High Sierra Archive

  • The Congress is a rock and roll machine. Anchored by strong songwriting, they draw comparisons to Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, and The Black Crowes while maintaining an originality that is attracting the attention of critics across the country.  In 2011 The Congress played Wakarusa, High Sierra, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Targhee Fest, Tall Tree Lake, and more. Now, they are the cusp of releasing their debut full length album with an epic celebration at The Bluebird Theatre on Friday night May 4th.

    PICK OF THE WEEK: The Congress – The Bluebird – May 4th

    The Congress is a rock and roll machine. Anchored by strong songwriting, they draw comparisons to Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, and The Black Crowes while maintaining an originality that is attracting the attention of critics across the country. In 2011 The Congress played Wakarusa, High Sierra, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Targhee Fest, Tall Tree Lake, and more. Now, they are the cusp of releasing their debut full length album with an epic celebration at The Bluebird Theatre on Friday night May 4th.

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  • Nederland Colorado based neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival will be in Denver this Friday playing their unique version of an emerging musical genre called Transcendental Folk at The Ogden Theatre.  As they prepped for the show, Daniel Rodriguez (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals) took a few minutes to sit down with Listen Up Denver! to talk about the upcoming show, the upcoming summer, and of course, spirit animals.

    Elephant Revival Talks Festivals, Aerialists, and Spirit Animals

    Nederland Colorado based neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival will be in Denver this Friday playing their unique version of an emerging musical genre called Transcendental Folk at The Ogden Theatre. As they prepped for the show, Daniel Rodriguez (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals) took a few minutes to sit down with Listen Up Denver! to talk about the upcoming show, the upcoming summer, and of course, spirit animals.

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  • The Congress have exploded out of Denver this year.  With performances at  Wakarusa, High Sierra, Tall Tree Lake, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Groovefest, and Targhee Fest, their brand of rootsy Rock-n-Roll has been taking the nation by storm.  Anchored by strong songwriting, The Congress draws comparisons to Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, and The Black Crowes while maintaining an originality that is attracting the attention of critics across the country.

    20 Questions With “The Congress”

    The Congress have exploded out of Denver this year. With performances at Wakarusa, High Sierra, Tall Tree Lake, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Groovefest, and Targhee Fest, their brand of rootsy Rock-n-Roll has been taking the nation by storm. Anchored by strong songwriting, The Congress draws comparisons to Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, and The Black Crowes while maintaining an originality that is attracting the attention of critics across the country.

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  • Fort Collins bred, genre bending bluegrass pioneers, Head For The Hills have had an all around amazing year so far and are barreling full speed ahead toward their dreams. Their original take on bluegrass music has rocketed them into the spotlight and put them at the forefront of both the Colorado and national music scenes.  They hit the stage at The Mish this Saturday, don't miss it!

    Head For The Hills Talk Bluegrass Without A Banjo

    Fort Collins bred, genre bending bluegrass pioneers, Head For The Hills have had an all around amazing year so far and are barreling full speed ahead toward their dreams. Their original take on bluegrass music has rocketed them into the spotlight and put them at the forefront of both the Colorado and national music scenes. They hit the stage at The Mish this Saturday, don't miss it!

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