Denver Funk Pop Band Hand Turkey Reaches A New Level On Fridge Art Vol. 2′
Following the band’s victory in BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands in the spring, Hand Turkey is set to release another album this month, celebrating with a release show at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox in Denver on August 15. Funk pop fusion outfit Hand Turkey brings groove-centric, high-energy recordings and performances. The seven-piece ensemble just won BandWagon’s […]
Kat Hasty Grew Up and Kept Going
The West Texas singer-songwriter brings her Red Dirt sound to Colorado and Wyoming this July. Kat Hasty is a West Texas singer-songwriter, a single mom, and one of the names Rolling Stone put on Red Dirt’s next wave. She’s earned every bit of it on her own terms. “Pretty Things” is the song that put […]
Red Dirt Is Coming to Colorado. The Logan Ryan Band Is Leading the Charge.
As history has shown time and again, dramatic shifts from the mainstream are inevitable. Alternative rock pushed hair metal off the top of the mountain in the early 1990s, gangster rap overtook bubblegum hip hop and R&B around the same time, and disco met its unceremonious end in the late 1970s. All are notable chapters […]
Latin Trap Artist Telly Brings the Essence of Colombia to Denver
Shantelle Diaz, also known as Telly and La Colombiana-Americana, has been an ever expanding musical force in Denver, Colorado. Channeling her Columbian roots into modern trap music, Telly uses her flow to empower and uplift. Telly understands how important it is for her to keep her music production full of variety. In the early stages […]
Chad Goes Deep: Mediations on “Stoke”
When a young Chad Kroeger (real name Tom Allen) and best friend JT Parr went before the Los Angeles city council eight years ago to fight for their right to throw house parties in the Hollywood hills, little did they know how pivotal that meeting would be. “I saw a video of someone doing a […]
Donny Benét Fulfills Your ‘Infinite Desires’
By Laura Giagos Italiano disco-funk bass provocateur Donny Benét, hailing from Sydney, Australia, has carved a distinctive presence in the indie music scene. Often positioned on the fringes, Benét’s infectious bass-driven dance grooves and hypnotic charm have made him unmistakably unforgettable. With his now-iconic skullet and handlebar mustache, Benét (real name Ben Waples) has captivated […]
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers: Music for the Soul
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers create music that feels like a celebration of life itself. With a sound that weaves together funk, soul, folk, and indie pop, this Michigan-based band promises to deliver more than just a concert—they offer an electrifying experience filled with joy, color, and energy. Led by Joe Hertler’s captivating vocals […]
Sam Tallent: A Hilarious Journey to the Top
Sam Tallent is killing it. The Colorado-based stand-up comic has become a source of pride for many of those who witnessed his rise to the top of the comedic mountain—and likely the source of childish resentment from his peers in the comedy scene still frequenting open mics, as it goes all too often. However, anyone […]