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Ian Mahan Rockford

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Ian Mahan, based out of Denver, says he blends together pop, blues, folk, “and old-time entertainment,” and his latest album, Rockford, particularly leans toward an acoustic indie/pop blend with gentle, relaxing lyrics.

The album could be called sweet, or in less generous terms, sappy. But for an independent singer-songwriter, Rockford is a good step forward.

This is a pop album, but not in a bouncy way. With a folk tinge, Mahan’s breezy acoustic guitar is the most prominent instrument throughout the tracks. Rockford will make you want to sway with your special someone in a darkened bar, sipping whiskey-on-ice while Mahan plays. The only exception to this feeling is the final track, “Elmhurst,” which is a

collaboration with the singer songwriter Stellan and sounds made for radio. It’s the most pop-sounding song on the album in comparison to the rest of Rockford’s more acoustic, folk-inspired songs.

Given that the album is available on all the streaming sites, we actually have a metric for what the most popular song is, which is “Bet And Pray” at almost 800 plays on Soundcloud at the time this review was written. “Bet And Pray” is a love song from Mahan’s perspective, hoping to see his love soon. His songwriting is generally upbeat and positive, filled with earnestness throughout, and “Bet And Pray” is the perfect distillation of that. The only song that is the exception to this is “Elmhurst” yet again, which is about a guy who can’t find himself, lost in a drug-filled town. “Elmhurst” honestly sounds like it belongs on a different album in comparison to everything else, which leans more in the direction, style-wise and emotionally, of “Bet And Pray”.

Aside from “Elmhurst,” the majority of Rockford is a decent, folk-leaning pop album that those with a love of folk and pop music should enjoy.

Again, the album is available for free listening on the majority of the streaming sites, so you can check out for yourself.

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Attack on Venus Neighbors

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Attack on Venus are your local pissed off galactic explorers. With the release of the album XO they explore new territory. XO is a fairly short release and focuses on bringing you along on their journey. If you have listened to Attack on Venus live it is very much a sonic exploration, however this EP directs you more towards structure and catchy hooks with an occasion sonic bloom. “Album Youth” is a bit of a trickster, a somewhat robotic chant of sorts, sets a subtle dark tone for the release. The album really hits on track two with “Rockets”. This song encompasses Attack in a well rounded manner and one of the highlights of the EP. Much darker in tone with a large eerie guitar land-

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scape and guitar solo the track provides a nice broad scope of musical influence to shine through and really grabs the listener.

The band takes an interesting approach lyrically throughout the tracks. It is very hard to make a solid decision on what perspective the lyrics are coming from. Is the singer Alan Hlavacek rationalizing to himself, speaking to the listener, or is the story directed at him? The somewhat ambiguous vocal style leads to an interesting vibe throughout the EP. The third track on the list is “Tape on Rewind”.

The most grounded track is very fittingly the most relatable. Filled with self doubt and uncertainty of past decisions it is a introspective song that can be applied to so many walks of life. With a sly grin Attack on Venus close the EP with “Radiation“ a fairly aggressive track with social and political undertones sprinkled throughout it leaves the listener in a dissonant void and bludgeons them with heavy riffs. Overall the EP is short and sweet and is definitely something every local rocker, punk, and metal head should have in the regular rotation.

Victim Culture Self-Titled EP

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Back in April, Denver based hardcore band, Victim Culture, released their debut, self-titled album.

Coming in at eight songs and a breezey 23 minutes, the album packs a heavy, but swift punch from start to finish. Comprised of Zack Hill on guitar and vocals, Connor Hampton on vocals

and bass, and Noah Shockley on drums, the band’s sound is rooted heavily in punk. They have a raw but defined sound, blending together melodicism with dissonant, angular guitar riffs.

The opening track “OMDB” (Over My Dead Body) is a great way to kick off the album showcasing both Hill’s and Hampton’s brutal vocals. There is nice contrast between sections of the song with the verses being fast, busy, and brutal and the choruses being a little more tame with a consonant chord progression and melodic vocal line. This creates a tension and release throughout the song that makes the chorus hit just right.

The third track, “Noose,”

is one of the best on the album. With a killer guitar riff and a hauntingly catchy vocal hook, it’s a winning combination. The title and lyrics refer to the bigger concept of the album, which is awful experiences people have had with mental illness, this is also reflected in the album artwork.

The album comes to a close with the longest song on the album, “Bled Out,” which slowly fades out with a haunting solo guitar line and muted, tortured screams.

To an outsider who uses the blanket term “screamo” to refer to all types of heavy music, stuff like this can seem like just noise, but that is far from the truth.

On top of technical chops, these guys have a knack for writing great songs with hooks that pull you in and riffs that make you bob your head.

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Their unique sound evokes a swampy, gothic blues feel reminiscent of fellow Canucks, Lee Harvey Osmond and Cowboy Junkies. The debut single “Nighthawks” feels like it belongs in the soundtrack of a classic film noir. The new album also sees Whitehorse heading in different directions away from their folky beginnings. “Trophy Wife” pushes their sound in a heavy blues direction and “Pink Kimono” gives their sound a gritty garage feel and “Boys Like You” has a saucy, sexy vibe that shows the intimacy of a married couple in a refreshing, transparent manner. Don’t be surprised if Whitehorse picks up another Polaris award for Panther In The Dollhouse.

Jesse Malin – Meet Me At The End Of The World Jesse Malin is one of those artists who has been flirting with stardom for a very long time. Malin’s new release may be the album that makes him a household name. Like so many other musicians Malin began his career in a Punk band. As leader of D-Generation, Malin formed the foundation of a songwriter who is not afraid to bare his soul. After leaving D-Generation, Malin has written and worked with Bruce Springsteen and had albums produced by Ryan Adams as well as collaborating with Green Day to form a side project the Rodeo Queens. Meet Me At The End Of The World shows all sides of Malin from thoughtful ballads to upbeat rockers. Jesse Malin is a true renaissance man. Look for him coming to Colorado this fall. Catch him now while the setting is still intimate.

Brent Cowles – Cold Times Brent Cowles is ready to be the next big artist from Colorado. The former front man has just released his debut EP Cold Times and it has Cowles showing he is a force to be reckoned with. Cowles has put together an allstar band and showcases their tightness on the opening numbers “Lift Me Up (Leave Me Here)” and “Cold Times”. Both songs have a take no prisoners feel with a wall of sound that force you move your feet and sing along. It’s the softer 9th and Lafayette where the spotlight firmly shines on Cowles both as a singer and songwriter. The achingly beautiful song shows a softer side to Cowles and makes you want more.

Dan Auerbach – Waiting On A Song Dan Auerbach is one of those guys without an off switch. Not only is he the leader of the Black Keys but, he is also the hottest producer in the business. Auerbach has produced records for everyone from Dr. John to The Pretenders to Lana Del Rey. How he ever found the time to work on his own record is beyond comprehension. We are awfully glad he did though.

Waiting On A Song is the perfect Summer soundtrack. One listen to “Shine On Me” and you are reminded of Eddie Cochran’s “Summer Time Blues” or Dire Straits’ “Money For Nothing” (not surprisingly, Mark Knopfler plays guitar on the song). Songs like “Stand By My Girl” have a playful quality desperately needed in rock and roll reminding us that sometimes you just have to turn up the music and let the music take you away.

BROTHA LYNCH HUNG don’t ALWAYS believe what you see Kyle Eustice | * Originally written and published for HipHopGods

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Infamous for his tendencies towards dark, twisted rap tales, or what many call “horrorcore,” Sacramento native Brotha Lynch Hung (real name Kevin Mann) has established himself as an inimitable force in the business. Since stepping out with the 24 Deep EP in 1993, he’s continually pumped out solo albums, only taking a hiatus between 2003’s Lynch By Inch: Suicide Note and 2009’s The Gas Station Mixtape Volume One. Admittedly, he was not exactly sure what he was going to during that period of his life.

As fate would have it, he was approached by Tech N9ne (for a second time) to sign with the independent rap titan’s imprint, Strange Music, Inc. Confident it would be an ideal home for him, he signed with the Kansas City, Missouribased label and never looked back. In 2010, he released his inaugural album with the successful indie label, Dinner and a Movie, which included guest spots from notable artists such as Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Tech N9ne, and Krizz Kaliko. He followed up with 2011’s Coathanga Strangla and 2013’s Mannibalector, which many fans consider some of his most outstanding work. To date, he’s sold nearly three million albums independently and clearly intent on selling more.

That is my favorite thing of all time. It started with The Twilight Zone. Oh I got all the episodes — the whole series. Took like a month to get to me, but I finally got them all. I was around 13 when I started watching that. I love horror movies so much. It just seeped into my music.

You’ve sold millions of CDs independently. I want to know a little bit about the initial hustle. What made you decide to start rapping and pursue a career?

Yes. It’s better for me connection wise. There are a lot of people I mess with down there, plus my wife wants to become an actress, and I think being in Sacramento is kind of uninspiring for her. If I got her close to Hollywood at least, she’ll be more inspired. She’s 19 years younger than me, so she’s going to have to take care of me.

I started rapping at 13-years-old. There’s a song called “Rapper’s Delight” and everybody memorized the whole song. I put two tape recorders together, put that beat on, and said the “Rapper’s Delight” rap, and I listened to myself back like, ‘Hey maybe I could do this.” I never knew anything would happen out of Sacramento because mostly L.A. or New York rappers were making it big, but I just kept trying and added some rap battles. I went to every high school in my city and battled all the rappers —and won. I really felt I could do it after that. So I kept it going and kept trying to make it for years and years. Finally in 1991, I dropped my first EP and it did pretty good. So I picked this. I never had a regular job This has always been my job. As broke as I was.

I made this choice.

Not a lot of people can say that — that they’ve never had a regular job.

At the time, I was too young to even think about having a job. I was still living with my mom, but when she put me out because she felt I was good enough to be on my own, that’s when I started stressing.

How did it feel to be out there on your own?

Well, it was scary. I had a couple good friends that would let me shack up with them. They pretty much financed my studio time. At this point, I’m still a loner, and I stayed out of their way. Whoever I shacked up with would barely see me.

That made it easier for both of us. I just kept pushing and pushing.

Were you into the whole horror movie thing since the beginning?

Where do you live now?

I’m still in Sacramento, but I am planning on moving to Southern Cali because Snoop wants to do a couple projects with me.

You want to settle in L.A.?

I was reading about the 18-year-old kid from Colorado who murdered three of his friends and how a minister suggested your music played a role in the murders. How did you feel about that?

Well, I was sad. What made me more sad is that he couldn’t define fiction from reality. The stuff I talk about, it’s a character. It’s like Tarantino. The stuff you see in his movies don’t happen it real life. It’s sad he couldn’t decipher that. I can’t control that, but I send my prayers out to them. I don’t know what was going on with that situation.

So often, Hip Hop and rap get blamed for violence. Art can’t influence a person to commit a murder, especially when the person is clearly suffering from some kind of mental illness.

I mean, they have to get it from somewhere, but there’s nobody to blame but the people that raised them. My kids listen to my music more than anybody in the world and they’re not out killing people. If he had a mental problem, I’m sad for his family, but if he was just doing it ‘cuz he’s listening to my music then he’s got serious problems.

Is Strange Music like your family at this point?

Oh yeah, definitely. I wasn’t even thinking about this tour.

They called me. I guess they had a meeting I didn’t know about and Travis mentioned me. When I first met Tech, he said he’d been a fan of mine since 1991. I was like, ‘What?.’ I didn’t know that. It feels good.

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THUNDERCAT COMES INTO OWN Kyle Eustice | *Orginally written and published for the HipHopGods and Bonafide Magazine “As long as I don’t start murdering people or robbing banks in the name of Thundercat, I’m good,” Stephen Bruner says regarding his fixation with the ‘80s action figures and cartoon series. “I kind of had a creepier fascination with it when I was younger. It scared my parents a bit. My mom had to be careful and pay attention because if she didn’t, she would turn around and I would seriously be worshipping the toys. I’m sure eating the cat food, staring at the toys and not really playing with them would scare anybody though [laughs].”

It comes as no surprise Bruner adopted the Thundercat moniker as his musical alias in 2011. A music career was inevitable. Growing up in Los Angeles, he lived in a household that was always immersed in music. His father, Ronald Bruner, Sr., played drums with Diana Ross, Gladys Knight and The Temptations. His Grammy Award-winning older brother was a member of punk/metal group Suicidal Tendencies, but was also heavily involved in jazz. His mother was a flutist, his younger brother, a pianist, and even his grandma got down on the organ. In high school, Bruner joined his brother in Suicidal Tendencies, a move that launched him all over the world.

Consequently, he brushed shoulders with the musical elite, but that was something he was already accustomed to as part of the Bruner family. He began touring with Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg and producer Flying Lotus.

“I was definitely already a fan of people I’ve worked with. It did seem kind of natural not to trip out and realize this is a job to me that I wanted to spend my life doing,” he says. “So because of that, I wouldn’t allow myself to get too attached.

“Lotus and I think the same in a lot of respects,” he adds. “People always see us acting crazy and being goofy. We are experiencing different things together.

We share that same mental space. It’s pretty funny to be honest with you and it’s like we can speak without speaking sometimes. It never gets old.”

The young prodigy commands a bass in a way that’s almost surreal, meaning he’s so good, it’s hard to believe he’s not an

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alien channeling musical superpowers from. outer space. It was only a matter of time before he stepped out from the background and spearheaded a proper solo career.

Bruner’s first album as Thundercat, 2011’s The Golden Age of the Apocalypse (Brainfeeder), was an unexpected melting pot of experimental jazz and everything in between; soul, funk, pop and electronic soundscapes found its way into the densely layered concoction, which brilliantly showcased Bruner’s penchant for songwriting and singing.

The FlyLo-produced effort was well received and gave Bruner the fire to keep going down the solo path. Bruner followed up with The Apocalypse, which involved Badu. He working relationship with the Baduizm singer has evolved into a friendship over the years.

would never expect how funny she is.’ He also said, ‘every musician wants to be a comedian and every comedian wants to be a musician.’ I think she’s the epitome of that. She’s funny as hell. I don’t think we ever have a serious conversation. If someone died, it would be funny. When my friend died, she called and made fun of me [laughs]. That’s how we talk to each other. It doesn’t matter if someone caught A.I.D.S, that would be funny.”

Bruner’s relationship with FlyLo is similar in nature. They are more like best friends. It just so happens that all of his friends are immensely talented. He credits FlyLo for urging him to tackle his first album. While many people may think it’s a stretch to go from a band like Suicidal Tendencies to making, more or less, a jazz record, Bruner didn’t see it that way.

“I met here when I was 18 or 19. She was looking for music for New Amerykah: Part 1,” he recalls. “She had been working with Madlib and J Dilla and they were playing her a bunch of tracks. I was sitting in another room playing X-Box because that’s what I do. She heard this one song and was like, ‘who is playing bass on this song?’ And someone said, ‘oh that’s Thundercat’ and she walked in and introduced herself. I almost peed myself. I literally joined her band immediately.”

“Honestly, I guess it’s one of those things that was a natural progression to some degree. It didn’t feel too outlandish to me,” he says. “The funny thing is the one who suggested I do the album was Lotus. The second album is kind of a thing where I’m just in it right now, you know? I’m really excited. I try not to think about it too much because the music industry we are growing up with nowadays is completely different so I don’t know what to expect. I’m just happy I’m getting a chance to work, move forward and do things.”

It’s clear Bruner’s sense of humor helps him to bridge the gap between the other musicians he works with. He’s adamant about Badu being “the funniest person” he’s ever met.

“She’s the bee’s knees. She’s hilarious,” he says. “Dave Chappelle was like, ‘you

For now, Bruner is focused on the new record and touring the world with his Thundercat catalog. His family could not be more proud. While Mrs. Bruner may have been terrified of her son’s obsession with Thundercat when he was a kid, she’s grown to embrace it.

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For Nate Valdez and Eric Reilly of the two-piece rock band In the Whale, the last seven years has been a wild ride on the slow burn to success. From their humble beginnings in the early days of the Greeley music scene to their grind touring at a national level, In the Whale has evolved both sonically and professionally.

With 75 shows and 30,000 miles on the road from

and talent buyers,” says Reilly. “Blame whoever

just this year alone, these guys have been every-

brought us here. They heard our music, they saw

where. Their brand of rock and roll has only intensi-

our videos.”

fied over the years turning them into one of the best live bands to see. At the same time, Valdez says that

For In the Whale, the trick is to not really give a

has a polarizing effect on people and can turn off

shit, but also not be dicks. They get to do what they

people who aren’t there to rock. And as often as

love for a living and they’ve seen enough to not get

they gig, they don’t always fit the venue.

hung up on the things they used to. Now it’s more about letting the music speak for itself and show

“It’s like when a business has been around for a

people they’re there to have a good time.

time and you ask what do they sell here? Well they still sell hamburgers. You came here for a hamburger so don’t ask me for a lettuce wrap because what have we been doing for the last forever? I look forward to harshing people’s mellow sometimes,” laughs Valdez. “Sometimes I see tables people sitting down at tables with tablecloths. Tableclothes!”

“Yeah, it’s like why did you bring us here? I sometimes get on the mic and say blame the promoters

In today’s heated political climate it’s easy for bands to get political. If ever politicians were easy targets it’s now, and for rock and punk bands everywhere it’s almost expected for them to weigh in. For In the Whale, while they have their own views they try to stay above it all.

“It’s kind of a rabbit hole right now. You go down that path it just keeps going and going and going, and then it will kind of spiral you. I think you can come to us to look for a break from the feed of ‘you’re terrible and you’re terrible and you’re terrible.’ We’re like ‘hey, look at Eric and his face, it’s so

“It’s about being more tonguein-cheek and self-aware, it shows people we’re just two guys, we’re not larger than life. We’re just two dudes that like to make fun of each other.

It’s fun,” says Reilly.

“That being said, we want to go on record and state we don’t support Nazis,” adds Reilly.

Now ready for a bit of rest, after their return to the Greeley Block Party September 22, they plan to take a short break. After taking a few months off with a few regional shows in between, you’ll find them back out on the road in December with plans to eventually return to the studio to record either an EP or a full-length. Truly one of the best live bands from Colorado, In the Whale is not to be missed.

stupid,’” says Valdez.

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CONCERT CALENDAR

Friday September 1st

The Fine Constant @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–8pm w/ The Caveat, Underseer Earthless @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–7pm w/ Cloud Catcher and Special Guests Wovenhand @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–8pm w/ Emma Ruth Rundle, Jaye Jayle Milo @ Marquis Theatre Denver–8pm w/ Randal bravery, Sb the Moor, Kenny Segal, Curta, CFX Project

GRiZ @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7pm w/ Brasstracks, Jnthn Stein, Falcon Punch

Sunday September 3rd A Benefit for The Trevor Project feat. One Way To Live @ Marquis Theatre, Denver– 7pm w/ The Outbreak, Mother Knows Best, Wake The Bat, Relentless Ruin She Wants Revenge @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Slow Caves, Jack Bruno

Mad Decent Block Party featuring Major Lazer @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–4:30pm The Funk Hunters, Defunk: GRiZ w/ Cashmere Cat, Alison Late Night After Party Wonderland, Slumberjack @ Gothic Theatre Denver–11pm

Monday September 4th

Abrams @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–7pm w/ Glacial Tomb, Nightwraith, Kenaima

Cryptic Wisdom @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–8pm w/ DJ Michael Foxx, Mix Fox, Saint Tr3, Young Potion

GRiZ Live Band @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7pm w/ Barclay Crenshaw, The Funk Hunters, Falcon Punch

The Fall Of Troy @ Marquis Theatre, Denver– 7pm w/ Old Sport, Sea Of Teeth, Comrades

Saturday September 2nd “The Blackout Party” @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–9pm w/ DJ Machadellic Earthless @ Marquis Theatre Denver–8pm w/ Cloud Catcher, Chieftain Sanity’s Edge Farewell Show @ Gothic Theatre Denver–6:30pm w/ Killing Creation, Body Stacker, & When Darkness Falls Shooka, Falcon Punch: GRiZ Late Night After Party @ Gothic Theatre Denver–11pm Mir Fontane + Future Heroes @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–8pm w/ Sidmfkid, Supreme Ace

CRYPTIC WISDOM Monday September 4th @ Moxi Theater

AJJ @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm SZA @ Gothic Theatre Denver–8pm w/ Smino, Ravyn Lenae

Cash’d Out (World Famous Tribute to Johnny Cash) @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–8pm w/ Clownvis Presley The Octopus Project @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–9pm

Juno What?!

Kristin Diable @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–7pm @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–8pm w/ Jack Grelle w/ MISCOMUNICADO and LYFTD Chris Tomlin @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre The Living End Morrison–7:30pm @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ In The Whale, King Rat

Thursday September 7th

Foreigner @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7pm w/ Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience

Tuesday September 5th TurnT-Table Tuesday @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm Wilsen @ Larimer Lounge, Denver–7pm w/ Corsicana Chris Tomlin & Friends @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7:30pm w/ Steven Curtis Chapman, Mac Powell, Brandon Heath, Ellie Holcomb, Pat Barrett & More

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Too Many Zooz @ Bluebird Theater Denver–7pm w/ Jayce Tiger Army @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Dave Hause & The Mermaid, Amigo The Devil Motion Trap (Album Release) @ Larimer Lounge Denver–8pm w/ Get Along STS9 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–6pm w/ Nightmares On Wax (DJ SET), El Ten Eleven, Moon Boots (in the round)

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Saturday September 9th

Friday, September 8th @ Moxi Theater

Too Many Zooz @ Bluebird Theater Denver–7pm w/ Mikey Thunder

Bryce Merritt “Chroma II” Album Release @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–8pm w/ Special Guests

William Clark Green @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm

Dave Beegle and Steve Manshel @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–7:30pm

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7:30pm w/ Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls and Amanda Shires

Friday September 8th

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–8pm w/ Deathwish, Last Word, Draghoria and Plasma Canvas Dale Watson @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm

Kickin’ it Gold School: Throwback to the 80’s and 90’s @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–9pm w/ the Finest Authority Zero @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–7pm w/ The Supervillains, I Am The Owl and Autumn Burn Dead Floyd and Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth (feat. a special Dead Floyd & Todd Sheaffer Dead Collaboration set) @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–8pm Exodus @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ Axeslasher, Legion of Death Grieves @ Bluebird Theater Denver–9pm w/ deM atlaS, Klassick D.R.I. @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Deathwish, Clusterfux Thoughtpilot @ Larimer Lounge Denver–6pm w/ In The Variant, Unknowner, Master Ferocious, Pennysick STS9 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–6pm w/ Michal Menert, Sub-ID, Richard Devine (in the round)

Sunday September 10th Jimmy Herring & The Invisible Whip @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–8pm Spawnbreezie @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ New Kingston, Zach Goplen & Mark LeBlanc of Project 432

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Grieves @ Bluebird Theater Denver–9pm w/ Sole, Kruza Kid Clownvis Presley @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm STS9 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–5:30pm w/ TroyBoi, LTJ Bukem Feat.

Armanni Reign, Soul Clap (in the round)

Monday September 11th Venom Inc @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ Goatwhore, Toxic Holocaust, The Convalescence, SmackFactor Jake Miller @ Bluebird Theater Denver–8pm w/ OptycNerd

Tuesday September 12th Mac Lethal @Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–7pm w/ Special Guests The Shadowboxers @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm w/ Harts Nickelback @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–6pm w/ Feed The Machine Tour Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest

Wednesday September 13th Mac Lethal @ Marquis Theatre, Denver– 7pm Chameleons Vox @ Bluebird Theater, Denver– 8pm w/ Soft Kill, Echo Beds, Voight Tab Benoit @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Robby Wicks Band Leather Tramp @ Larimer Lounge, Denver– 7pm w/ Madeline Kenney, Goodnight Freeman

Thursday September 14th Polaris School Showcase @ Downtown Artery, Fort Collins–7pm Seven Lions: Official Above & Beyond Red Rocks After Party @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Luttrell

2017 concert series line up

2017 concert series line up THUNDER THE ROCKIES 9/22INJUDAH & THE LION

8/3 BUSH with JOSH TODD

(OF BUCKCHERRY) & THE CONFLICT

9/1 GARY ALLAN 9/30 george thorogood &

THUNDER IN THE ROCKIES

8/5 AARON WATSON 9/1 GARY ALLAN

destroyers 9/2 TEXASthe HIPPIE COALITION

9/2 8/13TEXAS big HIPPIE & richCOALITION 9/3 JOAN JETT

10/1 the wailers

9/3 JOAN JETT

“roots rock sunday”

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tICKETS AVALIABLE AT TMACONCERTS.COM be part of our shows this year

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Thao (of Get Down Stay Down) @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm w/ kitty crimes Above & Beyond @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–6pm w/ Seven Lions, 16 Bit Lolitas, Luttrell

Friday September 15th Lucid Vision @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–7pm w/ Special Guests Cornmeal @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–7pm w/ The Sweet Lillies The Howling Tongues & Beau + Luci @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–6pm w/ Special Guests 1000 Miles of Fire, Luisa Walker, Holdfast, Compliments To The One

BUCKETHEAD Friday September 22nd @ Aggie Theatre

LaRissa Vienna and the Strange Album Release Party @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ 21 Taras, Creature Canopy, Discount Cinema

Carbon Leaf @ Bluebird Theater Denver–8pm w/ Kat Myers

Lotus @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7pm

GGOOLLDD @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm

Sunday September 17th

Wednesday September 20th

Masta Ace @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–8pm w/ Wake Self & DJ Element, Kind Dub and P.D.F.

Mothers @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–8pm

San Fermin @ Bluebird Theater Denver–8:30pm w/ Briana Marela

Flatfoot 56 @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ The Zipperz Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley @ Gothic Theatre Denver–8:30pm

XYLØ @ Larimer Lounge Denver–8pm

Monday September 18th

Pokey LaFarge @ Gothic Theatre Denver–8pm w/ Esther Rose, Matt Rouch & The Noise Upstairs

Rebelution @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7:30pm w/ Nahko and Medicine for the People, Hirie

Saturday September 16th FUNK CLUB in Fort Collins! @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–8pm Katastro @ Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins–8pm w/ Special Guests

Haken @ Marquis Theatre Denver–6:30pm w/ Sithu Aye, Mammoth Sacred Reich @ Marquis Theatre Denver–8pm w/ Byzantine J Roddy Walston and the Business @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–9pm INVSN @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm Muse @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7pm w/ Thirty Seconds To Mars, PVRIS

Ott & The All Seeing I @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–7pm w/ TNERTLE and Goldyloxx Downtempo set

Tuesday September 19th

YoungBoy Never Broke Again @ Bluebird Theater Denver–9pm

Lucero @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–7pm w/ Matthew Logan Vasquez

The Mountain Goats @ Gothic Theatre Denver–9pm w/ Mothers Tops @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm w/ She-Devils

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Lil Wyte @ Joe’s Place, Greeley–8pm w/ White Gold & Los Ghost

Cigarettes After Sex @ Bluebird Theater Denver–8pm Pokey LaFarge @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–8pm w/ Esther Rose, Matt Rouch & The Noise Upstairs

NEEDTOBREATHE @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–7pm w/ Gavin DeGraw, The New Respects

Thursday September 21st Brotha Lynch Hung “Kevlar Tour” @ Moxi Theater Greeley–7pm w/ New Outlook, A.K.La San Fermin @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–8:30pm w/ Briana Marela

Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–7:30pm

Friday September 22nd Buckethead @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–8pm w/ Brain and Brewer Four Year Strong @ Marquis Theatre Denver–5:30pm w/ Seaway, Like Pacific, Grayscale, Life Lessons

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Option 4 @ Larimer Lounge Denver–8pm JJ Grey & Mofro @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–6:30pm w/ The Magpie Salute, North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne Present N.M.O

Saturday September 23rd Household Collective Presents… TBA @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–7pm Slaves @ Marquis Theatre Denver–7pm w/ Secrets, Out Came The Wolves, Picturesque Poolside @ Bluebird Theater Denver–9pm Buckethead & Brain and Brewer @ Gothic Theatre Denver–8pm Prude Boys @ Larimer Lounge Denver–8pm w/ The Savage Blush, Dead Palms Greensky Bluegrass @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–7pm w/ Fruition

Sunday September 24th Karina Garcia @ Marquis Theatre Denver–11:30pm RAC @ Bluebird Theater Denver–8pm w/ Gigamesh Galactic + Pepper @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–5:30pm w/ Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth

Monday September 25th

Sturgill Simpson @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–8pm w/ Fantastic Negrito

Tuesday September 26th

Boyce Avenue @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–7pm w/ Madilyn Bailey & Megan Davies Gabrielle Aplin @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm

Gorillaz @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–7:30pm w/ Vince Staples

Wednesday September 27th

The Wailers Sunday October 1st @ Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre

Sneaky Pete & the Secret Weapons @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Special Guests The Aggie Standup Series: Nick Swardson @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–6pm w/ Special Guests Hundred Waters @ Bluebird Theater Denver–8pm w/ LAFAWNDAH The Swindlin’ Hearts @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm w/ Denver Meatpacking Company, Sliver, Stereoshifter Fleet Foxes @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison–7:30pm w/ Beach House

Thursday September 28th

Fort Collins–8pm w/ Special Guests Whethan - Good Nights Tour @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–8pm w/ Bearson + Opia Sikdope @ Bluebird Theater Denver–9pm Ozomatli @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–9pm w/ Banda La Maravillosa The Ghost of Paul Revere @ Larimer Lounge, Denver– 7pm w/ Paul Whitacre Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–6pm w/ Keys N Krates, Slushii, Pell

Saturday September 30th

Tristen @ Moxi Theater, Greeley–8pm w/ Jenny O.

Ghost of Paul Revere @ Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins–8pm w/ Derek Blake Band and Strange Americans

Attack on Venus EP Release @ Downtown Artery Fort Collins–8pm w/ I Am The Owl, Bitter Suns

The Melvins @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins– 8pm w/ Spotlights

G. Love & Special Sauce @ Aggie Theatre Fort Collins–8pm w/ Special Guests

JD McPherson @ Gothic Theatre, Denver–8pm

Skylar Spence @ Larimer Lounge Denver–7pm w/ Jonah Baseball

Friday September 29th Grateful Bluegrass Boys (w.

Special Guest Tyler Grant) & Old Salt Union @ Hodi’s Half Note

Japanese Breakfast @ Larimer Lounge, Denver– 8pm w/ Mannequin Pussy, The Spirit of the Beehive Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison–6pm w/ Big Wild, Whethan, Maddy O’Neal

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