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BandWagon Magazine has covered Greeley in 470 stories since 2012, including 198 features, 78 reviews and 111 photo galleries.

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FeaturesUNC Jazz Fest Hits A New HomeThe Greeley/UNC Jazz Festival is more than just a way to celebrate America’s original form of music. It’s a recruiting tool. The University is excited to bring the festival to its campus for the first time ever at the new Campus Commons venue. “We’ve been doing this for however many years without anyone seeing the campus,” said Michael Alexander, the director of the UNC School of Music.Dan England · Apr 22, 2019

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FeaturesTake 6: What It Takes To Be IconicThe first time Take 6 came to the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival the guys packed rooms full of squealing girls who asked questions such as “boxers or briefs?” That was in 1999, a time…Dan England · Apr 17, 2019

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Concert PhotosBandWagon Battle of the Bands @ Moxi Theater – GreeleyPeary Schroeder · Apr 12, 2019

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FeaturesMichael McDonald: A Fool Who Still BelievesWhen Michael McDonald is on stage Thursday, April 11 at Union Colony Civic Center in downtown Greeley, singing our favorite songs like “Taking It To The Streets,” or “I Keep Forgetting,” for the millionth time, he is thanking us for continuing to love who he is.Valerie Vampola · Apr 10, 2019

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MusicAlbum Review: Julian Cary – heaven?indeedJulian Cary is a jazz artist, but he doesn’t allow the idea of what jazz should be interfere with his expression: On “heaven?indeed” he neglects traditional song form, adapting the music to fit the form of E.E. Cummings’ poems. The record retains a subtle honesty wrapped in moments of dynamic, tonal beauty.Valerie Vampola · Apr 8, 2019

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Trash Cat – Welcome To Trash CityTry not to say “quirky” when describing Trash Cat. Red-headed singer/bandleader Mary Claxton wields a sassy ukulele, backed by her husband Brian, a beardy University jazz instructor, and funky, mohawked baritone saxophonist Hayden Farr. (Say what?) Throw in references to Scooby Doo and titles like “Robot Girlfriend” and it pretty much seals the quirky deal. Plus, their release show takes place inside a laser tag arena. Say what?Kevin Johnston · Mar 25, 2019

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Concert PhotosBandWagon Battle of the Bands @ Moxi Theater – GreeleyEly Corliss · Mar 22, 2019

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Triton – The AbyssThough it’s impossible to know, it’s safe to assume that while the world was “doing the Charleston,” H.P. Lovecraft had a very different tune in his head. Whilst writing his masterpiece about the terrifying sea beast Cthulhu, Triton’s The Abyss could easily have been the soundtrack.Nate Wilde · Mar 19, 2019

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FeaturesThe Steady Hand Behind The Jam: Leftover Salmon’s Jeremy GrantJeremy Grant admits he doesn’t even really like jam bands. Regardless, the 40-year-old Greeley native is the monitor engineer and stage manager for Leftover Salmon, one of the most celebrated jam bands around.Dan England · Mar 13, 2019

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FeaturesHe Will Rock You: Gary Mullen and One Night Of QueenEvery time Gary Mullen sings, he says grace. His uncanny ability to sing like Freddie Mercury gave him a nice career as the frontman for One Night of Queen, a tribute to one of the greatest bands in history. Mullen and crew play in Greeley on March 8 at the Union Colony Civic Center in downtown Greeley.Dan England · Mar 7, 2019

A bald, bearded man in a dark shirt plays a wooden harp guitar against a black background.

FeaturesMillions Of Views, Millions Of Notes: Andy McKee On Finding Your Own ThingAndy McKee’s technical brilliance, so unique that many had never seen it before, went viral in 2005 (which, back then was just called popular) earning him millions of views in just a few weeks. It wasn’t long before people wanted him to play – in person – around the world. Catch McKee at The Moxi Friday, March 8.Dan England · Mar 4, 2019

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Infinite Conscious – BecomingGreeley’s Infinite Conscious has not only succeeded in paying offerings to the gods of the riff, but have also created a dark, adrenaline-pumping hunk of metal that caters to headbangers across the board. Catch Infinite Conscious at The Moxi Theater March 23 with Triton.Nate Wilde · Feb 26, 2019

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FeaturesThe Unlikely Candidates: Kyle Morris On Seeking The UnexpectedSince their beginnings, The Unlikely Candidates have toyed around with a slew of different sounds, despite charting more than once in Billboard’s Alternative Rock category. “We’ve Always been influenced by bands who weren’t stuck on one particular sound,” Kyle Morris Says. The Unlikely Candidates play The Moxi Theater on March 3.Valerie Vampola · Feb 24, 2019

Luis Coronel performs at the Moxi Theater in Greeley, singing into a mic in a dark suit while pointing to the crowd.

Concert PhotosLuis Coronel @ Moxi Theater – GreeleyLuis Coronel at Moxi Theater in Greeley on February 16thTalia Lezama · Feb 16, 2019

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FeaturesOld Ghosts Make For New Friends – A Diverse Greeley Brought To Life By Its LegendsNoel Johnston envisioned a play where the protagonists are group of smart, curious kids who are – most importantly – different from one another. Three speak Spanish and English fluently, and several other characters give a second language a solid effort. The Stampede Troupe premieres this original play February 22-23 in Downtown Greeley.Dan England · Feb 13, 2019

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Concert PhotosSilver & Gold @ Moxi Theater – GreeleySilver & Gold ‘Color’ Ep Release at Moxi Theater in Greeley Co.Talia Lezama · Feb 9, 2019

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FeaturesThe True Colors Of Silver & GoldSilver & Gold’s new EP Color (out February 8) used the influence of a short production span, their closeness as a band (both geographically and emotionally) a man named Dan Diaz to create an album that stands out from the rest of their work.Valerie Vampola · Feb 4, 2019

A man in glasses and a denim shearling-collar jacket sits on gravel before a red building at dusk.

ReviewsAlbum Review: Pie Lombardi – Worry LinesPie Lombardi’s second album “Worry Lines” presents a somewhat autobiographical outlook. It’s a coming of age, but not quite a blossoming into the expectations set for oneself. “I’m trying to get into a bigger scope of just writing and not really thinking about what it’s supposed to sound like,” Lombardi says. “Worry Lines” releases January 25 with a Moxi Theater appearance supporting Neyla Pekarek.Valerie Vampola · Jan 22, 2019

Five men pose in a row on a dark stage in blue haze, one wearing a glowing green skeleton-print shirt.

FeaturesOpen Fire – A Bond Forged By MetalDuring a rare quiet moment the “Dave Cave,” a basement devoted to metal music, members of Open Fire remember the day Dave MacKenzie sent out the news that his son, Tyler, was killed in Iraq in 2005. Just two months before, they’d had so much fun playing their first big gig before thousands at the first “Thunder in the Rockies.” This month, Open Fire play their 14th anniversary show Saturday, January 26 at The Moxi Theater.Dan England · Jan 15, 2019

A woman with a short brown bob and red lipstick holds a cello and bow in a field of sunflowers.

FeaturesNeyla Pekarek: Watch Her Rattle, Hear Her RoarBefore Neyla Pekarek became a third of The Lumineers, she saw Rattlesnake Kate’s famous dress and read the story while she attended the University of Northern Colorado. The story stuck with her. “She spoke her mind and lived completely outside of what was expected of women.” Pekarek says. “Western stories are so dominated by men. The tales of women have yet to be told.” Her debut solo record Rattlesnake premieres at The Moxi Theater January 25.Dan England · Jan 10, 2019