Nothing takes a backseat to couples brunch drama. Not even the end of the world.
Continue readingAuthor: James Garcia
Greeley Billboard Sparks Controversy
Greeley got national media attention on the week of April 29th when a group of anonymous residents purchased two billboards, posting a picture of three men in classic Native American clothing with guns, with accompanying text: “Turn in your arms. The government will take care of you.” The chosen imagery and implied message have created a national controversy, both because of the gun rights implications and the accusations of insensitive comparison to Native American genocide.
Continue readingQ&A: The Wendy Woo Band @ FoCoMX
The Wendy Woo Band played to a packed house, bringing everyone into their Mile High spirit and the audience really responded to their energy. The band is composed of six members, including two guitarists, a bassist, drummer, keyboardist and a multi-instrumentalist (violin/guitar).
Continue readingQ&A: MISCOMUNICADO @ FoCoMX
MISCOMUNICADO brings dance, psychedelic, rock, and sweet guitar licks together to melt faces. Mine was liquidated, for sure. I remember looking over to the guy next to me and saying, “This right here is baby making music!” He said, “What?” I just smiled and nodded and he did the same, both of us dancing like headless chickens.
Continue readingQ&A: Rachel and the Kings @ FoCoMX
Rachel and the Kings looked like they were bigger than Kings of Leon and Florence and the Machine combined on that stage. You could see the passion on their faces and hear it in their songs. I think Rachel and I made eye contact once.
Continue readingQ&A: WhiteCatPink @ FoCoMX
All of a sudden we, the audience, were surrounded by furries who were all dancing madly to the leader of the animal gang, David Jacoby, donned in a fuzzy cat outfit of his own and playing the drums, singing insanity into the microphone.
Continue readingReview: Phoenix – “Bankrupt!”
Phoenix is such a delight. If you are having a crappy day and you need something to pick you up, and keep you up, try out their new album Bankrupt!, which is due out the week of April 22nd.
Continue readingReview: “A Glimpse Into the Mind of Charles Swan III”
The only thing that dragged on longer than the title of this film: this film. My god, we get it, Charlie Sheen isn’t a bad guy. My god, we get it, director Roman Coppola wants out from the shadow of Wes Anderson. My god, we get it, love hurts.
Continue reading