Author Archive: Tim Wenger
Backyard Hero: Sarah Slaton
by Tim Wenger [email protected] The music business in Denver is, at its core, made up of people who are not afraid to wear many hats. Take Sarah Slaton, for example- when she isn’t busy with The Vinefield Agency (alongside fellow multi-taskers Dain Estes and Evan Mellichampe), she does freelance work with heavy hitters like AEG Live […]
Fluorescent Phobia- Incandescence
by Joel Center Incandescence, by Denver band Fluorescent Phobia is a five-track soundscape that takes listeners on a sonic journey from beautiful, soothing lows to driving, powerful highs – all within the span of 17 minutes. Written, recorded, and produced independently by this incredibly talented quintet at their own Substructure Studios, Incandescence is a testament […]
American Haiku
by Tim Wenger Denver alt-rockers American Haiku strike with force on their debut from Little League Records, aptly titled e.p. The five tracks are heartfelt and honest, filled with the roller coaster feelings that dominate the emo genre and anxiously expressing battles of youth. From screaming to melodic singing, the rough mix on the songs […]
The A’OKs- Are You Double Fisting Drinks Like I Am?
by Tim Wenger [email protected] A’OKs front man Mark Swan kicks off their new live album (recorded at Denver’s Gothic Theatre) Are You Double Fisting Drinks Like I Am? by proclaiming Denver as the greatest city in the world. There are many reasons why this is true, and one of the big ones is that we […]
The Manager’s Corner- January 2014
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years. I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and we have 15 albums out so far. It’s been a fun career and it keeps developing. And despite the amazing changes in technology, success in the music business is built around some tried and […]
Guitar Center review: Line 6 Spider Valve MKII
Line 6 Spider Valve MKII For budding guitarists of the drop tuned, chugging, and sweeping variety, Line 6 is a brand especially sought after. I fell into this category when I got my first Line 6 Spider III about five years ago in hopes of obtaining the heaviest tone. I’ve grown up as a guitarist […]
SpokesBUZZ Compilation Vol. IV
SpokesBUZZ – Volume IV [LP] by the Swami [email protected] SpokesBuzz, founded by local music lover Dani Grant in 2009, has blossomed into a truly dedicated portal for local musicians looking to “Amplify the Colorado Music Scene.” With an already rich history of supporting local artists at SXSW, SpokesBUZZ continues to expand our scene beyond […]
Alex Von Z Launches Kickstarter to Fund Solo Record
by Tim Wenger Alex Von Z has been around the block with music- after working with his band Vonzeles, he decided the time was right to make music on his own, and with a new message. Colorado Music Buzz got the latest word right from the source about the Kickstarter campaign happening this month to […]
A. Tom Collins Sign With Atomic Music Group
by Tim Wenger Crazy Denver rockers A Tom Collins have signed with Atomic Music Group (Reverend Horton Heat, In The Whale, Agent Orange, The Yawpers) to handle booking and representation. Circumstances worked out well for the signing, which came out of the band being added on to a Reverend Horton Heat/Old Man Markley show down […]
the Lyric: The Driftin’ Suns “Skyzto”
by Angela Kerr [email protected] Highlighting The Driftin’ Suns – Skyzto www.TheDriftinSuns.com or www.facebook.com/DriftinSuns Photo Credit: Ralston Photo I hooked up with the Driftin’ Suns during a combined practice they were having with friends Whodunnit? All had collected to rehearse for their New Year’s 2014 show at the Bonfire Tavern. A knock your socks off […]
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