Author Archive: Tim Wenger
Some Train Yard
by Thom Jackson Some Train Yard is kickin’ it old school- their eleven song self-titled debut album is as traditional as bluegrass gets here on the front range. As they put it, their band seeks to pay tribute to pre-amplified American music and they do a solid job. The second track “If I Killed Her” […]
Higher Ground Music Festival Artist Preview: Be Calm Honcho
by Tim Wenger Be Calm Honcho is an act to be seen. The band has been putting the pedal to the metal with constant touring pushed by constant social media promotion and a memorable stage show. The music is a modern blend of indie and west coast pop and they are gaining a reputation as […]
Instant Empire Strikes Back
by Charlie Sullivan Local alternative rockers Instant Empire took a leap of faith this past year and are about to be compensated for the consistent effort they’ve put into their music. With the solidified line-up of Scotty Saunders (vocals), Sean Connaughty (guitar), Aaron Stone (bass, vocals), Doug Chase (keys, guitar, percussion), Lou Kucera (guitar, vocals), […]
Judge Roughneck- Pick It Up
by Tim Wenger What a breath of fresh air! There is still solid rocksteady ska coming out of the Mile High City. The 4th album album from Judge Roughneck, titled Pick You Up, combines the band’s traditional elements of ska and reggae tied together with magnificent production. Featuring an excellent cover of The English Beat’s […]
The Jesus and Mary Chain are Old, and That’s Okay
by Dave Elliott I think back to the music I was listening to as a 13-year old dork in 1985, and it’s not a very hip playlist – basically, it was whatever Casey Kasem told me was good that week. I was too young, too sheltered in my (red) neck of the woods to even […]
Flood of Souls- Kill It Again
by Thom Jackson Metal heavy-hitters Flood Of Souls dropped their new record Kill It Again at the Marquis Theatre May 16, and look to take the songs well beyond the confines of the Mile High City. Presenting a style of melodic metal that actually lets the (actually understandable) lyrics drive the songs with well-arranged melodies […]
-National Spotlight- Faith No More- Sol Invictus
by David Elliott Faith No More have always been an interesting band. Hard to categorize with any real accuracy, challenging the audience (while undoubtedly frustrating record label execs) with its refusal to stick to any type of formula, the band has done things its own way since its inception in 1985. After toiling away in […]
Early Mornings and Late Nights with The Lemons
by Michael Madden It was 5.30 when he arrived. The day’s dying light was giving way to the more customary Chicago chill as the regulars followed the sun’s lead, and slowly exited the Parts and Labor bar. Against the backdrop of the fading haze entered Chris Kramer. His denim clad arms clung tightly to the […]
Is Anti-Flag Still Legit?
by Tim Wenger I was a sixteen year old kid growing up in the Denver suburbs the first time I saw Anti-Flag live. Truth be told, I was at the show to see Less Than Jake, I’d never heard Anti-Flag before, but the giant, inverted and reversed American flag that Anti-Flag used as a backdrop […]
The Presence of Poetry in Hip Hop: Introverted, Personal Lyricism ties Wasteland Hop to Sage Francis
May 15, 2015. “The more I learned about Sage Francis and his particular path to becoming one of the most well-respected hip hop artists, the more I became confident in my own unique route into music: one that brought me from competing in Seattle as a SLAM poet, all the way to becoming a grad […]
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