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FeaturesGreeley Block Party 2013 Spotlights – Silver and GoldSilver and Gold, a new Greeley band comprised of current and prior UNC music students, will be bringing their refreshing performance experience to this year’s Block Party, opening…Mariah Foster · Sep 3, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Ty Segall – SleeperBrazen post-punk millennial darling. That sounds like a lot, but it actually describes San Francisco artist Ty Segall pretty accurately.Jordan Wood · Sep 2, 201325 Things You Didn’t Want to Know About In the WhaleIn The Whale is a band that needs little introduction around Colorado, especially as of late.Mikey Unruh · Sep 2, 2013

You Me & Apollo Talk About Touring and Living in Fort CollinsYou Me & Apollo began in Arizona, with one man, Brent Cowles, a name, and an EP, but once they relocated to Fort Collins things began to really develop.Mikey Unruh · Aug 23, 2013FeaturesARISE Spotlight – QuixoticIn an era music saturated in synthetic sounds its always pleasure to find artists who can successfully incorporate classical sounds with new technology. Axs, released in 2012 includes songs like “Maya” and “Synergist” that would win the approval of even the most devoted bass head.Rachel Waltman · Aug 12, 2013FeaturesARISE Spotlight – Random RabListening to Random Rab is a unique experience while sitting at my favorite coffee shop barely being able to keep still. His variations of spatial harmonies weave in and out of glitchy over tones, and smooth trance progressions all strung together with a heavy drum line.Kendra Hamman · Aug 12, 2013FeaturesARISE Spotlight – The MotetFor the last decade the Motet has asked only one favor from fans, “Dance your ass off!” This summer alone they have blasted some of the most beautiful concert venues in the state…Kendra Hamman · Aug 12, 2013FeaturesARISE Spotlight – Westwater OutlawsWest Water Outlaws is a self-described “high energy rock n’ roll band” out of Boulder, Colorado adhere to the musical flavors of The Black Keys, and Led Zeppelin.Kendra Hamman · Aug 12, 2013FeaturesARISE Music Festival: A Mission for Cultivation Through ArtThe transcendent spirit of the ‘60s is alive and in ascent thanks to the upcoming ARISE Music Festival.Alex Graff · Aug 12, 2013ReviewsLocal Artist Dyana Wyeno Shares Her VisionI walk into her studio space in the Greeley Art Space and see several different projects mid way done, you can almost feel them bouncing creative energy off each other. She is an artist of many colors and knows how to get the most out of both her busy schedule and every and any household material.Kendra Hamman · Aug 6, 2013Trichome Ends Their Eight Year RunAfter eight years of being one of northern Colorado’s most distinguished bands, they have decided to take an “indefinite hiatus.”Jed Murphy · Aug 5, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Ramshackle Glory/Ghost Mice – ShelterFunded by a Kickstarter campaign, Ramshackle Glory and Ghost Mice’s split album Shelter was first described by Ghost Mice lead singer Chris Clavin as being “about the ideas of shelter and home.Austin Wulf · Jul 16, 2013MusicAlbum Review: The GhouliesRecently releasing their self-titled debut album, The Ghoulies’ multifaceted brand of rock is constituted by vocals reminiscent of ‘70s punk bands, guitar work that alternates between power chord punk, groove-oriented blues, and a rhythm section of bass and drums that invigorates a constant energy and excitement.Alex Graff · Jul 9, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Twin Peaks – SunkenSunken boasts simple, charismatic lyrics supported by youthful and impressively executed instrumentals.Jordan Wood · Jul 8, 2013FilmFilm Review: House (1977)The origin of the film is rather peculiar and makes sense, given the context. Jaws had come out two years earlier, and the bosses at Toho Studios thought that if a then-amateur like Spielberg could do that well, they could do the same.Jay Wallace · Jul 5, 2013FilmFilm Review: This is the EndIf you go into the theater expecting another stupid, overly blue comedy without any substance beyond satirized stoner impressions and pussy actor bitches… you won’t be disappointed. There’s plenty of that shit, but also a surprising amount of morality and commentary on the shallow behavior of Hollywood actors and their lifestyles.James Garcia · Jul 5, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Huff N Keen – Foul I SeeThe local hip hop group has been working hard to produce some unique tracks, what they call “soul hop,” and have released another successful, underground project hip-hop fans everywhere should give a listen.John Hann · Jul 3, 2013CommunityGreeley Scooters Set Up ShopThe last time BandWagon spoke with the pair, both said they had no intention of opening up a shop. What’s changed?Jay Wallace · Jul 2, 2013CommunitySaving the Chappelow Dance Program: A Mission For GreeleyAndrea Leggett is spearheading a campaign to save the dance program at Chappelow K-8 Arts Literacy Magnet School.James Garcia · Jul 1, 2013CommunityRolling with Rodney: 16th St. Celebrates 3rd Annual Bikes on the PatioEach year Madison and Main gallery does a members-only show. Their contributing members create art in their medium that revolves around a particular theme. Last years’ theme was motion. This years’ theme: bikes. Barns is the director of the show and has himself created pottery plates decorated with gear-like shapes.Kendra Hamman · Jun 30, 2013