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True Aristocrats-Mary Amygdala CD Review
by Tim Wenger Fort Collins duo True Aristocrats throw down some very ambient experimental rock on their new album Mary Amygdala. Instrumentally, the music is somewhere between art rock and psychedelic; instrumental and weird, but also fast paced and captivating. At times the songs are a bit hard to follow, which may be what makes […]
Fierce Bad Rabbit-Review
by Hannah Lintner Fierce Bad Rabbit released their new album, The Maestro and the Elephant, on New Year’s Eve at Hodi’s Half Note. Before the show, the band celebrated their success with friends and family at the Opiate Gallery in Fort Collins. Following an array of heartfelt toasts, the entire band, along with talented album […]
Fort Collins band, Head Injuries, Kicking Ass and Taking Names
by Jenn Cohen Another great punk band from Fort Collins . . . what’s in the water up there? I recently saw Head Injuries, comprised of Jared Russell (vocals, guitar), Zack Hill (guitar, vocals), Conner Hampton (bass), and Jer Wood (drums). Russell was kind enough to take some time to answer a few questions. CMB: […]
Fort Collins band, Give ‘Er Hell, prepares for their final show
by Jenn Cohen photo courtesy of GEH Facebook Mark your calendars for November 9, and plan on being at Hodi’s Half Note. After seven years, Give ‘er Hell, with their “unique blend of venerable rock influences, featuring AC/DC-esque guitar riffs, combined with the flashiness of sunset-strip metal, and a bit of southern twang in the […]
Fierce Bad Rabbit at the Aggie Theater
by Hannah Lintner Photo credit: Ryan Levander Shatterproof, A. Tom Collins, and Fierce Bad Rabbit joined together at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins on July 14. Shatterproof, a young Fort Collins band, introduced the evening. They released their first album, Running in Circles, in January of 2012, and the band includes: Branson Hoog (vocals), […]
The Cry!
by Max Giffin Photo Credit: Max Giffin On May 21, the Cry!, from Portland, Oregon, lit up Surf Side 7 in Fort Collins with their upbeat energetic music. Some would compare their sound to that of the Beach Boys, as they both have the same doo-wop bouncy sound that makes people want to dance. Before […]
Offbeat Revolution-All Around CD Review
by John Christen Open your mind, free your soul, and relieve some stress with Offbeat Revolution‘s, All Around. A creative and intuitive ska-reggae compilation, that rocks the positive places of human spirit. Blending a jazzy saxophone and melodic keyboard into a laid back dub, OBR’s vibes flow into any music collection. Tracked, mixed and […]
Nathaniel Rateliff
by Darren McCarthy Photo Credit Ted Davis On May 18, Nathaniel Rateliff played to a full house at Everyday Joe’s in Fort Collins. His openers, Joe Sampson and You Me & Apollo, both played solid sets to start off the night. Rateliff was accompanied only by his guitar, and still, easily captured the audience with […]
Fort Collins’ Most Underground Venue
by Hannah Lintner The GNU Experience Gallery, located underground next to Pinball Jones in downtown Fort Collins, is a mystical place that few know about. GNU functions as a small venue that features an array of local artists and bands. The gallery’s ceilings, walls, and floors are covered in spray paint and art, and an […]
Katie Herzig-Review
by Darren McCarthy Photo Credit: Ted Davis Everyday Joe’s in Ft. Collins, Co., was the perfect place to catch Katie Herzig on her latest tour. As a non-profit coffee house and concert venue, Joe’s does the job right by providing an intimate atmosphere to enjoy a coffee and some fine music. Matthew Perryman Jones opened […]
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