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Cervantes Takes Ownership of Aggie Theatre
The crew from Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom closed a deal in August securing ownership of Fort Collins’ Aggie Theatre. The ownership allows the Denver-based company that also currently runs Cervantes Other Side to increase their impact in the market and up their visibility to touring artists. We spoke with co-owner Scott Merill about the deal and […]
Judge Roughneck- Pick It Up
by Tim Wenger What a breath of fresh air! There is still solid rocksteady ska coming out of the Mile High City. The 4th album album from Judge Roughneck, titled Pick You Up, combines the band’s traditional elements of ska and reggae tied together with magnificent production. Featuring an excellent cover of The English Beat’s […]
Judge Rougneck Dropping New Album June 5
Judge Roughneck is working towards a big summer, starting with the release of a new album June 5 at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom. The band spoke at length about the album- Colorado-based Ska and Reggae stalwart Judge Roughneck is back with its fourth studio CD featuring new songs, one legendary cover, and surprise guest vocalists. Roughneck has gone […]
Why Jazz Matters: Track 9
by Norm Provizer A few months ago in this column, I made mention of the tribute Snoop Dog paid to Herbie Hancock when the Kennedy Center honored the great jazz pianist in 2013. At the event, Snoop referred to Hancock as the person who “invented hip hop.” While that testimonial might be a bit overly […]
Local Rapper Savior Overcomes Autism
by Tim Wintemute Artist Justin Fisher aka Savior is making a name for himself as a local battle rapper with Kush n’ Koffin battle league. As a an artist, Savior has also played local venues including the Fox Theatre, Lion’s Lair, Cervantes, the Roxy Theatre and various small clubs and house parties in Colorado. From […]
Groove Music & Arts Festival Comes to Shadows Ranch
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Groove Music & Arts Festival July 18th-20th! Three full days of music, mountains, and freedom; featuring the highest quality funk, bluegrass, and jam bands around. Groove Music & Arts Festival offers patrons two stages with live music throughout the weekend, as well as performing arts, yoga, meditation, sustainability workshops, and […]
Courier- Inspired
by Tim Wenger Courier dropped a great record a while back, and we thought it was about time we gave it the recognition it deserves. Taking traditional hip hop and throwing in very insightful and spiritual lyrics, he has dropped an album that truly says something not only about his passion for music, but about […]
Bonnie and the Beard to Make Comeback on Valentine’s Day w/ Roniit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BONNIE AND THE BEARD & RONIIT Present: 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Carnival Masquerade ! February 14, 2014 At Cervantes: The Other Side $15 General Admission, $25 VIP ($17/$27 Day Of Show) ! Bonnie and the Beard and Roniit invite you to enjoy a night of wonder and debauchery as they celebrate the […]
YoungBlood Brass Band on Teaching Workshops, Tour Life
by Tim Wenger YoungBlood Brass Band have been bringing fresh hip-hop infused jazz around the country since 1998 and they stopped in Denver for the first time in quite a while on October 16. In addition to their music, they run a label and do workshops for students, but Colorado Music Buzz was able […]
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