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Dance Party Time Machine – December 11th – Cervantes’ Ballroom

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Post Date December 18, 2015
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This past Friday night brought Denver unusually warm weather and a variety of choices for the Denver live music faithful to get down. Down at Cervantes’, J2G Live was ready to deliver their third installment of the Dance Party Time Machine, a collaborative effort of Denver’s finest musicians who come together to throwdown a mixtape of hits from throughout the decades of dance music. After trips through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more, the time machine landed safely in 2015 to end the evening.

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It’s the Funkiest Time of the Year: J2G and Jordan Linit Talk Dance Party Time Machine

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date December 9, 2015
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Over five years ago, on a fateful April Fool’s Day, a show was heldthat would lead to the rise of a Denver tradition. Dubbed “Foolin’ Around in the 90s,” the show was a chance for local musicians to come together and show Denver what our stellar local scene is made of. Organized by the guys who would eventually go on to form J2G Live, “Foolin’ Around in the 90s” evolved into one of the funkiest nights of the year.

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Dance Party Time Machine Returns to Denver This December

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date September 28, 2015
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DANCE PARTY TIME […]

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks With Denver’s Own Fox Street About Their New Album “Authentic Western Style” Which Drops This Week

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Post Date July 27, 2015
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On this very special edition of Noise Behind The Sound, the guys are joined by Eric’s band mates in Fox Street to discuss their new album, Authentic Western Style, their part in the blossoming Denver music scene, and more. Also, friend of the podcast Bill McKay and JJ Grey and Mofro bassist Todd Smallie call in to discuss recording with Fox Street, their time playing in the Derek Trucks Band, and Todd’s intergalactic touring schedule.

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The Noise Behind The Sound Talks The Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” With Bill McKay

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Post Date July 2, 2015
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On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound, the guys give it up to The Grateful Dead on the eve of “Fare Thee Well” in Chicago. Bill McKay joins the podcast to talk about his experiences with the band, including the time Jerry Garcia listened to his audition tape, but before that the guys give their thoughts on the Santa Clara shows, talk about what they love about The Grateful Dead, and more…

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PICK OF THE WEEK: UllrGrass Music Festival – Golden, CO – Friday, January 30th – Sunday February 1st

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date January 27, 2015
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The Premier UllrGrass music and beer festival will be held in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Golden, CO this weekend. It will be a magical weekend when the Norse God of snow comes to this little western town to raise his drinking horn to craft beer, great Bluegrass and a crowd that knows how to have fun in winter. Featuring Peter Rowan, Head For The Hills and many more!

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Fox Street Lines Up The Big Band For Annual Bluebird Throw-Down

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Post Date January 14, 2015
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Fox Street is playing the Bluebird Theater on Friday and they are bringing their big band sound with them. For the last 8 or 9 years, their soulful mix of Rock, Funk, and R&B swing has made them a staple of the blossoming Denver music scene. Listen Up Denver! sat down for an extensive conversation, and a few beers, with the band to get their thoughts on the group’s evolving sound, what’s to come in 2015, and what its like being in the middle of a burgeoning music scene like Denver.

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WhiteWater Ramble, Whiskey Tango Teamup For NYE Show In Fort Collins

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Post Date December 11, 2014
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SoulFax Sessions Video – “Hey Pocky Way”

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Post Date June 21, 2013
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In case you aren’t already aware, SoulFax Sessions are a weekly FREE music night at Park House on Thursdays. Everybody in Denver knows the weekend starts on Thursday, and Listen Up Denver! and Park House are providing Denver the perfect excuse to sweat, sin, shimmy and shake their way into the weekend! Don’t miss a SoulFax Session . . . watch this video to find out why as these guys tackle The Meters’ classic “Hey Pocky Way.”

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SoulFax Sessions Video – “Who Is He And What Is He To You”

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Post Date April 29, 2013
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In case you aren’t already aware, SoulFax Sessions are a weekly FREE music night at Park House on Thursdays and on March 14th, we featured Bill McKay, Tanya Shylock, Cody Wales, Kyle Ussery and Greg Schochet. Everybody in Denver knows the weekend starts on Thursday, and Listen Up Denver! and Park House are providing Denver the perfect excuse to sweat, sin, shimmy and shake their way into the weekend! Don’t miss a SoulFax Session . . . watch the video below to find out why!