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this broken beat
What’s On Your Mind? Jay Wallace
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this broken beat is a pop band out of Denver that’s been rising to the top for the last year since releasing their first single, “Sweat And Blood,” in 2016. What’s On Your Mind, their first album, showcases radio-ready songs, including “Sweat And Blood,” with some interesting artistic choices scattered throughout the album. While it is a solid record, this broken beat is still figuring out what their sound is. The whole album has a pop polish to it, slightly overproduced, but it’s not all that uniform, which leads to certain aspects standing out. “Sweat And Blood,” for instants, opens with an acoustic guitar bit, a very catchy chorus, and a middle section with a rap in it where lead singer Julio Perez really shows his diversity.
Bookending “Say The Words,” “I Heard You Lost Your Smile,” and “Sweat And Blood” are a pair of instrumental tracks. “First Light,” which leads “Say The Words,” wouldn’t be out of place on an EDM album, while “Somewhere I Get Lost” is a dark-sounding piano piece. That sounds like it would be a good lead-follow pairing, but “Dark Clouds” piano-based opening sounds rather upbeat in comparison to “Somewhere I Get Lost.” Finally, there’s the song that stood out for me: “Given From Above,” which sounds rather Childish Gambino-like. It’s a rap song with a basic guitar-anddrum backing and a sung chorus. It’s a good song, possibly a summer hit kind of song, but it also demonstrates that this broken beat is still feeling out what kind of music they want to make. Technically and artistically, they’re solid; What’s On Your Mind is a good pop album rife with eclectic touches that give it more personality than most pop music album. This reviewer isn’t opposed to artists coloring outside the lines, and for that, we respect what this broken beat has put out for their first album. We’re very curious what their next album will sound like.
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Michael Morrow & The Culprits Raucous
Jay Wallace
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We have gotten some throwback/retro albums over the years at BandWagon from a lot of different genres, but one we never expected to get is a 1980s-style hair metal album. Michael Morrow & The Culprits’ Raucous – which is technically a debut album, but Morrow had previously released a solo album, Bad Penny – is very much an ‘80s metal album, but it brings to mind Sammy Hagar more than Def Leppard. Raucous is relatively under-produced; it sounds like an unadorned three-piece rock-and-roll band with a distinctly ‘80s influence. While definitely a take on ‘80s hair metal outfits, this doesn’t milk nostalgia or bring comparisons to better bands of yesteryear, which some “throwback” albums we’ve received in the past have been guilty of. Morrow and his crew, to begin with,
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are excellent singers and musicians that also have a bit of range. They don’t sound like a 90-percentthere, slavishly-devoted tribute band to a ‘80s hair metal band that no one remembers; Michael Morrow & The Culprits are their own thing with their own sense of style. Morrow, in particularly, cites Southern Rock and Blues music as influences on his solo album. This is apparent when it comes to some of the lesser-headbanging songs on Raucous such as “What We Leave Behind,” a bluesy, oddly tender love song to the singer’s girl that ends with a really good guitar solo. (Not that love songs are unheard of in hair metal; it’s just that they would be more explicit “lust” songs than love songs.) “Blue Skies” sounds like a Southern Rock-tinged hair metal song, and “No Good Reason” is an homage to one of 1994’s best films. (Not Forrest Gump.) The variety gives some flavor and personality to what could easily be just another throwback band, which makes Michael Morrow & The Culprits a good rock band full stop. This is not a nostalgia act; this is the real deal. Those that want a new ‘80s-style metal band to listen to, Raucous delivers.
Modern Suspects II
Noel Billups
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II is as the name suggest, the second EP from the Denver based synth-pop group Modern Suspects. Formerly known as Claymore Disco, the band updated their guitar driven sound for a more modern, synth based sound and moved from a four piece to a three piece. The five song EP is packed with
tracks that make you want to get up and dance alongside personal lyrical content. The first song on the EP, “Drift”, is about getting further away from your dreams and who you once thought you’d be. The opening melody and chorus to this song is a sound that a lot of people are familiar with, sampled vocals. Vocals samples that have been chopped and repitched are a mainstay of modern pop music, from songs such as “Sorry” by Justin Bieber to “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake and Lil Jon. The band slows things down a tad with the following track and leading single on the EP “Demons in the Night”. The song addresses self-doubt and be-
ing alone with your thoughts. The group vocals during the chorus have an anthem like quality that offer solidarity, letting you know you’re not the only who struggle with the “demons in the night”. “Terrified” picks things back up with a groovy beat layered with world percussion. They bring back the chopped & pitched vocals, along with some elements of EDM and a guest rap verse from OptycNerd. This song really is the “full-package” when it comes to being radio friendly. II is a solid pop album. From the catchy hooks, personal but relatable lyricism, danceable beats, and quality production. The band has been on the steady rise in Colorado, from playing big gigs to sold out shows. Be sure to catch a live show when you can!
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AIRING ALL ALONG THE FRONT RANGE!
RON: Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy What can you say about a 40-year friendship and waiting 30 years for a #1 album? That’s a short ‘behind the scenes’ description of the new Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy album Blues With Horns. After the passing of his Freddi Henchi Band partner Marvin “Henchi” Graves, Fred Gowdy still wanted to sing. Longtime friend Chris Daniels brought him into the fold of The Kings. And the magic has worked with an album that’s made it to the top. It’s not Gary Clark, Jr blues, it’s Johnny “Guitar” Watson blues, it’s Buddy Miles blues, it’s Elvin Bishop blues. All with some horn-kick. And with Chris AND Freddi being cancer survivors, there’s a ‘beating the blues’ backstory in there too. Listen to “Fried Food/Hard Liquor” and tell me you don’t ‘hear’ the humidity of a Southern Summer. (I even heard a ‘horn nod’ to the ’71 Lighthouse hit “One Fine Morning”!) And if you’re missing some Freddi Henchi in your life, you may find yourself putting “Get Up Off The Funk” on ‘Repeat’. MARGOT: Blitzen Trapper Last year, in their hometown of Portland, OR, Blitzen Trapper staged a rock opera, which, in their words, “…dealt with heroin abuse, desperation, true love and western power structures.” They further explained, “The story evoked a bygone era of Portland with this sci-fi love story…” Blitzen Trapper took 9 of the songs from that rock opera, wrote 5 more to give the story more scope, and released it on their latest album, Wild & Reckless. In a way, this is the most exciting album they have done in years because they are back to taking sonic chances, like they did on 2008’s Furr and in a way they haven’t done since. Recommended: Listen to Wild & Reckless as a full piece rather than song by song and you will enjoy it a lot more. STACY: Langhorne Slim Langhorne Slim’s latest, Lost at Last Vol.1, is a rootsy romp through modern American music. An organic journey of discovery - both of self and place. Langhorne weaves relatable tales of love, loss and coping in a modern world through 13 tracks of lo-fi liquid gold. The production must be mentioned as it creates the perfect blend of instrumentation and interplay between the vocals, framed by the sound of recording in an intimate space. The record is brilliant in its simplicity. Well-crafted songs, thoughtful lyrics and beautiful harmonies set the stage for Langhorne’s ninth release. If you’re looking for an utterly listenable, perfect road-trip album, slip in the new Langhorne Slim and hit repeat. BENJI: Aaron Lee Tasjan Aaron Lee Tasjan is a true renaissance man. He is one of those unique individuals who can adapt to any situation. Tasjan has worked with a broad group of artists ranging from Peter Yarrow to the New York Dolls. On a recent trip to Nashville, I witnessed Tasjan perform with his own band and sit in with two others within a span of three days.(There is a good reason why he was nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year by the Americana Music Association.) Tasjan’s skills as a musician, performer and songwriter make him a triple threat in the finest sense. “Till The Town Goes Dark” is a great example of Tasjan’s talent. It’s infectious rhythm and clever lyrics will having you cranking the volume and asking for more.
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BIG YEAR. BRIGHT FUTURE.
Jed Murphy BandWagon Magazine
For the last year EDM artist Maddy O’Neal has been hitting the road hard. For this St. Louis native turned Denverite, it’s all been a dream come true as her music has taken to some of the best venues in the world. With a relaxed, nuanced style of electronic music that is more about melody and rhythm than pushing cliches, it’s no wonder she is becoming one of the most sought after artists in Colorado. We caught up with O’Neal mid tour to discuss the industry, her music, and her goals for the new year. You have had a big year of touring and have played a lot of great shows. What have been some of the highlights? It has been a busy year for sure. Playing The Gorge amphitheater was definitely one of the highlights. I never thought I would get to experience playing on such an incredible stage/backdrop... and Red Rocks, which will always take the cake for me. There’s just something so magical and intimate about that place. All my friends who’ve played it multiple times told me the more and more you get to play it the more you get to take it all in. I felt that for sure this year having it be my second time in as many years. In previous interviews you spoke about moving away from sample heavy writing and your latest EP Parallels is your first work being sample free. What inspired you to make this change musically? I decided to take that leap for a number of reasons - so I can sell and stream my music freely without having to worry about getting sued or running into copyright issues. But mainly because I am always
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trying to challenge myself in every aspect of this craft. Switching up my process makes me think about music differently and pushes me to improve different skills than I’m used to relying on- giving it a more live feel. The EDM and electronic scene has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. Where do you see it going as tastes change? Well, one can only hope that people’s tastes will eventually weed out the BS lol but I think one of the major things I am seeing from my end is this return to live instrumentation and musicianship. More people expanding their sound and live performance to more of a band set up, myself included. The only thing with that is that it is much more difficult to tour with a full band. My hope though is that we see more of a merging of those worlds and I think it’s already happening. Once touring is over, how do you see yourself spending your time? Well, first sleep, ha. But right now I’m particular (I’m
actually on a plane heading home from tour as I answer these questions) plan to get myself back into a routine. I do a lot of yoga and try to be as active as possible when I’m home. I look forward to snowboarding in my off time this winter. It’s always nice to get out and remove myself from the noise. Give myself that time to escape. Honestly, I’m most excited about writing music again. I’ve been touring so much this year I haven’t been able to really dig in at the studio like I want to. So much inspiration from my experiences I’m ready to channel musically! Who are some current musicians you admire? Oh man, so many. I am so so lucky to have such a great community of them around me in this crazy music family. If your gonna make me pick I’m gonna have to say touring with lettuce was a pretty mind blowing experience. Every single one of those guys are masters of their craft and they never stop wanting to learn. Blew my mind to watch all of them night after night. Was very inspiring.
What’s the best meal you had on tour? On this last tour I would have to say the meal I had right after the run was over. We enjoyed a crab feast with clams and other items on a monster seafood platter at this place in San Francisco. Was incredible. Going into 2018, do you have any personal goals? Absolutely. I want to do all of the things I’ve been telling myself I’m going to do lol. No more excuses. Those things include singing more - expanding my live setup to include a vocal box, drum pad etc. practice keys more and expand my knowledge of other instruments. And a more personal goal is to take care of myself l: everyone knows touring can be super hard on the body and mind. I need to really take advantage of my time and health in the best way possible. When you take care of yourself and feel good it affects everything else in your life.
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In the early ‘80s, New York native/lead singer Perry Farrell fled the concrete jungle for the sunny side of the United States and landed in California. He wanted to pursue his love for surfing and music concurrently. While living in his car and waiting tables in Los Angeles, he formed the short-lived band Psi Com, which eventually evolved into an early incarnation of Jane’s Addiction. Comprised of core members Farrell and bassist Eric Avery, Jane’s Addiction spent the latter half of the decade building up a zealous fan base. “I’ve always looked at music as a scene, especially live music. Live music really creates them. It has created scenes
Shocking and 1990’s Ritual de lo Habitual, the band went into hiatus due to inner conflicts revolving around inten-
days, I don’t want to be a part of that scene,” he admits. “In the music industry today, they are still trying to sell music to
throughout history like in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ’80s. The way people looked, what they were listening to, what their beliefs were and what they stood for was always centered around music or musicians were the center of conversation anyway,” Farrell says.
se drug abuse. The next 10 years would bring endless lineup changes and an uncertain future for Jane’s Addiction. It wasn’t until 2001 that they would end up reuniting at the Coachella Festival and in turn, spark a whole new chapter. In 2003, they released their first proper studio album since 1997’s Kettle Whistle, titled Strays, which ended up being a huge commercial success, something that doesn’t really impress Farrell lately. His whole take on major labels (and the music industry, in general) has vastly changed.
kids that don’t freely download. They have very immature attitudes and outlooks towards the world. Those are the kind of artists they are signing; they aren’t signing sophisticated or great music. They’re signings have nothing to do with quality artists. It all has to do with whether they can sell, not even a record, they’re looking to sell hoodies [laughs].
“I guess for myself I’ve always wanted to contribute to that scene, even before Jane’s started or when it started I should say. I looked at the music scene in L.A. and I wanted to get in there,” he continues. “I didn’t want to follow necessarily; I wanted to add something to it that wasn’t there, a hybrid if you will. A combination of punk and rock, that wasn’t really going on. It wasn’t really that hard to add something into it. If you look at what isn’t being done or what can be combined then you begin to see how you can contribute.” After three proper studio albums including 1997’s selftitled debut, 1988’s Nothing’s
“Right now, I’m not very happy. I used to look up to and wanted so badly to be a signed artist on a label. When I signed with Warner Brothers, it was during their heyday. They had artists like Madonna and Prince. They were legends. People like Frank Sinatra and Jimi Hendrix were some of the greatest talents that ever existed. In those days, I wanted to be part of that scene. These
“I like to say Jane’s Addiction was adult entertainment,” he adds. I wasn’t trying to write songs for little kids and be part of pop culture. I’m from the underground. My culture is a subversive, dark, exiting, fun, dangerous, sensual and all the things I’m attracted to. I’m not attracted to this little puffy, airy talk about my depression I’m having, that kind of stuff. I grew out of that when I was 10 years old. Today, what do you have? You have people that are singing about whatever, the club, a bottle of champagne and a big ass [laughs].”
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Jed Murphy BandWagon Magazine “I’m so proud of this, from top to bottom,” says Johnny Burroughs, vocalist and band leader of the Greeley soul band The Burroughs about their latest album, Got to Feel. He has good reason to be proud. Got to Feel is a sonic exploration unlike anything seen from the band before. These nine songs are more than just a breath of fresh air, they are the thunderstorm the people have been waiting for. Fresh, unapologetic, and a journey into the heart of what they’ve been doing all along, this album breaks them free from any particular labels.
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One thing that has always set The Burroughs apart from so many other “local” bands are the chops of the musicians. The majority of the band comes from some form of professional music background, mainly from the University of Northern Colorado, which has an internationally recognized jazz program. Everyone that is, except for Johnny. Johnny learned music growing up playing in his father’s church band where he picked up the skills that has made him the ideal frontman. Being the only one without a formal music education, Johnny confesses to sometimes feeling left behind by the technical knowledge of the other members, but over time has found a balance that has made the band thrive. “The musical knowledge in this band is ridiculous. Especially when Brian entered, and Tom entered, and Bre entered; Brian has his doctorate in jazz drumming, Tom got his masters in like five years, he’s just incredible, Bre has her masters. When they first joined I wouldn’t say the correct chordal term or I try to interpret something from a song and I would interpret it wrong and I would be like, man I suck. Now I don’t even care, I’ll just throw things out there (laughs),” says Burroughs. Got to Feel is a rock album at its core but comes with the trappings of a world-class soul band. Undeniably sharp, this album moves out of the ‘60s era that soul fans are used to and into the more heavy sounds of the
‘70s, where Burroughs finds his inspiration. “We walked into it and we were like, if we’re going to do an album, it’s going to be a great album. We’re not in it just to do nine songs because we need an album,” says Burroughs. Recorded at Mighty Fine Studios with Colin Bricker, Got to Feel was a full ten-month process. They knew the band had the vision so they used that time to flesh out the songs to what they needed them to be. “We wanted to give our producer [Bricker] credit because of the
For me, the message of the album is that no matter what circumstances that surrounds you; you get to choose who you are. soundscapes we created. The album was really about each song having it’s own unique sound. We did so many different ways of recording… Each song that we had he created a special soundscape for it to be in, so we wanted to give him credit,” says Burroughs. For Burroughs, the album is told in two halves. The first half are love songs written for his wife, while the second half shifts to a darker gear taking a look at the idea that within chaos, you can find clarity. “For me, the message of the album is that no matter what circumstances that surrounds you; you get to
choose who you are,” says Burroughs. “I think people are going to be surprised with some of the darker places we go on the second half of this album.” Songs like “Losin My” and “Oh My (What Will Be)” are the prime example of this as both tracks are sultry departures from the traditional soul sound long-time fans have known. Gone is the studio rigidness we’ve seen on some of their past work and in it’s place is a smooth sensuality that permeates off the tracks, particularly in the second half of the album. Moving forward, The Burroughs plan on kicking off 2018 with a bang. First, with a New Years Eve and album release show at the Moxi Theater, then followed by the official worldwide release of the album on January 9th. After that, the strength of this album is going to launch them to a level of success they had not previously explored. If it doesn’t, then people don’t know a good thing when they hear it. As a musician and a songwriter who has found his voice, Johnny Burroughs has a lot of advice he can give new bands. But at the end of the day, he boils it down to keeping it simple and not beating yourself up too much when it doesn’t come out the way you want. “You can’t rewrite the book on music but you can rewrite the book on yourself.”
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CONCERT CALENDAR Friday December 1st Radio 94.9 Presents: Deck The Hall Ball @ Moxi Theater, Greeley– 7pm w/ Shatterproof, Its Just Bugs。, VYNYL, Quentin, Bryce Merritt Whitewater Ramble @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Good Gravy & Tyler Grant Trio Unexotic & friends @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–7:30pm w/ MadBliss, The Orcastrator, RizeThaRebel & 7Wave and DUPER Sour Boy, Bitter Girl LP Release Party @ Surfside7, Fort Collins–8pm w/ TBA An Evening with Acoustic Eidolon @ Rialto Theater Center, Loveland– 7:30pm DOPAPOD @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Genetics The Wood Brothers @ The Ogden Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Sean McConnell SPELLS + Colfax Speed Queen @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Cheap Perfume, Simulators CAM’RON @ The Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm w/ Ice C.R.E.A.M., U.T.I.C.A. (Undeniably the Illest Cat Around), J-Krupt, OTIS- One Truly Inspired Soul Kacy & Clayton @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ Many Mountains, Patrick Dethlefs The Highway Finds Tour @ Marquis, Denver–7pm w/ High Valley, Adam Doleac, Birch Street The Revivalists @ Fillmore Auditorium, Denver–8pm
Saturday December 2nd 94.3 The X Presents: Pandas & People @ Moxi Theater, Greeley– 7:30pm w/ One Flew West, Wildermiss and Places Back Home
SHATTERPROOF Friday December 1st, 2017 at Moxi Theater
Ryan Montbleau @ Downtown Artery, Fort Collins–7pm
Yonder Mountain String Band @ Fillmore Auditorium, Englewood– 5:30pm
A Brother’s Fountain @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Whitacre and Joel Bekken
Sunday December 3rd
Phutureprimitive @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Andreilien, Goldyloxx and ELCTRX An Evening with Acoustic Eidolon @ Rialto Theater Center, Loveland– 7:30pm
Aggie Standup Series: Kyle Kinane @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–7pm
Derek Luh / Sammy Wilk @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–5pm w/ Scribe Grizzly Bear **SOLD OUT** @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ serpentwithfeet
NCAP Concert Benefit @ SurfSide7, Fort Collins–7pm
Whitney **SOLD OUT** @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–8pm w/ Julie Byrne
Big Band Holiday with Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra @ Rialto Theater Center, Loveland–3pm
The Swashbuckling Doctors @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm w/ Younger Than Neil, Stray The Course,
Animals As Leaders / Periphery @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–7pm w/ Astronoid DOPAPOD @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ The RunniKine Matisyahu @ The Gothic Theatre, Englewood– 8:30pm w/ Common Kings, Orphan We’s Us @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ King Friday the 13th, YaBird Whitechapel @ The Summit Music Hall, Denver–6pm w/ Carnifex, Rings Of Saturn, Entheos, So This Is Suffering Alex Lahey @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ Dude York My Body Sings Electric - 10 Year Anniversary @ Marquis, Denver–7pm w/ Slow Caves, Modern Suspects, All Chiefs
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Wednesday December 6th
w/ HÄANA, Moon Frog, Seraiah and Escapism
CBDB @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Special Guests
Paula Poundstone @ Rialto Theater Center, Loveland–8pm
The Del Griffiths @ The Marquis Theatre, Denver–6pm w/ Sifting, Mosaic (CO), Saphyre Rain, Oveda The Dear Hunter @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–8pm w/ The Family Crest, VAVÁ
Paper Bird Thursday December 7th, 2017 at Downtown Artery
Flowlines (Album Release) @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ The Del Griffiths
Thursday December 7th Monday December 4th Mug Night: Stand-Up Comedy @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–7pm w/ Funk Jam 10pm Grizzly Bear @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ serpentwithfeet
Whitney @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Julie Byrne
Tuesday December 5th RE:Turn Tuesdays Feat. CAPYAC @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins– 8pm w/ Earth Like Twins, L.A. Rose, MIDicinal, Beyond Existence and Rolos Rios Kodak Black @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm Supersuckers/Bellrays @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm w/ Bombpops
Paper Bird @ The Downtown Artery, Fort Collins–7pm w/ Kyle Emerson NADALANDS / Nearby Liars / Turvy Organ @ SurfSide7, Fort Collins–9pm Brent Cowles and the Foxhole Family Band Winter Jam 2017 @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm Winds Of Plague @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–6pm w/ Venom and Valor, Sulphurensis, SmackFactor Ekali @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Medasin, Judge Pierce Fulton and NVDES Present: Better Places Tour @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm Atmosphere @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Musab + Ink Well (MInk), deM atlaS, The Lioness, DJ Keezy
Friday December 8th Ben Pu & Crew @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–8pm w/ Soul Solum and Guillermo “Gii” Astorga Music AQUEOUS @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Voodoo Visionary Random Rab @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm
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Dynohunter / TNERTLE @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Collidoscope Lupe Fiasco @ The Gothic Theatre, Denver–9pm The ReMINDers, Reason the Citizen Moon Taxi @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Other Black Ekali @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Medasin, Judge Say Anything @ The Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm w/ Radar State, Backwards Dancer Brent Cowles & the Foxhole Family Band Winter Jam 2017 @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ Sarah Anne DeGraw SIR - Album Release Show @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Instant Empire, The Royal
Saturday December 9th A Bear’s Choice @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Dead Jam House Band SOLD OUT - Atmosphere - Welcome to Colorado Tour @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Musab + Ink Well (MInk), deM atlas, The Lioness, DJ Keezy Denver Black Sky V: Broken Hope, Exhumed, Havok @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–5:30pm w/ Expulsion, Acephalix, Axeslasher vs. Troglodyte, Arkaik, Severed, Glacial Tomb, Saddle of Southern Darkness Funk Club @ Downtown Artery, Fort Collins–8pm Sikdope @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Punjahbae, Tugboat Sing It To Me Santa: The Record Company @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–7:30 w/ Tracksuit Wedding, Isaac and Anna Slade
Chet Porter @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Kidswaste Say Anything @ The Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm w/ Radar State, Backwards Dancer Brent Cowles & the Foxhole Family Band Winter Jam 2017 @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ R.L Cole Papa Roach @ Fillmore Auditorium, Englewood–8pm
Sunday December 10th Hundredth @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm w/ Spotlights, Tennis System, Gleemer SYCDVK @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm w/ Strange Heavens, Moonglade, Smile Victoria Atmosphere @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ with Musab + Ink Well (MInk), deM atlaS, the Lioness, DJ Keezy FLO 107.1’s Ho, Ho, Holiday feat. Scarface @ The Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm w/ DJ Ktone, Rhymesight, King F.O.E. Chemically Obligated @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–7pm
Monday December 11th The Girls From Dance Moms; Kendall, Chloe, Kalani @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–7pm
Tuesday December 12th
Wednesday December 13th Lil Debbie @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Raven Felix, Swizzy J
w/ Your Own Medicine, Scarless, Blue Mesa
Hometown For The Holidays 2017 @ Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats:
w/ 888
3rd Annual 10th Annual Holiday Show **SOLD OUT**
Nicole Atkins
@ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm
@ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm
w/ The Still Tide
Fit For A King & In Hearts Wake @ The Marquis Theatre, Denver–6pm w/ Like Moths To Flames, Phinehas
Bone Thugs N Harmony
w/ Thayer Sarrano Colter Wall @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm
@ Fillmore Auditorium, Denver–7pm Alice Merton
Thursday December 14th Saturday December 16th
@ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm
STORYTELLERS PROJECT: GET IT TOGETHER @ Downtown Artery, Fort Collins–6pm
Sunday December 17th
Shwayze @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Thin Air Crew, Y-O and Focus The Swashbuckling Doctors @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Hypnotic Vibes and Native Station Prayers @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–8pm FKJ @ Ogden Theatre, Denver, 9pm w/ (((O)))
Mihali (of Twiddle) @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Luke Mitrani The Railbenders @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm Hell’s Belles / Lola Black @ The Gothic Theatre, Englewood–8pm Sharone & The Wind, Divine Intention The Interrupters and SWMRS @ Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm
Kyle Lucas @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm Nathan Palmer @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–8pm w/ Reve Kalell, Connor Ray, KingRyTheFirst, Kayla Rae Colter Wall *SOLD OUT* @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm
w/ The Regrettes
Gallagher - The Joke’s On You Tour @ Summit Music Hall, Denver–8pm w/ Artie Fletcher Neyla Pekarek (of The Lumineers) @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm Arsonists Get All The Girls @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm
Friday December 15th KISSm – A World Famous Tribute To KISS @ Moxi, Greeley–8pm w/ Special Guests Maddy O’Neal @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ COFRESI
RE:Turn Feat. ProJect Aspect, Ryan Viser, Linear Symmetry and Thy Neighbor @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm Feat. ProJect Aspect, Ryan Viser, Linear Symmetry and Thy Neighbor
Saints of Never After @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm w/ Almost, Maine, The Coast Is Ours, Rain in July, Compliments to the One
Robb Bank$ @ The Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm w/ G’Hap Gang, Akwa & JTrunninMan, B.Y.Z, Swizzy J
@ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm
@ Larimer Lounge, Denver–7pm
Karaoke @ SurfSide 7, Fort Collins–7pm w/ Drew
HOTT MT @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm
21 Savage @ Ogden Theater, Denver–9pm w/ YoungBoy Never Broke Again
The Anchor / Tonight We Rise - Holiday Party SonReal
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers @ The Gothic Theater, Englewood–9pm w/ The Railbenders Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: 3rd Annual 10th Annual Holiday Show **SOLD OUT** @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Flaural
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Monday December 18th
Oceans Ate Alaska
Gary Numan
w/ invent, animate, Dayseeker, Afterlife,
@ The Gothic Theatre, Englewood–8pm w/ Me Not You IAMTHESHOTGUN @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–6pm w/ Doomsday for the Destroyer, The Common Good, Instant Transmission, Sulphurensis, Dirty Sprite Dead Horses @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Luke Callen & Wolf van Elmand (Von Stomper) A Drag Queen Christmas @ Fillmore Auditorium, Denver–7pm
Tuesday December 19th RE:Turn Tuesdays
@ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm Feat. Goopsteppa and Vinja w/ Special Guests Boosie Badazz @ Summit Music Hall, Denver–7pm w/ BlaccRoyal, Meecy W, SwizZy B
@ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm Bermuda Skies, A Flood Foretold
Wednesday December 20th The Atlantic Club @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Joseph Lamar, Rooftop York, Brother, Jayar Young
3oh!3
Tyler Lee and the Ragers (EP Release) @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm
Saturday December 23rd at Gothic Theatre in Denver
Agnostic Front @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm w/ Combat Force, Line Brawl
Thursday December 21st The Colorado Sound’s Solstice Celebration *SOLD OUT* @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Big Head Todd And The Monsters Drink Drank PUNK @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Monkeys With Explosives, Dead But Fancy
Khaki
AwkwardCliff, 56xansaintcool
The Magic Beans @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–8pm w/ Cycles
Friday December 22nd
Monday December 25th
Rebirth Brass Band
Hayden James @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ BAYNK, Grace Pitts
@ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ Legion, SIDMFKID, Kenny6,
@ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Jesse R.S EOTO & Friends ft. Borahm Lee from Pretty Lights (Live) Band @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ ProJect Aspect My Boy Elroy
Wednesday December 27th Black Label Society @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–7:30 w/ Corrosion of Conformity, In the Company of Serpents
@ Larimer Lounge, Denver–11:59pm A Colfax Christmas @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ The Patient Zeros, The Born Readies, To Be Astronauts, Crimson Days
Saturday December 23rd Rebirth Brass Band @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm 3OH!3 @ The Gothic Theatre, Englewood–9pm w/ Cobraconda Living Legends & Hieroglyphics @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Whiskey Blanket, DJ Fresh Dayton Stone & The Undertones @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm
Sunday December 24th The River Arkansas @ Downtown Artery, Fort Collins–7pm w/ Stelth Ulvang and his Earnest Pack of Wild Dogs
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Thursday December 28th Krizz Kaliko “Talk Up On It Tour” @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–7pm w/ Slo Pain Reckordz, Izzy Dunfore TALES FROM GHOST TOWN @ Surfside 7, Fort Collins–9pm w/ CORY CALL Jane’s Addiction @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–8pm Glasss Records Showcase @ Lost Lake, Denver–7pm w/ Gold Trash, Pearls and Perils, EVP, Nighttimeschoolbus
Friday December 29th Michal Menert & The Pretty Fantastics @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Maddy O’Neal, TNERTLE, Shuj Roswell
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YAMN / Fox Street @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Rossonian BoomBox @The Gothic Theatre, Englewood–9pm w/ Lucid Vision Nahko and Medicine for the People @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Dustin Thomas
THE MAGIC BEANS
Orbiter @ Marquis Theatre, Denver–7pm w/ 80 Grit, Controlled Demise, Letter,
Saturday December 30th at the Moxi Theater
Uncultured Swine
Saturday December 30th The Magic Beans @ Moxi Theater, Greeley - 8pm COMEDY: The Good Humor Men @Rialto Theater, Loveland–7:30pm Itchy-O @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm w/ The Velveteers Analog Son / Fox Street @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm w/ Mlima
United States Air Force Band Holiday Concert Monday, December 11 • 7pm
BoomBox @ Gothic Theatre, Englewood–9pm w/ Spectacle Nahko and Medicine for the People @ Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Tubby Love
Sunday December 31st Moxi NYE + The Burroughs “Got to Feel” Album Release @ Moxi Theater, Greeley-8pm Gasoline Lollipops
The 1st Annual Great Gatsby Gala @ Summit Music Hall, Denver–9pm
@ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm
Rumble Young Man Rumble @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm
Head for the Hills w/ Tallgrass
Red Stinger @ Lost Lake, Denver–8pm w/ Pitch Invasion, Record Thieves
w/ The Alcapones and Special guests
@ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins–8pm Fox Street @ Bluebird Theater, Denver–9pm
HOLIDAY EVENTS
BoomBox @ Gothic Theatre, Englewood–9pm Nahko and Medicine for the People @Ogden Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ The Late Ones, Tubby Love Nuns Of Brixton @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ The Shaloms Itchy-O @ Summit Music Hall, Denver–8pm w/ The Velveteers
The Greeley Chorale Fa-la-la-le-lu-jah!
Presents
Sat., December 16 • 7:30pm
@ Union Colony Civic Center
@ Union Colony Civic Center
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala
Moxi New Year’s Eve: The Burroughs Album Release Party
Sunday, December 31 • 8pm
Sunday, December 31 • 8pm
@ Union Colony Civic Center
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