Author: Zane Edge

I've always tried my hardest to live it up whenever possible, so live music was something that I gravitated towards naturally. You can find me with a massive grin on my face; skanking with rude boys in the pit, grooving along to reggae and funk, and even occasionally getting my whomp on at electronic shows. From tiny clubs to massive festivals, my love for music and passion for writing make my time writing for LUD! feel like time well spent.

Reel Big Fish “Summer of Ska!” – July 19th – The Ogden Theatre

Post Author By Zane Edge
Post Date July 25, 2012
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8 min read

The heat of summer in Denver is a magical time and place to be. It always conjures up memories of friends and family gathering to sip beers and toss Frisbees while taking in the beautiful sunshine of a late July afternoon. Another tradition that has always screamed summer to us is the the seemingly annual Reel Big Fish show. This year’s Summer of Ska! Tour featuring The Maxies, Suburban Legends, Big D & The Kids Table, and Reel Big Fish, did not disappoint.

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O.A.R. – July 15th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Post Author By Zane Edge
Post Date July 20, 2012
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Questionable cloudscapes passed overhead as the eclectic crowd of O.A.R. fans and Rebelutionists made their way up and into Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sunday night. The gray skies proved no match for the bright, positive vibes radiating from Red Rocks and rain ponchos became more of a fashion statement than a necessity. O.A.R. played a phenomenal set of crowd favorites including “That Was a Crazy Game of Poker” that saw thousands of playing cards rain down from the top of the amphitheatre.

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JPOD The Beat Chef – Halfsteppin’

Post Author By Zane Edge
Post Date January 26, 2012
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2 min read

JPOD The Beat Chef is a DJ and producer based out of British Columbia. His genre-bending Electronica gracefully blends elements of Glitch-Hop, Funk, Breaks, and a catalogue of intriguing world music samples to create his trademark style of self-proclaimed Melodic Bass Music. Aside from churning out originals and countless remixes in the studio for guys like See-I, JPOD runs the Swingset Sounds label, which brings us his debut release Halfsteppin.

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Doomtree – January 22nd – Summit Music Hall

Post Author By Zane Edge
Post Date January 25, 2012
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Doomtree stopped in Denver on Sunday night as part of their “No Kings” tour, and smiling faces, words of gratitude, and flashing cameras filled the Summit Music Hall. Throughout the evening each of the 5 emcees showcased a collection of fan favorites blended effortlessly with material from the collective’s new album. To make things even better, the group announced a series of Colorado dates in late March before they left stage for good!

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Doomtree Talks No Kings And Their Famous Wings And Teeth Logo

Post Author By Zane Edge
Post Date January 21, 2012
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2011 was a big year for the Midwest hip-hop collective Doomtree. The year included a new record called “No Kings” and several critically acclaimed solo projects. As they prepared to start their 2012 Winter Tour, lyricist/emcee Dessa and producer Paper Tiger were able to take some time with Listen Up Denver! to discuss life on the road, the writing process, what the group stands for, and their famous Wings and Teeth logo.