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Bohemian Nights

BandWagon Magazine has covered Bohemian Nights in 13 stories since 2015, including 5 features, 3 reviews and 1 photo gallery. The latest: Bohemian Light Brings Heavy Hitters Back to Famed Fort Collins Festival (Aug 3, 2021).

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CommunityBohemian Light Brings Heavy Hitters Back to Famed Fort Collins FestivalThe Bohemian Foundation will put on a music festival this summer in downtown Fort Collins, and though the headliners are big names, fans of Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest should temper their expectations somewhat. Dubbed the Bohemian Light Music Festival, free, live concerts will commence two nights instead of three, featuring psychedelic soul band Black Pumas and singer-songwriter Randy Newman, plus Shovels & Rope and dozens of Colorado’s top bands.Dan England · Aug 3, 2021

Dense crowd of concertgoers packs an outdoor arena floor at dusk, with fans filling the tiered stands behind them.

FeaturesPump Up The Jam: Festivals Get the OK in Vaccinated NoCo – We Break It DownJustin Watada sighed through a tired laugh. “I’ve had better years,” he said. Watada’s run 17 Greeley Stampedes and this year’s been the toughest. Yes, this year, even with the good news that there will actually be a 2021 Stampede. “We are on version 10 of our budget this year,” Watada said. “We are 50-some days away, and there’s still so much unknown.” Still, even more big events look promising, The Greeley Blues Jam, May Play, Friday Fest, The Greeley Arts Picnic and more promise to happen, but what they’ll look and sound like remains to be seen. If last year was a bummer, this year is more like chaos. Let’s Dig In.Dan England · May 3, 2021

Illustrated crowd of masked people in red tones raising hands and phones, with a ferris wheel in the background.

FeaturesThe Fate Of Festival FutureEven right after she was the sickest she’d been in her life, Alison Hamling still cried after she essentially canceled Friday Fest in Downtown Greeley.Dan England · Jun 5, 2020

A smiling guitarist performs under purple stage lights on a desktop monitor against a swirling purple background.

FeaturesRedefining The Industry: Could Live Streaming be the Woodstock of the COVID Era?Coronavirus continues to devastate bar and club owners, restaurants and musicians, but there may be a bright spot: the power of streaming live concerts. Some are even making good money at it. “We’ve learned how to use the tools of social media better now. We are using them rather than just placing facades online,” said Tim Coons of Giants & Pilgrims. “If I can make $100 sitting on my couch, that redefines the industry for me,” said Brandon Harris of NoCo Band Meat & Potatoes.Dan England · Apr 29, 2020

Nuancer: six men in white striped tracksuits lounge on a black couch, one holding a microphone and a can.

PremieresVideo Premiere: Nuancer – Scratch That ItchAs exciting as an en masse display of Denver pop-cluster connectivity promises to be at Nuancer’s August 30 at The Hi-Dive, indie musical mastermind Daniel DiMarchi shines as a leader producing in the box. His solo project Nuancer (which is really anything but) premieres the video for “Scratch That Itch” today on BandWagMag.com.Kevin Johnston · Aug 16, 2019

105.5 The Colorado Sound's Featured ArtistsThe Colorado Sound’s My5 – August 2019Tonight The Rolling Stones play Mile High and Bonnie Raitt plays Bohemian Nights. 30 years ago, Raitt released ‘Nick Of Time’ and 50 years ago, the Stones played Fort Collins! So much more cool stuff is paralleled in August’s My5 – Colorado Sound’s DJ’s top picks for what’s up in music history and more – read on!BandWagon Magazine · Aug 10, 2019

Oxeye Daisy live on stage: a singer in a leopard-print jacket sings at a mic as a bassist plays under bright lights.

ReviewsAlbum Review: Oxeye Daisy – They Say You’re A DemonEven when Denver’s Oxeye Daisy steps out of the box from the feel of their newest EP ‘They Say You’re A Demon,’ they find ways to integrate new textures without sacrificing the dark, spacey vibe. Straying from the dreamy atmosphere by evoking Dick Dale playing punk, Lela Roy’s fearless wails embellish the band’s frantic tension until it floats off to vivid, dreamy Pink Floyd territory mid way. Catch them at Bohemian Nights August 10th in Fort CollinsValerie Vampola · Aug 8, 2019

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105.5 The Colorado Sound's Featured ArtistsThe Colorado Sound’s My5 – July 2019What do the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, American Ninja Warrior, Paul Sherwin, Fontaines DC and Iron + Wine’s collab with Calexico all have in common? They’re all part of The Colorado Sound’s My5 this month! Check out what else is on the radar at NoCo’s home for music discovery.BandWagon Magazine · Jul 5, 2019

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105.5 The Colorado Sound's Featured ArtistsThe Colorado Sound’s My5 – June 2019What do the “20 Feet From Stardom” background singer’s documentary, My Dog Ate Chad, The Denver Zine Library and Bee Savior Cards have in common? They’re all part of The Colorado Sound’s My5 this month! Check out what else is on the radar at NoCo’s home for music discovery.BandWagon Magazine · Jun 14, 2019

Bohemian Nights weekend performances by Flobots, Jalan Crossland, The Burroughs and The Velveteers (photo 1 of 4)

Concert PhotosBohemian Nights Photos: Flobots, The Burroughs and MoreA throwback to Bohemian Nights weekend with photos of Flobots, Jalan Crossland, The Burroughs and The Velveteers.Peary Schroeder · Aug 20, 2018

Five people leap in the air on a rooftop parking deck at sunset, with palm trees and the ocean behind them.

ReviewsSingle Review: Gingerbomb – WildfireGetting a 5-piece, all-redhead band with members from New York, Denver and Los Angeles together is an accomplishment. Colorado songstress Megan Burtt has wrangled such a group, aptly named: Gingerbomb. LA via NYC producer/drummer Ryan Vaughn and engineer/multi-instrumentalist Zach Berkman along with Burtt, vocalist / keyboardist Sara Dee and bassist Casey Sidwell join forces for the project with a maturity that defies any red-headed stepchild jokes critics might conjure. They kicking off the Bohemian Nights New West Fest in Fort Collins August 11th, 2018.Kevin Johnston · Aug 1, 2018

Five people pose on worn couches in a dim room covered with stickers, graffiti, and posters.

MusicAlbum Review: The Patti FiascoYears ago, we covered an independent feature film made in Fort Collins titled Whensday, a comedy that had it’s love of bicycling, beer and Colorado on its sleeve.Jay Wallace · Aug 2, 2016

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FeaturesIt’s Just Who We Are: The Burroughs Unveil Their Live Album Sweaty Greeley Soul“Everything from the groove that you’re in, to the words that you say, to the melodies you sing is suppose to come from right here,” Johnny Burroughs says using both open faced…Rose Hedberg · Jul 28, 2015