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Nine people in jackets and sunglasses pose in a sunlit autumn woodland with fallen leaves, no instruments visible.

FeaturesPolyrhythmics and the Definition of VibeWhen the Polyrhythmics first gathered in a Seattle recording studio a decade ago, they planned to make a vinyl record and then, perhaps, go their separate ways … “When we started, we wanted to perform the music we recorded,” Bloom said, “and now our live set is a living, breathing thing that we do every night. There is this ethos from the fans that they want to see something new, and that feedback has played into what we do live. We are still sort of trying to reach something every night. We are trying to leave room for magic.”Dan England · May 31, 2022

DeVotchKa performer playing a red and white accordion on stage under blue and pink stage lights.

Concert PhotosDeVotchKa at Mishawaka Amphitheater (“This Night Falls Forever” Released Today)Drew Carlson photographs DeVotchKa at Mishawaka Amphitheater for Bandwagon MagazineDrew Carlson · Aug 24, 2018

Performers in red and mustard outfits play saxophone and sing on an outdoor stage at dusk.

Concert PhotosNew West Fest 2018 – Fort Collins[vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1534535980644-e4c8a7b7-2873-6″ include=”19502,19501,19498,19497,19495,19494,19493,19492,19491,19490,19489,19488,19487,19486,19485,19483,19482,19481,19479,19480,19478,19477,19476,19475,19474,19473,19472,19471,19470,19469,19468,19467,19459,19458,19457,19456,19455,19450,19449,19448,19447,19446,19445,19444,19443,19442,19441,19440,19439,19438,19436,19435,19434,19433,19432,19431,19430,19429,19428″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]New West Fest 2018 in Old Town Fort Collins [/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]Peary Schroeder · Aug 12, 2018

Photo for “Big Head Todd @Aggie Theater – Fort Collins”

Concert PhotosBig Head Todd @Aggie Theater – Fort Collins[vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1528236035762-321c975d-eed6-1″ include=”18949,18950,18951,18952,18953,18954,18955,18956,18957,18958,18959,18960,18961,18962,18963,18964,18965,18966,18967,18968,18969,18970,18971,18972,18973,18974,18975,18976,18977,18978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]Big Head Todd at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins on December 21st[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]Peary Schroeder · Dec 21, 2017

Battle of the Bands @ Hodis Half Note | Photo by Ben Stivers// 1.28.16

Concert PhotosBattle of The Bands @ Hodi’s Half NoteBandWagon Magazine · Mar 6, 2016

Three men in vintage suits stand behind a laden dining table in a wood-paneled, retro-styled room.

STRFKR: No Going BackThe group’s fourth studio album, 2013’s Miracle Mile, finds the band in top form. Almost like a modern-day disco album, Miracle Mile is full of uptempo beats, ethereal keys and the whimsical musings of mastermind Hodges.Kyle Eustice · Feb 10, 2016

Performer in a glowing LED mask and jacket stands at a red-lit DJ table beside a projected "Slow Magic" sign.

Slow Magic W/ Kodak to Graph, and Daktyl @ Hodi’s Half Note. October 10th, 2014Photos by: Stina NelsonBandWagon Magazine · Oct 12, 2014

Mountain Standard Time guitarist with curly hair plays a red semi-hollow guitar under purple stage lights.

Concert 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, 2014