Tag: The Doobie Brothers
Leftover Salmon’s Greg Garrison Talks New Album 25, Beer, and the Band’s Big Boulder Theater Shows
When two bands called The Salmon Heads and Left Hand String Band came together 25 years ago on a fateful New Year’s Eve, there was no such thing as “jamgrass;” the term “jamband” hadn’t even been coined yet and groups that would come to define the genre were in their infancy or not yet born. Leftover Salmon would come to be one of those defining groups.
The Love Shack “Back To The Shack” – February 13th – Cervantes’
The party was on at Cervantes’ last Friday night as lovers and those looking for love packed the Ballroom for the second installment of J2G Live’s “Love Shack” event. To celebrate the holiday you love to hate, The Love Shack puts a cheerful spin on things regardless of your status. Whether you went with your significant other, a group of couples or friends, Friday night was a blast. It was a show for the ages, and we can only hope that J2G keeps putting together this high octane parties for years to come.
Umphrey’s McGee – June 8th – Chautauqua Auditorium
Before Saturday’s Umphrey’s McGee show at the Chautauqua Auditorium many people picnicked and played Frisbee in Chautauqua park which created a party like atmosphere even hours before the show. The energy built all day as more and more fans came strolling into the park to have a good time, and wait patiently to see the band they love. Their patience paid off as the band delivered a smoking show full of fan favorites and a few choice covers.
The Greyboy Allstars – April 12th & 13th – Cervantes’ Ballroom
Last weekend The Greyboy Allstars came straight out of the 70’s on a groove of Funk, Soul, and Jazz. The band was in town supporting their new album, ‘Inland Emperor,’ which dropped this week, and the crowd filled in fast and early at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom on both Friday and Saturday nights. Supported by Dumpstaphunk on Friday night and Denver’s own The Congress on Saturday, it was a weekend of unforgettable music, and luckily all three bands have new albums out to keep the party going.
Zen Mustache – December 1st – Jamestown Mercantile
The mention of a “cover band” often conjures up images of old dudes with long hair, bandannas and black leather vests unsuccessfully attempting to bring back the 80s. That said, one night of solid tunes at the strangely beautiful and exceptionally unique venue known as the Jamestown Mercantile by Boulder-based band Zen Mustache, and our views on cover bands were changed forever. This show was a lampshade-shaking good time.
The Dukes of September – July 10th – The Paramount Theatre
The Dukes of September are a super-group that features Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, and Boz Scaggs. This is a band, not just a trio of stars and back line support, and that cohesiveness was evident in their performance last week. As they played everyone present realized how lucky they were to be in the beautiful confines of the Paramount. Though the show flirted with nostalgia, The Dukes of September delivered entertainment in its purest form.