The Reel Deal: Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison Q&A
On Monday, March 18th, rousing Scottish indie rockers, Frightened Rabbit, will return to Denver (Gothic Theatre) with another round of emotionally charged, acoustic sounds. And frontman, Scott Hutchison, is amped. “I really like playing in places that are kind of like drinking towns. Denver feels like that to me…and we’re really looking forward to it!”...
Hindsight: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down with Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside @ Larimer Lounge
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside brought their swingy Rockabilly act to the Larimer Lounge on Monday night, opening for Thao & The Get Down Stay Down. This Portland-based quartet’s lead singer is a lass with major pipes. Sallie sounds like a more rock ‘n’ roll version of Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards). She is a...
Hindsight: Michael Kiwanuka and Alabama Shakes at the Ogden
Acoustic blues-folk singer Michael Kiwanuka opened for the Alabama Shakes Saturday night, at a sold out show. To say Kiwanuka is an old soul is quite the understatement. The twenty-five year old North Londonite softly played his melancholic tunes with the grace of a seasoned bluesman, with a bassist as the only accompanist. The quiet,...
Hindsight: Ivan & Alyosha at The Hi-Dive
Seattle folk-rock band Ivan & Alyosha played to a packed house Wednesday night, at the Hi-Dive in Denver. Lead singer Tim Wilson carried the band’s folk-pop tunes with his rich, melodious voice. Fittingly named for Fyodor Dostoevsky’sThe Brothers Karamazov, Ivan & Alyosha’s quasi-religious tones came through in their joyful boot-stomping, hand-clapping jams. The band is currently promoting...
Event Horizon: Bassnectar Brings Low End Back to Red Rocks’ High Place
Bassnectar’s sphere of influence continues to expand. Last year witnessed a number of milestones. Partially thanks to Ellie Goulding remix-facilitated momentum and a title track assist from Lupe Fiasco, April release Vava Voom cracked the Top 40 (moving 13,000 units in week one). The pages of Rolling Stone were graced by the longhair and his...
Axe Tappin’: Legends The Who Rock Quadrophenia in Denver
Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and Pete Townshend–all legends in their own right. I heard these names sparingly throughout my childhood, my dad would tell me he was giving me his best Keith Moon impression when he would bust out a dramatic drum solo on the steering wheel of his 87′ F150. I had no idea who that...
Rhyme Horizon: Outkast Alum Big Boi Forges Bravely Forward
Frank Ocean recently nonchalantly facilitated one of the most anticipated reunions in hip hop history—sort of. Outkast alum Big Boi was invited by the Grammy-nominated singer to drop a verse on the remix of his “Pink Matter,” the original of which already featured the defunct Atlanta duo’s other half Andre 3000. No, Big Boi and...
SNOWDOWN SIA After Party Unites Denver Locals and Snow Sports Industry
The 42nd Annual SIA Snow Show is in full swing at the Colorado Convention Center, and any local will attest that with SIA comes numerous after parties. Scattered across downtown, the Golden Triangle and RiNo, these after parties feature industry and drink sponsors, live music by big-name artists, and are the premiere nightlife destination for...
Hindsight: The Walkmen @ The Ogden
Father John Misty nearly upstaged the headliner last Monday at the Ogden Theatre. Known for his eccentricity, Joshua Tillman’s (lead for FJM) swiveling hips and eclectic performance provided for a charming interaction between the crowd and the strange, lithe singer (and former Fleet Foxes drummer). Tillman faked a southern accent for almost the entire set,...
Brain Pickin’: Pretty Lights’ Paul Basic reflects, preps for Decadence NYE
“2012 has probably been the most transitional year in my life,” admits Paul Brandt, aka prodcuer/DJ, Paul Basic. After releasing his debut EP, The Mirror, on Pretty Lights Music (PLM) in 2011, his career took off at record speed and shows no sign of slowing any time soon. Standing out among PLM’s brand of electro...
Decadence NYE: Colorado’s Largest Dance Party Returns
The inaugural installment of Decadence, Global Dance Music’s New Year’s Eve bash at the Denver Convention Center, was the largest single day EDM event in Colorado history. And that was before the genre’s complete seizure of American radio. Its sophomore year could be even bigger. Yet the team that comprises Global—one of the state’s most...
Hindsight: Wilco @ Vail Snow Daze
Temperatures were frigid Saturday night, as a snowflake-caked crowd celebrated Vail’s 50th birthday weekend with an energetic act from world-class band, Wilco. The band ended their 15-month tour at the three-day Vail Snow Daze festival, playing for a crowd covered in head-to-toe layers. Denver’s Nathaniel Rateliff opened the show. The band and the audience were in high spirits, as...
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