The term “trance-fusion” comes along with certain assumptions and associations depending on whose saying it. Perhaps the term was coined by Frank Zappa’s collection of guitar solos compiled just before his death in 1993. Generally the sub-genre refers to a collective of live improvisational bands that incorporate an electronic music element as key to their… Continue reading Yamn | Fox Theater | Boulder, CO | 10/27/11
“This song is about interracial sex!” – That’s the raunchy greeting Karl Denson gave to the Boulder Theater crowd on this Halloween weekend. Denson’s Tiny Universe then immediately launched into the Rolling Stones‘ ‘Brown Sugar,’ which was just as raunchy as Denson’s intro. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is on tour covering The Stones‘ 11th release… Continue reading Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe gets Sticky Fingers in Boulder
If there’s any band out there that will make you go out on a school night and shake it, its Fort Collins based Euforquestra. Hell, I was running a fever that night and dragged my ass down to the party. Unfortunately I missed the first opening act Boom Chicken and most of Jet Edison’s set.… Continue reading Euforquestra | Fox Theater | 10.12.2011
These days, it’s hard to define them, isn’t it? In a musical world full of niche genres and file sharing — everyone’s product may have a better chance of being heard, and that’s great.. But it — as a result of a larger pie of musical choice, gets diluted in value. I think that’s why… Continue reading What is a Rock Star? – Trey Anastasio & T.A.B. | Charlottesville
The 1990s were an excellent time to see live music. Not only were some of the oldest touring mainstays in their mature prime (i.e., Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Rush, Eric Clapton) but a legion of next generation bands were emerging as part of a new mentality of what it meant to have a tour… Continue reading Primus | Ogden Theater | 10.17.11
Since last spring when I missed Chromeo play the sold out show at the Ogden, I have been anxiously awaiting the dance party that Chromeo is. For those of you that do not know, Chromeo is self-described as the “only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture.” This is because P-Thugg, whose real… Continue reading Chromeo Brings Fancy Footwork to the Boulder Theater
The Front Range in Colorado has had a long lasting love affair with bluegrass. Something speaks so truly to the mountain-base dwellers that it could be the most active genre of music performed in much of the area. Whether your kicks are listening to Tony Rice and David Grisman shred the Rocky Grass stage in… Continue reading Head for the Hills | Fox Theater | 10/7/2011
Liam Finn released his second album, FOMO on June 21st, a full three years after his breakout solo album, I’ll Be Lightning. One thing is for sure – though the album title is less obviously evocative, Liam Finn’s live show, and the new music, continues to electrify. On a recent swing through Denver in the… Continue reading Liam Finn is (Still) Electric – The Larimer Lounge
Pop music since the 2000s has gone through interesting evolutions and continues as a topic of focus. So many styles and genres have been amalgamated and fused together. It seems as if modern pop seeks to embrace non-style or attaining something off-blues. The trend almost seems be a sound that denies roots and style, as… Continue reading Mike Mizwinski: East Hope Avenue
Upon walking into Music Hall of Williamsburg, it was easy to tell what kind of audience this venue attracted. It was a veritable sea of flannel, with thick-rimmed glasses aplenty, and varying amounts of facial hair. These were the hipsters of Brooklyn, all of whom had come flocking, on a Monday night, no less, to… Continue reading Liam Finn | Music Hall of Williamsburg | 9/19/2011
