*Sigh* I love the Denver music scene. The Underground Music Showcase 2012 is officially a wrap, and lots of bands, artists and music fans now have that satisfied-but-exhausted feeling that comes at the end of every one of these things. Here’s a quick recap of some things seen and heard on Day Four. One thing...
I have to be honest: between a hectic schedule involving more than just the UMS and overall exhaustion, I went home a bit early from the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday in order to save my strength for Sunday. However, I did manage to catch a few cool shows in the time I was...
As expected, Friday night at the Underground Music Showcase saw growing crowds as things began to get into full swing. While the Main Stage opened up with acts like Mancub, Signal Path and Big Freedia & the Divas, the numerous other venues up and down Broadway saw some great shows, including late performances by...
If day one is any indication, this year’s Underground Music Showcase is on track to be the best attended yet, and possibly the best one overall. I’ve been to several of these things, and in my experience, opening night of the UMS is generally slow as things are just getting started and people are...
Here’s something to consider. If you: a) live around Denver; and b) like classic rock; and/or c) you like the ballet; then you need to see Ballet Nouveau Colorado perform “Rock Ballets.” I have had the opportunity to see two different shows by this innovative Denver-based dance company, which has gained a reputation for putting...
Well, I suppose it was bound to happen. I commented here on Friday about all the roots-acoustic-indie bands at the UMS, and quipped how I was surprised nobody pulled out a washboard. You know what’s coming, don’t you? During Ayo Awosika’s solo set Saturday night, she announced that she and singer/songwriter Megan Burtt had...
Day 3 of the UMS started off with some panel discussions in a church basement. I caught the last few minutes of a discussion with three members of local bands who have had some experience with record labels. I learned more in those few minutes than any of a number of books I’ve read....
The UMS got into full swing Friday as more bands played in more venues. If you’re into this kind of thing (like me), it’s akin to being a kid in a whole row of candy stores. All you have to do is walk down South Broadway, and music of many different kinds pours out...
So this weekend in Denver, over 300 indie bands (both locals and passers-thru) are gracing 20-plus stages along South Broadway in the Underground Music Showcase. Often billed as Denver’s version of SXSW, it’s a great deal for music lovers. Forty bucks for four days of music. Not bad. I have a lot of...
Excerpted from my article on Examiner.com: Bigwheel Electrosoul, an active Denver band combining soul and electronica, has been invited to participate in the first ever Japan Music Week, an international music festival taking place in Tokyo November 9 through 15. To represent Denver and Colorado for the event, they need to raise their own...
