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Whiskey Tango Archive
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SoulFax Sessions Wrap Up Great First Month January 31st At Park House
Posted on January 30, 2013 | No CommentsPhoto by Tim Dwenger SoulFax Sessions is Denver’s newest free weekly music series featuring members of some of the best young bands in town. Held... -
Whiskey Tango To Release Debut Album On December 2nd
Posted on November 30, 2012 | No CommentsFor the past three years, the Denver based quintet Whiskey Tango has been motivating Colorado crowds to move their feet with their high energy shows... -
PICK OF THE WEEK: Whiskey Tango Album Release Party – Quixote’s True Blue – November 30th
Posted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsWhiskey Tango is a fermented mash of bluegrass and jam distilled through the copper coils of rock, aged in psychedelica and served straight, no chaser from a mason jar of fun. This five-piece from the five-points neighborhood of Denver has been inebriating Colorado audiences with their high energy new grass throw-downs, and now they have captured that whiskey fueled spirit on their debut album. -
Westword Music Showcase – June 23rd – The Golden Triangle
Posted on July 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe 18th annual Westword Music Showcase took over Denver’s Golden Triangle on the 23rd as 15 venues hosted hundreds of local and national bands in the 104 degree heat. On the blacktopped area in front of the main stage, people’s shoes sizzled in the sun and the music was as hot as the pavement. We sweated, smiled and danced to a wide array of sounds. The nationally touring acts on the main stage added power to the event, and the energy Girl Talk put out at the end of the night nearly surged the grid. -
The Travelin’ McCourys and Keller Williams – April 14th – The Ogden
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 1 CommentThe Ogden Theatre was home to a Bluegrass bonanza on Saturday night, and everyone was getting down! The combination of the Travelin' McCourys and Keller Williams brought out lovers of all types of Bluegrass, and the musicians brought out the best in each other. String Cheese Incident fans, Bluegrass traditionalists, dready hill people, good ol' boys, and Festivarians all danced the night away as a stage full of well-loved musicians whipped together a perfect set list for a fun loving Colorado crowd. -
State Bridge Announces First Round Of Shows
Posted on April 6, 2012 | No CommentsState Bridge is back for another season and they really seem to be picking up steam. Last season showcased some great acts including Billy Kreutzmann’s... -
SunSquabi Talks Wakarusa and Electronic Hydro Funk
Posted on February 28, 2012 | No CommentsProducer and guitarist Kevin Donahue, and bassist Andrew Clymer, have played in countless bands together over the last several years, including a recent stint performing with Bizzy Bone from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, but they grew tired of playing other people's songs. Looking for something new, they ended up forming Electronic Hydro Funk band SunSquabi. They were kind enough to sit down with us after their opening set for Juno What?! last Saturday night at Cervantes', check out what they had to say. -
The Waka Winter Classic Comes To Colorado This Week
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsThe anticipation for the summer festival season couldn't be any higher than during these long winter months. Thankfully we don't have to wait for summer to experience a bit of the Festival life as the Waka Winter Classic brings the festival experience to Colorado this week. At two different stops, Cervantes' Other Side and Hodi's Half Note, bands will compete for the chance to perform at Wakarusa 2012. Listen Up Denver! caught up with Aaron Stehman of Pipeline Productions to talk about Wakarusa and the idea behind the Waka Winter Classic. -
Euforquestra – August 6th – Quixotes True Blue
Posted on August 8, 2011 | 1 CommentOriginally from Iowa City, Iowa, Euforquestra has called Colorado home for the last 3 years. This Fort Collins based band joyfully brings its progressive, genre-crossing funk fusions to the Colorado music scene. With three full length albums to their name, their set filled the dance floor with a blend of Afrobeat, Reggae, Afro-Cuban, Funk, and Dub. -
Dead Winter Carpenters – August 4th – Cervantes’ Other Side
Posted on August 6, 2011 | 1 CommentWhile the night got off to a bit of slow start at Cervantes’ Other Side, Last sheet on the Roll delivered some well played traditional Bluegrass to ease us into a high energy, dance-filled Thursday night set courtesy of Dead Winter Carpenters. With some strong originals and smartly chosen covers, the evening's headliners won over a host of new fans in Denver.
