Category: Buzzworthy2
Why Jazz Matters: Track 9
by Norm Provizer A few months ago in this column, I made mention of the tribute Snoop Dog paid to Herbie Hancock when the Kennedy Center honored the great jazz pianist in 2013. At the event, Snoop referred to Hancock as the person who “invented hip hop.” While that testimonial might be a bit overly […]
CMB Readers Answer: What Was the Best Live, Local Show You Saw in 2014?
We polled readers to get thoughts on their favorite local shows of the year. Here are the unfiltered responses we received. – Barrel House String Band at Black Rose Acoustic Society! – Roger Clyne and Jim Dalton at Soiled Dove. – Bear Antler @ Hi Dive, Other Black @ Herman’s Hideaway, AdrienneO @ Soiled Dove – Scarlight at the gothic […]
OpenAir to Celebrate 3rd Birthday at The Oriental Theater
by Tim Wenger OpenAir, the new music branch of Colorado Public Radio, is celebrating its 3rd birthday on Friday, November 7 at The Oriental Theatre. The evening, which is open to ages 16+, will feature performances from Wheelchair Sports Camp, The Other Black, Rubedo, and Keva starting at starting at 8:00 pm. This event will […]
Backyard Hero: Park House Offers Experiences Other Venues Cannot
by Tim Wenger Sitting in an unknown bar at 9 AM on a dreary October Thursday is not the best way to convince yourself that you are ‘grabbing the day by the horns.’ Even less so when the bar isn’t even open. But at the suggestion of attorney Drew Gottlieb, I found myself holed up […]
Local RIYL: The Roots
by Tim Wenger The Roots have worked their way to being one of the most respected soul/hip hop groups on the planet (even landing a spot as Jimmy Fallon’s house band on The Tonight Show. They have graced the stage at many of the country’s best venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and because of their […]
HR People Zeroes In On Multi-Genre Sound
by Charlie Sullivan I caught HR People performing at the Mile High Music Festival in August and was pleasantly surprised by the lads. The act combines aspects of hip-hop, doo-wop, rock, and funk/soul and in doing so have created their own sound with a dynamic blend of vocal varieties dispersed through their pieces. Founding members […]
Shamanix Brings Peruvian Shaman Influence to Hip Hop
by Tim Wenger Shamanix is hip hop with a truly deep meaning. After spending time with Shamans in Peru, Matt Toussaint integrated their teachings and his experiences into the music he creates in Denver. CMB caught up with Toussaint to get the lowdown. CMB: Tell us about Peru. That must have been a crazy experience. […]
ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month- October
ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month give independent artists who have not been featured in our magazine the opportunity to have their bio published, have their tracks played on Music Buzz LIVE Radio (Wednesdays from 6-8 pm on worldviral.tv) and get on our radar. All artists are selected via submissions through their ReverbNation pages. The […]
Between The Covers: Don’t Lay With Liars
by Torch In a rather unseemly conversation in a non-party situation I was privy to this astounding enlightenment. One man was discussing his dating habits. He had a problem; the women he dated wanted to leave bits of things at his house: a toothbrush, a pair of panties, and other personal items. This activity is […]
Why Jazz Matters: Track 7
by Norman Provizer In 2002, just before she turned 23, singer/pianist Norah Jones struck gold with the release of her debut disc, Come Away with Me. Fueled by the hit tune “Don’t Know Why,” the music from that inaugural CD seemed to be everywhere. It went from gold (500,000 copies sold) to platinum (1 million […]
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