A Tribe Called Quest Archive

  • It's no stretch to say that The Meters single handedly defined New Orleans funk. Although they broke up in 1977, this Friday and Saturday at Denver’s Ogden Theatre, Leo Nocentelli, Ziggy Modeliste, and George Porter Jr., three of the four founding members reunite as The Meter Men. They will join forces with Phish keyboardist Page McConnell for a historic and funky night of music sure to please and not to be missed!

    PICK OF THE WEEK: The Meter Men – The Ogden Theatre – Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th

    Posted on May 6, 2013 | No Comments
    It's no stretch to say that The Meters single handedly defined New Orleans funk. Although they broke up in 1977, this Friday and Saturday at Denver’s Ogden Theatre, Leo Nocentelli, Ziggy Modeliste, and George Porter Jr., three of the four founding members reunite as The Meter Men. They will join forces with Phish keyboardist Page McConnell for a historic and funky night of music sure to please and not to be missed!

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  • Last Wednesday, People Under The Stairs provided a nice break from the music scene that has taken over Colorado in recent years. It was great to one of the originators of the Hip-Hop sound rocking a show to nearly sold out crowd and staying true to the old school roots that made them who they are. It’s also nice knowing a macbook and 15 midi controllers aren’t completely necessary to create a timeless sound. It was almost refreshing seeing a crew make music the “old fashioned” way.

    People Under The Stairs – January 25th – The Fox Theatre

    Posted on February 1, 2012 | No Comments
    Last Wednesday, People Under The Stairs provided a nice break from the music scene that has taken over Colorado in recent years. It was great to one of the originators of the Hip-Hop sound rocking a show to nearly sold out crowd and staying true to the old school roots that made them who they are. It’s also nice knowing a macbook and 15 midi controllers aren’t completely necessary to create a timeless sound. It was almost refreshing seeing a crew make music the “old fashioned” way.

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