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phAb Duo 4.24.21 (Photos)

Planet Bluegrass Lyons, CO Photos by Nancy Isaac Photography View Full Photo Gallery Here! www.greenskybluegrass.com

Album Review: OG Garage A Trois' Calm Down Cologne

Words By Kevin Hahn ( Split Open & Shoot Photography ) The rule of three is often used in literature to describe a group of characters who are more humorous, satisfying, or meld better together than the rest of the supporting cast. In music, we refer to this concept as a “Power Trio” or a group that consists usually of a guitar, bass, and drum kit. Cream w/Clapton, Baker, and Bruce immediately comes to mind. Garage A Trois, a group formed to be part of New Orleans' legendary Jazzfest late-show festivities in 1998 could be one of the more unique and funky power trio’s still going in our jam scene today.  Anchored by Galactic’s Stanton Moore on the kit, the ever-evolving and incredibly talented saxophonist Skerik, and last but not least the truly one-of-a-kind Charlie Hunter on both bass and guitar. Garage A Trois has blessed us with a new release Calm Down Cologne 23 long years after their initial coming together at that fateful late night Jazzfest party. This release gets back...

Album Review: Lotus' Citrus

Words by J. Picard While the world was shut down, Lotus continued to create music and lay a path forward into the future. Not only will the band be playing the first four shows of 2021 at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre as it re-opens, but they've released a new EP,  Citrus . The album kicks off with a synth-laden space-fueled "Journey To Saturn" with organic percussion from Chuck Morris intermingling with electronic keys and heavy bass from the Miller brothers. Unwavering guitar from Mike Rempel fuels the band's signature sound.  The title track "Citrus" begins with what sounds like an African kora and flute contrasting a very electric sound otherwise. Enter what sounds like a balafon or mallet-struck instrument along with some heavy bass and "Citrus" turns to lemonade in a sound not dis-similar to Toubab Krewe at times. Only two tracks in and Lotus shows some interesting range and direction on this EP. "Phantom Tooth" features a di...

Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue 4.11.21 - Early & Late Show (Photos)

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO Photos by  Elliot Siff Photography View Full Photo Gallery Here! www.facebook.com/RockyMountainGratefulDeadRevue

Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue 4.8.21 - Late Show (Photos)

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO Photos by Elliot Siff Photography View Full Photo Gallery Here! www.facebook.com/RockyMountainGratefulDeadRevue

Todd Sheaffer & Kevin Watson 4.10.21 (Photos)

Broomfield, CO Photos by Nancy Isaac Photography View Full Album Here! www.facebook.com/toddsheaffermusic