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Bald man with glasses and a goatee in a pink paisley jacket rests his chin on his hands on a pink fur rug.

FeaturesOut Of The Perils: Old Man Saxon“This is like some horror movie shit.” Old Man Saxon is looking back on one of the scariest moments during the 13 months he was living in his 2001 Ford Explorer Sport while trying to “make it” in Los Angeles.Kyle Eustice · Mar 24, 2020

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MusicAlbum Review: MountianUs – Captured Live at ChimaeraSince their inception, MountainUs has been leading the way in Northern Colorado’s expanding reggae world. The Fort Collins fivesome has a new EP, ‘Captured Live At Chimaera,’ which holds the kind of energy that would never be attainable from a studio recording. They release the album at Hodi’s Half Note in Fort Collins on March 13.Nate Wilde · Mar 4, 2020

FeaturesHit The Ground Running – Hodi’s Half Note: 10 Years of the FoCo Music Mainstay“I have a deep love for music,” Daniel Mladenik, owner of Hodi’s Half Note says. “I feel like this is what I was put here to do.” Mladenik may be the big boss at Hodi’s now, but he began his time at the Fort Collins music mainstay as the “heavy” demanding derailed drunks to chill. This January 24, Hodi’s celebrates 10 years on North College Avenue with a performance by Dave Watts and Friends, a Motet / String Cheese Incident supergroup.Dan England · Jan 10, 2020

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MusicAlbum Review: Post Paradise – Lonely WorldsPost Paradise has been a staple of the Northern Colorado music scene for several years with their blend of cello, piano and guitar-driven alternative prog rock.Nate Wilde · Nov 6, 2019

Sepia photo of Hodi's Half Note's brick storefront, with a marquee listing bands and a bare tree out front.

CommunityNew Partnership Brings New Energy Into Fort Collins VenueHodi’s Half Note has been a long time staple of the Northern Colorado music scene.Jed Murphy · Nov 3, 2016

MusicAlbum Review: Jimkata – In MotionAs far as synth bands go, the three-piece Jimkata from Ithaca, New York is not here to fit in any EDM or electro indie pop box that so many modern bands find themselves in.Jed Murphy · Apr 18, 2016

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FeaturesOne Bar at a Time – Masta Ace’s Rise to Veteran Rapper StatusIn 1987, Masta Ace (real name Duval Clear) was back in his hometown of Brownsville, Brooklyn for Christmas break.Kyle Eustice · Apr 11, 2016

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FeaturesEl Ten ElevenEl Ten Eleven isn’t the typical “post-rock” band.Kyle Eustice · Mar 21, 2016

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

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

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Concert PhotosPhotos: Herby Hancock Tribute Show Featuring Members of The Motet and Big Gigantic @ Hodi’s Half NoteDave Watts, Joey Porter, and Garrett Sayers of The Motet, along with Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic took their audience on a journey through Herby Hancock’s music.BandWagon Magazine · Jul 25, 2013

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CommunityGrand Re-Opening of Hodi’s Half NoteHodi’s Half Note, bar and music venue in Fort Collins, is under new management and despite recent rumors is not up for sale or going under.James Garcia · Jan 23, 2013