Category: Local News
Orifice A-Invading Your Brain, and Scratching Your Mind
If you’re not familiar with the band Orifice A, stop reading now, and go to http://orificea.bandcamp.com/album/orifice-a This comedic heavy metal band has a sound I’d initially describe as Primus-meets-Chili Peppers-bass-meets Butthole Surfers and Green Jelly, then goes nuts; but it’s like nothing I’ve heard before. This trio, a recent transplant from Chicago, has made their home […]
For Those About to Rock: Kickin’ it New School
by: Stephan Hume photos: Kevin Shaw Don’t go throwing away your guitar if you’ve just started; it’s never too late to rock. But, for that matter, it’s never really too early. My reasoning: Rarely do you find such a formidable force as this month’s young band feature. They play more gigs than you’d think, write […]
Little Fyodor-An Interview with the Misfit of Madness
by Tim Wenger Little Fyodor has been blazing his trail across the mile high musical spectrum for a good two decades now, and the misfit madness is beginning to pay off. A tribute album has been released in his honor, with artists from across the country putting in their two cents on his mad riffs […]
Why Music Matters-Day 6
It’s the sixth day of Music Matters May- Reason #6 music matters: Music has the ability to express things that most of us cannot. Come celebrate Music Matter May with Flobots.org, changing lives through music every day! Tickets available now adreproductions.webconnex.com/music_Music_Matters_May
World Poetry Open Mic
by Kingmi Baby In the new age of tech, connection with people from all over the world has become easier than ever before. Artists, musicians, poets, etc., have moved online to bring attention to, and distribute, their work. However, with such a large amount of people doing this in an attempt to get recognition, […]
The 2013 Capitol Hill People’s Fair – An Art and Music Festival with Something for Everyone!
by Andrea Furness, Capitol Hill People’s Fair Assistant Director [email protected] On Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, Denver’s Civic Center Park will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of the annual Capitol Hill People’s Fair. The People’s Fair is produced by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, a registered Denver neighborhood organization dedicated to […]
Please Welcome our Newest Contributor, Carin Dawn!
Please help us welcome our newest contributor to Shop Talk, Colorado Native, singer-songwriter, Carin Dawn. In her own words, she describes what has brought music to her life: by Carin Dawn Remember bell-bottoms, lava lamps, black light posters, foosball, and tie dyed t-shirts? Now, throw in the influence of Grandfunk Railroad, the Eagles, Bread, a […]
Kory Brunson-Goodbye Insurance, Hello Music
by Tim Wenger Kory Brunson is a man with a vision. His country/rock outfit has reached #76 and #63 on the National Country Radio charts in the last couple years, and things continue to look up with their upcoming release. Not everyone has the guts to throw away the luxuries and convenience of a steady […]
Strainwise-Higher Living
by Leah Fay Located all around the Denver metro area, Strainwise is a name you don’t want to forget. After opening their first location, The Sanctuary, back in 2009, the owners knew it was time to expand with more shops. Strainwise has since opened The Retreat, The Ridge, The Shelter, The Reserve, The Annie’s (in […]
First Descents Benefit Concert May 4
by Tim Wenger First Descents, a Denver-based organization that puts together outdoor adventures for young people who are battling or have battled cancer, is hosting a benefit concert on May 4. The show will take place at the group’s headquarters at 767 Santa Fe Drive, and features musical guests Sean Renner, deCollage, Laura Goldhamer, and […]
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