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The Black Keys – November 13th – Pepsi Center

Post Author By Jim Mimna
Post Date November 14, 2014
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The Black Keys are currently on the Turn Blue tour in support of their most recent album of the same name and last night Denver gave them some frigid temperatures to contend with. After a set of Dylan inspired Pop-Folk from rising star Jake Bugg, The Black Keys raucous Blues warmed the expansive confines of a Pepsi Center full of hipsters and rockers alike, all who saw a stellar spectacle of light and licks. The band busted out old favorites, a few choice covers and, of course, a few Turn Blue gems.

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Beck – August 15th – Red Rocks

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date August 22, 2014
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As the sun went down with one last blustery gasp and Red Rocks filled to capacity, there was an electricity in the air despite the fact that the crowd was all beer and joints. But Beck and his band were a different story. They came out of the gate with a kick, opening with the rollicking classic “Devil’s Haircut,” and it was all energy and shenanigans from there as the band rocketed around the stage like flying monkeys on amphetamines for much of the night. Three words: Bottle and Cans.

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20 Questions with The Crooked Streets

Post Author By Jeanette Barrow
Post Date June 18, 2014
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From Open Mic night to editor’s pick, Mathias Olson has come along way to find himself on the beat of The Crooked Streets. The band formed in 2011 when the singer/songwriter decided to take his solo project to the next level. Three years and several craigslist ads later, he now fronts the five-piece Denver Indie Folk band that many locals have come to love. Their crooning gypsy sound is gritty but has a certain charm–the shabby chic sort of feel that is so common of the great modern Indie Folk groups of our time.

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The Black Keys To Headline Pepsi Center In Support of “Turn Blue”

Post Author By listenupdenver
Post Date May 8, 2014
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fun. – August 22nd – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Post Author By Karson Brown
Post Date August 28, 2013
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A very soggy but ecstatic crowd packed the drenched benches at Red Rocks Amphitheater last Thursday night. The energy was seething from the thousands of teenage girls anxious to see the rather charming and animated group that is fun. In the midst of their ‘Most Nights Summer’ Tour, fun.’s performance was a perfectly balanced compilation of new crowd pleasers and old underground favorites. Neither the rain nor the crowd let up for the entire evening, they had come to party with one of country’s hottest pop/rock groups.

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Patrick Sweany – June 10th – The Walnut Room

Post Author By Lindsay Lynch
Post Date June 17, 2013
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Patrick Sweany can be described as a Blues Rocker with elements of Folk and Soul; he can jam out on Slide guitar and finger pick like nobody’s business. The energy this man emits is simply incredible. Think The Black Keys meets Elvis Presley meets Billy Bland meets Wilson Pickett. This man is a rock star and he proved it for a crowd of 9-5ers in their 30s and 40s last week at The Walnut Room as he showcased a bunch of songs off his new record that will be released in July.

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The Durango Blues Train Steams Out Of The Station This Weekend!

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date May 29, 2013
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In this day and age it’s not very often that you get to ride on a coal fired, steam powered train through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It’s even less often that the train carries some of the best Blues and Zydeco acts in the country, each performing in their own vintage coach car. If this sounds like a dream to you that’s because it is, but one that has been realized through The Durango Blues Train and the folks who bring you The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Alabama Shakes & Michael Kiwanuka – The Ogden Theatre – March 9th

Post Author By listenupdenver
Post Date March 4, 2013
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Alabama Shakes not-so-subtle blend of fiery Blues-Bock and hard-hitting Southern Soul has drawn comparisons to the Black Keys, the Drive-By Truckers, and even Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings. Michael Kiwanuka’s acoustic Blues-Folk sound and timeless soulful voice has been favorably compared with the likes of Curtis Mayfield and Van Morrison. This is a must see show!

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Austin City Limits Music Festival – October 12th-14th – Austin, TX

Post Author By Jon Cass
Post Date October 18, 2012
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Austin Texas is commonly known as the “Live Music Capital of The World” and since 1976 the great live music program “Austin City Limits” has aired on PBS. Though this program was originally intended to showcase the music of Texas it has grown exponentially and eventually blossomed into the Austin City Limits Music Festival. It’s only been 11 years, but ACL has gained a reputation as the premiere music lover’s festival and has cemented Austin as the greatest music town in the universe.

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Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band

Post Author By James Dumm
Post Date October 10, 2012
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Scott Sharrard is one of an increasingly rare breed of musician in today’s popular music climate. Sharrard’s music follows in the tradition of classic Rhythm and Blues, but his sound and songs are such that it still sounds fresh and vital, like its happening now. While the music is a bit more guitar-oriented, fans of the more recent wave of Rhythm and Blues groups and artists like Raphael Saadiq, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, and Tedeschi Trucks Band would definitely find a lot to enjoy here.