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The Devil Makes Three 10.24.17 (Photos)

The Orange Peel Asheville, NC Photos by J. Scott Shrader Photography View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.thedevilmakesthree.com

Highly Suspect 10.24.17 (Photos)

Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK Photos by Brandon Johnson Photography View Brandon's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.highlysuspect.net

Keller Williams & Friends 10.21.17 (Photos)

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO Photos by Doug Fondriest Photography View Doug's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.kellerwilliams.net

Lettuce & RDGLDGRN 10.21.17 (Photos)

The Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO Photos by Blake Barit ( Direct Attention ) View Blake's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.lettucefunk.com www.rdgldgrn.com

Greensky Bluegrass & Fruition 10.19.17 (Photos)

Salvage Station Asheville, NC Photos by J. Scott Shrader Photography View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.greenskybluegrass.com www.fruitionband.com

Twiddle & Spyn Reset 10.19.17

Nectar Lounge Seattle, Washington Words & Photos by Erica Garvey “When it rains it pours,” so goes the Twiddle standard, and so went the show when Seattleites packed Nectar Lounge on a remarkably dreary October school-night to see the just-shy-of-mainstream jammers deliver two fiery sets of crowd-pleasers. Local group Spyn Reset perfectly complemented the main act with their opening performance of electronic rock. The band sounds like a metal-tinged Juno What?!: traditional rock drums with heavy guitar, centered around synth keys and altered vocals of the lead, YASU. Late in the set, YASU stood alone on the stage for an outstanding solo of looping keys that, against all odds, momentarily caused the restless audience to forget how eagerly they were waiting for Twiddle. This was no small feat considering the absolute devotion the “Frends” have for Twiddle (there “ain’t no ‘i’ in ‘frends,’” so say those of the Twiddle universe). By the time the band took the stage, the rail-

PREVIEW: SUWANEE HULAWEEN 10.27 - 10.29.17

Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park Live Oak, FL Words by Ashley Marie Downing It’s hard to ignore the fact we are only a few days away from the best Halloween Party in the world… Now that fall is in full force and the regular “festival season” has ended for many, anticipation is at an all time high for the 5th Annual Suwannee Hulaween. This extraordinary event will soon bring thousands of music enthusiasts from all walks of life to Northern Florida for an unforgettable festival experience that is comparable to none. Hulaween’s dense and eclectic musical lineup has been nothing short of incredible every year, and 2017 is no different. They announced the initial lineup back in June and have continued to add to it heavily ever since. Last week, for the first time ever, the festival officially announced it was SOLD OUT! The amount of utterly outstanding music here this year is almost unbelievable, and I’m pretty sure that I am not the only one who gets goosebumps of excitement just b

ALBUM REVIEW: Beck Colors

Words by Brad Yeakel ( Opti Mystic Outlooks ) After 2014’s Grammy Award winning, Morning Phase , Beck’s fan base has eagerly awaited his follow-up. Falling in the more energetic, dance-driven position in Beck’s dualist creative cycle, expectations were for an audio dance party. As the years passed by, the rumor mill lit up with everything from release dates to the title, Night Phase . Beck even mentioned seeing a performance where the crowd was throwing their hands in the air, fist pumping, and generally partying at a rap show. He felt he could create a similar experience and set out to produce an album of bangers. With expectations so clearly defined, living up to them was lofty to say the least. As the album began with the title track, there was an immediate element of dj beats, heavily produced vocals, and fringe-pop. Much like his other work, this album deftly swirls various styles betwixt the pop sensibilities that land his art on the radio and the outrageous creativity tha

Keller Williams & The Accidentals 10.20.17 (Photos)

Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, CO Photo by Blake Barit ( Direct Attention ) View Blake's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.kellerwilliams.net www.theaccidentalsmusic.com

Thievery Corporation & Zach Deputy 10.12.17 (Photos)

The Orange Peel Asheville, NC Photos by J. Scott Shrader Photography View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.thieverycorporation.com www.zachdeputy.com

Flash Mountain Flood & The Jauntee 10.18.17 (Photos)

The Fox Theatre Boulder, CO Photos by Blake Barit ( Direct Attention ) View Blake's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.flashmountainflood.com www.thejauntee.com

Arcade Fire & Phantogram 10.15.17

KeyArena Seattle, Washington Words and Photos by Erica Garvey Starting from a literal ring of the bell, Arcade Fire’s performance at KeyArena in Seattle was a series of imaginative contrasts and anomalies, engaging yet subtle by arena show standards. From a square stage in the middle of the arena floor, dreamy-pop favorites Phantogram opened to a small but enthusiastic fanbase as the tardy Sunday night concert-goers trickled in. Characterized by slow drawn-out vocals over dancy, driving guitar riffs, the songs laid out by the four touring members had a slightly more down-to-earth sound than the recorded versions. Phantogram closed with “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore” before turning the room over to the headliner. Ropes popped up at edges of the stage, converting the space into a boxing ring (hence the previously mentioned bell to start the “fight”). While a pre-recorded track of “Everything Now (Continued)” played, Arcade Fire’s nine touring members strutted out to images f

Wake Up & Live 10.13.17 (Photos)

Ophelia's Denver, CO Photos by Ryan Fitzgerald ( Jarred Media ) View Ryan's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.facebook.com/WakeUpandLiveDenver

Luna Melt & Acovado 10.13.17 (Photos)

Rhythm & Rye Olympia, WA Photos by Willacker Photography View Eric's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.facebook.com/Luna-Melt

MusicMarauders Spotify Playlist - Volume 39 (10.18.17)

Mike Gordon 10.13 & 10.14.17 (Photos)

Boulder Theater Boulder, CO Photos by Blake Barit ( Direct Attention ) View Blake's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.mike-gordon.com

Run The Jewels 10.11.17 (Photos)

The Orange Peel Asheville, NC Photos by J. Scott Shrader Photography View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.runthejewels.com

Analog Son, PHO & We's Us 10.11.17 (Photos)

Hodi's Half Note Fort Collins, CO Photos by Nicholas Stock ( Fat Guerilla Productions ) View Nick's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.analogson.com

Marcus King Family Reunion 10.6 & 10.7.17 (Photos)

Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain, NC Photos by J. Scott Shrader Photography View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.marcuskingband.com

Victor Wooten Trio 10.1.17

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Seattle, WA Words & Photos by Erica Garvey “We all have dreams. One day I’m going to be an adult.” – Victor Wooten The overwhelming impression emanating from the first few notes of the Victor Wooten Trio’s performance was the sparse band’s mighty sound. Not sparse in the sense of talent, but a trio of bass, drums, and saxophone is not the most common instrumentation used to bring down the house. Performing six consecutive shows at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle, the Victor Wooten Trio brought together Dennis Chambers on drums, Bob Franceschini on saxophone, and the one and only Victor Wooten on bass. I attended the final performance of the group’s Jazz Alley run on Sunday, October 1, 2017. The evening’s performance was characterized by effortless transitions from full-throttled energetic bass/sax duets to slow Miles Davis-esque jams, with many a creative drum solo thrown in. The collection of drums and five cymbals was large enough to keep one-

Thundercat 10.3.17 (Photos)

The Orange Peel Asheville, NC Photos by J. Scott Shrader Photography View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.brainfeeder.net/thundercat

The Floozies & Boombox 10.1.17 (Photos)

Blue Moose Tap House Iowa City, IA Photos by (A)Symmetrical Photography View Jordan's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.flooziesduo.com

Dark Star Orchestra 9.30.17 (Photos)

Boulder Theater Boulder, CO Photos by Blake Barit ( Direct Attention ) View Blake's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.darkstarorchestra.net

A Conversation With Scott Pemberton 9.22.17

Interview by Eric Willacker I got to sit down with Scott Pemberton of the Scott Pemberton Band before he made the trip up to Olympia, WA for his show on September 22, 2017, and ask him some questions about music, music festivals and how he got to where he is now... EW: So anyone who has seen you perform knows you have a very distinctive playing style, for example not using a guitar strap or laying the guitar down on a stool and tapping strings like you are playing a piano. Can you tell me how you developed this style of playing? SP: Sure, so I came from a jazz background you know, like before I was doing this more rock and funk and dance thing, I was playing a lot of jazz and jazz as a side job with a lot of other Portland musicians, but often I would have a stool and be sitting. So when I started touring I would have a stool, well you know even playing in Portland I would have a stool with me, but then I found that I wasn't ever sitting on it. Maybe I would sit on it for

Turkuaz 9.30.17 (Photos)

The Ogden Theatre Denver, CO Photos by Doug Fondriest Photography View Doug's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.turkuazband.com

Dark Star Orchestra 9.29.17 (Photos)

Boulder Theater Boulder, CO Photos by Doug Fondriest Photography View Doug's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.darkstarorchestra.net

Henhouse Prowlers 9.28.17

Swing Station Laporte, CO Words & Photos by Nicholas Stock ( Fat Guerilla Productions ) The Swing Station is an out of the way dive that doubles as a honky-tonk most nights of the week. It’s a local's gem that is tucked away in the sleepy little burg of Laporte, Colorado. Best known as a haven for active hate group Scriptures for America, Laporte is not a shining beacon of culture on the Colorado landscape. Nonetheless, the Swing Station has become our defacto Town Hall, watering hole, meeting place and more. The venue hosts an array of authentic, original music performed by nationally touring and locally based acts alike. If you live in Northern Colorado, take a few to follow what’s happening at The Swing Station, you may be pleasantly surprised. The Henhouse Prowlers have made regular stops at The Swing Station over the years. It's an alternative to the limited options available in Fort Collins proper. The band’s lineup has solidified with founding members Ben Wri

Burning Man 8.29 - 9.3.17

Black Rock City Gerlach, NV Words by J. Picard Photos by Carly & J. Picard We stood at the gates of Black Rock City where more than half of the group we were entering the city with had never experienced the enormous, uncharted chaos. Dust blew across cracked earth as a man called "Jason" greeted us in blue booty shorts. Carly (eight time Burner) and I (five time burner) knew to step back and let the nonsense unfold. As new-comers Megan and Sky leaned in, Rob looked back and gave me a sideways glance to which I closed my eyes and nodded. Rob isn't much of the participation type, though with my nod, he was face down with the group participating fully in a "playa angel," front and back. The girls dove head first into the dust and our welcoming to the "choose-your-own-adventure in real time" was official. Tuesday, August 29: We coasted into the camps and made our first decision to veer to the right towards our typical corner of the burb