Letter from the Say So
Higher Ground Music Festival was a great experience that will definitely be a nostalgic page in our band’s scrapbook. Between all the great music being played by people we get to call friends, the awesome food, and the many complimentary beverages, it was an absolute blast. This event was a true testament to how tight knit […]
We have the makings of a festival!
by Chris Murphy The inaugural Higher Ground Music Festival was a smashing success! If you made it, you know the non-stop music was laced with amazing talent throughout the 29 hours of performance. Forty-four bands gave it everything they had in an inspiring representation of what our local music scene has to offer. The scenery […]
Letter from Sha Gipson, Bassist/Vocalist @ Caramel Carmela
I thought Higher Ground Music Festival was put together really well for it being the first year. It went off without any issues at all, which is crazy, considering it was the first year. Everyone worked hard, and as a group, and that made it run smoothly. MileHighUnderground.com was awesome, and I had a […]
Theophilus London: Remolding Electronic Hip-Hop
by: Brett Harker “These kids paid money to have a sweet experience,” explained Theophilus to his crew before commencing the chant of his hit song “I Stand Alone.” A skinny MC from Brooklyn, Theophilus bounced onto stage with skin tight jeans, a black blazer, and a heavy gold chain only a microphone could complement. Aside […]
My Morning Jacket
by Anthony Lee Photo Credit: Ted Davis Trombone Shorty and Band of Horses opened for My Morning Jacket, who performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 3, 2012. Trombone Shorty opened the show and fueled the enthusiastic crowd with their sophisticated jazz funky tunes. Followed by Band of Horses who, despite the windy and overcast weather, […]
Colbie Caillat-Review
by Wendy Villalobos Photo credit: Miles Chrisinger There is not another performing artist that I can think of that sounds as refreshing and calming as Colbie Calliat. The performance at the Fillmore was nothing short of enjoyable, and her stage presence matched the excitement that could be felt in the audience. Various different age groups […]
Time Traveler’s Circus
by Kingmi Baby On Aug. 17, I ventured into the woods just beyond Colorado Springs to find the Time Travelers Circus, a fantastic steam-punk event hosted on the Happy Ass Ranch. Despite being a total pain in the ass to find, attending the Time Travelers Circus was worth the drive. From the moment I set […]
Michael Franti and Spearhead
by Rhapsody Berg Michael Franti started Spearhead in 1994 and has been constantly writing upbeat, uplifting songs drawing influence from all over the place including funk, reggae, hip hop and rock. On the first day of New West Fest they headlined the Mountain Avenue stage with the show simulcast on the Library park stage (due […]
The Great American Taxi at New West Fest
by Hannah Lintner Great American Taxi played in Old Town Square on the final day of New West Fest. The band consists of Vince Herman on guitar and mandolin, Chad Staehly on keys, Jim Lewin on guitar, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Brian Adams on bass. All members contribute to forming the band’s vocals. Herman, […]
DeVotchKa at New West Fest
by Hannah Lintner DeVotchKa, based out of Denver, played the Mountain stage on Sunday afternoon. The four piece multi-instrumental ensemble has quite a following in Fort Collins; the entire area was packed before the band had even sound checked. DeVotchKa, a name taken from the Russian word meaning ‘girl,’ is made up of a group […]
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