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Tyler Halverson performs with an acoustic guitar and mic under stage lights at Block Party Music Festival.

Concert PhotosTyler Halverson @ Block Party Music Festival | 9-6-24Tyler Halverson headlines The Moxi Stage at Block Party Music Festival in Downtown Greeley on September 6, 2024, brining his signature “Amerijuana” sound out West!Jason Alfaro · Sep 9, 2024

Four men stand side by side on a white salt flat under a clear blue sky, with mountains in the distance.

CommunityLady Denim: Colorado Sound Spotlight Artist, September 2021“We were desperately trying to stay optimistic,” Lady Denim’s lead vocalist Nick Lundeen tells BandWagon, “which – to be honest, was a lot easier said than done.” On September 10, Fort Collins indie-pop quartet Lady Denim release “Loosely Held Hands” with plans to rock the block at Downtown Greeley’s Block Party festival that night in celebration of the EP’s release. “Loosely Held Hands is about holding on to something during tough circumstances,” Lundeen says. “We became a lot more dependent on one another and the songwriting became more fluid.”Kevin Johnston · Sep 8, 2021

Four musicians perform on an outdoor stage with bass, vocals, violin, drums, and electric guitar in front of large speakers.

FeaturesShatterproof: The Re-Definition of FineSpeaking with Shatterproof drummer Benji Spoliansky over the phone, the excitement he had looking forward to 2019 was almost palpable.Jed Murphy · Sep 13, 2018

Five men in black band tees and patched vests pose on railroad tracks under a hazy sunset sky.

ReviewsAlbum Review: Draghoria – Thrash ADDraghoria is a multi-generational metal band from Greeley with a recurring theme that describes their music to a tee – thrash metal.Nate Wilde · Sep 10, 2018

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FeaturesIn The Whale – Not Their First RodeoFor Nate Valdez and Eric Reilly of the two-piece rock band In The Whale, the last seven years has been a wild ride on the slow burn to success.Jed Murphy · Sep 1, 2017

Black-and-white photo of three men in dark clothing standing in a glass-walled walkway under an arched ceiling.

Features888: No More ‘Critical Mistakes’When Denver musician Danny Stills was surfing the internet one day, he stumbled across an 888, which is a tape made for a machine manufactured in the 1960s used to record the Beatles and other timeless acts.Kyle Eustice · Sep 3, 2016

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FeaturesPhotos: Block Party 2013 After Party @ The Moxi TheaterGreeley’s 7th Anual Block Party was no doubt a success. Check out all the fun from the official after party!BandWagon Magazine · Sep 11, 2013

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Block Party 2013 Spotlight – DuchovnyTheir sound is all the good things about alt-rock, jazz, and pop melded together. Duchovny not only has a special skill for songwriting, but they do an excellent job of complementing their smooth vocals with the instruments instead of being overwhelming.Jordan Wood · Sep 4, 2013

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FeaturesBlock Party 2013 Spotlight – The BurroughsJohnny Burroughs, self-proclaimed preacher’s kid, grew up playing church music and listening primarily to soul music, doo wop, and the Raisins.Mariah Foster · Sep 4, 2013

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FeaturesGreeley Block Party 2013 Spotlights – LeghoundsLeghounds’ music is influenced by old-school funk, soul, and R&B adorned with a certain class and charm that makes it appealing to music fans young and old. They are able to command any crowd, and endless moving is inevitable during their live performances.Jordan Wood · Sep 4, 2013

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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, 2013