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FeaturesR.W. Perkins: Small Town RemediesA comedy-drama from R.W. Perkins of Loveland, “Small Town Remedies” tells the story of two siblings (Andrea Dratch and Ty Sells; Dratch is also an executive producer) dealing with their relapsing alcoholic mother (Sally Knudsen) while juggling their own personal struggles and surprises. It’s not a prototypical film about addiction, and that was Perkin’s intent, saying he had a different take on addiction as a family dynamic. The film premieres September 10 at the Horsetooth International Film Festival.Jay Wallace · Aug 8, 2020

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ReviewsAlbum Review: People In General – PigletPeople In General is a self-described jazz-pop band out of Fort Collins, though their new record ‘Piglet’ is no One-Note-Samba. Delivering complex sound behind the cutesy lyrics guitarist Abe Dashnaw sings, the trio deftly use the technicality of their compositions to draw the listener in without being heavy and pretentious.Jay Wallace · Dec 6, 2019

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MusicAlbum Review: The 14ers – Mountaintop Folk-PopRyan Kirkpatrick, frontman and songwriter for Fort Collins’ The 14ers, has a love of the outdoors, to say the least.Jay Wallace · Sep 5, 2019

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FeaturesStampede’s a comin’: a first look at acts to catch in 2019’s Independence bonanzaKimberly Dunn has described her sound as country-without-a-box, Eli Young Band started out as just an acoustic duo and Resurrection have more connections to the real Journey than you might think. They’ll all crush the Greeley Stampede stages this summer.Jay Wallace · Jun 24, 2019

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MusicAlbum Review: Goatz! – Sweet Inspiration“40 years in radio. 50 years as a working musician. This is my official debut, at age 64. Crazy huh?” This is the line we got from Chris Kresge, frontman of GOATZ! when he sent us his debut bluegrass/Americana record “Sweet Inspiration”Jay Wallace · Apr 15, 2019

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Race To Neptune – Abandon Fashion“Abandon Fashion” from Fort Collins’ Race To Neptune is a sturdy four track EP and one of the better modern interpretations of early ‘90s grunge and alternative rock. It’s reminiscent of the music that followed hair metal’s death in the ‘80s. But this is not a throwback album. Check R.T.N. out at Pinball Jones on March 1.Jay Wallace · Feb 21, 2019

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FeaturesSaved By The Nerve: Gary Dean Smith’s Voice ReturnsFor Gary Dean Smith it’s been a transformative year.Jay Wallace · Nov 12, 2018

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Nelsen – The WindFashioning themselves as Americana rock, there’s a streak of folk influences in The Wind, but it’s really a rock album with nothing to prove. Nelsen showed up to BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands with only their raw talent and came close to winning their round. The Wind is the result of that polished, raw talent showcasing each member’s abilities.Jay Wallace · Nov 7, 2018

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Alright Alright – NearbySeth and China Kent are the married couple behind Alright Alright, each of whom have very different musical backgrounds, explaining AA’s unique, diverse sound. China is a classically trained pianist from Vanderbilt University; Seth a former guitar tech for The Fray (“How to Save a Life”). Alright Alright stand out from the masses with a gentle sense of depth and even gravitas on their new album, Nearby.Jay Wallace · Oct 4, 2018

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FeaturesPaul Noffsinger – Most Magic Sucks“Most ‘magic’ sucks,” Paul Noffsinger says.Jay Wallace · Aug 1, 2018

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Heavy Beauty – Self-Titled EPThe Golden-based “Desert Grass” quartet Heavy Beauty has a clean but unfiltered sound to their work. The three songs on the EP – “Dreams,” “Butterflies” and “Stars” – are simple but elegant. They possess a slow, even flow to their singing that never stutters or overpowers certain elements. Dobro player Mike Testagrossa, bassist Angel Edgemon and Willie Thomas on the mandolin provide vocals, with Dax Hunter Jordan on drums.Jay Wallace · Jul 1, 2018

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Chain Station – Where I Want To BeThis proud bluegrass band – consisting of Jarett Mason on the mandolin, Jon Pickett on bass, Alex Thoele on guitar, and James Weatherly on Banjo – is held together by the harmonizing voices of Mason, Pickett, and Thoele and the fast-paced picking of all four members. Where I Want To Be, released in 2016, is probably the most pure bluegrass album we’ve heard in some time.Jay Wallace · May 1, 2018

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy – Blues with Horns Vol. 1He was inducted in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2013.Jay Wallace · Apr 1, 2018

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Andy Sydow – Reasons For DepartureAt age 26, Andy Sydow has already put out four albums since 2013, Reason for Departure being his newest.Jay Wallace · Mar 1, 2018

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Help Greeley Folk Band Igaus Davis Complete Their Next AlbumSince 2016, orchestral folk band Igaus Davis has been playing up and down the Front Range to great acclaim, even winning the first round of BandWagon Magazine’ 2018 Battle of the Bands on February 1.Jay Wallace · Feb 15, 2018

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MusicAlbum Review: Vektroid – Seed & Synthetic EarthVaporwave is probably one of the most niche music genres in existence, as well as the only one that the Internet could claim as its own.Jay Wallace · Jan 1, 2018

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MusicAlbum Review: this broken beat – What’s On Your Mind?Denver pop band this broken beat has been rising to the top for the last year since releasing their first single, “Sweat And Blood,” in 2016.Jay Wallace · Dec 1, 2017

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MusicAlbum Review: Michael Morrow & The Culprits – RaucousWe have gotten some throwback/retro albums over the years at BandWagon from a lot of different genres, but one we never expected to get is a 1980s-style hair metal album.Jay Wallace · Dec 1, 2017

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FeaturesFace Time with Face Vocal BandThey’ve been booked before Jay Leno, Bon Jovi, Reel Big Fish and recently the Barenaked Ladies at the Greeley Stampede, and they did it all with only their voice.Jay Wallace · Nov 1, 2017

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FilmAlbum Review: Matthew Wilburn Skinner– Play For The KingMatthew Wilburn Skinner makes up one-third of the band Tallgrass, picking up the banjo and guitar, playing the harmonica and contributing his raspy vocals to the band.Jay Wallace · Nov 1, 2017