Author Archive: Tim Wenger
The Sweet Spot- My Old Record Store
by Glenn Sawyer Going to the record store and buying a physical copy of an album is an experience that seems to be slowing dying out. With the advent of mp3s, iTunes, and online music services it’s no longer necessary to leave your couch to get the latest release from your favorite band. With that […]
YuYu
by Tim Wenger YuYu is an unusual name that accompanies unusual music, and not at all in a bad way. The ambience of their new record is immediately present- instrumental stylings rich with multiple layers of heart-warming bliss. I almost felt as if I was in the movie Fern Gully. The sound seems so natural, […]
DubKor- Rastaman Riding
by Tim Wintemute Rastaman Riding by DubKor is the next great reggae album. With the passing of Amendment 64, Denver is attracting artists from around the world seeking marijuana freedom. Originally from Spanish Town, Jamaica, DubKor is a nine piece Roots-Reggae group looking to make Denver their new home. DubKor is very similar to other […]
Richie Allen Buchborn
by Tim Wenger Richie Allen Buchborn has some very picturesque music. His vocal is high but far from a squeal- a nice compromise. The overall feel of the music is solo-indie, with strong pop sensibilities. His guitar playing is very melodic, a very easy listen, and coincides well with the vocal work. The music is […]
Jesse R.S.- Drnkers & Jokers
by Jordan Altergott Listening to Drinkers & Jokers, Jesse R.S.’s new EP will transport you into a disposition of invincibility. “Play” is an upbeat song that will not fail to brighten your day and bring back nostalgia of young love. Meanwhile, losing yourself in the guitar and ukulele will be effortless. Drinkers & Jokers, while […]
Backyard Hero: Jonny Barber
by Tim Wenger Conceived in San Francisco during the Summer of Love. A title that, while there may be many alive who bear it, few have lived to the extent of Denver rocker Jonny Barber. Better known in some circles as The Velvet Elvis, others as that guy from Spiv, and yet other circles just […]
The Manager’s Corner
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years, I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and I’ve produced more than 20 albums – and this business is changing at digital speed and it takes working harder than ever to break through the noise. But success is still built on some basic […]
Shure SM7B
Shure SM7B Throughout the years Shure has been known for setting the industry standard in microphones. The SM7B is no exception. I have heard a lot about this mic and decided to pick one up. I am a bassist and vocalist, and in my opinion, this is the “all purpose” mic to have. The SM7B […]
Dorian Vibe, Move to the Groove
by Charlie Sullivan Denver’s Dorian Vibe have one intent with their melodic material; to lay down some serious grooves that’ll get your bodies gyrating on the dance floors of local clubs. The super talented trio has been jamming together for about four years and the Dorian Vibe sound has manifested itself. Chris Wangelin (bass, vocals), […]
Why Jazz Matters: Track 2
by Norm Provizer At the start of the 1950s, a Cleveland disc jockey by the name of Alan Freed took the phrase “rock and roll” and attached it to the emerging new music that blended rhythm and blues with pop vocals and rockabilly. So, if you have ever wondered why the Rock and Roll Hall […]
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