With the holidays coming right around the corner, lately I've been asking just about everyone what they want for Christmas. If you weren't already wondering, almost all of my friends happen to be musicians; making it extremely easy to shop for them. One of the best gifts that I could've asked for this year, however, I already got; music. The Denver music scene has produced so many amazing bands that have made it very large in the industry, names like The Fray, One Republic, Flobots, Breathe Carolina and 3OH!3 are merely just a few that have become well known around the country, even the world. What I've learned over the past ...
Company of Thieves Cover Tom Petty
Seriously, to all of you that were not at this show last week at the Marquis Theatre (and this is directed to just about everyone I know because there were NOT enough people there), you missed a fantastic show! Opening for Company of Thieves was Popcult (seriously awesome local band), but of course COT stole the show. Genevieve Schatz is an amazing performer who captivates the audience the moment she got on stage in her sparkling dress. Not only does she know how to dance, but her voice is incredible. Don't believe me? Watch the video below, where she covers Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down:" And Oscar ...
A New Giggety-Gig(gety)
So, some of you already know this, but in case you have not heard, I have a new full time gig! Last week was my first week being a full-time employee of BlogFrog! For the past month, I have worked with BlogFrog as a contractor, and after my contract was up, they offered me a permanent position! What exactly is BlogFrog? This isn't the easiest thing to explain in a few words, so I will borrow some words from a recent writeup from The Next Web on what BlogFrog is: There are literally millions of blogs around the Internet, many with similar interests, feel and audiences, and yet there’s ...
Album: Air Dubai’s New EP; Day Escape
I've been sitting on the edge of my seat since last October, waiting for more Air Dubai. Although the Remixtape was released in March this year, hearing new music in any sense is always something that's refreshing. Day Escape (released on 10/25/11) is like a cold glass of water on a hot summer day, something that I know is helping this band grow and become even more amazing than they already are. Between the trumpet, guitar, bass, drums, and two voices that make angels in the sky stop and listen, this EP is the best thing to come from this incredibly talented ensemble yet. Obviously there ...
Denver ROCKS!
Literally, according to the latest list released from Pollstar of the Top 100 Clubs Venues. (Isn't the name a little redundant?). The Ogden was listed #6 in sales for 2011 so far! Number 6...out of 100...out of the WHOLE U.S.! Yes, they say that some ampitheatres were not counted, which I prefer, because who wants to look at a list that shows Pepsi, Sports Authority and other nondescript brand names in the form of field, center etc. Also on the list from Colorado are the Boulder Theatre, Fox Theatre, Fillmore, Bluebird and Summit Music Hall. Woot! Go Colorado! Sounds awesome right? Then I started to think about it. What ...
Music To Look Out For: Popcult
As Bob Marley once so lovingly said, "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." And how true it is. These days there are a lot of bands trying to get exposure, a lot of musicians transitioning into new things, and then there are the ones that are newly surficing. Popcult happens to be one of those bands. Just recently releasing their EP and coming into the Denver music scene, Popcult (Justin Renaud, Tyler Venter, Alex Halvorson, and Brandon Proff) is starting to catch on like wildfire. After playing a show with Mr. Right and Yeah Great Fine at Moe's Original BBQ ...
Duran Duran – All You Need Is Now Tour
Last Tuesday, I *gasp* went to a concert! But this wasn't my normal, local band concert, it was Duran Duran! Now, while the majority of my concerts are small, local shows, I have been to my fair share of shows at stadiums. In the past few years I have seen Tom Petty, U2, The Cars, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, John 'Cougar' Mellencamp and more that I can't seem to remember right now (I really need to start a list). Anyways, I was a little hesitant to go to this show because I wasn't sure how good Duran Duran would be live, but I have to say, I was impressed! ...
Band: Vices I Admire
It's not very often that I can say there are immoral and wicked activities that I regard with warm approval, however now that Vices I Admire have been brought to my attention, I might have to say otherwise. Being a very well-known fact that I enjoy heavier/bolder music and even am known to be more of a "grungy bitch" than an "indie bitch", when it was recommended that(because of my love for bands such as The Photo Atlas and Take To The Oars) I give Vices I Admire a listen, I was in. Denver has easily one of the best music scenes; not merely because of the amount of talent ...
New Music Tuesday – Sleeper Agent’s Celebrasion
Out today is Sleeper Agent's first full length album Celebrasion. Last week I had the pleasure of seeing Sleeper Agent perform at Moe's Original BBQ in Englewood. While I was only vaguely aware of the band prior to the concert, I am still surprised that they played such a small venue! Guaranteed the next time they come through, it will be at a much bigger venue. Who is Sleeper Agent? They are a garage-rock/pop band from Kentucky who are so incredibly talented and very young! That does not mean that they are not versed in the industry, I mean they are friends with local Bowling Green band, ...
Flobots.org Bowling Ball 3 – Saturday, October 8th
UPDATE: ONE REPUBLIC HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE CELEBRITY BOWLERS AND TICKETS ARE BUY ONE GET ONE FOR A LIMITED TIME! Last year Tickle Me Pink was one of the featured bands that bowled in the Flobots.org annual fundraising event, so of course I had to go! I went on the condition that I photographed the event for the band (and come on, who better to document an event than me?!). This year is shaping up to be just as fun! I mean, Tickle Me Pink won't be there, but have you seen the list of local celebs that will be there? During the final celebrity round last ...
