Author Archive: Tim Wenger
Rossonian- You Are Your Own Dentist
by Tim Wenger Rossonian takes its name from the hotel bearing the same in Denver’s five points neighborhood, and like the hotel itself, the band’s EP You Are Your Own Dentist is full of culture. With vocals channeling the style of pop stars young and old backed by a cast of musicians bringing a diverse […]
Thomas Dolby Brings Unique Live Music/Film Experience to Bluebird November 14
by Tim Wenger It takes a lot to be different these days, especially in the world of music production. Everything is played out, referencing something from the past, or just plain ‘too out there.’ But every once in a while, a gem appears, ready to take audiences on a virgin ride and tickle their entertainment […]
Head For The Hills- Blue Ruin
by Tim Wenger Head For The Hills has dropped a new album, Blue Ruin, that ups the ante on Colorado bluegrass. This Fort Collins four piece takes solid fiddle lines and puts them right up front with strong vocals and harmonies, with solid guitar to boot. “Never Does” is the strongest song on the record, […]
YoungBlood Brass Band on Teaching Workshops, Tour Life
by Tim Wenger YoungBlood Brass Band have been bringing fresh hip-hop infused jazz around the country since 1998 and they stopped in Denver for the first time in quite a while on October 16. In addition to their music, they run a label and do workshops for students, but Colorado Music Buzz was able […]
Best of the West 5 to Kick Off at Herman’s Hideaway
Herman’s Hideaway will be hosting the fifth installment of its’annual its prize battle, Best of the West, starting November 8 with the preliminary rounds going through February 2014. The three-round, nearly five month long contest sends one winner to an opening slot at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to open for Film on the Rocks, plus a […]
Introducing “The Lyric” and Kicking Off With Vices I Admire
Introducing the Lyric By: Angela Kerr [email protected] Highlighting Vices I Admire – …go the spoils Growing up in a musical family, the ebb and flow of sound, vibration and its communication and messaging was and has always been a significant part of my life. My mother taught me the essence of being the music. […]
Smashy Claw- Former Spine
by John Christen Ever wonder about the dead beat decimal brother of π (3.014610)? Smashy Claw’s debut album, Former Spine, seeks to answer this and other mind boggling questions in 16 comically twisted songs. The experimental rock band sounds as if Green Day and “Weird Al” Yankovic crossed genes and produced a mellower Offspring. […]
Between The Covers: Grit and Glamour Green Rooms
by Torch When you buy your ticket you just bought the magic dust of wonderful daydreams. Where will you be sitting in relation to your favorite act? Who will be partying with you? What are you going to do after the show, maybe hang out with the band? What will you wear, what would […]
Dead For Denver Head to Los Angeles for Sumerian Records Battle Grand Finale
by Tim Wenger Dead For Denver have been representing the Mile High City throughout the Sumerian Records Battle of the Bands and will be performing in the final round at the Whiskey A-Go-Go on November 19 after taking first place in the regional semi-finals in St. Louis. The band saw an ad for the battle […]
Skyfox- Counter Counter Culture
by Tim Wenger Denver pop-punk has finally been progressed. Instead of trying to be Blink-182, Skyfox has put out a record that is as modern as any record Denver has put out this year and as cool as the hippest coffee shop on Broadway. Front man Johnny Hill dives deep into his emotions and experiences […]
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