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Finding Herself: Briana Harris Steps Up as Band Leader on Debut Album When We’re Found

October 5, 2022

On a whim, Briana Harris submitted a grant proposal along with a demo of her soulful song “Ground Up” which she had performed for The Burroughs’ Virtual Telethon in 2020. That June, Harris received a message that she was awarded the funding to record an album.

“I wanted to make the most volume of work I could, and see where that would take me,” Harris said. “I want to really present what I feel is the fullest version of myself. Just the process of doing that for me has been important and empowering.”

Features

Ben Pu & Crew – On Solid Ground

May 27, 2017

If you were to ask around the city of Greeley who the best guitarist in the area was, the general answer will be Ben Pu. A few will make note of one of the students or faculty of the University of Northern Colorado’s jazz program, but to the regular folks who don’t frequent the UNC jazz recitals, Ben Pu, real name Ben Puchalski, along with his band, Ben Pu & Crew are our shining stars.

Music, Print, Reviews

Album Review: Igaus Davis – Too Fallow, Too Long

September 8, 2016

Igaus Davis, real name Matt Davis, has a story relatively common in the emerging Greeley music scene. Like many musicians in town, music was more or less a hobby until they started going to shows and seeing some of the bands coming through on tour. The collective thought from local musicians seems to have been, “Wait, I can do that.”

Features, Print

The UNC Greeley Jazz Festival

April 11, 2016

The UNC Greeley Jazz Festival is shaking things up once again this April. The 46th annual will be held April 21st-23rd, 2016. This event, according to the UNC festival website, “brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, and over 250 college, high school, and middle school big bands, combos, and jazz vocal groups from across the country.”

Concert Photos

UNC Spring Concert W/ Sage the Gemini, and Air Dubai, March 28th, 2015

March 31, 2015

Photos By: Dylan Adams

Features, Music

Photos: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis @ UNC

March 14, 2013

Shots from the rap duo’s performance at University of Northern Colorado’s spring concert on March 3rd.

Art, Community, Print

Katie Mai’s “Good Intensions”

February 8, 2013

In her new show, opening Friday, February 1st, University of Northern Colorado artist Katie Mai is shaking the walls of the BandWagon Studio in a whole new way.

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