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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 Red Rocks, The Chicago Cubs, and Marc Brownstein with Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee

Estimated read time 1 min read

On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound, the guys are joined by Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee. Joel and the guys discuss Umphrey’s history at Red Rocks, this year’s epic two night run with Dweezil Zappa and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and how the band keeps things fresh for their fans. Joel and Gary then get into some Chicago Cubs talk before Joel give his best Marc Brownstein imitation.

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Marc Brownstein of the Disco Biscuits Talks “Revenge of the 90’s,” Colorado, and Cover Songs

Estimated read time 6 min read

J2G Live has brought us so many great shows here in Denver that have become Colorado traditions like Dance Party Time Machine, Love Shack, and School’s Out, not to mention getting us to see our favorites bands safe and sound all while having a blast on their buses. What you may not know is that it all started with “Foolin’ Around in the 90’s” back in 2011, which eventually morphed into what we know today as Revenge of the 90’s.

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks with Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits – Part Two

Estimated read time 1 min read

In Part two of our conversation with Marc Brownstein, Marc talks about his work with Headcount and why he is so passionate about it then takes some fan questions about his song writing process, the Biscuits jamming style, and whole lot more. Don’t miss Marc Brownstein as he plays around town this weekend with Conspirator for two nights at 1up Colfax and on his own as DJ Brownie as Knew Conscious Gallery.

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks with Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits – Part One

Estimated read time 1 min read

On the Season 2 premier of Noise Behind The Sound the guys welcome Marc Brownstein for an extensive conversation that went so deep we had to split it into two parts! On part one we talk with Marc about the Biscuits recent Halloween run, how the band has found balance and consistency of late, some very intriguing surprises for Conspirator’s 2 night run at the 1up Colfax in Denver, the rise of DJ Brownie, and a lot more.

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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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Electron – January 16th – Fox Theatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

The usual suspects were out in full force as super-group Electron brought out fans of The Disco Biscuits, Brothers Past, Lotus, and even The Grateful Dead to a near sold-out Fox Theatre show. This was stop two of a four night Colorado run and anticipation levels were high after the band delivered and electric and memorable one set show in Fort Collins the previous night. The band did not disappoint and delivered a top notch performance despite moving away from the sound most fans have grown accustomed to.

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Electron Comes To Colorado For A Four Night Dance Party: Attendance Is A Necessary Act

Estimated read time 7 min read

Electron has landed in CO for a four night, electronic dance and Rock party in Ft Collins, Boulder, Frisco and Denver. Before the madness began, Listen Up Denver! had the pleasure of speaking with founder and bassist Marc Brownstein, of The Disco Biscuits fame, about how this project started, what it is that makes Electron so fun to see, and what his plans are for early in 2015.