Snowball 2013: Three Days of Fun and Chaos
Artists performed on Snowball’s three stages constantly throughout the weekend. A large torch launched eight-foot flames into the sky at the center of the festival grounds. A big air snowboard/ski ramp featured professional riders showing off their skills.
Review: “A Good Day to Die Hard”
In A Good Day to Die Hard (or Die Hard 5) young director John Moore tries his hand at the franchise, and comes up short in just about every way imaginable.
Review: “Screams from the Inside of an Cardboard Box”
Screams from the Inside of an Cardboard Box was drawn by Luke Belsito over the course of two years. He possesses a rough but attractive drawing style that works well with the undeniably odd and at times fucked-up stories within the book. Screams is dark, but it also possesses a wicked sense of humor that will make you grin on occasion, even if you really shouldn’t.
Colorado Legislature Passes Historic Civil Unions Bill
The Colorado House passed a bill Tuesday that would allow same-sex couples to get civil unions in the state, sending the bill to Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk where it is expected to be signed into law. The bill passed by a vote that was close to party lines–all House Democrats voted in favor, with only two Republicans joining, for a 39-26 vote.
Review: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – “Push the Sky Away”
Hot off the heels of his 2012 film Lawless, Nick Cave returned to the studio with his most successful career project, The Bad Seeds. Push The Sky Away was released on February 18th and features some of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ most cinematic music to date.
The Hidden Gems of Snowball Music Festival
We’ll have coverage of some of the best acts of Snowball early next week on our blog, but this month in our print issue we featured some of our favorite performers from this year’s event. Here are the BandWagon staff’s picks for the hidden gems of the 2013 Snowball Music Festival.
Marijuana Tourism Comes to Colorado
When Amendment 64 passed in November, it opened a world of possibilities that stoners and entrepreneurs dreamed about. Now, one of those dreams is becoming a reality: marijuana tourism.
Review: American Tomahawk – “So So Slowly, The History of a Perfect Spiral”
Lead by Ault, Colorado native and Los Angeles, California resident Adam Halferty, American Tomahawk is a dream-like voyage that tells the story many people are living. With the help of friends Michael Spear and Mathew Wilcox, American Tomahawk has released two records and their second endeavor, So So Slowly, The History of a Perfect Spiral shows a band ready for a national audience.