MUSICMARAUDERS

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO Words & Photos By Kevin Hahn ( Split Open & Melt Photography ) Once again I found myself getting ready to rage the night away while listening to one of my favorite bands do their “thing” at Cervantes this past Friday the 13th. For a date known to the masses as one filled with bad-luck, broken mirrors, and black cats this was a Friday the 13th to remember forever as the Infamous Stringdusters were ready to shred the shadow of this date into our distant memories. Also making this show even more unique was the fact that Lotus had cancelled their Red Rocks appearance that night due to the extreme danger associated with the crazy thunderstorms Colorado endured over that weekend. And holy moly was Cervantes ripping and roaring! Packed to the gills, Cervantes was the perfect place for us Coloradans to come in from the insane weather and dry our bodies off with some good ole bluegrass. And boy, did the Duster’s come ready to party. “Tr...

Armoury Denver, CO Join us on Friday September 20th & Saturday September 21st for two nights of Tiger Party that will feature members of The Malah, Octopus Nebula, Kinetix, DYNOHUNTER, Eminence Ensemble, DJ Craig Heneveld & more as well as some very talented visual artists! Cover at the door is $5.00 with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Colorado Flood Relief! Come out for some great music, art, people, drinks, dancing and most importantly, to help Colorado get back on track following some of the state's worst flooding in recorded history! If you can't make the event, feel free to make a donation at www.globalgiving.org Official Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events www.armourydenver.com

The Fox Theatre Boulder, CO Join us on Saturday September 21st for MusicMarauders Presents: Juno What at The Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO! Purchase your tickets now at www.foxtheatre.frontgatetickets.com and be sure to get down to Colorado's own! Doors: 08:30 PM Show: 09:00 PM $10 ADV / $12 DOS + $2 for under 21 tickets www.foxtheatre.com www.junowhat.net

Armoury Denver, CO Words & Photos By J-man It was early afternoon on Friday September 13th. The sun was shining, the birds chirping and folks passed in and out of the office door of Cervantes in Denver, CO purchasing tickets for MusicMarauders Presents: The Infamous Stringdusters & Skockenaw Mountain Boys. Things were looking good in regards to ticket sales and as the Stringdusters loaded in I turned to my "to do" list. I handled some logistics, attempted to locate Tim Carbone to drop off some of his gear and made preparations for a busy evening between Cervantes, Brian Jordan Trio at Armoury and Lotus at Red Rocks, when all of a sudden I got an unusual text. "Looks like Red Rocks is most likely being postponed," the text read. The message continued inquiring about venues in town. This would have been a normal text message if it had not been from Luke Miller on the day that Lotus was playing Red Rocks. Another text followed from Lotus' Monitor ...

Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO Words By J-man Photos By Brad Hodge There are several universal truths in the universe, one of which being that when Phish comes to Colorado to play Dick's Sporting Goods Park, folks will flock from all over the country to see the scene's most coveted band. With the capacity of the venue reaching a sizable 27,000, this would not be a small gathering. The circus was in town and surrounding the main event were a plethora of smaller happenings. Thursday evening played host to a free Everyone Orchestra show at Denver's Sculpture Park that featured members of The String Cheese Incident, moe., Trey Anastasio Band, The Motet, Garaj Mahal, Elephant Revival and more! Across town, Cervantes played host to a near sold out This Must Be The Band show. Flights into Denver were packed with dreadlocked folks for days leading up to the weekend and as Friday arrived, friends and family reunited for what would be the first of three night...

Armoury Denver, CO Words & Photos By J-man Tuesday August 10th marked the release of Lotus' new album, Monks . To celebrate the occasion Lotus hosted an album release/listening party at Armoury in Denver, CO on the brink of their headlining gig the following Friday at Red Rocks. The intimate room provided the perfect backdrop for fans to hear the new album with explanations about the tracks and concepts from Luke and Jesse Miller themselves. As well, Mike Greenfield and Chuck Morris wandered around taking pictures with fans, signing Lotus merchandise and hanging out. It was a very unique experience for the near capacity room full of Lotus fans who were able to make it out on a weeknight. Following the listening of the album, Luke and Jesse stepped up to host a very special DJ set. It was my understanding that they haven't taken on this approach very frequently, if ever before. The music was upbeat and interesting with smooth transitions, peaks and lows that appealed...

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO Words By Nicholas Stock Photos By Kevin Hahn ( Split Open & Shoot Photography ) Audio By Kind Recordings ( Kind Recordings ) Leftover Salmon has reestablished themselves at the top of the jamgrass heap. This last minute show demonstrates they are paying attention and willing to play a show strictly for the fans. The show was scheduled to start around 1:00 AM, well after Phish’s last note. It was billed as Leftover Salmon & Friends, and rumors swirled around as to who would be sitting in. Because of the Snowy Range Festival where Salmon was playing on Sunday, names like Sam Bush and Keller Williams were dropped frequently. This would not be the case in Denver, however Bush did sit in at Snowy Range for what it’s worth. The drive down was smooth and we arrived just before show time. Although the concert sold out immediately, it honestly wasn’t super packed. The room was definitely full, but manageable. Next-door The Pimps Of Joyti...

Armoury Denver, CO Words & Photos By J-man When it came to booking a September residency at Armoury in Denver, CO, Springdale Quartet seemed the perfect fit. There is something about the young group that reflects a certain discipline and chemistry that many find to be captivating. As the date approached, we were forced to switch their initial Thursday gig to a Friday show, to allow for STS9's Red Rocks Pre-party. With the swap in place, it set up the perfect storm of events that led to a fantastic evening. The day of the show I saw that guitarist Brian Jordan was in Denver, so I reached out about a possible sit-in to kick off the residency and Brian was excited to get involved! That evening the band loaded in, got set up and worked patiently around a soccer game viewing party that was taking place. As soon as the sound check concluded I knew that we were in for something special! From the start, Springdale came out with the intention of blowing away the reasonably fille...

Cervantes Other Side Denver, CO Join us on Saturday September 14th & Sunday September 15th for MusicMarauders Presents: Two Nights of Snarky Puppy at Cervantes Other Side in Denver, CO! Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm (event ends at 2:00 am) $18 Advance / $20 Day Of Show / $30 2-Day Pass Purchase SATURDAY Tickets Here: www.ticketfly.com/purchase Purchase SUNDAY Tickets Here: www.ticketfly.com/purchase www.custom.bandframe.com/snarkypuppy

Armoury Denver, CO Join us tonight, Tuesday September 10th, for an intimate listening party featuring Lotus' new album Monks , as well as a special DJ set featuring Luke & Jesse Miller! Come hang out, have a few drinks and mingle with Lotus! The band will be hanging out if you want to chat or get something signed. There will be a screening of a new music video, and the "Monk" might also be floating around if you want to buy him a drink. The Monks album can be downloaded at www.lotusvibes.bandcamp.com/album/monks Official Event Page: www.facebook.com/events www.lotusvibes.com www.armourydenver.com

Sculpture Park Denver, Colorado Words By Nicholas Stock Audio By Corey Sandoval ( Kind Recordings ) Photos By Nicholas Stock & Kevin Hahn ( Split Open & Shoot Photography ) The Everyone Orchestra is the musical monstrosity that pairs incredible talent with the razor-sharp mind of Matt Butler. While the lineup itself takes on many forms, Butler and his white board are the one constant. Prior to Phish’s three-night run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Jay Bianchi arranged for a little shindig under the stars. They have produced a couple of these "music in the park" type events with positive feedback. This was the second to take place in Sculpture Park in front of the Denver Performing Arts Center. Giant, androgynous statues dance in the field, and they immediately became everyone’s go-to meeting place. The Dead Phish Orchestra opened up, but we arrived just as they finished up their set. Several vendors lined the ample-sized field, with the beer garden being the b...

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO Join us on Friday September 13th for MusicMarauders Presents: The Infamous Stringdusters w/ The Shockenaw Mountain Boys feat. Members of Railroad Earth at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO! Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm (event ends at 2:00 am) $25.00 Advance Purchase Tickets Here: www.ticketfly.com/purchase www.thestringdusters.com www.facebook.com/Shockenawe

State Bridge Bond, CO Words & Photos By Brad Yeakel ( Opti Mystic Outlooks ) Having made the drive to State Bridge once before, I knew I could expect beautiful scenery, a happening campground, a rowdy shuttle, some quality river time, great music, and a bit of fun. Having known the history of Yarmony, I also knew the weekend would be filled by with appearances by members of one of my favorite bands, String Cheese Incident. The temperature swings in Bond were drastic with shivering nights and smoldering days. I fought both with varying types of alcohol. The first night we arrived shortly after sunset, and set about making a campsite at Rancho del Rio with some friends. Once we joined tent city, we headed to the bus stop to catch the shuttle over to the stage. Drew Emmitt's Joint Set featured Scott Law, Andy Thorn, and Keith Moseley, and had the crowd dancing hard to some speedy pickin'. They were one of my favorite acts of the weekend. I tend to like most of Drew Emm...

Sunrise Ranch Loveland, Colorado Words, Photos & Video By Nicholas Stock Word of a new musical endeavor swept up and down the Front Range this summer. At first glance many people assumed that Arise Music & Arts Festival was a yoga conference on performance enhancing drugs. They were incorrect. In one word Arise was ambitious. This aspiring event saw some of the best and brightest music producers collaborating to create a festival on the size and scope of Bonnaroo here in Colorado. Located at the Sunrise Ranch outside of the heart of Loveland, it would have been difficult to find a more picturesque and pristine place to throw a festival this side of the Continental Divide. The Sunrise Ranch is also the national headquarters for the Emissaries of The Divine Light who teach Atonement, which is the belief that “positive shifts in consciousness release healing energy.” Some have called them cultish however my experience over the weekend with members of that community did littl...