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Mandolin Orange – August 24th – Mishawaka Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

The Poudre Canyon has an energy about it. You can feel it when you drive through the winding roads. Curving around the river banks, the sun shines through your open windows and you hear the river rushing softly. There’s no connection to the outside world in the canyon. It pulls you in and wraps you up like a blanket. As you continue through these winding roads of solitude, life suddenly emerges. It’s here you encounter the renowned Mishawaka Amphitheatre, nestled in the remote majesty of the Poudre.

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The Avett Brothers with Gary Clark Jr. – July 29th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

The Avett Brothers held their annual 3-night run at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre this past weekend. The Denver metro region was overrun with folk fans eager to see the band, along with world-renowned openers, at the picturesque venue. When it was all said and done, The Avetts had let everyone know that they’ve been around for 15+ years. And that they aren’t going anywhere.

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Winter WonderGrass – February 19th-21st – Nottingham Park, Avon

Estimated read time 7 min read

The fourth annual Winter Wondergrass Festival enraptured the small town of Avon, CO during a beautiful, bluebird weekend. In years’ past, snow, ice and freezing temperatures made the festival a struggle, but never impeded its reception. The combination of the near-perfect weather and stellar lineup made this year one of WWG’s best years yet.

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Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles Talks Winter WonderGrass and The New Soapbox Stage!

Estimated read time 5 min read

It’s February and us Colorado locals are well into the routine of skiing, drinking whiskey and listening to Bluegrass in our ski gear. These activities are a Coloradans way of “living the life.” So why not bring them all together and call it a festival? Well, a few great minds at Bonfire Entertainment did just that. Once again, our favorite bands are playing at a small festival..in the middle of a ski town…where the beer flows freely.

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Billy Joel – September 16th – Pepsi Center

Estimated read time 3 min read

Billy Joel played an enchanting show this past Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center. The New-York bred musician brought together people of all ages who could be heard cheering and swooning like preteens at a Taylor Swift concert. The scene was pleasant and filled with people who were giddy to see the wonderful Entertainer. It was truly a night to remember, filled with classics and goosebumps galore. If you haven’t seen Billy Joel in concert, put it on your bucket list!

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Tame Impala – May 30th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 3 min read

Young hipsters and Rock nerds meshed well at the Ogden this past Saturday night to honor psychedelic rock band, Tame Impala. Although many were clad in black band tees, there was a sea of brightness, dyed hair and funky neon glasses. All 1,600 people were ready to become a part of the magical mysticism that is Tame Impala live. The band is without a doubt Pink Floyd of the 21st century. It doesn’t seem like they are a band that is trying to be a legendary, psychedelic rock band. They simply are one.

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Milky Chance – April 22nd – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 3 min read

For their first North American tour, Milky Chance has done pretty well for themselves selling out shows across the nation. Their crowd ranges from large groups of 16-year olds to middle-aged CEOs—all equally excited to catch a peak of their new favorite indie duo. The lights were eclectic, the backdrop was adorned with beautiful dream-catchers and Clemens Rehbein grooved in sync with his producer, Phillip Dausch. The vibe was fun and intense and every time Rehbein pushed back his sweaty mess of hair, the crowd went wild.

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Railroad Earth – January 24th – Ogden Theater

Estimated read time 2 min read

Railroad Earth played for a packed house this Saturday night. On a sold-out night, the Ogden Theater can be tricky to navigate for a prime view. Security could be heard scolding people for blocking aisles and stairwells. Concert-goers were stern and unyielding, but wildly giddy to see their favorite Jersey bluegrass band. Not a soul in the audience was still and the seemingly harsh crowd let their hair down to dance with one another, proving that Bluegrass is the solution to the harsh and the unsympathetic.

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Fleetwood Mac – December 12th – Pepsi Center

Estimated read time 4 min read

The Pepsi Center was flooded with Baby Boomers this past Friday for a truly remarkable performance by the still-blossoming legends, Fleetwood Mac. Generation Xers sprinkled here and there followed by Millennials who shrieked with excitement, clad in their mother’s hand-me-downs. Strangers bought drinks for each other and shared stories. Elderly couples told wide-eyed girls about the first time they had ever seen Fleetwood Mac; they told them of their emotional turmoil, their many reunions and their many fallouts. Then the lights fell.

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Shakey Graves – December 11th – Bluebird Theater

Estimated read time 2 min read

Shakey Graves sold-out all three shows at the Bluebird Theater this past weekend and you could feel the energy coursing through the room as people crammed in early buzzing with excitement. While men and women in their late 20s to early 30s made up a majority of the audience, you could find the suave elderly rubbing elbows with giddy teens. It was a weeknight show, but that didn’t stop the indie rocker from beginning his set at 10:45 and playing until a mean 12:30 a.m. People left with heavy lids and happy hearts.