Shake off the cold as Bringing the Music presents “Winter Womp,” Friday January 27, at Shug’s in Boulder. Join us as we blow the lid off the joint. Groove to the eclectic, bass booming beats as Shug’s is transformed into a musical oasis, a hot-spot amidst the Colorado cold. The innovative J. Wail headlines the [...]
Interview by Max Giffin Mgiffin@coloradomusicbuzz.com
Saturday, January 28 at 8 pm L2 Arts & Culture Center Hayes Carll hasn’t been resting on his laurels since topping critics polls and winning awards for his 2008 album, Trouble in Mind. Instead, he’s been on the road nearly nonstop, and along the way he’s been inspired to write a crop of new tunes [...]
Brad Paisley, KYGO, the Denver Rescue Mission and Live Nation are teaming up for a food drive at the Brad Paisley concert at the Pepsi Center. To celebrate this community outreach, one lucky fan + guest will meet Brad Paisley in person at the show. The Denver Rescue Mission will be accepting donations by the [...]
by Jenn Cohen Matt Kearney (pronounced Car-nee). You may know of him from his “Nothing Left to Lose,” track, or you may just be hearing about him from his hit, “Hey Mama.” Truth is, whether you know it or not, you’ve most likely heard him on any number of television shows, including his latest release, [...]
by Max Giffin Mgiffin@coloradomusicbuzz.com Colorado natives, Kyle Even and David Schmitt, better known as Breathe Carolina, started 2011 off with their release of Hell Is What You Make It, and an appearance at the Winter X Games. This year, they’re still going strong, having finished up the video for “Blackout” and heading back [...]
by Max Giffin MGiffin@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com On November 19th Motionless In White, a dark screamo band with a repertoire for black hair and body paint, played at the Marquis on the Fearless Friends Tour. The band is well known for being highly controversial, particularly as far as religion is concerned. Their recently released music video for [...]
by Tim Wenger TWenger@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Red Stinger might be the last four punk rockers in Denver. That being said, they look nothing like punk rockers, and they don’t really play punk rock, at least not JUST punk rock. “We’re definitely not punk rock,” says Timmy, energetic frontman/guitarist of the group. But for these guys, [...]
PLACES by Tim Wenger TWenger@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com PLACES is one of those bands that you just can’t quite seem to forget about. Maybe it is the way frontman Tyler Glasgow’s hair trembles as heavily as the look on his face when he sings. Maybe it is because of Checkers Barker, the singing/drumming phenomenon. Or maybe is the [...]
Interview by Max Giffin Mgiffin@coloradomusicbuzz.com
The Dirty Lookers—-Pamela Puente, Sara Fischer, Chris Kieft, Gerry Feit Video by Kato Femmenino
The Devil Wears Prada, Whitechapel, and For Today at The Summit Music Hall November 25th, 2011
Asking Alexandra @ Fillmore, Nov. 4, 2011 (Hollywood Undead) photos by Max Giffin
Of Mice & Men and Iwrestledabearonce at The Summit Music Hall November 5th, 2011
Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour at the Summit Music Hall October 24th, 2011
Arch Enemy w/ Arcanium, ChthoniC, Skeletonwitch, and DevilDriver @ The Gothic Theatre – 10/1/11
Get Scared, Girl On Fire, and Dr Acula @ The Marquis Theatre
Underoath, This Is Hell, and Comeback Kid @ The Aggie Theatre
The Contortionist and Textures on the Frak The Gods Tour @ The Marquis Theater
by Sheila Broderick The Big Christmas ball was quite an experience. What an enchanting evening. We stepped back in to the 1940s and 50s, with military uniforms, and zoots, and the 40s/50s glamour truly gave you a nostalgic feeling of being back in simpler times. The evening started off with a traditional Christmas diner, [...]
by Tim Wenger TWenger@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Red Stinger might be the last four punk rockers in Denver. That being said, they look nothing like punk rockers, and they don’t really play punk rock, at least not JUST punk rock. “We’re definitely not punk rock,” says Timmy, energetic frontman/guitarist of the group. But for these guys, [...]
by Corey Blecha CBlecha@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com A Front Range, three-night run of shows for Colorado bands Octopus Nebula and Signal Path concluded on Saturday night at The Bluebird Theater, with nearly a full house of local diehards and casual jammers on hand to witness the action. Presented by Souls In Action Entertainment, the show [...]
by the Swami Swami@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com If you write catchy, ready-to-play-again songs, have an incredibly talented frontman, and want to dominate the world, then you are someone I want to interview. I got to get some insight on a new band, The Canopy, which is ready to stir up the high-caliber Denver indie scene with some big [...]
by Tim Wenger Young Austin & No Difference will share the stage with the King Stan Band on New Year’s Eve up at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. Colorado Music Buzz caught up with Austin and got him to spill the beans on his band, his influences, and being a rockstar at such a young [...]
by Tim Wenger Perhaps the most exciting Blues concert of the year is happening New Year’s Eve at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. The legendary King Stan Band will be performing with teenage phenom Young Austin in an “old school vs. new school” themed event. We got a hold of both groups and let [...]
by Corey Blecha Photo by Storm Gloor CBlecha@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com A Stream of Consciousness Timeline 10:30 – East entrance has at least 10 decked-out tour buses. I guess it is Guns N’ Roses. … 10:45 – Media enters to a half-full venue of mostly middle-aged diehards. We are told, “They will be on when [...]
by Max Giffin MGiffin@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com On November 19th Motionless In White, a dark screamo band with a repertoire for black hair and body paint, played at the Marquis on the Fearless Friends Tour. The band is well known for being highly controversial, particularly as far as religion is concerned. Their recently released music video for [...]
by Jesse Walrath photo credit Max Giffin On December 12th, the No Guts No Glory Tour made a stop in Denver at Summit Music Hall. Letlive, Woe, is Me, Miss May I, and Pierce the Veil all shared the stage. The diverse styles of music gathered many fans of different genres of music. [...]
by Jenn Cohen OneRepublic’s frontman, Ryan Tedder, brought together some of Denver’s best bands to raise money for his Good Life Foundation, which supports charities such as Food Bank of the Rockies, Denver Santa Claus Shop, and Children’s Hospital. The sold-out event, held at the Ogden Theatre, hosted Bop Skizzum, members of the Flobots, [...]
by Max Giffin Woe, Is Me is a band from Atlanta, Georgia, known for their rich melodic twist on generally hardcore music. On December 12th they played on the No Guts No Glory Tour at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado. We got a chance to sit down with Ben Ferris and [...]
by Max Giffin MGiffin@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com The Word Alive from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2008. Their latest album Deceiver has been a great success and the band has traveled countless miles promoting and performing the music from it. They are currently on the Fearless Friends Tour where we got to talk with Tyler “Telle” Smith at the [...]
by Tanya Houle, Teacher @ Devereux Cleo Wallace thoule@devereux.org nathanschmit@coloradomusicbuzz.com Coming from a family with a rich musical background, I can relate to how important the art of music is in one’s life, to the development of one’s whole being, and the value of expressing oneself through it. I grew up with a variety of [...]
by Brandy Cordova BCordova@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com So the holidays are over. There was plenty to be eaten and you found yourself eating more than you should have. Now your clothes are a bit snug and you feel like you gained 10 pounds! Oh, the wonderful holiday weight gain. Surprisingly, many studies show that Americans [...]
by Stephan Hume SHume@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com I am going to combine a word you probably like with a word that you may not: “music” and “business.” There you have it. Whether you like it or not, the music business industry is a reality. Trust me, if you are a budding musician I can understand if [...]
By Brandy Cordova Stress can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being stuck in traffic or running late for an appointment. Or it can last longer if you’re dealing with relationship problems, a spouse’s death or other serious situations. Stress becomes dangerous when it interferes with your ability to live a normal [...]
‘Tis the Season to Reflect on All of the Many Things We at Flobots.org Have to be Thankful for by Jami Duffy, Executive Director, Flobots.org Jami@flobots.org, Nathan@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Here are the top 10 reasons we feel so blessed! 10. How many people do you know who get to do what they love every day? That’s [...]
by Michael Amidei & Draven Grey MAmidei@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com and DGrey@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Your music is great, your bandmates are awesome, and you finally booked a show at the perfect venue. You promoted like crazy, inviting your friends, friends of friends, complete strangers on the street, and even that funny smelling guy under the bridge. It seemed to pay [...]
by Torch Local hero and legend Barry Fey wrote a no-holds-barred book on his experience of one of the first rock-and-roll concert promoters. He not only stood with the greatest rock stars of all time, but he helped them get there. If Barry noticed your band, you had a chance. He brought us U2, [...]
by Chris Daniels CDaniels@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com I’ve managed my own band since the 1980s and despite the amazing change in technology, success in the music business is built around four tried and true elements: great music, really hard work, and timing (often mistaken for luck). The other key element is getting the help you need to make [...]
by Ryan Edwards It’s hard to miss, but if you’ve never been there before and you’re driving down Walnut Street to find it and you’re wondering where the hell it is, don’t worry, you’ll find it. It stands out this time of year from all the other bleak buildings in that area of [...]
by Torch “There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable” Mark Twain The fresh baked brownie as you just start a diet, the new guy or girl at the office with a dab of dreamy cologne, the shiny new motorcycle and no money, and yes, the lead singer or lanky bass [...]
Interview with Chris Daniels by Torch Torch@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com President Obama came to Denver on October 26, 2011, to speak to the students of the University of Colorado Denver. Thousands of people packed the gymnasium waiting for the President to speak. The student band, The Claim Jumpers, along with a few members from the Queen City Jazz [...]
by Mike Hall MHall@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Mike Hall has been immersed in music for over 20 years, touring the country ‘til he cried and playing in too many bands. He is currently incubating his sonic baby, the Fire and the Sigh. Part 17: Satiation Comes in Seasons Down within the Comcast film building I was busily going [...]
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Jeanie Straub JStraub@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com This is a three-song EP by a band out of Brighton that started as the acoustic duo of Ethan Gilbert (frontman and guitarist) and Brandon Preece-Rose (drummer) and evolved into a four-piece alternative pop band that is, at least on a couple tracks, worthy of KTCL radio play. Gilbert and Preece-Rose [...]
by Sheila Broderick SBroderick@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Imelda May just released a new album and Mayhem is the name. This is her best yet! The new queen of the rockabilly scene shows us she has some serious talent and the potential to go all the way to the top. Mayhem showcases her songwriting abilities and shows how diverse [...]
by Charlie Sullivan CSullivan@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com The newly formed Dustin Bones and the Body Stealers is one of the bands to keep your radar on moving into 2012. You won’t want to miss this action: Surf music meets a Quentin Tarantino horror flick (Horror Surf). The band has taken the old-school surf sound, sprinkled it with [...]
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by Jeanie Straub JStraub@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com After taking up recording and electronic music composition a few years ago, Denver-based Indie artist Roniit Alkayam, or Roniit (pronounced row-neat), wrote all the songs on her full-length debut and self-produced it, with assistance from Eric W. Brown. She calls her sound “Dark Electro Pop,” but it is generally [...]
by Tim Wenger TWenger@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Bullet INC hits hard and close to home with their new album Atomic Dive Bar. Using the slogan “Learn to Love The Bomb,” the band presents a collection of tracks that seems to challenge the passive/aggressive attitude of mankind. “As the last one drops, a hush falls over the [...]
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by John Feuling JFeuling@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com I’m giving this Boulder sextet’s new disc a second spin on my ridiculously huge PA speakers in my man-cave. It’s a five-song EP, apparently recorded in one day, and it’s interestingly good. The recording gives you five different reasons to go see these guys, though there must already be a [...]
by Sarah Borden It’s hard to do anything these days without hearing about the Occupy movement. Everywhere there is news of the Occupy tents being torn down by police, or Occupy sympathizers setting fires. But what no one seems to be talking about is what the Occupy movement is, what exactly they stand for, and [...]
by J Campbell Deathwish is a “Dark Dance” night held once a month every second Friday at Tracks in Denver. Tracks’ website bills Deathwish as a Goth and Industrial night, but after talking with producers Starr and Dave, it is really so much more. They both hesitate to describe Deathwish with limiting labels and have [...]
by Fred Winther and Sarah Borden FWinther@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com and SBorden@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Northern Colorado is known for two things: good beer and good music. So how is it that we end up overpaying for a limited selection of national brews whenever we want to enjoy some live tunes? If your beer palate is more extensive than regular and [...]
Naughty elves, candy canes, presents, and some musical mania to ring in the holiday are all on my wish list this year. To my great pleasure, I have found them all in one place. Mr. E Productions is presenting their 2nd annual Nightmare Before Xmas show at the Gothic Theatre in Denver on Sunday, December [...]
by Amandha Gilson AGilson@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com I went to a house party a couple weeks ago after not having attended one in almost a year. I’ll admit I had tried to steer clear of them once I turned 21 and was able to vary my social drinking/partying environment. This house party, in particular, was described to [...]
by Gary (Scorpio) Stewart GStewart@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com I used to think Tuesdays were a boring-ass night that came in-between Monday and Wednesday. Man, was I wrong. I found something to do on Tuesday nights … Synthesis Reaction. I know you’re asking yourself what a “Synthesis Reaction” is, and so was I. I asked the mad genius that [...]
Colorado Music Buzz and Herman’s Hideaway hosted CMB’s first ever issue release party last Thursday at Herman’s. We were fortunate enough to have three awesome bands that were featured in the issue perform at the event. PLACES, Red Stinger, and The Canopy all rep’d the Denver music scene with pride. Check out their feature stories [...]
One of Denver’s best and most respected venues, 3 Kings Tavern, and Hogbutler present “Angry Music for Angry People” on Saturday, January 21. Hit up 3 Kings for tickets and more info. Starting at 4 PM. 9 angry bands for 10 angry bucks!! Lineup: Earliest to latest: 4:00 PM: Bourbon Bush, 5: Chingaso 6: Barstool [...]
Red Hot Chili Peppers regret to announce that they must postpone the start of their upcoming U.S. tour due to multiple foot injuries sustained by Anthony Kiedis. Anthony recently underwent surgery to remove a crushed sesamoid bone and correct a detached flexor tendon in his foot and is expected to make a full recovery. [...]
Country singer/songwriter Elizabeth Cook made her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 17, 2000, appearing repeatedly thereafter — a remarkable achievement considering that, at the time, she was an indie artist with no radio airplay. But such was the excitement generated by her clear, beautiful voice, strong songwriting ability, and live performances, all of which [...]
Audition Announcement: Planet X Production’s Robot the Rock Opera Live at the Bug Theatre, Denver, CO Show runs April 27th through May 12th Auditions January 18th, 23rd, call backs the 25th Planet X Productions, the folks that brought you Captain Swift and the Invasion from Dimension X and Sea of Blood, in association with the [...]
Sons and Brothers is the Wolking family from Westcliffe, Colorado. They continue to captivate audiences with their fusion of americana, gospel, western and country-rock music inspired by the band’s founding father, Frank Wolking. Rooted solidly in the Mountain West, the band describes its brand of music as “West Grass.” Each performance features a dynamic contrast [...]
Self-titled CD review by John Feuling One thing about Colorado bands: they sound a little like something else, yet they sound a lot different than anything else. The self-titled release from Bright Light Social Hour is no exception. The sparkly production on this record makes it a good listen, but the instrumentation and musicianship [...]
by Guy Errickson thenakedstage.Net GErrickson@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Taking “High-Octane” to an outlaw extreme, Sean “t.Mule” Lamborne (t.Mule) comes out shootin’, howlin’ vocals and fiery acoustic blasting The Longest Day Of The Year (TLDOTY) into whisky-fueled flight. Dan O’Donnell‘s “phat” 5-string & tastefully raging drums by Darin Graber lay down the law, while Brian McCosky‘s (Mudbugs, with O’Donnell) [...]
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by Jeanie Straub JStraub@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com Hproject is the drums / percussion / vocals / lyrics and samples of Brian Heffernan (aka Hproject). Of the two CDs in this set, the first is basically social conscious hip-hop (emphasis on hip) and the second is poetry and like readings atop drums / percussion / keyboards. Both [...]
Here are some holiday wishes from Denver’s own The Morgendorggers! Click on the picture to check out the track.
Churchill, which has been together for less than two years, took victory at 93.3 KTCL’s annual “Hometown for the Holidays” competition, which concluded at Casselman’s Bar and Venue on Dec. 17. The show consisted of My Body Sings Electric, The Heyday, and Churchill.
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