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Polytoxic’s Last Waltz Revisited VIII – November 21st – The Ogden

Estimated read time 7 min read

Polytoxic’s Annual Last Waltz Revisited is a Denver Thanksgiving tradition that was especially tasty this year. The Ogden was sold-out and filled with an energy that pulsed with love for the music of The Band on Thanksgiving Eve as four generations of audience members sang along to songs that have become ingrained in the fabric of our lives. Parents put their arms around their children, friends hugged each other in the middle of songs and people felt some of their favorite music in a way few get to experience.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Gregory Alan Isakov – Chautauqua Auditorium – September 21st

Estimated read time 2 min read

You don’t want to miss this very special opportunity to see one of the decade’s rising stars in the intimacy of Chautauqua Auditorium. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, Gregory Alan Isakov has been traveling all his life. His songs reveal a masterful quality beyond his years, and tell a story of miles and landscapes and the search for a sense of place.

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Joe Pug & The Lumineers – May 12th – The Bluebird Theatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

When all was said and done, The Lumineers, Joe Pug, and Bailiff turned in a fantastic night of music at The Bluebird last Saturday. From early in the night, The Bluebird was packed with a wide variety of music fans. There were grey hairs who looked a little overwhelmed at the size, and density, of the crowd, hipsters doing their best to look as cool as possible, industry folks, a few hippies blowing smoke at the ceiling, and a healthy number of late 20 and 30 something couples out for a musical date night. It’s safe to say that everyone went home happy.

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20 Questions With Mosey West

Estimated read time 7 min read

Mosey West, it’s a great name for a band from Colorado isn’t it? The name imparts the feeling of the easy going, laid back kind of lifestyle that Colorado is famous for. The kind of life where things matter, but nothing except friends, family, music, and maybe an afternoon nap, matter too much. These three guys create music that echoes the images their name conjures up. So, sit back, take a listen to their new single and learn a little about Mosey West before you mosey on about the rest of your day.

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Greensky Bluegrass – February 8th – The Bluebird Theatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

Greensky Bluegrass raged for a packed house on Wednesday night at The Bluebird Theater here in the Jamgrass capital of the world…sunny Colorado! The crowd was surprisingly diverse and no one was acting like it was a Wednesday night. The beer flowed, the brains fried, and the Banjo rang-out like there was no tomorrow. There is an outlaw element to Greensky’s sound as they blend roots and jam while not sacrificing musicianship for speed to create one of the most mature sounds in the Jamgrass genre.

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The White Buffalo Talk “The Lost And Found” And Night Ranger

Estimated read time 7 min read

The White Buffalo charged into to Denver last weekend to support their new EP “The Lost and Found” and Listen Up Denver! had the pleasure of talking with the guys after their soundcheck. From Night Ranger to working with a new record label, we covered all the bases and by the time we wrapped things up it was clear that with the right support, The White Buffalo will soon stampede into the hearts of many

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Greensky Bluegrass “Totally Bitchin’ 80’s” – October 31st – The Fox Theatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

The Greensky Bluegrass 80’s themed Halloween party rocked the Fox on Monday as they turned the music from what is arguably one of the coolest decades into a good ole fashioned barn burnin’ hoedown. It was one of the most unique takes on a Halloween costume we have ever witnessed and it most certainly made for a “Totally Bitchin’ 80s Dance Party” that most will not be forgetting anytime soon.

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Gregory Alan Isakov – October 21st – The Fox Theatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

Boulder was bustling on Friday night as people made their way to The Fox Theatre. Gregory Alan Isakov’s gave the sold-out home town crowd two hours of genius lyrics and near perfect acoustic guitar playing. With songs spiced with highways, salt water, railroad tracks, gasoline, blood, grease and romance, Isakov’s music is some of the most pure Americana played today. He will undoubtedly be joining the ranks of the great American songwriters.