Galactic is not just a band. They are a community. They are a party. They are a movement and a force that comes to town to bring an awakening or awareness that is deeply entrenched in a carnival type New Orleans experience. With Mardi Gras at our heels, Denver was still feeling the holiday spirit,… Continue reading Galactic Brings Mardi Gras, Robert Randolph, & Funk to Denver
The greatest thing about The Travelin’ McCourys, or Del’s Boys, is that they are so open to collaboration. They were bread in a family of musical versatility that never limited any possibility if they could do something interesting. In the last decade especially, Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), Robbie McCoury (5-string banjo), Jason Carter (fiddle), and Alan… Continue reading Travelin McCourys w/ Bill Nershi | Fox Theater | 3/12/14 | Review
It’s felt like eons since David “Dawg” Grisman has played in Boulder. Not that is really been all too long, but since then residents have all sorts of jammy and traditional grass growing underneath them. Theater performances and community picks become increasingly popular and plentiful. A sort of roots resurgence has blossomed and a generation… Continue reading David Grisman FolkJazz Trio | Boulder Theater | 3/7/14 | Review
After a great interview on Valentine’s Day with probably the best blues Americana musician alive, it was my pleasure to see him perform at the Boulder Theater. As I approached the theater, I noticed that there were a lot of people looking for extra tickets. I should not have been surprised, but the show was… Continue reading Keb' Mo' Blues Americana in Boulder | Review & Photos
Loyal fans of Nederland, Colorado’s Mountain Standard Time must be thrilled at the feats accomplished since their recalibration and return to touring in 2012. Long time members Nick Dunbar (mandolin), Stan Sutton (guitar) and Zach Scott (drums) welcomed Otis Lande on bass and Ryan Ebarb on keys. Since they resumed full time touring, it’s not… Continue reading Mountain Standard Time | Fox Theater | 2/28/14 | Review & Photos
Though jazz connotes many meanings to many different people something most can agree upon is that jazz necessitates devotion to an instrument. How that layout translates is wide spanning. Jazz can also be narrowed down stylistically by place of origin. Chicago and New York jazz will have signature qualities and different style. Modern day, the… Continue reading Preservation Hall Jazz Band | Boulder Theater | 2/27/14 | Review
After hearing about how much fun J2G‘s previous super jam shows (The Dance Party Time Machine) turned out without being there, I was not going to miss this one. Even with Zappa Plays Zappa playing across town, I chose to take my ladies to sushi and then to the Love Shack. No disrespect to Dweezil… Continue reading J2G Brings it on Valentine's Day at the Love Shack!
I’ve been a die hard Phish fan for years. After the New Year’s show, I had high expectations for the band members’ side projects this year. If you have been following Trey Anastasio this winter, you too will know he has been an incredible act and displays the most incredible musicianship and shows his raw… Continue reading Trey Anastasio Band | Fillmore | Charlotte, NC | 2/17/14 | Review
I had the pleasure of catching up with guitarist and bandleader Dweezil Zappa, who is in his eighth year of leading Zappa Plays Zappa, the tour de Frank. Zappa is a father of two most importantly now a days, but still manages to take the band on tour at least a couple times a year,… Continue reading Zappa Plays Zappa | Ogden Theatre | Denver | 2/14/14 | Review
Living up to its self title, Robby Hecht‘s third album is chocked full of personal sentiment that’s immediately relatable, backed up by simple-sounding, perfectly timed acoustic melodies. Hecht’s hazy sound draws a lot of James Taylor comparisons, and rightfully so. It hit my ear like a warm blanket with tracks that feel like reuniting with… Continue reading Robby Hecht | New Music Review
