Tag: luke schmaltz
20 Years of Cheers, Jeers & Beers: King Rat on their Highs, Lows, and Staying True to Themselves After 20 Years in a Punk Band
by Tim Wenger In today’s world of shortened attention spans and all-angle attacks on the central nervous system, keeping a band going for twenty years is a commendable feat. Even more so, perhaps, when the group is a punk rock band known for chaotic tours, wild live performances and politically incorrect (but very socially conscious) […]
King Rat and 3 Kings Tavern Announce: The King Rat XX Weekend – 20 years of Jeers and Beers
Friday and Saturday June 27th & 28th – 3 Kings Tavern Denver, CO (May 1st 2014) – Denver punk rock band King Rat is celebrating their 20th year of making original old-school punk inspired music. The event will take place over two nights and will be recorded live for a double vinyl album to be released in the fall of […]
Luke Schmaltz- Hell Can Wait
by Tim Wenger Luke Schmaltz adds a new stamp to an already lengthy resume with his new solo album Hell Can Wait. Folky and harmonious, but never lacking the punk sentiment that has always prevailed through the many years of King Rat, Schmaltz delivers a solid ten songs about fucking fuck ups, Lyrically, the album […]
Venue of the Month-Benders
by Ryan Edwards In downtown Denver, at a prime location on 13th and Grant, Bender’s Tavern is known as a venue that allows local musicians to express their talents. Bender’s has landed on the radar for many local and out-of-state bands, looking for a place to play. A few years ago, employees, Luke Schmaltz and […]
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