In Due Time

by Ryan Edwards

I’ve been to Herman’s Hideaway many times, and the quality of musicians and music that come through its doors, never disappoint. In Due Time is an eclectic group of musicians, who blend multiple genres into a funky jam band that the audience found impossible not to get into. “When it gets down to it, we play funk. It’s really funky music,” said Beau Bohlen, (guitar/vocals).

The band is made up of Antonio Domenick (trombone/keys), Kyle Jerome (saxophone), Corey Garretson (bass guitar), Ethan Williams (lead guitar), Beau Bohlen, (rhythm guitar), Kelsie Bedard (lead vocals), Michael Russel (drums), and Ruth Nichols (trumpet). This assembled cast of musicians went to Lakewood High School together, began the band in 2008, and has since played all over Denver and the Front Range. Venues like Larimer Lounge, Cervantes’ Other Side, D Note, AF Rays in Greeley, and the Dark Horse in Boulder, have experience their unique sound, which is a collection of rap, rock, funk, indie and even Spanish music.

“D Note is our favorite place to play because we always get awesome sound. The people who work at, and own, the D Note are really friendly, and we always feel that the crowd (even people who don’t know us) is enjoying our sound,” says Domenick, commenting on their favorite venue to play live. Their shows involve every band member singing with different styles.

Including everything from Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and James Brown covers, as well as a their own collection of originals, In Due Time gets the audience out of their seats and dancing with songs that represent not only themselves, but Colorado as well. Songs such as “I-25,” which complains about the traffic in Colorado, or “Beer Run,” a term used to get beer before or during a party. “Beer Run is the favorite of our songs, because it’s fun to play and sing, and showcases the things we do well: funky groove, a cappella vocals, cool horn lines, and fun subject matter,” said Domenick.

In Due Time stands out in the Colorado music scene, because it’s rare to find a large group of musicians that string different types of music together and make it sound, not only good, but damn good. “You don’t see a lot of big bands playing our music, you’ve gotta search for it.” Bohlen said. While the group is experienced in the Colorado music scene, their ambitions want them to go further. They’re launching an EP in the fall, and looking to play festivals and tour next summer. “We think we have a lot of creativity and soul to offer, and we want as many people to hear us as possible,” says Bohlen. With their original style, success is sure to follow.

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