A night with George Thorogood and Buddy Guy at Red Rocks? We were there!
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Month: September 2013
BandWagon’s Exclusive Interview with Psychedelic Sensation Temples
As a band, being compared to the Beatles is either a blessing or a curse. For Temples, it’s just not realistic. They may be a four-piece band that hails from England, and yes, their music is inspired by ‘60s psych, but Temples has a sound that is all their own.
Continue readingBlock Party 2013 Spotlight – Duchovny
Their sound is all the good things about alt-rock, jazz, and pop melded together. Duchovny not only has a special skill for songwriting, but they do an excellent job of complementing their smooth vocals with the instruments instead of being overwhelming.
Continue readingBlock Party 2013 Spotlight – The Burroughs
Johnny Burroughs, self-proclaimed preacher’s kid, grew up playing church music and listening primarily to soul music, doo wop, and the Raisins. Immersing himself in these genres, Johnny honed his musical talents by forming different bands over the years, building a strong local following.
Continue readingAlbum Review: Washed Out – Paracosm
Ernest Greene started out as a jobless librarian recording music on his computer in the upstairs bedroom of his parent’s house. They were humble beginnings that did nothing to dampen the allure of a young man who would become known as Washed Out.
Continue readingAlbum Review: BLKHRTS – Death, Romance, and the Color BLK
Combining the disparate worlds of gothic music and hip hop, BLKHRTS exemplify the creativity that the Colorado music scene generates. Denver rappers King F.O.E., Yonnas Abraham, and Karma the Voice have produced an album of fast and unflinching lyrics layered over droning and reverberating synth lines.
Continue readingBlock Party 2013 Spotlight – Racing on the Sun
Local favorites are back for the Block Party! Racing on the Sun, the band formerly known as Castaway, is back to grace Greeley’s stages with new songs.
Continue readingGreeley Block Party 2013 Spotlights – Leghounds
Leghounds’ music is influenced by old-school funk, soul, and R&B adorned with a certain class and charm that makes it appealing to music fans young and old. They are able to command any crowd, and endless moving is inevitable during their live performances.
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