Back on March 16th Gov. Jared Polis ordered Colorado bars, and restaurants closed due to COVID-19. Also included in this order were all movie theaters, concert venues, and nightclubs.
Good beer and good music. Both feed our emotions, evoking moods and feelings that are often times hard to express. Both can change a bad mood and make it happy or excited; both can change a light mood and make it more introspective and profound. Beer and music are often at the heart of groups of people and the communities they are part of. They say the only thing better than good beer, is free beer. In a lot of ways that’s true for music too.
Matador! Soul Sounds has released a live video recorded at Eddie Roberts’ new creative hub Color Red Studios in Denver, CO. They also will be back in the US after their European Summer dates in the Fall. If you aren’t familiar, the band consists of the dream team of Eddie Roberts (New Mastersounds) and Alan Evans (Soulive) alongside keyboardist Chris Spies and bassist Kevin Scott. Rounding out the already killer line-up are vocalists Kimberly Dawson (Pimps of Joytime) and Adryon de León (Orgone) bringing their soulful and powerful energy to the mix.
On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound Eric and Gary welcome Mike Greenfield from Lotus. The guys discuss life on the road, Mike’s early career and influences, and the band’s three gigs in Aspen and Denver this week.
It’s been three years since Orchard Lounge (OL) played Five Points powerhouse venue Cervantes’. The Chicago-based trio is back this Friday, February 2, and this time, with live talent in tow. However, don’t expect a Phil Connors-style repeat this Groundhog Day. Orchard Lounge promises a refreshed vibe with plenty of new grooves. Still on the fence about throwing on your dancing shoes? Here are four reasons to catch this infectious dance party to kick-off your weekend.
On the 2018 premiere of Noise Behind The Sound, Eric and Gary talk with pianist Holly Bowling about her three night Colorado run, her process of arranging epic Phish jams – such as the 36 minute “Tahoe Tweezer” – into solo piano pieces, her new band Ghost Light, and more. Don’t miss Holly when she takes the stage at The Bluebird Theater on Thursday night.
As they get ready to hit the studio, Matthew McDonald, keyboardist for Georgia’s Perpetual Groove, took some time to talk with Listen Up Denver! about the band’s plans for a new record. McDonald and the rest of the quartet are currently en route to Colorado for their upcoming two-night run on Friday at The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, followed by their return to Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver on Saturday. Don’t miss this chance to catch PGroove live.
On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound Eric and Gary break in the new studio setup and welcome Cory Wong to the show. The guys talk about Cory’s new album, Cory Wong and The Green Screen Band, Vulfpeck’s recent European Tour, a life changing day with Trey Anastasio, and get to some fan questions.
On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound Eric and Gary welcome back friend of the podcast (and co-founder) Sean Murtagh to get hyped about our favorite weekend of the year, Phish Dicks. The guys answer some burning questions, make some bold predictions, and play a few rounds of “Trey Rad or Trey Sad.”
On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound Eric and Gary welcome back Tom Hamilton from Joe Russo’s Almost Dead and American Babies. The guys talk about JRAD’s second chance at Red Rocks this summer, what its like to play Jerry Garcia’s guitars, Tom’s work on the new American Babies album and more.