Gregory Alan Isakov’s songs dance around the edge of modern folk music and he plays by an old set of rules. Not only was Weatherman the product of abandoning a previous album, but it was also made on analogue recording equipment from a cabin in Nederland, Colorado. His sounds as rich as they are simple, rooted in the patchwork of the hills of that state.
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Quixotic Introduce ARISE to a New Form of High Art
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Quixotic has become a force to be recognized in modern art. Infusing multimedia, electro, and ballet, their performances at ARISE gave audiences a break from what many would consider a traditional act.
Continue readingBoulder-based The Motet Take Colorado Funk to New Heights
On Thursday afternoon the BandWagon had the chance to sit down with Ryan Jalbert, and Jans Ingber from The Motet. The band members were very excited to be at ARISE and were having a great time being apart of the festival. The fun, easygoing band members answered a few questions about their music and history as a band.
Continue readingMichal Menert Talks with the BandWagon about the Simple Things in Life at ARISE
On Friday August 17th, Michal Menert brought one of the largest crowds out of all of the artists at the first annual Arise Music Festival in Loveland, Colorado. A couple hours before the show, the BandWagon had the opportunity to sit down with Michal Menert and talk about his music and his story of becoming a successful artist.
Continue readingBandWagon’s Adventures Through ARISE
While attendance was not quite where it could have been, it was still a success overall and there is little doubt about a year two. Over the next week, the BandWagon will be sharing our experiences at the festival meeting people, taking pictures, interviewing bands, and exploring all the things that make festivals the experience we all love having.
Continue readingPhotos: Ted Nugent, Laura Wilde @ The Ogden 7/25
Some old rockers still have it. Ted Nugent and Laura Wilde played the Ogden Theater July 25th.
Continue readingPhotos: Papagoya @ Avogadro’s Number 7/27
Papagoya played with Free Range Pickens, Von Stomper, and Funkytunk heros at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins on Saturday the 27th.
Continue readingPhotos: Herby Hancock Tribute Show Featuring Members of The Motet and Big Gigantic @ Hodi’s Half Note
Dave Watts, Joey Porter, and Garrett Sayers of The Motet, along with Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic took their audience on a journey through Herby Hancock’s music.
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