Funk Band at the Westword Music Showcase. Listen for them on The Colorado Sound!

2. James Ellroy – This master of crime fiction (L.A. Confidential, The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere) has a new book coming! 3. American Archive of Public Broadcasting Only about 30% of the collection is available online so I may have to plan a trip to the Library of Congress or WGBH-TV in Boston to see it all. 4. Denver Zine Library — Just as it sounds, DZL is a collection and lending library of magazines right in Denver! 5. TeachRock.org — I’ve found this to be a great resource for my Music 101 show (Sundays at 5p, Wednesdays at 8p)

Stacy: Weekdays 3pm - 7pm 1. Colorado Avalanche – Normally, baseball season has my heart but this year, post-season, the Av’s stole it. Can’t wait for next year! 2. Graham Norton – After 20 years on BBC One, he just missed his first taping ever, but he still makes me laugh! 3. Cage The Elephant: Social Cues – Still letting this, their newest album, roll around in my head with it’s far-flung influences from Devo to Ariel Pink. 4. Lori McKenna – Rediscovering just how beautiful her songwriting is. Her poignancy is just as stunning now as when she came on the scene in 1998 . 5. Bee Savior Cards – Yep! It’s a real thing. Bees, those little pollinators, are a valuable part of our ecosystem - now you can carry a re-fillable, sugary card in your wallet to save them from moments of urban concrete exhaustion. Check out saviourbees.co.uk it’s pretty awesome.

Benji: Weekdays 7pm - 10pm 1. Denver Nuggets - We may not have won the NBA title, but it’s been a long time since the Nuggets have had a team this exciting to watch. Yes, regardless of the heartbreaking fourth quarter in game seven of round two! 2. Nick Lowe: Love Starvation - The Jesus of Cool sounds great on his new EP. Plus, he’s backed by Los Straightjackets making it even cooler new with a throwback feel. 3. Music Festival Season - Looking forward to the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Bohemian Nights at New West Fest and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. It’s going to be a great Summer. 4. Buddy & Julie Miller: Breakdown on 20th Ave. South - Buddy Miller is one of the most overlooked musicians going. He’s often in the background working with Emmylou Harris or Robert Plant, but every now and then he releases his own music. This is the first cut from his new album with his wife Julie and it’s awesome. 5. 20 Feet from Stardom - This has been on Netflix for a while, but if you haven’t seen the documentary about the greatest backup singers ever, you should stop what you’re doing and watch this now.

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HOME IS WHERE THE HIP-HOP IS: Nappy Roots Excited To Bring Southern Rap to the Greeley Stampede Park Stage BY: DAN ENGLAND

Even now, after 20 years, the four members of Nappy Roots check each other. If, say, Fish Scales wrote a song about driving a Porsche, shooting some rival gangsta and snorting a mountain of coke, well, it’s probable Skinny DeVille would call him out on it. ‘Um, where exactly is that mountain of coke?’ Skinny

would probably ask. Yes, many other hip-hop groups rapped about that stuff back in the early 2000s (and they still do), but Nappy Roots rapped about home. Home, at least to Scales, was Georgia, and when the boys formed in 1995, they were college kids at Western

Kentucky University in Bowling Green. That meant they wrote songs such as “Po’ Folks” on their first Atlantic Records album Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz, a huge hit record that helped bring the so-called southern rap to the forefront along with artists such as Bubba Sparxxx.

“All my life been po’ - But it really don’t matter no mo’ And they wonder why we act this way - Nappy Boys gon’ be okay.” “It wasn’t about being gangsta,” Scales said in an interview. “We aren’t killas. We’re not career drug dealers. We come from good homes with normal, Southern American problems. We were conscious of the world. We had good parents and family.”

“I have no complaints about that. It worked. Some of our group were like, ‘Hold up, I’m not country.’ But I definitely am country.”

could be played by some of the more hardcore groups on the West or East coasts. But those songs will stay on the computers.

In fact, some people from the urban areas of Louisville,

“We were broke college students,” Scales said about

Their take on that world came from Outkast, both their sound and the way the duo rapped about the real world in songs like “Miss Jackson.” Nappy’s sound is essentially hip-hop with a slight twang, which comes from their country accents as much as anything, Scales said with a laugh. Yes, there’s a bit more country in some of those songs, especially the big ones, Scales said, but Nappy is still a hip-hop band. The “Southern rap” label came more from their place of origin than what style they played.

Kentucky, where the band’s career really took off, didn’t like to be portrayed as eaters of fried chicken and grits, but the guys from Nappy Roots weren’t writing for them. They were writing for themselves.

“In the early 2000s, you had the East Coast and the West Coast, and the South just emerged, so you had to be one of those three,” Scales said. “If you dig deep into the music it’s really not country, but some of the bigger songs had some in there, so the record label decided to market us that way because it was different.

We bring entertaining hip-hop to people who otherwise wouldn’t see a hip-hop show. when those gangsta tracks were made. “You don’t want to get caught in that lie.” Ergo, years after college, the band continued, writing songs like their hit “Good Day” –

“Know today, I woke up this morning, and I said - You Nappy Roots plays the know, instead of waitin’ on a free stage at the Greeley good day, Stampede on Friday night, Waitin’ around, through July 5 - normally not as ups and downs, waitin’ on comfortable a place for a hip- somethin’ to happen, I just hop group, but Scales isn’t said... worried. We’re gonna have a good day, and all my homies gonna “You can drop us anywhere ride today, and all these in Colorado,” he said. “We mommies look fly today, and take pride in being the group all we wanna do is get by that you call for these types today.” of situations. That’s us. We bring entertaining hip-hop “We just want to have a to people who otherwise good time,” Scales said. “Have wouldn’t see a hip-hop show. a good time and enjoy life.” I think our brand has proven to be safe and fun, and we Nappy Roots perform at 7:30pm on Friday, July 5 at the Greeley approach it humbly.” Scales said there probably are songs floating around on the band’s hard drives that

Stampede’s Extraction Stage at Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N 14th Avenue in Greeley. Visit greeleystampede.org for more information.

Country Independent Stays True By Singing A Different Song by Valerie Vampola

“Good luck trying to find someone to sign this contract,” remarked the label representative. Cody Johnson knew his demands were unusual. Artists may want complete creative control when they sign with a record label, but they rarely demand it. And yet, Johnson insisted upon it, leaving that particular record representative incredulous. For years, labels approached him, and his answer was always the same: as his 2016 album title states, he’s just Gotta Be Me. “You don’t work for 12 or 13 years to give up all you worked for,” said Johnson in a phone interview. He built his career as a completely independent artist, which is not easy to do. Being an independent means accepting the financial burden of producing a record (including pricey studio time), marketing yourself to venues and simply honing the expertise to “make it.” He released five albums this way, which would mean a career under the radar for most, but Johnson’s did well. Two of them made it to the Billboard top 10, and whichever venues he booked across the U.S. he usually filled. His career goal would take a lot of time and effort, but Johnson was willing to be patient. “Society sort of expects instant gratification,” he said. “The real world doesn’t work like that.”

Growing up, Johnson’s real world in Sebastopol, Texas was always surrounded by music. His family all played instruments, and it was commonplace to sit around and play their favorite songs together.

“There is a different artistry when interpreting other people’s songs,” Johnson said, marking that every song chosen for the album had to have a personal connection to his life. He picked songs with lyrics he

“Society sort of expects instant gratification... The real world doesn’t work like that.” Texas at large was filled with a rich music community everywhere you went, whether it was a Friday night at the local bar or Sunday morning service. He was 18 when he started to play in the local bar scene, where his sense of performing passionately began. “I sang every show as if it were my last. It didn’t matter if no one showed up,” Johnson said. “This is what I’m meant to do.” Johnson was ready to release his latest album, Ain’t Nothin’ To It, once again as an independent. But then Warner Music Nashville came forward with the offer he wanted, giving him complete control. This was not like the offers in the past. So the deal was struck, making this, his 6th release, his first with Warner or any label other than his own. Johnson continued to work on the poetry he demonstrates in his first five albums, but he realized the talents of others within his reach. On Ain’t Nothin’ To It, he decided to interpret the songs of other writers, instead of featuring his own as he had done in his previous work.

could have almost written himself, rather than choosing tunes that simply sounded like a hit. “If I’m going to cut a song, it needs to be something I can sing the rest of my life,” he said. He felt the same way about contracts too. When Johnson finally found the opportunity he had been looking for in Warner Music Nashville, it was of utmost importance that both the label and his fans recognized the partnership as a result of years of hard work and taking risks – not the result of instant gratification. He was happy to finally share his success; all he asked in return was to simply be himself. For Johnson, there ain’t nothin’ to it.

Cody Johnson will perform Friday, July 5 at 8pm for the Greeley Stampede SuperStars Concert Series at Island Grove Regional Park. Tickets and more information at www. greeleystampede.org

Hear The World In The Beat Of the Bhangra

by Emily Wenger

Sunny Jain grew up in the U.S., but his parents still filled their home with traditional religious music from Hinduism and Jainism, followed by the classic rock and hip-hop favored by his siblings. The amalgamation of genres his family listened to followed Jain into adulthood, and Red Baraat, the band he formed in 2008, is a reflection of those sounds. His parents weren’t sure about his career choice at first, although Jain said he always felt supported. The life of a professional musician was foreign to them, but after he

turned 30 they finally stopped asking them what he earns, he said with a laugh. His career path brings him once again to Colorado, as Red Baraat plays June 27 at Washington’s, 132 Laporte Avenue in Fort Collins. Colorado may not be as familiar with the bhangra as is Red Baraat’s home city of New York. The upbeat North Indian style of playing which colors the band’s music originated in 1940’s Punjab and might be rare to these parts, but everyone can relate to some of the musical elements the band incorporates. Each audience member brings

their own musical background with them when at a show, Jain said, and hears something different: “I would argue that our sounds aren’t foreign really anywhere.” The band brings their backgrounds to the stage too. The New York jazz scene where Jain spent his early professional music days is a prominent influence on Red Baraat. Those days were important to his musical development, Jain said, but when he was only playing jazz he found something was missing.

About 15 years ago Jain began playing the dhol, bhangra’s traditional double-headed drum, and realized what that something was: community. He played at more intimate gatherings, with little separation between band and audience, and it reminded him why he fell in love with being a musician. From there, he said, forming Red Baraat was a natural next step. He found other band members from various backgrounds, including ska, punk, rock, classical and Indian classical, and they just, as he puts it, “started jamming.” He thought, at first, it could just be a “fun little project” with a communal vibe. Now, the band plays about 70 or 80 shows a year across the U.S. and in Europe, and that’s after Jain scaled back so they could take a short break from

touring last fall — the first the band has taken in years.

challenge in visiting Colorado is leaving.

The festivals they play and bands with whom they play are varied, and wherever Red

Someday, he said, he’d like to move out here full time, but until then he’s just happy to get

“Colorado is one of the states that really seems open to the variety of sound Red Baraat brings.” Baraat goes, Jain hears different descriptions of what people hear in their music. Jazz aficionados tell him it’s a great jazz group. Others say it sounds Brazilian, or Trinidadian. When they travel to New Orleans, people say it sounds like a cousin to New Orleans bands. Colorado, he said, is one of the states that really seems open to the variety of sound Red Baraat brings. He’s excited for the band’s first visit to Fort Collins, but for Jain, the biggest

a peek at the Rocky Mountains and share the love he and his band have for music. And maybe introduce Colorado’s music community to something new.

Red Baraat perform Thursday, June 27 with Tierro and Bridget Law at Washington’s - 132 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins. Tickets and more at www. washingtonsfoco.com

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CONCERT CALENDAR

Saturday June 1st Dion King @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm w/ OGT, Youngplexx, TheHigherGod, Kikz, GFC Gang, Rev Da IV, S.A.T.0.,` NACHO

Brian Posehn @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 8pm Fireside Collective @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 5pm Year of the Fist @Surfside7 - Fort Collins, 9pm

Glass Cases @Downtown Artery - Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ VYNYL and Ten Miles South

Thursday, June 6th

Sumatra Belly Dance @Avogadro’s - Ft.Collins, 2pm

Dead Jam @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm

Tale Spinner Lounge @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm

Sunset Silhouette Dusty Grant and McGill Jackson @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ OverTime, People Corrupting of MountainUs @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 8:30pm People

Sunday, June 2nd

Friday, June 7th

The Burroughs TROMBONE SHORTY & @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm ORLEANS AVENUE @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ Movers & Shakers Ft. Erica Brown Doug Audley Memorial @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 2-4pm Nordic Daughter @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ The Kity Project

Monday, June 3rd

Talib Kweli @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins,9pm Mug Night: Stand-Up Comedy @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ Bad Neighbors, DJ Channell presented by 90.5 KCSU and Party Guru Rialto Open Mic @Rialto - Loveland, 7:30pm The Poudre River Irregulars @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 3pm w/ DJC Youth All-Stars

Tuesday, June 4th

Blue Canyon Boys Kyle Walker (Bite This! / Insomniac) @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 8pm and C.H.A.Y. (Dirtybird / Mau5trap) @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 8:30 w/ special guests

Wednesday, June 5th

Cheap Date Night Film Series: La La Land @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 7pm

MAIA w/ Tesserakt, Celeste Kay, Jeff Austin Band TBD and Bridge @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 8pm @ Mishawaka - Bellvue, 8pm

Saturday, June 8th REVEREND HORTON HEAT @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm w/ special guest Northern Colorado Academy of Dance Arts Recital @UCCC - Greeley, 2pm Tunnel Vision @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Write Minded and IrieOso Through the Roots @Aggie Theatre - Fort Collins, 9pm w/ For Peace Band, Roots of a Rebellion Weekend Weather @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ The Handymen Berthoud Dance Company @Rialto - Loveland, 7:30pm Snarky Puppy @Mishawaka - Bellvue, 8pm

Sunday, June 9th Northern Colorado Academy of Dance Arts Recital @UCCC - Greeley, 2pm w/ special guests

Wednesday, June 12th Dance Factory: Not Too Cool to Dance @UCCC - Greeley, 5pm The Stampede Troupe Presents: Guys and Dolls @UCCC - Greeley, 7pm Chuck Deconstruction @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ special guests

Thursday, June 13th Dance Factory: Not Too Cool to Dance @UCCC - Greeley, 5pm The Stampede Troupe Presents: Guys and Dolls @UCCC - Greeley, 7pm Dressy Bessy Album Release @Downtown Artery - Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ Potty Mouth BRETT DENNEN @The Armory - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ BLACK MOON HOWL

The Front @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ RedBush

Chatham County Line @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ special guests

CAAMP Presented by 105.5 The Colorado Sound @Mishawaka - Bellvue, 6pm

Friday, June 14th

Monday, June 10th

DOUBLE WIDE @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm

Mug Night: Stand-Up Comedy @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 7pm

The Stampede Troupe Presents: Guys and Dolls @UCCC - Greeley, 7pm

MANDOLIN ORANGE @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm

Khemmis w/ Chieftain @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm

Tuesday, June 11th

kLL sMTH @Aggie Theatre - Ft, Collins, 9pm w/ special guests

Dance Factory: Not Too Cool to Dance @UCCC - Greeley, 5pm Dysphemic @Hodi’s Half Note - F.t Collins, 9pm Charles Lynch Quartet @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm Kids’ Summer Movie Club:

Peter Rabbit @Rialto - Loveland, 10am & 2pm

BRETT DENNEN @The Armory - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ BLACK MOON HOWL Lorna’s Swingset @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 5pm Jasper Grooves Collective @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 8pm

CONCERT

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Brian Posehn

JUNE

Talib Kweli

JUNE

JUNE 05 Fort Comedy presents: Brian Posehn 07 Talib Kweli 08 Through the Roots 14 kLL sMTH 15 (Early) The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Celebration 15 (Late) Steely Dead 21 American Aquarium 22 My Dog Ate Chad 27 Yak Attack & Goose 28 The Ugly Architect 29 Juice

JULY SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS

AUG

09 Tab Benoit 18 Fit For A King 24 Born of Osiris

AUGUST 02 Leo Kottke 07 Charley Crockett 08 Shane Smith & The Saints 09 Break Science (New West Fest Afterparty) 17 James McMurtry 21 Cris Jacobs

Aggie Theatre | 204 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Shane Sweeney @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Todd May, Mike Mitchell Cheap Date Night Film Series: A Star is Born @Rialto Theater -Loveland, 7pm

Saturday, June 15th TOP FLITE EMPIRE WITH A-HOPP @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm Whip It! 80s Dance Party ALL Vinyl @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ DJ Jason Heller The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids Father’s Day Celebration @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 11:30am Steely Dead @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Banshee Tree, Coal Town Reunion RICKIE LEE JONES @The Armory - Ft. Collins, 7pm Elmer Funk @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm The Leshen @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Gila + the Monsters CHON @Mishawaka - Bellvue, 8pm

Sunday, June 16th Juneteenth Celebration @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 1:30pm Peter Mulvey and John Statz @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 6pm Sunday Classic Matinee: Gone With the Wind @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 3pm

Monday, June 17th Mug Night: Stand-Up Comedy @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 7pm David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition @Avogadro’s - Fort Collins, 7pm

Wednesday, June 19th

Read Southall

Shotgun Rider @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm

Thursday, June 20th @ Moxi Theater in Greeley

The Stampede Troupe Presents: Hans Gruber & The Die Hards Guys and Dolls @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm @UCCC - Greeley, 7pm w/ the FISTS Bass Prophets @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm Kevin Nealon @Rialro theater - Loveland, 7:30pm w/ Waylo, MassTree b2b MissTree, Nick Irvin (Late Set) SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ PONDER THE ALBATROSS Kid Congo Powers + the Pink Monkey Birds & Slin Cessna’ @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm Kids’ Summer Movie Club: Brave @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 10am and 2pm

Friday, June 21st SHAKEDOWN STREET @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm Tribute to the Grateful Dead Whyte-Out @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 8:30pm w/ ScotFree, Nght Wlvs, BBMC, Low, Boss Eagle

American Aquarium @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Brandy Zdan, Shovelin Stone Just Jazz Quintet @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 4:30pm Five Month Journey @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 8pm Cheap Date Night Film Series: Me Before You @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 7pm Horsetooth Rock! @Mishawaka - Bellvue, 8pm

Thursday, June 20th Read Southall @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm Guys and Dolls @UCCC - Greeley, 7pm X @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ DEAD ROCK WEST Cowboys Dead @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 7:30pm

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2018 IHEART RADIO ROCKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS EVENT OF THE YEAR

Featuring REO SPEEDWAGON

BRETT ELDREDGE WITH JARED DANIELS

WITH TYLER WALKER BAND

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

THURSDAY, JULY 4

CODY JOHNSON

BROTHERS OSBORNE

WITH ROMERO

WITH CHANCEY WILLIAMS & THE YOUNGER BROTHERS BAND

FRIDAY, JULY 5 F

WITH TEDDY ROBB

SATURDAY, JULY 6

KIP MOORE

FOR

KING & COUNTRY

WITH REBECCA ST. JAMES

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Park Stage Headliners PARK STAGE CONCERTS INCLUDED WITH PARK ADMISSION OR ARENA EVENT TICKET

Friday, June 21st

Monday, June 24th

Persuasion - Honoring the music of Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos, and Santana @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm

Mug Night: Stand-Up Comedy @Hodi’s Half Note - Fort Collins, 7pm Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 10am

My Dog Ate Chad @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 8pm w/ The Beeves, Bitter Suns, Cosmic Hot Sauce THE WAILERS @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 8pm

Tuesday, June 25th Brothel. @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 8:30pm w/ Sidewalks and Skeletons, StayLoose, KIN, Qstions

SULFUR - A TRIBUTE TO SLIPKNOT Friday, June 28th, 2019 at Moxi Theater.

Cupcake Cabaret @Avogadro’s - Fort Collins, 8pm

Wednesday, June 26th

A Vulture Wake @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm

ROBERT EARL KEEN @Washington’s - Ft Collins, 7pm

Sunday, June 23rd

Chuck Deconstruction @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm

RED BARAAT @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm w/ TIERRO WITH BRIDGET LAW

Grateful Bluegrass Boys @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Blue Grama

Liver Down the River @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm

The Ugly Architect @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 9pm w/ Nick Jaina, Sour Boy Bitter Girl

WILD CHILD @Washington’s - Ft. Collins, 7pm

Thursday, June 27th

Chris Daniels and the Kings @Foote Lagoon Amphitheater Loveland, 6:30pm

Three Sixes @Surfside7 - Ft. Collins, 9pm

Phour Point O @Hodi’s Half Note - Ft. Collins, 9pm

Friday, June 28th

Sunday Classic Matinee: My Girl @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 3pm

Yak Attack & Goose @Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, 8:30pm w/ Marafiki, YaBird

SULFUR - Tribute to Slipknot @Moxi Theater - Greeley, 8pm w/ Guerrilla Radio - Rage Against the Machine Tribute

Deaf Uncle @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 5pm Josh and the Long Haul @Avogadro’s - Ft. Collins, 8:30pm Cheap Date Night Film Series: The Proposal @Rialto Theater - Loveland, 7pm

SHOT OF THE MONTH PHOTO BY GEORGE l. BLOSSER THE BEEVES | FOX THEATER Â« 5.17.19