Author Archive: Tim Wenger
ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month- May
ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month give five independent acts that have not previously been featured in Colorado Music Buzz the opportunity to get on our radar, get their bio in the magazine, and get their tracks played on Music Buzz LIVE Radio on Wednesday evenings. The artists are selected through submissions made via their ReverbNation […]
Guitar Center Product Reviews: Fender Deluxe Blues Reissue
Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue Okay, yes the Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue is covered in tweed and that is pretty sweet. But that is only part of the story on this little beauty. I have never really been a Fender guy, however, they arguably have the best clean tone on the market and have for many […]
Dragondeer on Gaining Steam, New Record
by Tim Wenger Dragondeer has made a name for themselves pretty quickly, having just formed last year. The band just finished recording a new record and will be traversing the highways of our fair state this summer. Check out what front man Eric Halborg has to say about the project. CMB: Ok guys. Let’s get the lowdown […]
Jamie Mitchell- Love Songs of the Profane
by Jordan Altergott The eclectic mix of alt.country and indie rock captivates listeners throughout Love Songs of the Profane from “Hotel Room” to the final track “When You’re Gone”. Jamie Mitchell, writes of his experiences while trekking across the across the nation. “Whisper” deals with one of the hardest lessons that is learned when coming […]
Ivory Circle- Equilateral
Ivory Circle –Equilateral By the Swami [email protected] You would have never guessed that singer-songwriter Connie Hong was a middle school teacher, writing songs during her breaks at school and then perform them for her students. That fervor is showcased in Ivory Circle’s latest release, and with abundance I might add. Lush…Ambient…Passionate…Ethereal…all words that truly express […]
Guitar Center Product Reviews: BOSS ME-80
BOSS ME-80 This year Boss released a new multi-effects pedal that truly stands above the rest in its price range. The new Boss ME-80 has the traditional presets that most multi-effects pedals offer, but it also offers an option to use the built-in effects as stand-alone stomp boxes! This allows you to choose and […]
MF Ruckus- Thieves of Thunder
by Tim Wenger There are Denver bands. And then there is MF Ruckus. Watching these guys evolve as musicians, all the way since the days of Forth Yeer Freshman all the way to the current lineup, has been one hell of a ride. Now, with this new record, the hair-metal-punk-soul craziness has reached full pandemonium. […]
Trumpeter Doug Jackson Brings “FUAZZ” Style Back to Denver
by Tim Wenger We’ve all wondered what happens when worlds collide. Fortunately, in the vast universe of modern music, it happens quite a bit. Just ask trumpeter Doug Jackson, Denver’s own funk-jazz pioneer who has returned to the Mile High City after an extended jaunt abroad and is hopeful that his trademark “FUAZZ” style is […]
King Cardinal
by Tim Wenger King Cardinal is the Johny Cash of Colorado mountain folk music. The instrumentation is simple, driving the focus to the lyricism and the mood it creates. The songs are catchy and easy to play on repeat, each one painting a picture of the story being told firmly into the mind of the […]
Curci- Forever Summer
by Tim Wenger Youth angst permeates the solid spitting of FoCo rapper Curci on his new album Forever Summer. You’ve got to give it to him- his music is well-versed and true to his time. He bucks the trend of modern hip hop in favor of focusing on his world- the scene, graduation, girls and […]
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