Most frequently overheard at festivals like Blottopia XII that took place at Vasa Park in South Elgin, Illinois on 7/22-24 2011 is the phrase “I’m with the band.” The Chicagoland superheroes Mr. Blotto headline as they have for the past twelve years. Camping at the main stage, the great vending, clean bathrooms, and even the… Continue reading Blottopia XII | South Elgin, IL | July 2011
As a relative newcomer to Colorado, I’ve been waiting to find a festival than can live up to the wonderful Arkansas festivals I’ve come to know and love over the years. I can definitely say I’ve found just such a festival high in the mountains at Rancho Del Rio, YarmonyGrass. Yarmony lives in a little… Continue reading YarmonyGrass Festival 2011 | Review
On August 6, 2011, Ben Sollee, joined by Phoebe Hunt, on violin, and Jordon Ellis, “on percussion,” played at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO. Sollee, the singing-songwriting cellist, played one of the best live performances Denver has heard all year. Throughout the show, Sollee continued to surprise listeners with his unique compositions and expansive musical… Continue reading Ben Sollee: An Americana Essential
Visual artist, writer, musician and actor Wes Freed is a Southern Gothic multi-disciplinary wonder of sorts. His work overlaps to such an extent he almost sings his paintings and paints his songs. Freed himself, his wife and long-time collaborator Jyl, his truck and his home studio all seem to overlap with it as well. All… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview w/ Drive-By Truckers artist Wes Freed
“Concentrate”, the title of Freekbass’s newest album sums it well. With the influence of funk genre music that Freek experienced growing up in Cincinnati Ohio, along with his deep desire to play bass, Freekbass has without a question created an album that keeps bass and funk glued like never heard before. From the first song… Continue reading The Grateful Web Interview with FreekBass
On June 5th Bright Eyes played the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver for what many fans thought would be their last Colorado appearance. In a Rolling Stone interview front-man Conor Oberst stated “It does feel like it needs to stop at some point. I’d like to clean it up, lock the door, say goodbye,” leading the… Continue reading Bright Eyes @ The Boulder Theater | 8/9/11
The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be performing at the Rocky Mountain Music Festival, at the Denver Botanic Gardens near Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, in Littleton, CO, on August 28. Admission to the Festival, is $48 at the gate for adults, $20 for youth between 12 and 17 years old, and free for children… Continue reading Fabulous Thunderbirds to play the Rocky Mountain Music Fest
Moogfest 2011 is honored to announce the exhibition of Brian Eno’s remarkable 77 Million Paintings as a part of this year’s continually expanding palette of festival offerings. This exhibition will mark the first installation of 77 Million Paintings in the United States, outside of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Previous 77 Million Paintings exhibitions throughout… Continue reading Moogfest 2011 Announces Brian Eno Projects
