Billy Nershi and Trey Anastasio – 1st Bank Center – Broomfied, CO – October 9th, 2010 – photos by moran Strong winds from the west blew across a dirt parking lot… people tuck their heads, pulling their hats tighter to their skulls as they struggle against the wind, walking towards a dusty, rock strewn patch… Continue reading Fourmile Canyon Revival: Good Karma, Good Music & Good Times
On the night of October 7th, 2010, an eclectic crowd discusses festivals and shows of past in the brisk fall mountain air of Boulder Colorado. Crowds began pouring into the beautiful Fox Theatre as Brothers Past has begun to wrap up the last half of their set. Deep trance beats fueled by funky vibes, high… Continue reading New Deal Unleashes Dance Fury
(x-1) / 2 = 34 Solve for x. Doesn’t sound like music to you? Well, for Dr. Genius, drummer of Fortress of Attitude, the solution to x was precisely the inspiration for the band’s first song on Saturday night at NYC’s Nerd Rock Festival hosted as part of the annual New York Comic Con at… Continue reading An Impossible Equation: NERD ROCK NYC
After a somewhat painful opener by Me in the Zoo, Kelli Scarr took the stage on Thursday night and filled NYC’s Joe’s Pub with her giant whispery voice. She is on tour now showcasing her newest album, “Piece,” which was released on August 10 by the indie-start-up label, “Silence Breaks.” With a short hair bob,… Continue reading Filling Joe’s Pub with More than Music
Check out some photos from last night’s Fourmile Canyon Revival, featuring String Cheese Incident, Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Jon Fishman, Page McConnell, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon and Big Head Todd and the Monsters. This show was a benefit for the firefighters who fought the recent fires in the foothills of Boulder County. All… Continue reading Fourmile Canyon Revival Photos
Since the early 90s, Colorado has been the spring board for the burgeoning “jamgrass” revolution. The popularity of such acts as Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, and Yonder Mountain String Band has led to a slew of artists looking to make that style their own. Though many have tried and failed, Whitewater Ramble has succeeded… Continue reading WhiteWater Ramble | All Night Drive | Review
Martin Sexton brought his solo Acoustic show to the Boulder landmark this past Saturday along with opening guest, Leslie Stevens. Opener Leslie Stevens, minus her band, “the Badgers,” performed easygoing and folksy songs during her set to help set the stage for the evening, and get the crowd in the mood for things to come. With a minimalist stage –… Continue reading Martin Sexton | Chautauqua | Boulder, CO
“Circular Energy” that’s what Rick called it. I had the pleasure to speak to Rick King, a founding members of Lubriphonic, just moments before the band’s long-time anticipated return to their hometown Chicago. The band was formed by two existing members, lead singer Giles Corey and drummer Rick King who have past connections playing as… Continue reading Lubriphonic | Double Door | 9/25/2010
Portland, Oregon- The Mount Tabor Theater is located in the heart of the Hawthorne district. A place where musicians and fans alike come to celebrate music, culture, or even just the sanctity of being a part of the atypical community that has begun to flower in this calm and receptive state. Of the Portland music… Continue reading Twisted Whistle | Mount Tabor Theater | 9/18/10 | Review
Small towns give birth to good things, two of them are old friends and great music. This is how I heard Dick Prall was playing in Boulder; thru an old friend with a great taste in music. Dick Prall is a singer/songwriter based in Chicago and born in Iowa that was making his way through… Continue reading Dick Prall | Rock n' Soul Cafe | Boulder, CO | 9/16/2010 | Review
