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The Infamous Stringdusters – April 12th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

Saturday at the Ogden Theatre was expected to be a night of good ole’ Bluegrass. The Infamous Stringdusters have earned quite a following in Colorado, going head-to-head with Colorado locals such as Leftover Salmon. The ‘Dusters, hailing from Virginia, came to Denver last weekend with gusto, ready to impress the Rocky Mountain Bluegrass fans. The crowd was just large enough that there was plenty of room to dance comfortably.

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Dark Star Orchestra – March 29th – Boulder Theater

Estimated read time 5 min read

Last Saturday night the Boulder Theater was transformed to the date June 15, 1985 and the place Berkeley, California at the well-known outdoor amphitheater called “The Greek.” Sporting their Colorado-themed attire, Dark Star Orchestra brought together new fans with old for a rocking good time that would have done Jerry, Phil, Bob and the rest, real proud.

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Yonder Mountain String Band – December 30th – Boulder Theater

Estimated read time 6 min read

On the eve of New Year’s Eve, Yonder Mountain String Band sold-out a benefit concert for flood-ravaged Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Colorado. For weeks there had been desperate attempts made for those who hadn’t been quick enough in buying tickets, so expectations were unusually high. While Kinfolk up and down the Front Range had been looking forward to the whole five night run for months, this particular night was even more anticipated with profits going straight to aid the reconstruction of Planet Bluegrass.

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Umphrey’s McGee – December 29th – Fillmore Auditorium

Estimated read time 5 min read

Despite the frigid temperatures outside, last Sunday night never had a chance to cool down as Umphrey’s McGee gave Denver one of the most memorable nights of 2013, just in time. With two terrifically special and totally shocking guest appearances, the band had a stage presence conceivable only to those lucky enough to witness it. The music started early to an enthusiastic crowd in the midst of their New Year’s Run. Anticipation was high, the sound was immaculate and the light show was wild.

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The Wood Brothers – December 7th – Gothic Theatre

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The Wood Brothers brought warmth and comfort to their Denver audience on what was a glacial evening last Saturday at the Gothic. The venue was aglow with sunny faces reddened from the night’s below-freezing temperatures. Rejuvenating, inspiring, and totally awesome was the trio who brought us everything from Bluegrass to Funk. Together, they are a special kind of live act: you might not have heard of them before, but within minutes of joining their audience you’ll feel like you’ve been a fan for many years.

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John Fogerty – October 15th – Fillmore Auditorium

Estimated read time 3 min read

The ambiance at The Fillmore for last Tuesday’s “An Evening with John Fogerty” was much calmer than usual with a crowd who was relaxed and seated, in actual chairs, on the floor. Though the audience may have been laid-back, the music was not, and Fogerty got his tame yet loyal crowd hyped up on their trip down memory lane. With a 2-hour performance that covered the old, the new and the unpredictable, we can come to one conclusion: Good Golly, he’s still got it.

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YarmonyGrass – August 23rd & 24th – State Bridge

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State Bridge concluded their summer season with the annual YarmonyGrass, a festival beloved by Colorado bluegrass lovers that proved it has a loyal local following whose dedication to the music remains unwavering. An annual weekend of camping, swimming, and dancing on the banks of the river – the festival is a Rocky Mountain tradition that will only get better with age. Thanks to Andrew McConathy and the rest of the performers, State Bridge, and the state of Colorado for a fantastic weekend of amazing music; it will not be forgotten.

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Railroad Earth – July 12th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

Railroad Earth rolled onto the Red Rocks stage on Friday night for what was their first headlining gig at the historic venue. Their nearly four-hour show and their nearly four-hour show sure hit like a freight train. Persistently performed under thunderous skies, this performance brought the band to a remarkable new level and brought fans to euphoria. Railroad Earth left Colorado on an unforgettable note, proving themselves to be a strictly headlining band from here-on-out.

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LoHi Music Festival Brings Kyle Hollingsworth, The New Mastersounds, Toubab Krewe & More To Denver This Weekend!

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The Third Annual LoHi Music Festival is set for this Saturday, June 15th, outside Highland Tap & Burger at 32nd and Vallejo St in Denver, with some late-night music moving over to Cervantes’. With two stages, and eight solid hours of foot-stompin’, groovin’ & pickin’ tunes, Denver music-lovers should be prepared for for the best of what Denver’s music scene has to offer.

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Lettuce – June 1st – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom

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Saturday night was alive with the sound of Funk thanks to The London Souls and neo-jazz+funk band Lettuce. The intimacy of Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom was home to an invigorating late-night dance party that left everyone feeling especially groovy! With an undeniably electrifying jazz-funk that reeks of classic artists such as Tower of Power, James Brown and Kool & the Gang, Lettuce awed and exhausted us. This band is truly timeless and keeping the funk alive!