The crowd gathers in front of the Wow Hall, a towering white brick building both foreboding, and enticing as it waits to swallow its next victims of pleasure. Inside, the stage stands wait, the instruments poised for the return of their faithful muses. The door to the Wow Hall opens, and eager fans begin to… Continue reading Euforquestra @ The Wow Hall | Eugene, OR | Review
How lucky the creators of Aqualung; Ian Anderson, and Martin Barre; came halfway across the world to a 65 Million year old red stone amphitheater in Colorado under a cool early June evening sky, to recreate one of the seminal rock albums in history. With the help of musicians David Goodier (Bass guitar and double… Continue reading High Court HillBilly: Jethro Tull at Red Rocks
This August 2011 was the sixteenth anniversary of the passing of Jerry Garcia. Most heads know the time between his birthday (August 1st) and his death day (August 9th) as “The Days Between”. For the countless people touched by the band and its legacy, these days are a reminder that though the band known as… Continue reading Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue Live at the Boulder Theater
Though Umphrey’s McGee have always been known best by their enigmatic live performances, they have also excelled in crafting outstanding studio albums throughout their career, and the newest release Death by Stereo is no exception. The band continues their studio brilliance by releasing an album that is as diverse as their epic live shows. It may not… Continue reading Umphrey’s McGee: Death by Stereo
On August 19th at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO, Dave Simonett, Erik Kokinen, and some of their friends from Trampled by Turtles gave us an early taste of their new project, Dead Man Winter. Having been a huge Trampled by Turtles fan for the last couple years, I was quite anxious to finally catch… Continue reading Dead Man Winter | The Fox Theatre | 8/19/11
Friday night was Sue Ellen’s 4th Annual Pink Party to benefit the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. For those of you not familiar with Sue Ellen’s it’s one of the many amazing venues in the Cedar Springs area of Dallas—better known as the “Gayborhood”. It’s also a great spot to get your PBR fix for only… Continue reading Kristy Lee | Sue Ellen’s – Dallas, TX | 8/19/11
1968. Oakland, California. R & B, funk and soul legends Tower of Power kept reminding us of their roots all throughout their show at the Boulder Theatre on August 7, 2011. A much older crowd populated the Boulder Theater on this evening, another indication of the band’s longevity. Still, the band had a dedicated group… Continue reading Tower of Power: Funkifized at the Boulder Theatre
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
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
As I eagerly anticipated INXS‘ show at Denver’s Ogden Theatre, I will admit that I didn’t know if I was going to witness an act that was well past its prime and just going through the motions. Though the band, hailing from Sydney, Australia, achieved world-wide acclaim in the mid- 1980’s, the 1997 death of… Continue reading INXS plays the hits & more at the Ogden Theatre
