HOTTUB is a trio from Oakland, who have LA faces and Oaktown booties, played a set with a joie de vie that incorporated an eager crowd and turned the front area of the Theater to an impromptu set of Soul Train. The trio looked as though they had dressed themselves in the dark and got…
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New White Rabbits
The Brit Daniels produced forthcoming album from White Rabbits is being released May 19th and titled , It’s Frightening. The new material from the album sounds explosive and superseded my expectations. They’re going on tour, as mentioned previously, and thanks to Chris for the updated tour dates. White Rabbits-Percussion Gun [mp3] Tour * 5/21 –…
::: Tonight Tonight:::
Should be a good night for music. Ting Tings-Great DJ (Calvin Harris Remix) [mp3] Eulogies-The Fight (I’ve Come to Like) [mp3] Wednesday April 8 Bluebird Theater-The Ting Tings & Hottub Larimer Lounge BAD VEINS 11pm EULOGIES 10pm DROP CITY 9pm
Jim McTurnan
The name may sound unfamiliar to some of you, however, you should become acquainted with him. Jim McTurnan ‘s old band, Cat-A-Tac is no longer an item and he is finding out how life is with an entirely new band and putting together his solo-project. After reading who was behind the switches on his Myspace…
Empire of the Sun
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from the duo from the land of Vegemite. There’s good news on their homefront. If you join their web community over here, they are offering up new unreleased material for you listening pleasures. Here’s to hoping that they hit the States this summer in time for the festival…
Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band
The news coming from Team Love is gushing from documentaries, new album, and new tour dates, including one in Focus on the Family, CO. The documentary below has footage from the recording process in El Paso, TX. Not the new Brooklyn, but very interesting folks are going down to the Sun City to get their…
Junior Boys
Not that you’ve had plenty o’time to digest the duo’s latest opus, Begone Dull Care (out yesterday), what did you think? The first couple of albums the Canadians dropped, I found them to be easily palatable and extremely easy on the ears and the hips. Their latest record has been a little tougher to digest,…
Zizek Tour
For those that don’t know, there’s a burgeoning dance scene in Buenos Aires that takes the elements from dance-hall and cumbia with modern technology ala El Guincho creating a dance inferno. We are fortunate because the tour comes through Denver this Friday night making for a sweaty evening. Think of Bajofondo Tango Club mixed with…
Los Campesinos Contest
In honor of Los Campesinos playing their Denver show tonight, I have two gift packs to give away. Los Campesinos-Don’t Tell Me To Do the Math(s) [mp3] Here’s what I have: 2 Gift Packs, each containing- – We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed CD – Hold On Now, Youngster… CD – Sticking Fingers Into Sockets…
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Presents
The lineup has been released for the Summer events , including Labor Day festivities. There’s a little bit for everybody, even the Black Eyed Peas, yeesh. All info found here. Looks like the Sunday of Labor Day weekend might be a barnburner. Drive By Truckers-A Ghost to Most [mp3] JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS JUNE FESTIVAL JUNE…