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OpenAir and Colorado Public Television Set to Debut Season 2 of ‘OpenAir Live & Local’

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Chris Stapleton – Bluebird Theater – Thursday, May 28th

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Chris Stapleton is one of Nashville’s most revered craftsmen, with a 15-year career that includes No. 1 hits, a Grammy Award nomination, feature film contributions, the respect of his peers and, now, a new album. Chris Stapleton will be supported on Thursday at The Bluebird Theater by local favorites Strange Americans.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Strange Americans – Bluebird Theater – Saturday, September 20th

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Strange Americans formed in 2010 and began writing music deeply rooted in Americana, while remaining true to an innovative spirit. With classic guitars, an energetic rhythm section, three–part vocal harmony and tasteful Folk colorings these local favorites are sure to please Rock & Roll lovers of all kinds. Don’t miss your chance to catch these guys at an intimate theater because they won’t be playing them for long!

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Soul Rebels Brass Band – Oskar Blues – Friday, April 19th

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Imagine blending the sounds of Mardi Gras funk, soft rock, and reggae so seemingly it defies category. Now shrink that idea into a seven-piece ensemble, add a hip hop sensibility plus a hundred years of New Orleans jazz tradition, and you get the Louisiana sound known as The Soul Rebels. Along with Denver’s own Strange Americans, The Soul Rebels will help celebrate Marquee Magazine’s 10 Year Anniversary Party at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew in Lyons, Colorado!

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Denver’s Strange Americans Fight A Royal Battle . . . and Win!

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When a band takes a music-loving town like Denver by storm, you have to stand up and take note. With accolades pouring in from local and regional press, 2012 was Strange Americans’ best year yet and critics and fans alike agree this is only the beginning for the talented young band. Their ability to blend an authentic and road-weary, brown-boot Americana feel with a driving rock edge makes their sound ear candy for a large group of music lovers in Colorado and beyond.

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PICK FOR THE NEW YEAR: Strange Americans – The Hi-Dive – December 31st

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Sure, there are high dollar, big budget, shows like String Cheese Incident, STS9 and Yonder Mountain fighting for attention on New Year’s Eve, but we suggest you save some coin and join three of Denver’s most talented bands at The Hi-Dive for only $8. On the heels of their critically acclaimed debut record, ‘A Royal Battle,’ Denver’s own Strange Americans will be ringing in the New Year at The Hi-Dive with FaceMan and The Outfit.

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Faceman, The Knew & The Outfit – December 14th – The Hi-Dive

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The Hi-Dive has always been one of the go-to venues in Denver for independent music, and the South Broadway staple continues to live up to it’s reputation. Hipster girls in sweaters and glasses a bit too big for their faces shuffled their slouched boots across the well worn floor while plaid shirt wearing boys rocked out to the sometimes heavy sounds of a couple of Denver’s best Indie bands, and a couple that you definitely will be hearing more about.

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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.