Artists
Whereas most up and coming alternative bands of the early ‘90s borrowed from the leaders of the pack (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, etc.), Blind Melon was an exception to the rule—their roots lay in classic rock (Lynyrd Skynyrd… (Read More)
Selfishness. It can be either a friend or foe in the songwriting process and the bigger musical world. For Blues Traveler, selfishness has been a long time coming. It’s what drives the band’s eighth studio album, ¡Bastardos!: a need for the… (Read More)
With deft renditions of guitar solos that rival the masters of rock history, Bobby Yang revolutionizes the violin with an unorthodox style that defies the notion of the violin as solely a pristine and symphonic instrument. His rendition of Eddie Van… (Read More)
The Cocktail Revolution has been performing in Denver for four years. In that time, its unique blend of jazz and live trance rhythms has made the city sit up and take notice. CR has been recognized by Westword Magazine as Denver’s… (Read More)
Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates the original song for song performance set list for an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads. Dark… (Read More)
Stanton Moore – Drums Robert Mercurio – Bass Ben Ellman – saxophone, harmonica Richard Vogel – Keyboard Jeff Raines – Guitar With the release of their sixth album, From the Corner to the Block, the five-man group GALACTIC - drummer Stanton… (Read More)
For all of their critical acclaim since their 1999 debut, Garage a Trois actually came together as an afterthought. The unholy jazz/funk/R&B trinity of Stanton Moore, Charlie Hunter and Skerik first convened in New Orleans in the spring of 1998 –… (Read More)
Global Noize is an organic, free-spirited sonic brew of some of the best elements of jazz, funk, electronica and world fusion – it is music without borders. A collaboration between Jason Miles and DJ Logic, Global Noize creates a thrilling mix… (Read More)
Formed in 2003, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk was initially put together by keyboardist Ivan Neville on a whim in order to perform a solo gig at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Ivan called in cousin Ian Neville (guitar), the double-bass… (Read More)
Before embarking on dream, Keller Williams’ newest, most rewarding recording project, he scratched out a wish list of artists he’d like to collaborate with in the studio. Because Williams, a restless troubadour, has been a fan of and tour mate with… (Read More)
In his preface to Little Feat’s recent retrospective compilations—’02’s Raw Tomatos and Ripe Tomatos—the band’s Paul Barrere wrote, “It’s almost 33 years ago exactly since Mr. [Lowell] George came to the front door of the Laurel Canyon house I was livin… (Read More)
On the surface, nothing’s changed. There’s the same core line-up, the same oppositional politics, the same live shows that erupt into drum-line blessed community parties, and the same devotion to polyglot urban sound clashing. But here’s what’s new: after 12 years… (Read More)
Reckless Kelly’s roots reach back to Idaho and Oregon, where brothers Willy and Cody Braun paired their state-required education with a musical school of learning taught by their father. Muzzie Braun and the Boys (that also included other members of the… (Read More)
Keyboardist and composer Salvador Santana’s vibrant music mixes hip-hop, funk, rock, Latin and other world idioms into a uniquely individual and totally contemporary style. He likes to call the richly textured grooves he creates with the Salvador Santana Band, a new… (Read More)
In the live music venues of the Rocky Mountain region, there are only a few bands that consistently draw large crowds. One of the more notorious is Shakedown Street. By virtue of their success, they have proven that Grateful Dead music… (Read More)
The driving force behind The Motet has always been one of musical exploration and innovation. After a line up change and months of collective song writing The Motet has entered into a new and exciting musical territory. Fusing instrumental, indie-rock, and… (Read More)
The New Mastersounds are a world-class, world renowned, instrumental funk band with 7 years of live performing, 5 full-length album releases and 21 seven-inch single releases under their belt. The NMS are Eddie Roberts (guitar & tambourine), Pete Shand (bass), Simon… (Read More)
The Radiators got started on January 28, 1978 during a rehearsal in the garage of one of the band members; by the late ‘80s, they had become one of New Orleans’ most popular rock & roll bands, serving up a smorgasbord… (Read More)
