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Billy & The Kids – July 13th – Red Rocks Amphitheater

Estimated read time 4 min read

Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann put together his Billy and The Kids project back in 2014 for Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam and while the band played a smattering of shows over the next two years they hadn’t played together since 2016 when the took to a Hawaiian lawn in May for a pair of live-streamed show to celebrate the legendary drummer’s 75th birthday. Joining original “Kids” Tom Hamilton, Reed Mathis, and Aron Magner for these shows was Billy Strings on guitar, and James Casey on Sax. The shows were an overwhelming success and it came as a welcome surprise when Red Rocks announced a pair of concerts with the same powerhouse line-up.

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The Disco Biscuits – June 1st – The Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 9 min read

A sold-out crowd was fired up and ready to go last Thursday night at The Ogden Theatre for Trancefusion-Rock pioneers, The Disco Biscuits. Anticipation levels were extremely high heading into this Bisco Inferno run and the band did not disappoint. Undeterred by the heat and sweat that comes with a sold out show in June at The Ogden, TDB fans were treated to an epic performance that easily ranks among the best in recent memory for the band.

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks Electron, The Biscuits, and Dance Party Time Machine with Aron Magner

Estimated read time 1 min read

On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound, Eric and Gary welcome back Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits. The guys discuss Electron’s upcoming Colorado run, new creativity flowing for Aron and The Disco Biscuits, and Aron shares an outrageous story that somehow ties into the Dance Party Time Machine (the next edition of which will throw down at Cervantes on Saturday night).

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks Red Rocks, Camp Bisco and More With Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits

Estimated read time 1 min read

On this episode of Noise Behind the Sound Eric and Gary celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast and welcome Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits. Magner talks about The Biscuits upcoming four night run in Colorado that culminates with a massive blow-out at Red Rocks on Saturday night, the planning and improvements coming to Camp Bisco and much more.

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Railroad Earth – September 18th – Red Rocks

Estimated read time 4 min read

There’s magic in the air when Railroad Earth comes to town. Last September the band produced a sweeping live film of their performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Needless to say it was a monumental show and this year would be hard pressed to surpass the energy and set list from the show that made fans swoon. Anytime you get to hear Railroad Earth play two sets it’s a special experience for the band and attendees but the 2014 Red Rocks set a standard that is difficult to match.

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Billy And The Kids – April 20th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 7 min read

With so many out and about in Denver to celebrate the 4/20 “holiday,” mellow vibes quickly turned to desperation as the box office attendant posted the “Sold-Out” sign in front of the iconic Ogden Theatre. While it may have been a surprise to some that a band making their Denver debut on a Monday night sold-out the 1,700 person theater, the performance Billy and The Kids turned in showed why it’s always smart to grab your tickets in advance.

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Disco Biscuits – April 17th – Red Rocks

Estimated read time 10 min read

After two rowdy nights of Bisco madness at The Ogden the thoughts for many shifted from setlists to weather reports. With cold temperatures, rain, and even snow threatening things at Red Rocks for a collaboration between The Disco Biscuits, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead, fans of both bands wondered exactly what was going to happen up there? Despite the weather not cooperating, fans bundled up and brought the energy level through the roof as they were treated to a night of music nobody will soon forget.

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Disco Biscuits – April 16th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

After a show of bust outs and rarities, night two at The Ogden found a lot of people focused on what was happening outside of the theater. With Denver’s unpredictable springtime weather delivering a nasty mix of sleet, snow, and rain, many were more worried about Friday’s Red Rocks show with Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead being cancelled, moved, or unbearable to attend. Thankfully the band quickly put an end to any outside thoughts, opening the show with the beautiful “Once The Fiddler Paid.”

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Disco Biscuits – April 15th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

Heading into this four night run of Disco Biscuit shows, rumors were swirling (and later confirmed) that heavy practice hours were being logged both back in Philadelphia and out here in Colorado. This led fans to be optimistic that the band would not show the signs of rust that has traditionally accompanied them the first nights of recent runs. These dreams were realized right from the get-go as the Philly based quartet kicked off their four night run in style with an above average show on Wednesday night.

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Bill Kreutzmann Talks About His “Kids” & The Cannabis Cup

Estimated read time 7 min read

2015 marks the 50th Anniversary of The Grateful Dead and fans across the country are being treated to a variety of collaborations to commemorate the celebration. One of these collaborations comes from the mind of original drummer, Bill Kreutzmann. His new band, Billy and The Kids, features Aron Magner, Tom Hamilton, and Reed Mathis and they will be playing a special 4/20 show at The Ogden taking on Dead classics from Spring 1990 with special guests Dominic Lalli and Jason Hann.