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MilkDrive Delivers in Colorado| Live Review w/ Interview

MilkDrive delivers jam-grass to friendly Ft. Collins’ neighborhood Hodi’s Halfnote. Early July found this Austin string band out west touring familiar stomping grounds. MilkDrive members Noah Jeffries (Guitar, harmony vocals
), Dennis Ludiker (Mandolin, harmony vocals
), and Brian Beken (Fiddle, lead vocals) met as youngsters competing in the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest in Weiser, Idaho. Once… Continue reading MilkDrive Delivers in Colorado| Live Review w/ Interview

Technicolor Tone Factory | Boulder Theater | Review

Technicolor Tone Factory…  Say it out loud.  Just once.  Let it roll languidly off your tongue.  Feels good, doesn’t it?  The pleasing alliteration of their name is only the start of the feel good vibes this band is emitting.  Technicolor Tone Factory (or TTF) played a fun, high-energy show to a pulsating, sweaty crowd on… Continue reading Technicolor Tone Factory | Boulder Theater | Review

Jacob Jeffries Band | Tell Me Secrets | New Music Review

Jacob Jeffries Band’s album Tell Me Secrets has a lot of secrets to tell. For starters, they can definitely write some poetry. With their plethora of rhymes, Jacob Jeffries Band is a mix of Ryan Adams and their own personal blend of rock. A light piano rock album, Jacob Jeffries sings his heart out.The album… Continue reading Jacob Jeffries Band | Tell Me Secrets | New Music Review

Disco Biscuits Live in Atlantic City | Review & Photos

After some time off, the long awaited Summer 2012 Disco Biscuits tour is finally here, and over already. It was a very small tour (3 shows plus a festival) that culminated at Camp Bisco this past weekend with a series of talented artists like: Bassnectar, Skrillex, Amon Tobin, and Crystal Castles. The only show I… Continue reading Disco Biscuits Live in Atlantic City | Review & Photos

Victor Wooten Band live @ the Boulder Theater

Anyone that knows anything about soul music knows that it’s not a genre or a categorization, but a feeling. Sometimes Rhythm and Blues, Motown, or Funk will all get associated with soul music, but usually isn’t a defining element of a specific sound or mode of playing. It is what it describes: coming from the… Continue reading Victor Wooten Band live @ the Boulder Theater

David Grisman Bluegrass Experience | Boulder Theater | Review

With a career spanning over half a century, it’s difficult to conceive of a musician treating an audience to tunes that sound nothing but fresh.  However, Mr. David Grisman is able to do exactly that.  With an intimate and conversational style, the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience (DGBX) provided their audience with a delectable musical treat… Continue reading David Grisman Bluegrass Experience | Boulder Theater | Review

Sean Atkins | 'Volume 1.5' | New Music Review

Local Pittsburgh musician, Sean Atkins, compiles a free, six-track, digital album available for download on Bandcamp. A cross between Owen and an acoustic Bon Iver, Atkins brings you a companion for your foggy morning, forlorn afternoon, and lonely evening. Volume 1.5 is the follow up to his previous digital album (which is just as lovely).… Continue reading Sean Atkins | 'Volume 1.5' | New Music Review

Drop the Lime | 'Enter The Night' | New Music Review

With a thick bass line and a dance club worthy beat (sans the cheesy lyrics and pop atmosphere), Drop the Lime created a deep and dark sensual album. DJ Luca Venezia is the New York City-based singer-songwriter and producer. His deep voice resonates throughout the album bringing each sound together into this wonderful collection of… Continue reading Drop the Lime | 'Enter The Night' | New Music Review

Cosmo Jarvis | Think Bigger | New Music Review

Looking for a jazzy and snazzy indie sound with catchy lyrics and catchier guitar licks? Look no further than Cosmo Jarvis’s Think Bigger. Relaxing, catchy, and a flawless voice—Cosmo Jarvis is just what the doctor prescribed. He has an acoustic sound with vocals kind of like Jack Johnson meets Mat Kearney.The whole album screams, “listen… Continue reading Cosmo Jarvis | Think Bigger | New Music Review

Eternal Summers | Correct Behavior | New CD Review

Correct Behavior is the second album from Eternal Summers. It has a sort of punk-indie feel to it. Despite the dreamy hip sound, it is laden with electric guitars and spunky sounding vocals. In fact, it’s a bit reminiscent of the 80’s. Track five “It’s Easy” has a slower sound that will remind you of… Continue reading Eternal Summers | Correct Behavior | New CD Review