Bassist and vocalist for Trichome, Dave Frediani, began homebrewing a year ago and has found a perfect blend of music and beer with the introduction of Crabtree’s new brew: Trichome Colorado Wheat.
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Album Review: Nasty Bunch of Bitches – Dysfunction
As their name naturally invokes a sense of unadulterated expression, so too does their music. Their forthcoming EP, entitled Dysfunction (released June 1st release), displays a range of musical stylings, while sustaining the steadfast energy that is the essential core of all punk rock.
Continue readingFriday Night of the Blues Jam! Find Yourself in the Fun!
Friday night of the Blues Jam was a blast! Check out some of the fun!
Continue readingSaturday Night of the Blues Jam @ Island Grove Park!
Saturday night of the Greeley Blues Jam saw many great bands play at the Island Grove Regional Park and there was plenty of fun to be had.
Continue readingFilm Review: The Great Gatsby
The camera doesn’t stop for a moment, always gyrating around millionaire Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) and his confidante Nick Carraway (Maguire), the less than humble narrator, as the veil of the mysterious life of the great Gatsby slowly tears, revealing his true intentions behind the most extravagant parties ever seen. Which are truly a spectacle akin to Cirque Du Soleil on crack. Luhrmann brings to the table much of what made Moulin Rouge such a visual delight.
Continue readingVandaveer Speaks About Their New Album and the History of Murder Ballads
Vandaveer treats the album with regard for the world the songs came out of. Heidinger’s spirited vocals and strong arrangements never shy far from the roots of the music, but without a doubt, Vandaveer’s take on these traditional songs is fresh and enjoyable. It is backing vocalist Rose Guerin who gives the songs a sense of their past as she gives a passionate and motherly voice to the female characters who are in most of the songs the victim of the violence.
Continue readingGreeley Blues Kicks Off 9th Year
On June 7th at Island Grove, the Greeley Blues Jam will be showcasing legendary British blues musician John Mayall who will be headlining the event. The ninth year of the festival, the Blues Jam has become an event that draws people in across the nation and provides an outlet for appreciation of the blues here in Colorado. It’s in no small part thanks to Greeley residents Pam Bricker and her husband, Al.
Continue readingFilm Review: Star Trek Into Darkness
It’s difficult being a film buff in this era. On one hand, if you’ve always wished Hollywood would adapt your favorite comic book tales into well-made films that did more than sell toys to kids, it’s a great time to be a lover of film and all things geek. On the other hand, the monetary success that geek-friendly properties have achieved over the past decade, alongside the other successful blockbusters of The Aughts, has lead to Hollywood developing a fixation on only stories with built-in audiences, i.e. existing franchises instead of new, unproven films. If you wanted something truly unique or at least emotionally satisfying, your options are limited.
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