Category: The Post
Backstage Past- Barry Fey
by Torch Local hero and legend Barry Fey wrote a no-holds-barred book on his experience of one of the first rock-and-roll concert promoters. He not only stood with the greatest rock stars of all time, but he helped them get there. If Barry noticed your band, you had a chance. He brought us U2, […]
The Manager’s Corner December 2011
by Chris Daniels [email protected] I’ve managed my own band since the 1980s and despite the amazing change in technology, success in the music business is built around four tried and true elements: great music, really hard work, and timing (often mistaken for luck). The other key element is getting the help you need to make […]
Venue of the Month-The Walnut Room
by Ryan Edwards It’s hard to miss, but if you’ve never been there before and you’re driving down Walnut Street to find it and you’re wondering where the hell it is, don’t worry, you’ll find it. It stands out this time of year from all the other bleak buildings in that area of […]
Between the Covers-Temptation
by Torch “There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable” Mark Twain The fresh baked brownie as you just start a diet, the new guy or girl at the office with a dab of dreamy cologne, the shiny new motorcycle and no money, and yes, the lead singer or lanky bass […]
Playing for the President of the United States!
Interview with Chris Daniels by Torch [email protected] President Obama came to Denver on October 26, 2011, to speak to the students of the University of Colorado Denver. Thousands of people packed the gymnasium waiting for the President to speak. The student band, The Claim Jumpers, along with a few members from the Queen City Jazz […]
Jesus the Booking Agent – Pt. 17
by Mike Hall [email protected] Mike Hall has been immersed in music for over 20 years, touring the country ‘til he cried and playing in too many bands. He is currently incubating his sonic baby, the Fire and the Sigh. Part 17: Satiation Comes in Seasons Down within the Comcast film building I was busily going […]
Boobs!
Between The Covers by Torch [email protected] The band is playing and the crowd is mulling around, getting the first drink down. The fun is coming, but it is still that early awkward time when people aren’t ready to dance. Yeah, the clothes are nice, hair just right, and a dash of cologne in the air. […]
Venue of the Month-Lions Lair
by Ryan Edwards [email protected] There are so many famous venues in the Denver area. We’ve heard of them all: The Bluebird, The Fillmore, and the Ogden in Denver, the Fox in Boulder, or the Aggie in Fort Collins, and all of these venues we have either been to or have heard of them. But this […]
Beats Antique-an Interview
Beats Antique – Fillmore Auditorium – December 3, 2011 by Corey Blecha Since forming in 2007, Beats Antique have been fusing world instrumentation and classical music training into a performance art group that utilizes a live drummer and world-class belly dancer, with the goal of losing inhibitions and creating spectacular art always close to the […]
Red Hot Blues Catz
Ed Hayslett, self-proclaimed “Cat Daddy” of the Red Hot Blues Catz wants you to know that his band is “full of interesting characters from different walks of life.” The most current members of the band, together since 2003, have the mantra, “Groovin’ Blues with Good News!” blues music, with encouraging lyrics. They’ve played the […]
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