Tag: americana

Young Ancients- Fishstory

| August 1, 2015
Young Ancients- Fishstory

by Thom Jackson Young Ancients showcase a wide variety of talents on their debut full-length Fishstory. At heart, their music is pure Americana- but this group of veterans from Subdudes and Pura Fe Trio mixes in a strong and very noticeable element of blues throughout the record. Tracks such as “Angels and Devils” also feature […]

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Float Like A Buffalo

| August 1, 2015
Float Like A Buffalo

by Thom Jackson Although they claim Littleton as their home, Float Like A Buffalo seeks to embody the spirit of the mountains with their music. An eclectic combination of Americana, jam, and psych-rock, the band tops intrinsic, if somewhat arbitrary, melodies with relatable stories. Their music has the ability to appeal to a wide audience […]

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Sub Station- Crack In The Mirror

| April 1, 2015
Sub Station- Crack In The Mirror

by Thom Jackson Sub Station has continued doing what they do well with the new record Crack In The Mirror. An interesting fusion of Americana and jazz with smoky trumpet lines and coupled with soothing, heartfelt lyricism. The only problem is, I cannot seem to figure out when would be the optimal time to listen […]

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Mary Beth Cross Finds Home in Spotlight

| April 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
Mary Beth Cross Finds Home in Spotlight

by Tim Wenger by Tim Wenger Mary Beth Cross has been making a name for herself in Denver and beyond with her authentic blend of folk and Americana. Her record Beyond Good and Evil has been receiving rave reviews nationally and has allowed her to perform in new markets, spreading her tuneage to new ears […]

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Bettman and Halpin

| April 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
Bettman and Halpin

by Tim Wenger Bettman and Halpin have dropped their 4th album, an emotional take on soft Americana. What stands out immediately on the record is the lyricism- honest, straight forward, and picturesque words take the listener directly into the story the group is telling and, with the right ear, have the power to inject a […]

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THE YAWPERS ANNOUNCE WEST COAST TOUR WITH NASHVILLE PUSSY

| March 26, 2014 | 0 Comments
THE YAWPERS ANNOUNCE WEST COAST TOUR WITH NASHVILLE PUSSY

photo credit Kirsten Cohen DENVER – Mar. 26th, 2014 The Yawpers are headed on a 15 date tour of the West Coast and Midwest with legendary rock and roll band, Nashville Pussy. Having recently released two recordings, and coming off of a month long tour culminating at SXSW, the Yawpers are ready to make some noise […]

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Honey Don’t- Heart Like A Wheel

| March 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
Honey Don’t- Heart Like A Wheel

by Tim Wenger Honey Don’t has got the right feel for Colorado-style Americana, and their new record Heart Like A Wheel is the perfect demonstration. Instead of the whiny, sappy, melodramatic tunes that populate so many of the Americana submissions we receive here at CMB, Honey Don’t prefers to turn that frown upside down and […]

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Rae Miller-Journey Through Water

| June 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
Rae Miller-Journey Through Water

by John Christen Rae Miller‘s self produced debut album, Journey Through Water, is a wonderfully crafted slice of Americana. With lucid melodies and dreamy harmonies, the passionate story telling is meant for a porch swing on a cool and sweet summer evening, or a meandering drive through desolate mountain roads. Journey Through Water is a […]

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Swallow Hill Music presents Matt Flinner Trio & Grant Gordy QuartetSaturday, Feb 25 at 8 pm

| February 15, 2012 | 0 Comments
Swallow Hill Music presents Matt Flinner Trio & Grant Gordy QuartetSaturday, Feb 25 at 8 pm

71 E Yale Ave, Denver 80210 $17 Advance; $19 Day of Show. Since its inception in 2002, the Matt Flinner Trio has been forging new pathways for the standard bluegrass trio. Mandolinist Matt Flinner, guitarist Ross Martin and bassist Eric Thorin cover a wide variety of musical styles—all with the common ground of American roots […]

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