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The Josh Abbott Band, with Jimbo Darville and the Truckadours
8 July 2010 (Aggie Theatre, Ft. Collins CO)
On the surface, Jimbo Darville and the Truckadours are a good match with the Josh Abbott Band: each band features a charismatic frontman backed by a very competent country band. But there were a number of key differences beyond the musical contrast of the Truckadours’ [...]
Concert review – Bisco Inferno (Disco Biscuits and friends)
29 May, 2010 (Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison CO)
Every year, the Disco Biscuits host a long format concert/party called Bisco Inferno. This is the second year that Red Rocks has been the venue and this year’s show was a great way to open the 2010 season. There was a full slate of musicians: [...]
MTHDS – the methods
The party boys have grown up. A year and a half ago, I reviewed the MTHDS‘ Music That Heightens Different Senses EP as a nice slice of party music. Since then, they’ve spent some time in a quality studio and recorded some better songs. While their EP was good, [...]
DVD Review – Still Bill
Like any movie, a documentary has a story arc. In Still Bill, the focus is on the talented Bill Withers dealing with detachment and his journey to reconnecting, both with music and his past. The story line is compelling, but it misses the point that Bill Withers is already incredibly grounded. His [...]
Interview – Joey Siara (The Henry Clay People)
I met with Joey Siara, the front man for the Henry Clay People, on Friday night before their show at the Aggie Theatre. We had a chance to talk about their new album, Somewhere on the Golden Coast, their influences, and how they make their music.
Jester_Jay: So how is it, opening up [...]
Drive By Truckers rocked the Aggie
14 May 2010 (Aggie Theatre, Ft. Collins CO)
Despite the cold drizzle outside, it was cooking inside the Aggie. A full crowd came out, ready to party down with some earnest rocking music. The Drive By Truckers pulled fans from as far away as Nebraska — there’s no question that it was worth the [...]
The Jonestown Potion – The Jonestown Potion
The Jonestown Potion, a jazz centric jam band, mixes a tossed salad of styles and influences, both across the disc as well as within any given song. Those influences include Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Ozric Tentacles, and Miles Davis. At their roots, the Jonestown Potion are locked in on Davis’ electric jazz fusion period.
Flobots – Survival Story
The Flobots continue their infiltration to be the conscience of the national consciousness, with a new album and matching tour. Survival Story continues their progressive political message, with songs like “White Flag Warrior” and “Superhero”, which make their point without getting shrill or boring. In fact, the human [...]
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