The Manager’s Corner February 2013
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band since the 1980s and despite the amazing change in technology, success in the music business is built around four tried and true elements: great music, really hard work, and timing (often mistaken for luck). The other key element is getting the help you need to make that […]
Fort Collins band, Head Injuries, Kicking Ass and Taking Names
by Jenn Cohen Another great punk band from Fort Collins . . . what’s in the water up there? I recently saw Head Injuries, comprised of Jared Russell (vocals, guitar), Zack Hill (guitar, vocals), Conner Hampton (bass), and Jer Wood (drums). Russell was kind enough to take some time to answer a few questions. CMB: […]
F.T Purple Magic Majesty Preview
by Jonathan McNaughton & Darnell Teague Purple Magic Majesty is the first mixtape release of 2013 from F.T, a member of the #JediLife Squad. Set to drop on February 19, this album F.T displays his lyrical talent and makes his entry into the Colorado music scene. His southern sound and slight pimp-like mannerisms give F.T […]
Jai Harris – Disconnected Vol. 1
by: Darnell Teague The unique personality of Jai Harris has produced a mixture of poetry over hip-hop beats that only a highly elevated mind could create. Disconnected Vol. 1 is unlike anything we’ve heard before. The Denver native is not only a poet, she is the “JACKie of all Trades.” From film making to radio […]
Cervantes Celebrates 10 Years
by Joel Center Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom has been a staple in the Colorado music scene for nearly ten years now, and on January 18 and 19, they plan to throw a celebration of that fact. Cervantes and its complimentary venue The Other Side (formerly Quixote’s) have, since their conception, been a priceless asset to the […]
Knuckles McGee -Review
by: Darnell Teague We start this story with how Knuckles McGee was introduced to music by his father, a well-known guitarist within the community of Cookeville, TN. When coming from nothing, McGee learned to channel his life frustration into and through his music. He started making music at the age of eight; fine tuning his […]
Too Late for Tomorrow-EP Debut Review
by Jenn Cohen The latest effort from Too Late for Tomorrow is their self-titled, 6-track, debut EP. Consisting of Tim Wenger (vocals, guitar), Josh Cordova (drums, vocals), and Greg Bell (bass, vocals), the local punk band jumpstarts their album with the guitar-heavy “What’s to Gain,” and doesn’t relent as it carries you through the rhythmically […]
Revolutionary Figures in Music
by Nathan Schmit [email protected] This month, students were asked who they considered revolutionary in music. And while our discussion in class focused on people who have helped shape music as a medium (Duke Ellington, Dj Kool Herc, Miles Davis, and Lee Scratch Perry), the students were impressed by what certain artists said, rather than the […]
The Conflict Between wins @Cheers Battle of the Bands
by Tim Wenger The @Cheers Battle of the Bands has come to a close, with an unlikely winner pocketing $10,000. The Conflict Between, who were not scheduled to play in the final round until the day of, ended up with a nice Christmas bonus and a clean financial slate, at least as far as the […]
Glass Delirium: Diamond Lullabies
by Charlie Sullivan Glass Delirium’s new release, Diamond Lullabies, hit the streets in November, and what a stellar sophomore effort it is. The crew’s first album, Thanks to a Monster’s Many Hands, showed us a band with considerable potential. The new release showcases a band fulfilling that potential and coming into its own. The outfit […]
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