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Science Partner Releases “Rocky Mountain News”

September 13, 2012
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Science Partner Releases “Rocky Mountain News”

Denver indie-rock outfit Science Partner is, by definition, a Denver supergroup, in the sense that it is composed of band mates who are part of other Denver bands. Lead vocalist/guitarist Tyler Despres and bassist Charley Hine, for example, were from The Dualistics; guitarist Luke Mossman plays in Achille Lauro; vocalist Jess DiNicola sings with...

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Mile High Music Festival Diary–Day 1

August 14, 2010
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So apparently, I’m not music festivaled out yet.  Although I’m getting close. After hitting the Denver Underground Music Showcase last month, and Vans Warped Tour last weekend, I am writing this from the press tent at the Mile High Music Festival–Denver’s biggest annual music event.  My first time attending this event–and very impressed with...

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Bands I Want to Hear More From after Last Saturday

February 1, 2010
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Bands I Want to Hear More From after Last Saturday

I’ve probably said this before (I’m not looking back in the posts to see if I have)…but I’m a lifetime student of music. I’m the kind of guy who listens intently to music, who prefers it in the foreground rather than the background. I’m also the more reflective type at concerts. I don’t do...

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John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light

January 18, 2010
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John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light

(This post is supplemental to my article on Examiner.com.) I admit I’m a bit of a skeptic.  When I hear or see a lot of buildup or hype over something, I usually get a little put off, because too many times the “something” doesn’t measure up to the hype.  I figure if you have...

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Where Anyone Can Play the Blues

September 28, 2009
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Where Anyone Can Play the Blues

This post is adapted from my article on Examiner.com… If you’ve never been to Beale Street in Memphis, it’s worth a trip to experience it. Several blocks of nightclubs with high-quality blues music and some of the best barbecued ribs you ever ate. It’s almost other-worldly because you can practically feel the history pulsing...

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