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The Motet – November 14th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

Last Saturday night the Ogden Theatre brought us the greatest annual Halloween treat Denver has to offer – The Motet’s annual Halloween run – two weeks late. Though this year it was a bit past the holiday deadline, that didn’t stop the loyal fans of this local Funk band from stepping out in full force for what was dubbed as the “Hometown Hustle.” For weeks this show was the talk of the town, and the anticipation was sky high for the band’s rabid fans.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Turkuaz – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom– Saturday, October 17th

Estimated read time 2 min read

Turkuaz is a 9-piece power funk army hailing from Brooklyn, NY whose modern twist on the classic sound has placed them at the forefront of a new funk evolution. With the obvious influences—Parliament, Sly & The Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire—as the basis for a recipe, Turkuaz adds healthy doses of jittery, world-pop-dance groove—reminiscent of the Talking Heads—and a passion for Motown and R&B into the mix.

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Snowmass Mammoth Festival – June 14th & 15th – Snowmass

Estimated read time 6 min read

Combining great music, craft beer and food, this year’s Snowmass Mammoth Fest featured the likes of Xavier Rudd, Leftover Salmon, Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang, Chris Robinson Brotherhood (just to name a few), a tasting from over 25 breweries and a chili cook-off. One of the best things about Mammoth Fest was that there was never a tight crowd. There were rolling hills around us and a herd of horses in the pasture beside. There was a little bit of something for everyone.

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Rebirth Brass Band – October 27th – Cervantes’ Ballroom

Estimated read time 5 min read

Halloween weekend in Denver is a big deal. Every major venue is packed with costumed music lovers and this year the hallowed theme of the revelers All Saints’ Day preparation was the sanctity of Funk. The Motet packed The Ogden for two nights recreating the sounds of Parliament Funkadelic, March Fourth Marching Band brought their fun and Funk filled vibe to The Gothic, and at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, Rebirth Brass Band marched the saints in with New Orleans Brass Band Funk.

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The Motet Plays Parliament-Funkadelic – October 27th – The Ogden

Estimated read time 5 min read

The Motet’s annual “musical costume” shows on Halloween have become something of an institution here on the Front Range with folks buying tickets early in the summer to make sure they don’t miss out on the madness. This year’s run kicked off on the 25th, stopped in Denver for two nights at The Ogden before heading up to Vail and finally wrapping up last night in Boulder. When all was said and done it was a fun and funky show and while it didn’t top “Funk Is Dead,” everyone in the room had smiles on their faces to the bitter end.

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Game 7, Particle, Bernie Worrell and More In Town This Weekend!

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See-I – March 15th – Cervantes’ Ballroom

Estimated read time 3 min read

Proud of their musical heritage in their neighborhood of Five Points, Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom and The Other Side book music for Denver’s more adventurous listeners. Looking for the next big thing, they often book artists that are difficult to categorize. Last Thursday’s line-up is a prime example, as a one-man band Zach Deputy, playing his self-proclaimed “Island-Infused Drum n’ Bass Gospel Ninja Soul” opened up for See-I, an equally diverse DC super group that features members of Thievery Corporation.

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Steve Kimock & Friends – March 2nd – Quixote’s

Estimated read time 4 min read

Steve Kimock returned to Denver with some friends this past weekend for a two night stand at Quixotes. Kimock’s friends included the legendary Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads) on keys, Andy Hess (Gov’t Mule) on bass, and Wally Ingram (Stockholm Syndrome) on the skins. This lineup looked powerful, and oh did they deliver despite a very chatty audience.