It’s easy to cringe when somebody asks the music question, “Who is the best [fill-in-the-blank] player ever?” Opinions are opinions. But really, Stanley Clarke was, has been, and will always be the finest jazz bass player. Some would argue in favor of the alternative orchestral brilliance of Charles Mingus or the bewildering fretless arrangements of… Continue reading Stanley Clarke | Yoshi's Jazz Club | Review
Returning this summer, The Forecastle Festival, led by Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic and Modest Mouse, has released its daily schedule, available at ForecastleFest.com Links to the daily schedule are provided below. General admission weekend passes, single-day tickets, VIP and all-inclusive travel packages options are on sale now. All festival tickets are available… Continue reading Forecastle Festival Announces 2015 Schedule
For over 20 years, the genre defying sounds of Slightly Stoopid have satisfied the West Coast and the world’s need for psychedelic, bluesy, soulful, rock with a heavy hint of island reggae. The bands newest album, Meanwhile… Back at the Lab finds its way to eclectic listeners at the end of June just days in… Continue reading Slightly Stoopid | Meanwhile…Back at the Lab | Review
Seminal band Widespread Panic has announced the September 25th release of Street Dogs, their long-awaited twelfth studio album on Vanguard Records. Panic recorded Street Dogs as a band, live in the studio, for the first time. The result is the most fun the veteran sextet has had making an album, which is apparent upon first… Continue reading Widespread Panic To Release First Studio Album In Five Years
Silver Wrapper and Purple Hat Productions have announced the first round of artists for the third annual Suwannee Hulaween, hosted by seminal Colorado jamband The String Cheese Incident over Halloween weekend October 30 – November 1, 2015 at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Performing at Suwannee Hulaween is Denver’s electro-soul and glitch-hop pioneer Pretty Lights, San Francisco thrash-funk eccentrics Primus, Chicago’s psychedelic hip-hop hero Chance The… Continue reading Suwannee Hulaween Announces 1st round of Artists
It was a gorgeous day while tailgating in the south lot at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, but as most people know, Colorado weather is very unpredictable. The weather turned fast, but not before the two openers: DJ Jazzy Jeff and Exmag got their sets in. There was a lot of talent in the lineup and a… Continue reading The Motet & Lettuce Funk the Rain!
This was an event to invigorate the senses. If there ever was a party that evoked imagery, it was this one. Upon entering, guest’s visual senses were tickled not only by colorful floral arrangements by Pink Paisley, but the art work by Kurt Redeker (artist/owner of Knew Conscious) and friends was magnificent. Tsunami Music Publicity… Continue reading Tsunami's Media Showcase | Review
Long before their marriage and musical union, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks found success in their individual endeavors. Susan has been belting out independent and Grammy nominated blues since the mid-nineties. Derek, growing up amongst the famous and exploitative shadows of The Allman Brothers Band, has been touring since he was a teenager and now… Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band | Red Rocks | Review
Having gotten word that their Red Rocks show with Trampled by Turtles and Shakey Graves (August 29th) sold out, Colorado sweethearts, Elephant Revival, are ready to announce two upcoming shows at the Ogden Theatre—Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th. Also being announced is the release date of their very first live CD/DVD, Sands of Now, recorded at… Continue reading Elephant Revival Announces 2 New Colorado Dates + Live DVD
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Fare Thee Well Screening – Grateful Dead (Santa Clara – The First Show & Chicago – The Last Show) at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, July 5th, 2015. Tickets are on sale now for $5 general admission. JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FAMILY, FRIENDS… Continue reading Just Announced: Fare Thee Well – Grateful Dead Screenings @ Boulder Theater
