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Maceo Parker – February 22nd – Cervantes’ Ballroom

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Last Friday Maceo Parker schooled a young crowd at Cervantes’ as he funked his way through a 50 year career that has featured stints with everyone from James Brown to Prince. After a blistering set from Colorado-by-way-of-Iowa local boys, Euforquestra, Parker took to the stage in dark sunglasses and grinned from ear to ear as he demonstrated his musical aptitude on sax, vocals, and even jazz flute. Maceo and his band moved the room in and out of Funk, Smooth Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul until the clock struck two.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Jayhawks – January 27th – The Ogden

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The Jayhawks were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minneapolis music scene halfway through the 1980’s. Forging a rootsy sound that wasn’t quite rock or country, The Jayhawks quickly turned into one of the most important bands of the post-punk era. They even helped make the world safe again for artists who weren’t afraid to fuse traditional rock, country and folk influences into something that was both timeless and modern, just like the best American bands always have.

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Cirque Du Soleil Brings Micheal Jackson’s Music And Legacy To Life On Stage In The Way That Only They Can

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On June 25th, 2009, Michael Jackson, The King of Pop, was pronounced dead in Los Angeles as he was preparing for a massive 50 show residency in London. For many it was the end of an era. Never again would they get to see their hero moonwalk across the stage, and never again would they get to hear Jackson’s amazing voice delivering some of the biggest hits the music world has ever known. Enter Cirque Du Soleil . . .

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

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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.