Author Archive: Tim Wenger
Barcelona’s Brian Fennel on New Recordings, Red Rocks, and Higher Ground
by Tim Wenger The CMB crew has been abuzz with the news that Seattle’s indie rock gods Barcelona will be headlining our Higher Ground Music Festival on August 23. Given the current trends in Denver’s scene, their tour with local celebrities The Fray and the band’s long history in Denver (they befriended Meese several years […]
Fierce Bad Rabbit Dropping EP in September
by Tim Wenger Fierce Bad Rabbit will be hitting CO in support of their new EP Living Asleep this summer. The EP is slated for a September release. CMB caught up with front man Chris Anderson about the new record, his move to Boston, and the band’s upcoming plans. CMB: Where did you record the new EP, and how was […]
The Lyric: “Half Empty” by Kristina Murray
by Tim Wenger Kristina Murray submitted her song “Half Empty” for The Lyric, and we were taken aback by the eloquently poised and introspective lyrics. They left us wanting to know more about what she was channeling when writing the song, and get the story on her music background while we’re at it as well. […]
Roo and The Howl Drop Debut Album
by Tim Wenger Roo and The Howl, the brainchild of musician Bekah Wagner, dropped their debut full length album, ME/WE,on May 20, and are promoting with the release of the first single entitled “Swim.” The band also performed at SXSW in Austin, TX for the first time back in March. The release follows their 2012 […]
Spies- Watercolor Love
by Tim Wenger Spies! have been hard at work in the studio, and the result of their efforts is solid. The new ep, Watercolor Love, blasts from the mellow intro into a full-on charge at modern rock. The band brings back the classic sounds of nineties alternative and throw in their own unique guitar licks […]
Whygyp- Please Forgive Us
by Tim Wenger Whygyp has dropped the follow-up to 2012’s I Need $, entitled Please Forgive Us. The fifteen tracks are a symbol to define hip hop in the Mile High City- raw, honest, and progressive. While Whygyp brings an old-school sound with is raps, reminiscent of the revolutionary and genre-defining hip hop of the […]
Drum City Guitarland Product Reviews: Zildjian Kerope
Past Reborn As drummers we’re always looking for that sound! Finding a cymbal has to be one of the most complex/tedious adventures for a drummer. Avedis Zildjian has brought a sound back in the metals we hit that are reminiscent of the 50’s and 60’s sounds but, with a relevant modern music tonality. “KEROPE SERIES” […]
Durango Blues Train Announced
The Durango Blues Train is excited to announce the August event’s musical lineup for the second weekend of the 2014 Blues Train, taking place August 22nd and 23rd. Musicians include Matthew Curry and the Fury, Alex Maryol, Kirk James, Kipori Woods, Leon J, One Roof Blues, Scotty Spenner, Franco Paletta, Rockin Jake, Donny Morales, Valerie James, and Kevin Jones. Each artist performs in a different vintage coach car, while passengers […]
Moses Jones, Livin’ The Dream
by Charlie Sullivan Moses Jones (multi-instrumentalist, writer, lyricist), front man of the new Moses Jones Band, The Moses Jones Quartet, and The Mix Masters, is also goin’ solo.All things said he loves working with the twelve piece cover act, the quartet, and the mix band but he also needs to follow his dream. Jones has […]
Radio Rebel to Offer New Approach to Digital Music Distribution
by Tim Wenger Pause for a moment and think about the ideal situation for distributing your music to the masses. What would you want that platform to look like, and to feature? At the top of the list, most likely, would be 100% of all proceeds. Up there as well you might also list streaming […]
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