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Tedeschi-Trucks Band – June 13th – Red Rocks Amphitheater

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While the finicky Colorado weather continues to hold out warmth and sunshine at Red Rocks, Saturday night brought one of the hottest bills of the summer. The “Wheels of Soul” tour paired Blues virtuoso Doyal Bramhall II with the retro-Soul review of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and the Blues/Soul hybrid of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks in the impeccably tight, Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Despite the cold, damp weather, it was a night to remember.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Monophonics – The Bluebird – July 19th

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Monophonics sits on the fuzzy psych side of Soul and Funk and over the past seven years they have staked their claim as one of California’s premier bands. Raised amid the Bay Area’s rich musical culture, Monophonics have proudly carried on the tradition of music native to their hometown which flourished during the birth of psychedelia. Paying homage to innovators such as Sly Stone, Norman Whitfield and Funkedelic’s George Clinton, the 6 piece outfit displays their ability to put a moody stamp on each composition.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band – November 18th – The Fillmore

Estimated read time 6 min read

The Tedeschi Trucks Band is truly a force to be reckoned with. They pair virtuoso musicians with brilliant vocals to create some of the most passionate and soulful music being played today. It’s almost as if they have harnessed the combined energy of Stax, Motown, and Muscle Shoals and are channeling it all through one eleven member band. Get on board, or get out of the way, ’cause this train is bound for glory!