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Trombone Shorty – December 27th – Ogden Theatre

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There were a lot of people in Denver looking for a funk release on Friday night, perhaps from holiday stress or just overindulging, and the Ogden Theater had just the remedy. The crowd represented a broad mix of music lovers, from younger folks looking for a dance party to go along with their many beers, to much older folks who looked like they’d seen been to their share of New Orleans Jazz Fests. The crowd never stopped moving as the high-energy band moved through perhaps two dozen songs.

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Robert Walter’s 20th Congress – August 16th – Cervantes’ Other Side

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Cervantes’ Other Side just be made for funky, soulful music, and considering the history of Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, maybe it was. The presence of Robert Walter’s 20th Congress soaked the walls with more soul. The night had a special meaning for local openers Fox Street Allstars, whose bond as a band has been solidified by trips to New Orleans Jazz Fest in search of Jazz, Funk and Soul. Lead guitarist James Dumm excitedly stated, “we have been listening to this band since we were 16. This guy means a lot to us.”