On an otherwise nondescript Thursday night at Shine, local band The 100 Percent made the most of their 45-minute set. Packing in nine soul-soaked original tunes that had the crowd cheering and clapping, often before the song was even complete, the band displayed chops that show they have what it takes to differentiate themselves in… Continue reading The 100 Percent Are The Real Deal
The past few weeks have brought hints of spring to the Bay Area. Crystal blue skies and near-70s temperatures in San Francisco spark thoughts of baseball and brunch under the sun and afternoons spent in Dolores Park. And most importantly, concerts in the beautiful outdoors. Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass are still a few… Continue reading Preview: The Lumineers & Dr. Dog @ Greek Theatre | 4/19/13
After listening to the beginning of The 4onthefloor‘s new album, Spirit of Minneapolis, I had very mixed feelings. I put these feelings aside to listen to and write about this band on a non-biased opinion. I cannot find too much information about the bands’ musicians as much as I can about their concerts, tours and… Continue reading The 4onthefloor | 'Spirit of Minneapolis' | New Music Review
The Magic Beans step on to the stage and come out swinging with Jabu Jabu’s Belly, the bouncy feel-good tune that the crowd warms up to immediately. Scott Hachey is sporting his notorious smirk and a brand spanking-new guitar, a sexy ‘Singing Mountain” acoustic built of bone and abalone down in Pinecliffe, Colorado. It meshes… Continue reading The Magic Beans | Fox Theater | Boulder, CO | 3/22/13 | Review
Kurt Vile‘s fifth long player is a humble opus if there’s such a thing. His lyrics could be hopeful, could be melancholy, it’s tough to tell – the almost-eponymous opening track (substitute “Day” for Daze in the title) sums it simply, it’s hard to explain, (my love) in this daze. Vile’s vocals throughout Wakin On… Continue reading Kurt Vile | Wakin On A Pretty Daze | New Music Review
While every state has their bevy of Grateful Dead cover bands, Colorado is proud to put Shakedown Street at the top of their list. Playing shows all over the Front Range and Rocky Mountains, they’ve built themselves into the beloved act they are today. Even Rob Eaton of Dark Star Orchestra plays with members on… Continue reading Shakedown Street with Melvin Seals | Boulder Theater | Review
The date was March 30th, 2013. Or was it October 9th, 1977? Either way, the city of Denver held camp to the throngs of Deadheads along Colfax. On our way into McNichols Arena, I mean The Ogden Theater; there was a buzz in the air that only a live concert can produce. It had been… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra | Ogden Theater | 3/30/2013 | Review/Photos
The young D.C. trio going by Mission South is set to release their sophomore extended play, Migration Vol. 2. No doubt, these boys are rather proficient (and workers, too, as their extensive touring schedule can attest to). But aptitude doesn’t necessarily dictate achievement, and that’s where this particular band teeters.Mission South preaches soul and the… Continue reading Mission South | Migration Vol. 2. | Review
Minneapolis-based band Night Moves is drawing fans in for a number of reasons, whether it’s the addicting, breezy hooks that pepper their debut album Colored Emotions; singer John Pelant‘s distinct, gritty warble; or even their ode to Bob Seger. Hot off a tour with Django Django, Night Moves is showing no sign of standing still… Continue reading Night Moves | 'Colored Emotions' | Review
With TAUK, it’s best to ignore the foursome’s wordy pandering (We really wanted this new album to be a statement… Homunculus has everything to do with how we as humans interpret ourselves and our surroundings. It acknowledges the inherent duality that exists between our mental and physical beings and to me that’s where it relates… Continue reading TAUK | Homunculus | New Music Review
