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FeaturesHeaven: Los Lonely Boys’ Jojo Garza On Living Their DreamJojo Garza laughs easily. The Los Lonely Boys vocalist/bassist — who plays at Washington’s in Fort Collins February 2 alongside his brothers Henry and Ringo — applies his positive attitude to everything he does, especially Los Lonely Boys’ music, though his brother suffered major injuries on stage in 2013. “Even to this day we’re feeling the after effects,” he admits. “It hasn’t gone away at all.”Kyle Eustice · Jan 29, 2019FeaturesEverbody’s Got The Blues at Cranford’sSince June, 2018, Cranford’s Tea Tavern has hosted the The Blues Party, a recurring Wednesday night hang for musicians, from those who only know three chords to experienced professionals who’ve played their whole life. It didn’t matter what instrument they played, Buchholz and Haug gave them an equal opportunity to play. In between songs, the players exchanged song choices, guided each other through grooves and made sure they knew how to kick off the songs.Valerie Vampola · Jan 4, 2019ReviewsAlbum Review: Andy Sydow – Reasons For DepartureAt age 26, Andy Sydow has already put out four albums since 2013, Reason for Departure being his newest.Jay Wallace · Mar 1, 2018MusicAlbum Review: Coco Montoya – Hard TruthCoco Montoya’s latest album Hard Truth demonstrates the 65-year-old Stratocaster singer’s ability to play and sing the blues. Montoya certainly holds his own with the blues community and has a storied resume. He even used to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, filling a spot once occupied by Eric Clapton and Peter Green.Andrew Stiegler · Jul 5, 2017Concert PhotosGreeley Blues Jam @ Island Grove – Greeley[vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1508536358572-bb8282b2-003e-2″ include=”17951,17952,17953,17954,17955,17956,17957,17958,17959,17960,17961,17962,17963,17964,17965,17966,17967,17968,17969,17970,17971,17972,17973,17974,17975,17976,17977,17978,17979,17980,17981,17982,17983,17984,17985,17986,17987,17988,17989,17990,17991,17992,17993,17994,17995,17996,17997,17998,17999,18000,18001,18002,18003,18004,18005,18006,18007,18008,18009,18010,18011,18012,18013,18014,18015,18016,18017″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]Greeley Blues Jam held at Island Grove in Greeley[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]Caitlyn Williams · Jun 10, 2017MusicAlbum Review: Kris Lager Band – Rise and ShineRise and Shine is another big step forward for the Kris Lager Band and offered fans a satisfying place to return to.Andrew Stiegler · Apr 3, 2017FeaturesSouthern AvenueMemphis, Tennessee based band Southern Avenue, has a co-sign that most bands dream of.BandWagon Magazine · Nov 3, 2016MusicAlbum Review: Johnny & The Mongrels – You Ain’t ReadySinger Johnny Ryan, Bassist Jeff Bostic and Guitarist Jeff Mere are the trio behind the Fort Collins blues outfit Johnny & The Mongrels.Jay Wallace · Sep 3, 2016FeaturesBlues Jam Spotlight: Davy KnowlesGrowing up in the Isle of Man, 29-year-old blues musician Davy Knowles learned to play guitar by listening to records he’d find in his father’s collection, which included artists…Kyle Eustice · Jun 6, 2016FeaturesBlues Jam Spotlight: North Mississippi AllstarsBringing a little taste of Mississippi country blues to the Greeley Blues Jam, Luther and Cody Dickinson are the two brothers behind North Mississippi Allstars, celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year.Jay Wallace · Jun 6, 2016FeaturesBlues Jam Spotlight: Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp BandBlues music is not a homogenous genre. The various sub-genres of blues music are very much shaped by the location they come from.Jay Wallace · Jun 6, 2016FeaturesCharlie Musselwhite “Play Your Own Heart”Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Charlie Musselwhite was exposed to music early on in his life.Jed Murphy · Jun 6, 2016MusicAlbum Review: Grace Kuch – Self-Titled DebutWhile BandWagon covers any and all music thrown our way, we have never heard any work from a child artist up until now.Jay Wallace · Apr 11, 2016Concert PhotosDelta Sonics @ Moxi TheaterBandWagon Magazine · Mar 6, 2016FeaturesThe 11th Annual Greeley Blues JamThe 11th annual Greeley’s Blue Jam at Island Groove Regional Park Arena featuring The Burroughs, Elvin Bishop, Delbert McCinton, Jimmy Hall With My Blue Sky and more.Dylan Adams · Jun 14, 2015FeaturesFooling Around and Falling in Love With Elvin BishopElvin Bishop has had a long and prolific career as a blues guitarist.Jed Murphy · Jun 10, 2015MusicThe Thrill is Gone: The Passing of BB KingRIP: Riley B. King (1925-2015)BandWagon Magazine · May 15, 2015Concert PhotosAustin young Band @ The Moxi 4/10/15BandWagon Magazine · Apr 13, 2015Concert PhotosMountain Standard Time @ The Aggie Theater, September 26th.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”lazy” grid_id=”vc_gid:1491963685826-85ca51ff-57d3-10″ include=”11068,11069,11070,11071,11072,11073,11074,11075,11076,11077,11080,11081,11082,11084,11085,11086,11087,11088,11089,11090,11091,11092,11093″][/vc_column][/vc_row]BandWagon Magazine · Sep 29, 2014Concert PhotosGreeley’s 10th annual Blues JamGreeley Blues Jam 10th annual music festival cured those summer time blues! check out the action here!BandWagon Magazine · Jun 18, 2014