Author Archive: Tim Wenger
The Source and Engine7 To Host Grand Opening Party to Benefit Global Playing For Change Foundation
DENVER, CO (September 5, 2013) – For the first time ever, Denver will host a 1LOVE Playing For Change Day celebration, joining more than 500 musicians in more than 55 countries who will perform for charity on one day: September 21st, 2013. Local media production company Engine7 today announced the details of the event – […]
Jared & The Mill – Exploding into the market with the release of their debut album, Western Expansion,extensive touring and continued connection with the fans
Jared & The Mill are an explosively captivating Arizona based Indie-Folk outfit who have been expanding their horizons continually since the bands inception. In the past two years, they have brought their talents forward to support acts like Joe Pug, Horsefeathers, Youngblood Hawke, Flogging Molly, Cake and The Killers. They have played in venues throughout the Southwest, including […]
Rob Drabkin- Little Steps
by Tim Wenger Rob Drabkin has put together another pleasing collection of songs on his new record Little Steps. The record kicks off with the mellow mood-setting track “For You I Would Die,” then transcends easily into the steady drum beat of “Down To Fate,” both classic examples of what we have come to expect […]
Merchants Mile High Saloon was the place to be for a Great Rap Show
by Brandon Hart There are many elements that make up a great rap show. The crowd, the atmosphere, the talent, and most importantly the beats and lyrics, and this show definitely had it all. There were a few headliners before the major acts took to the small corner stage at Merchants Mile High Saloon, and […]
AZTeC Brings Innovative Trance-Jazz to Boulder
by Anneke Toomey Approaching the warmly lighted windows and open-air terrace of The Laughing Goat, music wafts out into the street, beguiling, like the aroma of the Fair-Trade coffee brewing inside. I’ve found my destination, my escape from the ordinary weeknight: AZTeC’s live show at this Pearl Street music hub. Not sure what to expect, […]
My Heart is an Idiot- Book Review
by Tim Wenger Davy Rothbart is a true hopeless romantic. True in the way that reading his stories seems to invoke a certain emotion in his reader; a burning desire for that mystical, adventurous love that we first learned about by watching Disney movies as kid, that feeling of emotional epic-ness; of unending adventure and […]
Covenhoven
by Jenn Cohen If you’re looking for happy-mellow, instead of sappy-mellow, this is the album for you. Covenhoven’s self-titled debut album, releasing on September 20th, contains 10 solid tracks of illustrative lyrics, complimented by beautiful melodies. My favorite tracks are “One Night” and “My Paradise,” but the entire album stays true to the concept that […]
Musician 101- September
Musician 101 What to do to take it to the next level By the Swami Back in the 90’s when I had a developmental deal with Sony, I was privileged to have several great mentors. Then the labels still had A/R departments and would look for talented artists to sign and then “train” to […]
4914- Livin?
by Tim Wenger 4914 Livin? is a fresh take on Colorado hip hop- the album mixes influences from R&B, jazz and pop to create a style that is a welcome refreshment from the mass produced mainstream hip hop heard every day. Encouraging instead of discouraging, the album invokes positive images and encourages a creative mindset. […]
Convalescents Look Toward New Album, More Touring
by Tim Wenger You may be familiar with Fort Collins pop-punkers Convalescents. They have brought their fun-loving brand of punk rock around the country and have made a decent name for themselves here in Colorado. They recently returned home from a tour with Stabbed in Back and took some time out of their busy […]
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