It’s always a treat to catch Wilco anywhere, but Red Rocks (or “Rust Rocks” as Jeff Tweedy said was a little more appropriate) makes it that much more special. With the incomparable Margo Price handling opening duties, this was an incredible night on The Rocks!
It isn’t often that I got into a concert blind but when two friends – whose taste in music I respect a ton – told me they were going to see Big Thief last Friday night, I signed on for the ride and in the end I was thrilled I took the leap on a band I wasn’t familiar with.
As families we all have our traditions and, whether it’s opening presents on Christmas Eve, driving to the cabin every summer, or making pancakes on Sunday morning, these traditions are what define our lives and give us those memories that last a lifetime. For our family, one of those traditions is our annual August pilgrimage to Lyons for the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Though it’s been twelve years some thing remain the same; the beer is cold, the music is amazing, and the river water cools the blood in minutes.
Sam Beam, better known by the moniker Iron & Wine, returned to Colorado Friday night, in support of his latest album Love Letter for Fire, a collection of duets with singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop. Flannel clad Gen X’ers filled rows of chairs well before the start of the show in anticipation of the intimate evening. The stage was barricaded with a large collection of table lamps of various shapes and styles, creating a house show vibe in the thousand person venue.
One of Denver’s hottest new bands is set to debut their live sound on May 12th at the Lost Lake Lounge. After 10 months of recording in secret, this “super-group” made up of some of the Front-Range’s most beloved young musicians are ready to make it official with the release of their debut album, ‘Weather Patterns.’ Featuring members of Jet Edison, Springdale Quartet, and The Whales, Other Worlds is going to blow you away.
Ridiculously talented with a relentless passion for music, Augustus is a band worth knowing about. Mixing sounds of Bluegrass, Folk, Blues and Jazz, this trio will leave you realizing that while you may think you know what each of these genres entails, you’ve never heard anything quite like what they have to offer. You’re going to like it! Augustus will perform from 1:00 until 1:45 at Park House this Saturday, August 1st.
Though the forecasts leading into the night were for thunderstorms and rain for much of the evening, aside from a brief shower early in the night, nothing of significance ever materialized. Instead what the nearly sold-out crowd got was a night of damn near perfect weather as the clouds parted and allowed Jeff Tweedy and Wilco to strut their stuff in front of legions of Denver’s music connoisseurs as they proved that, even after twenty years in the business, they are still absolutely at the top of their game.
A light rain trickled down from a sagging, slate colored grey sky. A mostly older crowd—with some youngsters peppered in—ambled up the storied steps of Red Rocks. In between the rocks a colorful crowd was gathering, decked out multi-colored ponchos and rain jackets. While the air was a bit chilly for early July, the air smelled like sweet rain and Colorado’s finest as Neil Young delivered a monster set chock full of classics like “Old Man,” “Walk On,” “Cowgirl In The Sand,” “Unknown Legend,” and many many more.
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!
