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Sonic Bloom – June 19th-22nd – American Safari Ranch, South Park

Estimated read time 11 min read

Sonic Bloom was another great success in 2014 in its new venue, the American Safari Ranch located in South Park, Colorado. The festival, which had its first year all the way back in 2005, has moved a few times and has consistently turned out a great experience for attendees, building and growing, making each year a little better. Just a few of this year’s highlights included performances from Tipper, The Polish Ambassador, Pretty Lights Music, and Michal Menert.

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Bonobo – November 1st – Fillmore Auditorium

Estimated read time 3 min read

After a long week of Halloween celebrations, the mood of the crowd at the Fillmore Auditorium last Friday seemed perfect for a downtempo evening of grooving with UK Electronica Producer Bonobo and his highly anticipated live band. No one was complained about the presence of dance floor space–it was cozy, but not claustrophobic, and on Halloween weekend in Denver, that is a rarity. Costumes, of course, abounded, and smiles too as the fans filed in and readied themselves for an evening of soulful music.

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Gramatik Talks Nikola Telsa, Music Piracy, and Amendment 64

Estimated read time 9 min read

Gramatik is headlining his first show at The Fillmore this Saturday night. With opening acts Talib Kweli and Mux Mool, it’s sure to be a night that lives up to Gramatik’s personal ability to move from one musical genre to the next. His new light design, inspired by infamous physicist Nikola Tesla is sure to be a highlight of this blowout. He was kind enough to take a few minutes away from his busy schedule to talk to Listen Up Denver! about the tour, his musical influences, and about his philosophy of giving away all of his music for free to fans.