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Denver’s Strange Americans Fight A Royal Battle . . . and Win!

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When a band takes a music-loving town like Denver by storm, you have to stand up and take note. With accolades pouring in from local and regional press, 2012 was Strange Americans’ best year yet and critics and fans alike agree this is only the beginning for the talented young band. Their ability to blend an authentic and road-weary, brown-boot Americana feel with a driving rock edge makes their sound ear candy for a large group of music lovers in Colorado and beyond.

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PICK FOR THE NEW YEAR: Strange Americans – The Hi-Dive – December 31st

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Sure, there are high dollar, big budget, shows like String Cheese Incident, STS9 and Yonder Mountain fighting for attention on New Year’s Eve, but we suggest you save some coin and join three of Denver’s most talented bands at The Hi-Dive for only $8. On the heels of their critically acclaimed debut record, ‘A Royal Battle,’ Denver’s own Strange Americans will be ringing in the New Year at The Hi-Dive with FaceMan and The Outfit.

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Faceman, The Knew & The Outfit – December 14th – The Hi-Dive

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The Hi-Dive has always been one of the go-to venues in Denver for independent music, and the South Broadway staple continues to live up to it’s reputation. Hipster girls in sweaters and glasses a bit too big for their faces shuffled their slouched boots across the well worn floor while plaid shirt wearing boys rocked out to the sometimes heavy sounds of a couple of Denver’s best Indie bands, and a couple that you definitely will be hearing more about.

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20 Questions With Strange Americans

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Strange Americans have created a smoldering sound that is a well thought out blend of Alt-Country, Indie Rock, and Americana, by cherry picking some of the best elements of acclaimed acts like Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket, and The Band, to influence their songwriting. Earlier this week they were kind enough to take some time to answer our 20 Questions as they prepped for a big show on Friday night at The Hi-Dive with a couple of our other favorite local acts, Mosey West and Grub Street Writer.

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20 Questions With Mosey West

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Mosey West, it’s a great name for a band from Colorado isn’t it? The name imparts the feeling of the easy going, laid back kind of lifestyle that Colorado is famous for. The kind of life where things matter, but nothing except friends, family, music, and maybe an afternoon nap, matter too much. These three guys create music that echoes the images their name conjures up. So, sit back, take a listen to their new single and learn a little about Mosey West before you mosey on about the rest of your day.

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FaceMan Unveils His Second Waltz To Introduce Newest Album ‘Feedingtime’

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Last year, FaceMan, the group, released its debut self-titled album and hosted a CD release party at the Bluebird Theater in Denver that was dubbed “FaceMan’s First Waltz.” The concept was for FaceMan to be the house band for the event, playing their new material, but also material from the other bands that joined them. Now, one year later — almost to the day— FaceMan is releasing its second album, FeedingTime, and will host FaceMan’s Second Waltz at The Bluebird.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Faceman’s Waltz – February 3rd – The Bluebird

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FaceMan’s Waltz is a celebration of both the Denver music scene and the band’s second full-length album titled “FeedingTime.” Since the band’s beginning in 2008, FaceMan has developed a reputation of delivering entertaining live shows that combine original music and videos with an emotional performance. FaceMan is a band that seeks out every opportunity to collaborate with other musicians and, in the tradition of The Band’s Last Waltz, they have invited some of Denver’s finest to share the stage at the second annual Waltz.

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The UMS – July 22nd – South Broadway

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The UMS took Broadway by storm this past weekend. While we only made it to one night this year, it was one hell of an evening of music. There were bands in literally every bar you walked past and thousands of folks out in the streets. Enjoy some photos from the night!