The Ride Festival presented a very Rock and Roll heavy line-up this year in Telluride Town Park. Anchored by two nights of Widespread Panic, the festival also offered up sets from Jason Isbell, Big Something, Thunderpussy, Rose Hill Drive and more all while the sun shined down on the picturesque town for most of the weekend.
Ah, the sweet memory of August days spent by a babbling river in Lyons Colorado. This isn’t just a locals festival, it’s a worldwide calling. People drive up from Denver for the weekend, fly in from out of state, and even from out of the country just for this event. In many ways it’s the highlight of many people’s summers and this year’s festival again demonstrated why this festival has worked it’s way into the hearts and minds of so many.
Last Saturday night at Red Rocks could have been the most perfect night on The Rocks all season. The beautiful late summer day gave way to evening that was just on the right side of chilly and the steps were filled with music fans of all ages. There were veteran rockers on hand to witness Grace Potter’s 70’s leaning Rock stylings; there were hipsters with an open ear for opener Lake Street Dive and their Jazzy brand of Folk-Pop; one thing was for sure, everyone knew this was a monster triple bill.
Hot Tuna’s dedication to their fans, whether it be through Fur Peace Ranch or developing quality instruments for folks to play, is probably the most endearing aspect of Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen’s legacy but they are still creating amazing music without any signs of stopping. There are certainly shimmering heat lines emanating from Hot Tuna’s ever unfurling road because they are hotter than ever.
The New Riders of the Purple Sage play this Saturday, December 7th at Quixote’s True Blue and we recommend not missing it, but if you don’t believe us maybe Johnny can convince you, “The band is sounding great right now. We’ve been on the road for the past couple months and these engines are purring.” Like Johnny says, “I’d by a ticket to that.” The band also has a new album out called 17 Pine Avenue featuring songs collaboratively written by longtime Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and David Nelson.
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The 60’s was a magical time for music in this country. Soul music was enjoying its heyday and there were record labels like Stax and Motown, pumping out hit after hit. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will take you back to the golden age of Soul and R&B tomorrow night at The Botanic Gardens.