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The Staves – June 11th – The Hi-Dive

Post Author By Patty Ho
Post Date June 19, 2013
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In most cases, a band with siblings merely plays out as an interesting footnote to a band’s biography, save for the instance where one sibling is trying to stab the other, or if plums are being thrown. Luckily, no disgruntled fruit was spotted anywhere near the Hi-Dive last Tuesday when The Staves made their first appearance in Denver to play most of their debut album, ‘Dead & Born & Grown.’ Their completely and utterly seamless vocals and self-deprecating humor endeared them to the small but appreciative audience very quickly.

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20 Questions With Strange Americans

Post Author By tdwenger
Post Date September 26, 2012
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Strange Americans have created a smoldering sound that is a well thought out blend of Alt-Country, Indie Rock, and Americana, by cherry picking some of the best elements of acclaimed acts like Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket, and The Band, to influence their songwriting. Earlier this week they were kind enough to take some time to answer our 20 Questions as they prepped for a big show on Friday night at The Hi-Dive with a couple of our other favorite local acts, Mosey West and Grub Street Writer.

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The Jayhawks – January 27th – The Ogden Theatre

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date January 30, 2012
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When The Jayhawks and Justin Townes Earle took over The Ogden on Friday, the night had a stark contrast to it. It started off with a man who is on his way up, and ended with a band that is somewhere in limbo. Earle displayed passion, soul, and meaning with his performance, while The Jayhawks seemed like it was all just a job. The audience seemed to be completely blown away by The Jayhawks set, but we think they were just drunk on nostalgia.

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The Jayhawks Come Full Circle With A Reunion Of Classic Lineup

Post Author By Marquee Magazine
Post Date January 27, 2012
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The music industry has never been real keen on longevity. Sure there are the legends, the hallowed artists whose names will always be synonymous with lengthy and acclaimed careers. But most musicians realize that if they are lucky enough to get noticed, they better enjoy it, ‘cause tomorrow there’ll be a new darling on the block, and they’ll be all but forgotten. The Jayhawks are one of those bands, or at least it seemed they were destined to be, until a strange twist of fate brought them around full-circle again.

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Justin Townes Earle Talks Memphis Soul & A New Record

Post Author By Brian Turk
Post Date January 26, 2012
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Justin Townes Earle is a legacy in the music world and he has inherited many things from his father, the legendary Steve Earle. When Justin Townes decided to follow in his father’s footsteps by stepping on to a stage, he also stepped into lifestyle of excess. Last year brought him to his knees in his personal life, but his musical career began to stand tall when the title track off of his 2010 release, Harlem River Blues, was chosen as song of the year by the Americana Music Association.

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

Post Author By listenupdenver
Post Date January 23, 2012
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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.