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Space Orphan (Album Release Party) – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – Friday, September 30th

Estimated read time 2 min read

Progressive old school. What does that even mean? For this group, it means providing a soulful, funky sound that is heavily based on groove, just as bands like The Meters and James Brown did in years past. But it also means taking those classic, danceable elements, and adding a few new tricks. Space Orphan will hit you in your soul and keep you dancing at the same time.

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Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats – August 21st – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

A cloud covered sky kept the temperature modest for a late August evening as a blend of Denver’s hip converged on Morrison’s marvel…Red Rocks. The demographic ranged from hipster to soccer mom, hippie to yuppie. Very diverse within the upper middle class, Caucasian world. We had a mild urge to go Hunter S. Thompson on it, take an assortment of substances and try to mingle, but it was a Sunday.

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String Cheese Incident – July 15th & 16th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

Good vibes dominated the scene when String Cheese Incident returned to their home court at Red Rocks last weekend for a three night stand. Kind souls with smiling faces abounded, some were decked out in their best Steam Punk attire, others in fairy wings, and still others in sequined capes. It’s was a carnival for the senses and while the music from the headliners was a little uneven, openers Kamasi Washington and Tauk were incredible.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Sonny Knight and the Lakers – Baur’s Listening Lounge – Sunday, September 13th

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Sonny Knight and the Lakers exist in the afterglow that Soul luminaries like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin created with their raucous, kinetic, and supreme live performances. ‘Sonny Knight and the Lakers Do It Live’ is a loving return to the height of live Rhythm and Blues, with Knight and his band perfectly capturing the uproarious vibe and rebellious musicianship of an era long gone in their first live album release.

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Firefly Autism “Road To Blues & Brews” Artist Interview: Union Driftwood

Estimated read time 12 min read

Union Driftwood, the ever-fascinating Colorado native band, is just picking up their pace. The band debuted in 2011, and even though members have shifted, the current line-up seems to be taking them in the right direction. As a band, they play because they need to. For them it’s more than a hobby, or a passion, it’s true love. Union Driftwood will perform from 4:30 until 5:15 at Park House this Saturday, August 1st.

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D’Angelo – June 10th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 3 min read

For days, months even, before this show Facebook feeds all over town had been crackling with posts about D’Angelo from a “Who’s Who” of the Denver music community. From members of The Motet, to Analog Son, to Atomga, the whole scene was on pins and needles, just itching for show day to come. When the dust settled and the room had cleared D’Angelo had delivered what was easily one of the best performances of the year and a show that exploded into many fans “best of all time” lists.

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Freddi Gowdy and Chris Daniels: The Birth Of Cool In Colorado

Estimated read time 12 min read

When a fresh, exciting band called Freddi Henchi and the Soulsetters — fronted by Freddy “Freddi” Gowdy and Marvin “Henchi” Graves — came to Colorado in the early 1970s, a young musician named Chris Daniels was blown away by the sounds they brought with them. Now, more than 40 years later, Daniels has teamed up with Gowdy to release a new album that presents R&B and Funk in the way that it was intended to be heard. Celebrate the release of “Funky To The Bone” with them this Saturday at Herman’s Hideaway.

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Maceo Parker – October 19th – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom

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Church was in session Sunday night as Maceo Parker and his band of Funk-fueled musicians took Denverites on a journey to the early days of Funk. The huge room at Cervantes’ was pretty empty early on, leaving those who arrived in time for Analog Son wondering why people were opting to stay in rather than see a legend like Maceo take the stage in such a small club. Halfway through the night, fans of the Funk had come out of the woodwork and the saxophone was preaching to the congregation.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Maceo Parker – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – Sunday, October 19th

Estimated read time 2 min read

Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with Funky Music. His pedigree is impeccable. His band: the tightest little Funk orchestra on earth. he’s played with each and every leader of Funk, his start with James Brown, which led to jumping aboard the Mothership with George Clinton and stretching out with Bootsy’s Rubber Band. He’s the living, breathing pulse that connects the history of Funk in one golden thread.

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Beck – August 15th – Red Rocks

Estimated read time 6 min read

As the sun went down with one last blustery gasp and Red Rocks filled to capacity, there was an electricity in the air despite the fact that the crowd was all beer and joints. But Beck and his band were a different story. They came out of the gate with a kick, opening with the rollicking classic “Devil’s Haircut,” and it was all energy and shenanigans from there as the band rocketed around the stage like flying monkeys on amphetamines for much of the night. Three words: Bottle and Cans.