The Expendables, California’s highly respected rock-surf band, is set to release their first full-length acoustic studio album, Gone Soft on May 15th, 2012. Gone Soft will allow fans to experience the stripped down and unplugged version of The Expendables. The album successfully displays the band’s technical music skills, taking their powerhouse rock songs and re-arranging… Continue reading The Expendables Release First Acoustic Album & Announce Tour
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present West Water Outlaws at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, May 9th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, April 13th for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.The Outlaws were formed in early 2010 when singer Blake Rooker accidentally walked into the wrong statistics class,… Continue reading Just Announced: West Water Outlaws @ Fox Theatre | 5/9/12
I arrived before the doors opened. Just from the line forming outside the theater, I could tell that Band of Skulls had an enthusiastic following. The excitement was palpable. After the recent release of their new album, Sweet Sour, the band geared up for an international tour. The group, hailing from England, obviously had quite… Continue reading Band of Skulls | Bluebird Theater | Denver, CO | 4/6/12 | Review
When I was very young, my house was filled with Dvořák, Beethoven, Verdi, Mahler, and Bach. My father would sometimes remark, in an almost wistful voice, that what I was listening to paled in comparison with its live counterpart. “There’s nothing like experiencing the symphony in person,” he would say. I was skeptical because I… Continue reading Bela Fleck & the Flecktones | Boulder Theater | 4/7/12 | Review
The Travelin McCourys are the latest incarnation of the most awarded band in the history of bluegrass – The Del McCoury Band. Keller Williams is known as one of the most innovative solo singer/songwriters of this generation. What happens when the two join forces? The live stage may never be the same. Brought together by… Continue reading Travelin' McCourys Ft. Keller Williams with guest Head for the Hills
ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum has officially sold over 750,000 tickets at the halfway point of their OWN THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR.”This tour has exceeded our expectations in every way,” said Lady A’s Dave Haywood. “Every day is new and exciting…I really don’t ever think the feeling of being a… Continue reading Lady Antebellum's WORLD TOUR Marks 750K Tickets Sold!
This morning I received my hot off the presses CD/DVD combo, Rubblebucket Live in Chicago. I ripped off the plastic wrap to pop it in the player and pour over every detail of the jacket, the artwork, and the credits. It looks like the antithesis to the no wave buzz back in the late 70’s. … Continue reading 'Rubblebucket Live in Chicago' | Review
The second leg of Phish’s 2012 summer tour will feature the band’s first appearances at numerous venues beginning August 15 at Long Beach Arena in Southern California to stops at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (8/17, 18 & 19), the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO (8/22), St. Louis’ Chaifetz Arena (8/28) and Phish’s… Continue reading Phish Announces 2nd Leg of Summer Tour, Including Denver, San Fran, Atlanta
Concord Music Group will release three new titles in its Original Jazz Classics Remasters series on May 15, 2012. Enhanced with 24-bit remastering by Joe Tarantino, bonus tracks on each release (some previously unissued), and new liner notes to provide historical context to the originally released material, the series showcases pivotal recordings of the past… Continue reading Concord Records Jazz Classics Announced, Including Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk & Bill Evans
Backbeat Foundation began its Backbeat Jazzfest Series in 2006, crossing our fingers and hoping that the music lovers who annually descend upon our city would not let Hurricane Katrina silence the music, passion and kinetic energy of the night. The fans did not disappoint and now 7 years later we continue to celebrate the MUSIC.Many… Continue reading 7th Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Series Coming Soon
