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SoulFax Sessions Video – “Funky Mississippi”

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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 Rufus Thomas cut “Funky Mississippi.”

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Whales – The Hi-Dive – Friday, Dec. 21st

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The Mayan calendar has predicted the end of the world on Friday December 21st, 2012. To celebrate, The Whales are throwing one hell of a party. This will be their last show in Denver of 2012, and after a fantastic spin around the sun, they are excited to be wrapping the year up at the Hi-Dive. On top of that, they took extra care to bring you some of your favorite bands in Mosey West and We’s Us. With this many top-notch musicians in one place, it would certainly mean the end of the world if you miss this show!

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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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PICK OF THE WEEK: Mosey West, Strange Americans & Grub Street Writer – Hi-Dive – September 28th

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A stacked bill of great local artists like this doesn’t come around too often. These three groups embody the spirit and the sound of great Americana bands, while injecting a little Rock ‘n Roll for good measure. With Andy Palmer’s Grub Street Writer coming up first, followed by up-and-comer Strange Americans, the room is gonna be rockin’ by the time Fort Collins’ Mosey West takes the stage.

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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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The Waka Winter Classic Comes To Colorado This Week

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The anticipation for the summer festival season couldn’t be any higher than during these long winter months. Thankfully we don’t have to wait for summer to experience a bit of the Festival life as the Waka Winter Classic brings the festival experience to Colorado this week. At two different stops, Cervantes’ Other Side and Hodi’s Half Note, bands will compete for the chance to perform at Wakarusa 2012. Listen Up Denver! caught up with Aaron Stehman of Pipeline Productions to talk about Wakarusa and the idea behind the Waka Winter Classic.