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Building a Bigger Box: The Irreverent Wisdom of James Hunter

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date May 18, 2016
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In the past decade or so, old school R&B has seen a resurgence in popular culture that seems to have started in the U.K. but has bounced over the pond to America in that timeless game of musical ping pong the two countries play. But James Hunter has been playing R&B for 30 plus years and by his own admission even he was 20 years late to the game. Hunter, however, is pushing the boundaries of R&B by upending the genre’s normal tropes and motifs while still somehow operating within them.

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks Mardi Gras, Allen Toussaint and More With Stanton Moore of Galactic

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Post Date February 16, 2016
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On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound the guys discuss the Broncos big win, The People vs. OJ Simpson, and a new way to expand your mind through sound before being joined on the phone by Stanton Moore of Galactic. Stanton gives the guys a Mardi Gras history lesson before talking about Galactic’s upcoming gig in Denver, his Allen Toussaint tribute album with some New Orleans heavy hitters, and a whole lot more.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Fruition – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – Friday & Saturday, January 22nd & 23rd

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date January 21, 2016
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Sharing a common love of music and life on the road, Fruition were originally brought together by the lure of adventure. For the last six years, the Portland, Ore. string infused quintet has racked up the miles playing sold out shows in their adopted hometown and garnering new fans across the country. Joined by The California Honeydrops, who don’t just play music—they throw parties. This is a weekend of music not to be missed!

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks “Hometown Hustle” and More with Dave Watts of The Motet

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Post Date November 11, 2015
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On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound welcomes a very special friend of the podcast, Jonah Wisneski, into the studio and get his thoughts on the passing of New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, John Mayer getting his Jerry on, and a busy weekend in the Denver music scene. Also, The Motet drummer Dave Watts joins the guys to discuss the band’s recent Halloween shows, their evolution as a band, and upcoming Hometown Hustle shows.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The California Honeydrops – Cervantes’ Other Side– Thursday, June 18th

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date June 16, 2015
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The California Honeydrops don’t just play music—they throw parties. Led by dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski, and drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their shows.

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Galactic – February 16th – Ogden Theatre

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date February 25, 2013
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Galactic was the main attraction last Saturday at The Ogden, but opener Monophonics drew a hell of crowd and won over a legion of new fans. Once feet started moving they didn’t stop as these two powerhouse bands hit us with a one-two punch that made our legs quiver, and our ears ring. We were floored by the Funk, swept away by the Soul, and ravaged by the Rock…but we stood firm as the full force gale stormed from the stage.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Soul Rebels Brass Band – September 6th & 7th – The Fox & Cervantes’ Other Side

Post Author By listenupdenver
Post Date September 4, 2012
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The Soul Rebels have built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in the party-like atmosphere of a dance club. Their weekly show at Uptown New Orleans spot Le Bon Temps Roulé has been known to descend into a sweaty shout-along as the band mixes up songs from its five studio albums with hits by Jay-Z and OutKast. Don’t miss them in Colorado this week!

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Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen, & Buckwheat Zydeco – July 15th – Denver Botanic Gardens

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Post Date July 16, 2011
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It was a fickle night at The Gardens. The day started out hot and beautiful but soon after Buckwheat Zydeco began the heavens opened, and closed, and opened again. It turned out to be a great night of New Orleans music, but it took some perseverance, something that not everyone has.

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Dirty Dozen Brass Band Talks Treme and A New Record

Post Author By tdwenger
Post Date July 13, 2011
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Baritone Sax man of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Roger Lewis, was kind enough to spend some time with Listen Up Denver! as he woke up in New Orleans the morning the band was hitting the road for a run of shows here in Colorado. As he rubbed the sleep from his eyes and The Sandman’s fog lifted from mind, Lewis opened up about everything from the beginnings of the band to the progress they are making on a new record.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Allen Toussaint & The Dirty Dozen & Buckwheat Zydeco – Friday, July 15th – Botanic Gardens

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Post Date July 11, 2011
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Friday night at the Botanic Gardens is going to be one hell of a night of New Orleans music. From Boogie-Woogie Piano to Brass Band to Zydeco, this bill has it all! Headlining the night is pianist Allen Toussaint with support from New Orleans legends Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Buckwheat Zydeco.