Battle of the Bands @ Moxi Theater
Photos by Ben Stivers // 2-4-16
Everything is Wonderful Now: Everclear’s Art Alexakis Grows Up
With 27 years of clean time under his belt, Alexakis has resurrected Everclear with 2012’s Invisible Stars and 2015’s Black Is the New Black, clearly a new chapter for the once self-destructive artist.
The Original Holy Banjo Emperor: Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Bela Fleck’s love affair with the banjo began after hearing the theme song of the 1960s classic television show, The Beverly Hillbillies. He didn’t know what the instrument looked like at the time because it wasn’t pictured during the show, but whatever it was, he knew he had to get his hands on one.
BandWagon Español: Roka Hueka
“We are strong and rather difficult to break, but at the same time there is a space inside where we put all our ideas and dreams together.” When members of Roka Hueka arrived in the Mile High City they hadn’t imagined the great musical adventure they would embark on thanks to the creator of the group, Andy Gonzalez.
Album Review: Panic! At The Disco, Death of A Bachelor
The goal of Death Of A Bachelor is trying to express a celebration of life changes, which the lyrics succesfully show, but the ever-eccentric, power pop duo (including Dallon Weekes) sees Urie’s powerful voice wielded like a hammer, sometimes inspiring a mild headache.