Author Archive: Tim Wenger
Westcoastless Crew- Still Here
by Tim Wenger Denver is home to a burgeoning reggae-rock scene, and we have the full gamut of the genre- from the more mellow reggae style, to the heavier, more punk and hip hop influenced groups. Westcoastless Crew falls as the latter- and they rep Colorado pretty hard. Their new record Still Here is a […]
Dustin Morris- Balance Volume 2
by Tim Wenger Dustin Morris cut his chops with Brave Song Cirlce, but has now dropped a solo record entitled Balance Volume 2. By solo record, we don’t mean a guy sitting there with an acoustic guitar- Morris adds on his own foot percussion, harmonica, kazoo and more on the album. The songs are generally […]
Jeffrey Dallet- My Old Record Store
by Tim Wenger He’s got a voice like Bob Dylan on speed. The new 3-song ep from Jeffrey Dallet, My Old Record Store, is a bit rock-y, a bit jazz-y, and a bit folk-y. Dallet blends classic American styles together to create a peaceful, pleasing sound that makes for a very easy listen. He leans […]
Pillar Point- Dreamin
Pillar Point just hit Denver for the first time on June 29, rocking Forest Room 5. Their new video is for the single “Dreamin,” a scenic attempt to put the music of Scott Reitherman into video format. Here is what Reitherman had to say about the video. CMB: Tell us about the process of making […]
Indie Rock Band The Amends Provides Accompanying Music for Serialized Adventure Story, “The Ruins of Tropicalia”
“The Ruins of Tropicalia” provides a new twist on an existing genre. The story, released in series of installments each week June 24th through August 28th 2014, features a unique tale based on the accounts of a trip involving conjurers, terrorists, reality stars, spies, soldiers, and internet billionaires. In addition to the written work, which […]
Fitz & The Tantrums- “The Walker”
by Tim Wenger Fitz & The Tantrums hit Denver in early July, and even if you missed the show, you can still check out their rockin’for their new single “The Walker” below and check out what Fitz himself had to say about it. CMB: Tell us about the process of making the video.F: The video […]
Backyard Hero: Michael Hornbuckle of Hornbuckle
by Tim Wenger I believe that there was once a band called Of Triumph and Tragedy. The reason I believe this, actually, is because my good friend Josh was the drummer in the band, before I ever met him, and I have seen with my own eyes a photo of the band standing together looking […]
Buzzpreneur: Katey Laurel, One Way Music Services
by Angela Kerr Hanging at my new favorite coffee shop and music venue the Java Jam Cafe, I had an opportunity to get to know Katey Laurel a little better. I first met Katey at the Own it Music Mastermind Series hosted by CREATE MSU Denver, a business incubator for the arts. Speaking to her […]
Paul Kimbiris- The Dark Side of Pearl
by Tim Wenger Paul Kimbiris lets his lyrics do the talking. Armed with a guitar and a collection of intricately crafted, heart-felt words, Kimbiris has put together a solid collection of primarily acoustic tracks dubbed The Dark Side of Pearl. His music sets the mood of intrinsic reflection, with soft melodies, well placed harmonies, and […]
Tony Mason and The Rebirth of Lost Lake
by Tim Wintemute Meet Tony Mason, the friendly venue manager at Lost Lake. Since last December he and his team of interns have been on a mission from the rock gods: to turn a rock club on East Colfax into a local music staple. Mason originally moved to Denver roughly a decade ago to study […]
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