Category: Planet Buzz
Stingray Jones And The Mad Men
by Charlie Sullivan Texicana comes to Denver via Stingray Jones And The Mad Men. Dave Jones (bass, vocals), Glenn Esparza (guitar), Jay Ruybal (drums), and Mark Paulica (key boards, accordion) have teamed up to bring their brand of Honky-tonk Juke Joint music your way. The lads are grizzled veterans of the local and regional […]
Blood On The Dance Floor at The Marquis Theater
By Corey Blecha Sparks! Glitter!! Confetti!!! Flood Lights!!!! All just another night at a Blood On The Dance Floor show, where screaming teenagers shake the stage, sing along to every song, and learn the dance moves that will later get them through college. I attended the show not knowing what to expect, as this scene […]
Never Shout Never’s Time Travel Tour at the Summit Music Hall
by Hannah Lintner and Max Giffin Photography by Max Giffin [email protected] On the 22nd of September, the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado, was alive with the sounds of Plug in Stereo, A Rocket to the Moon, Carter Hulsey, and Never Shout Never, all bands on Never Shout Never’s Time Travel Tour. Plug in […]
Ethyl and the Regulars – Fill’er Up [LP]
by Sheila Broderick [email protected] Self-proclaimed High-Octane Hillbilly Boogie and Western Swing, Ethyl and the Regulars certainly deliver! You will find yourself hard pressed to find a spot on the dance floor when this group performs. Coming together in November of 2005, they have become one of […]
Chris Hillman – From The Byrds to The Desert Rose Band – What A Ride!
by Charlie Sullivan [email protected] Chris Hillman, one of the elder statesmen on the national music scene, has been performing since 1963 starting with the Scottsville Squirrel Barkers, The Hillmen, Bluegrass outfits, moving around with various acts and almost hanging it up before landing his gig with The Byrds (RRHOF Class of 1991 and what an […]
Powellapalooza Review
Review by Corey Blecha [email protected] The last weekend of September marked LakePowell’s annual Powellapalooza Beach Party, and I was on hand to witness the madness. With more people in attendance this year, and a hefty line-up of bluegrass, jam, and electronic artists, the party went off, whether you were soaking up the sun at the […]
BoDeans at the Rocky Mountain Music Festival
by Sheila Broderick [email protected] The BoDeans still remain to be one of the greatest all-American bands. Beginning their debut 25 years ago, they still remain true to their roots and produce amazing harmony. Their performance at The Rocky Mountain Music festival was breathtaking not only due to the scenery, which included […]
Art Alexakis Interview
by Jenn Cohen [email protected] The threat of rain didn’t stop people from heading to The Denver Botanic Gardens near Chatfield, for the inaugural Rocky Mountain Music Festival. With multiple stages, 15 bands, and four headliners, including Everclear, Bodeans, Fabulous Thunderbirds, and the Desert Rose Band, Red Stag Productions owner, Bob Potrykus, hopes this will be, […]
Storm Gloor
Teaching Through the Industry… by Steffanie Giesler [email protected] One of the subtle secrets about Denver is that legends can be found living in the city – the festival promoters, the diehard talent buyers, the label reps, and venue owners. The people that already made it and use Denver as a place to settle or ones […]
Two Man Cover Band
Sammy T and Brent Joyce By Jennifer Cohen [email protected] A year ago, Denverlocal musician, Sammy T, and newly transplanted Brent Joyce, fromNorth Carolina, met at an open-mic night at Mead Street Station. Within a few days, they were playing together at Brother’s BBQ. A typical set list includes a mix of covers spanning many […]
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