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Written by NEXTnc Staff Reports
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Page 4 of 5 BROWSE BY STYLE Bands in the guide are listed by music style. Here’s how we break it all down:
- FOLK
- BLUEGRASS
- ROCK
- RAP
- JAZZ
- BLUES
- WORLD
- ‘50S/CLASSIC
FOLK If you are looking for music with a strong folk influence to bring out your barefooted-hippiness, check out these groups:
Jason Downing delivers a soulful mix between the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan and Bill Withers. His genuine heartfelt passion comes through with the use of old-fashioned songwriting. As a musician, he captures the soul in Colorado. Listen to more of Jason Downing at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at Mary’s Lake Lodge in Estes Park and Sept. 17 at the Sustainable Living Fair at New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins.
More: www.jasondowning.com Time: 7:30-8:20 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Acoustic rock & folk
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Sour Boy Bitter Girl, a contemporary folk group, is lively and fun. The group has a following in Fort Collins and has played at several local venues with other Fort Collins bands.
Time: 12:30-1 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Folk, country, rock _____
Jeff Finlin, a talented musician born in Cleveland, has traveled all over the world sharing his music with fans. He channels his life experiences through his own soulful voice and deep lyrics. His newest album, “Angels in Disguise,” is set to be released Aug. 31. Catch Finlin again at 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Appaloosa Grill in Denver, Aug. 31 at BB’s in Denver and Sept. 1 at The Rock Inn in Estes Park.
More: http://jefffinlinonline.co.uk/ Time: 2:15-2:45 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Eclectic neon folk _____
Lauren Joy with Brendan Hannigan will surprise the crowd with a soothing sound and passionate poetic lyrics that avoid crossing the line into sappy. Lauren Joy, whose name is Jenna Lauren Faber, is a 19-year-old from Colorado Springs who joins simple guitar with clear lyrics. Her mature sound is a sign of future success.
More: www.laurenjoymusic.com Time: 5:45-6:15 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Acoustic guitar ______
Jeff Stephenson shares his love for music with Fort Collins by playing folk and blues on his acoustic guitar. He plays live around town on a regular basis. You may recognize him from Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon.
Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Acoustic folk & blues ______
Third Road Home sings earthy Americana that is warm and calming. Trinity and Tom Demask began performing together in spring 2001 as an acoustic duo. Trinity’s songwriting shares shades of Sarah Mclachlan and Heather Nova and the harmonies resemble the BoDeans and Indigo Girls. Third Road Home will be at Capuvino, a cozy coffee house and wine bar in Denver, at 8 p.m. Aug. 25.
More: www.thirdroadhome.com Time: 2-2:30 p.m. Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Americana folk rock _____
Vee Device may be a little odd, but their quirkiness is exactly what sets them apart. The band could be classified as indie grass, mixing banjos, guitars, violins and mandolins for a revolutionary sound.
More: www.veedevice.com Time: 4-4:30 p.m. Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Folk infused chamber pop _ _ _ _ _ _
BLUEGRASS If bluegrass — or newgrass — is what you crave, some of Colorado’s best will be livening up the stages, so check these guys out: _____
WhiteWater Ramble, the Fort Collins based band rooted in bluegrass, explores musical boundaries with the use of a mandolin, acoustic guitar, fiddle, upright bass, vocals and drums. The band has spent the summer booking show after show to really break into the Colorado music scene. Check out WhiteWater Ramble at 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern in Estes Park.
More: www.whitewaterramble.com Time: 12:30 -1:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: High-octane jamgrass ______
Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams plays honky-tonk songs that are heard at dive bars, theaters, municipal concerts and festivals along the Front Range. The echoey twang of the steel guitar is a familiar sound to many as the band plays time-tested country favorites and original tunes. The gang will play again in Fort Collins at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Farm at Martinez Park.
More: www.hibeams.com Time: Noon-12:45 p.m. Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: Honky-tonk ______
Head for the Hills sends listeners back to traditional bluegrass. The songs speak of nature, personal epiphanies and experiences of growing up in Colorado ski towns. Calling Fort Collins home, members add a young, fresh element to performances.
More: www.h4th.net Time: 1:15-2 p.m. Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: Rocky Mountain bluegrass _____
Drew Emmitt Band is packed with newgrass and bluegrass. Emmitt, a phenomenal mandolin player, uses combinations of overdrive, slides and foot pedals to emulate the sound of steel drums and an electric slide guitar. He is also recognized as the lead singer and mandolin player of Leftover Salmon. He plays Aug. 19 at Quixote’s in Denver.
More: www.drewemmitt.com Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: Jamgrass/rock
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ROCK (AND VARIATIONS) Who isn’t into rock? We’re talkin’ punk, metal, alternative, pop and more. There’s something for all music fans in this category.
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Orooni, a punk/jam band from Fort Collins, packs energy, mood and psychedelic sounds into their performances. After playing with various bands across the country, the quartet melted together in Fort Collins in 2005 and continues to evolve. Orooni also performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins. The Aggie show is free for ages 21 and older, $5 under 21.
More: www.oroonilive.com Time: 11 a.m.-noon Saturday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Progressive funk rock _____
Letters from the Front mixes punk with a hard-core metal edge. The Denver band, born in January 2005, has quickly drawn a dedicated fan base. Loud tough and fast, the band rocks out around Colorado. See the group in Denver on Aug. 26 and Sept. 14.
More: www.myspace.com/lettersfromthefront2. Time: Noon-12:45 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Punk/metal _____
Savage Henry combines smooth and catchy beats with witty lyrics for a sound that’s easy on the ears. The Denver group formed in August 2004, but the members are no strangers to the music biz. Their experience and diverse backgrounds bring rock, funk, jazz, reggae and ska together into one sound.
More: www.savagehenry.com Time: 12:15-1 p.m. Saturday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Modern pop & rock _____
Ghosts of Verona, the hard-core, scream-o punk band from Fort Collins slaps listeners with in-your-face intensity. With influences like Rise Against, Thrice and The Blood Brothers, the group’s sound reflects a metal vibe. To hear more Ghosts, check ‘em out at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Oriental Theater in Denver.
More: www.myspace.com/theghostsofverona Time: 1:15-2 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Post hard-core/punk _____
Ash Ganley & the Lyons Rock Council, brings its flavor from Boulder. The band crafts songs of bluesy, Americana rock with a greasy Delta Funk. Formed in 2001, it has performed from St. Louis to Denver to Austin, to the Northwest, including Portland, Missoula, Mont., and in British Columbia.
More: http://www.excitedeye.com/ash/index.html Time: 2-3 p.m. Saturday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Americana/rock _____
Tickle Me Pink, a Fort Collins indie band, is enjoying the spotlight this year after signing with Grantham Dispatch Records and releasing a new album, “Half Seas Over.” The group has catchy lyrics and skillful beats with a sound that’s similar to Fall Out Boy.
More: www.ticklemepinkmusic.com Time: 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Indie/pop punk _____
The Jimi Austin, an indie rock band founded in Fort Collins in January 2005, sounds like a cross between Radiohead, Modest Mouse and Beck. The crew is recording its next album, set for release in the fall. The band hasn’t scheduled many gigs this summer, however you can hit up the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins at 8 p.m. Sept. 2 for another performance.
More: www.thejimiaustin.com Time: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Alternative rock/indie _____
Love 45, the Denver rock-slash-alternative-slash-punk group, produces potent vibes with great momentum. The quartet packs plenty of guitar kicks, without overdoing it. Top influences include Kiss, The Beatles, Journey, 3 Doors Down, Prince and Led Zeppelin. Need more Love? Hear them at 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at Herman’s Hideaway in Denver.
More: www.love45.com Time: 4:30-5:45 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: Modern rock _____
Rubber Planet songs are the kind that bounce off the walls of your head. The sound is edgy, but friendly, described as merging the pop hooks of Train with the upbeat edginess of Weezer or Green Day. The Denver-based band has been on the radar for six years. More shows are at Herman’s Hideaway in Denver at 11 p.m. Aug. 31 and the Taste of Colorado in Denver on Sept. 1.
More: www.rubberplanet.net Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: Radio-ready pop rock _____
Until We Wake has to be heard to be classified. With roots in modern guitar rock, the band dips into metal, jazz fusion, reggae, breakbeats, R&B... and some screaming. The Fort Collins crew stays busy touring the country. It plays again in Fort Collins Sept. 21. Check the Web site for show details.
More: www.myspace.com/untilwewake Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Rock/metal/progressive
MORE ROCK ______
The 17th Avenue Allstars is a Colorado a cappella group that does soulful renditions of popular music covering a wide variety of styles. The talented group’s sound may be familiar as the group was chosen as the “official anthem singers for the Denver Broncos’ 2005 season.” The 17th Avenue Allstars will also perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at The Inn at Cherry Creek in Denver.
More: www.17thavenueallstars.com Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Contemporary a cappella ______
Cary Morin & Jason Larson come together for a kickin’ acoustic rock performance. Cary Morin, who was born in Billings Mont., started the Fort Collins band The Atoll and also plays with a group of Native American performers, Secret Souls. He joins Jason Larson, lead singer and guitarist for the Fort Collins band The Piggies on stage at New West Fest.
More: www.theatoll.com Time: 12:45-1:15 p.m. Sunday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Acoustic rock ______
Glass Ceiling, a Fort Collins femme trio, defies labels. Sometimes R&B or hip-hop flavored, other times jazzy or reggae-like, the group’s music consistently reflects who the members are as musicians. You can expect to hear sounds like Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Police, No Doubt, Jimi Hendrix, Lauren Hill, Sugar Hill Gang or Stevie Wonder at any given show. Get another peek at Glass Ceiling on Sept. 13 at the Eagle Grill in Longmont.
More: www.glassceilingrocks.com Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Funky rock _____
12 Cents for Marvin, a ska and reggae band, has cultivated a strong following in Leadville and plays gigs along the Front Range. The group’s shows are high-spirited fun. Join 12 Cents for Marvin for the third annual Halloween Bash on Oct. 28 at Road 34 in Fort Collins.
More: www.twelvecents.com Time: 5-6:15 p.m. Saturday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Ska & reggae _____
The Piggies, a Fort Collins alternative rock, power pop group, has a similar sound to the Smashing Pumpkins. That’s no surprise, because the Smashing Pumpkins is one of its influences, along with Beck, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flaming Lips, Nine Inch Nails, Oingo Boingo, Faith No More, The Pixies, Tool, Soul Coughing and N.E.R.D. Hear them squeal at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 At the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins, 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at City Limits Lounge in Fort Collins and 6 p.m. Sept. 3 in Old Town Square.
More: www.myspace.com/thepiggies Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Alternative rock _____
Union Break, produces classic rock with soul and a twinge of blues. Light and soothing, their music appeals to the masses. This Fort Collins band delivers their sound around town.
Time: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Saturday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Classic Rock/R&B _ _ _ _ _ _
RAP Into rap and hip-hop? You’re covered if you catch these bands at New West Fest:
The Mercury Project, could be classified as one of Colorado’s true underground groups. Funk, hip-hop, jazz, blues, Latin, reggae, rock and folk blend into the eclectic sound of The Mercury Project. The group’s latest CD, filled with rich harmonies, borrows elements from Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tom Waits, Paul Simon and Herbie Hancock.
More: http://themercuryproject.com Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Funk, hip-hop, rock and reggae ______
Grieves satisfies hip-hop enthusiasts with his laid back beats. The 22-year-old hip-hop guru (also known as Ben Laub) writes, produces and manages his booking, touring and promotion. Influenced early on by the famous Chicago blues clubs, he is now taking on the Seattle hip-hop scene. Check out Grieves in advance of New West Fest at 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at Club Static in Fort Collins.
More: www.myspace.com/grieves Time: 5-6 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Hip hop/rap/soul ______
Black Pegasus, also known as Robert Houston II, started his solo career after members of his group (F.O.S.) were incarcerated during their 2001 tour. He rises to the top of the Colorado rap scene and says his influence is life. The Colorado Springs artist releases a new album Sept. 19.
More: www.black-p.com Time: 8-9:15 p.m. Saturday Stage: Oak Street Plaza Stage Style: Hip hop & rap
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JAZZ AND BLUES Want to mellow out with some smooth jazz and soulful blues? Here are the bands you don’t want to miss: —————
Walt Jenkins is a jazz guru from Fort Collins. He has played in several groups around town.
Time: 4-4:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Mini Stage Style: Soul/jazz
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African Wind, soulfully executes blues with Afro beats to tap your toes to. Frontman Dan Treanor has more than 35 years of experience at “feeling” the music, which includes a lot of harp and guitar, African string instruments and passionate musicians. There’s more Afro at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Rock Inn Mountain Tavern in Estes Park.
More: www.dantreanor.com Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Afrosippi blues
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Soul Feel is cool and relaxed. The Colorado group started as an acoustic duo in 2002 and has grown into a five-member band with tight vocal harmonies, driving rhythms and a bluesy feel of rock, funk and jam. For more Soul Feel go to Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon at 9 p.m. Sept. 7.
More: www.soulfeel.com Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Bluesy rock
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The Erica Brown Band, brings back the blues with its sultry sound. Lead vocalist Erica Brown has shared the stage with artists such as Tab Benoit, Kenny Neal, Debbie Davies and Larry McCray. Her voice was featured in the 1996 movie “The Fan.” The band will also hit the stage Aug. 26 at the Blues Festival in Trinidad, Sept. 3 at the Benefit for Hope Communities, and Sept. 4 at the Taste of Colorado both in Denver.
More: www.ericabrownband.com Time: 2:45-4 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: High-energy blues
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Peaches Embry & the Groove Drs, delivers a powerful blues, Motown and funk concoction around the state. Embry, lead vocalist, is a cross between Billy Holiday and Janice Joplin. As the director of her church choir, she adds a hint of spiritual feel to her sound. The band performs Oct. 7 at the Eagle Grill in Longmont.
Time: 3-4 p.m. Saturday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Funky R&B
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Queen City Jazz Band, from Denver, plays traditional New Orleans style jazz, blues and gospel. Complete with a banjo, tuba, trombone, drums, piano, trumpet, clarinet and vocals, the members have been playing for more than 40 years. The Queen City Jazz Band also performs at 8 p.m. at the Mercury Cafe in Denver on Sept. 10.
More: www.dmamusic.org/qcjb/ Time: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Dixieland jazz
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The Motet Big Band from Boulder delicately intertwines an afro-beat, afro-Cuban drumming, funk and jazz. Founded in 1998, the band is known for its improvisational skills. Hear them Sept. 23 at the Aggie Theatre.
More: www.themotet.net Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Funk revisited
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Max Wagner, plays jazz around northern Colorado and along the Front Range. His quartet will feature fun-filled jazz.
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Modern mainstream jazz
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Tina Phillips is a well-respected jazz artist and songwriter. Based in Denver, she delivers bebop, blues and Latin jazz to her fans. She is influenced by icons like Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughn and Charlie Parker. She will also sing at 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Elitch Gardens in Denver.
More: www.tinaphillipsjazz.com Time: 1-2:15 p.m. Sunday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Bebop jazz
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Mark Sloniker & Friends have a musical gift. Sloniker earned a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Colorado State University and has appeared nationally on TV and radio. He regularly plays at Jay’s Bistro in Fort Collins on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at the Crown Pub at 7:30 p.m. every other Wednesday.
More: www.marksloniker.com Time: 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Jazz piano & more
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Nelson Rangell is diverse, playing saxophone, flute and piccolo. He started playing the flute at age 15 and studied at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Now, he continues to record albums and perform. Hear the Nelson Rangell Straight Ahead Jazz Quartet Aug. 20 at The New Jazz at Jacks at The Denver Pavilions.
More: www.nelson rangell.com Time: 2:45-4:15 p.m. Sunday Stage: Chestnut Street Stage Style: Contemporary jazz
————— The Lannie Garrett Big Band is a well-known Denver staple for Big Band music. Garrett allows her personality and sense of humor to run free on stage.
More: www.lannie.com Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Big Band swing & jump
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WORLD World music enthusiasts can check out sounds from around the globe with a quick tour of these bands:
Grupo Aztlan, blends Tex-Mex, sambas, Latin jazz, corridos, and rancheras. The Fort Collins group has performed at Colorado State University at various celebrations, bringing culture and a Latin flare to the town.
Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Latin sounds
————— Lallah Rookh, a traditional Celtic group with an added flare, has been playing together for more than a decade. The Fort Collins group blends fiddle and mandolin leads with guitar, bass and bodhran to make its own sound. Celebrate with Lallah Rookh at the release party for “Test of Time” at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Sunset Event Center, 242 Linden St., Fort Collins.
More: www.lallarookh.com Time: 11 a.m.-noon Saturday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Traditional Celtic music with a twist
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Kutandara, a professional world music ensemble, plays traditional and contemporary music of Zimbabwe. Inspired by music from southern Africa, the group plays upbeat worldly sounding tunes. Kutandara means to come together and have a good time, which is the band’s mission. Kutandara will also perform at 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Boulder Beer Company in Boulder and at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Longmont ArtWalk in Longmont.
More: www.kutandara.com Time: 2-3 p.m. Saturday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Zimbabwean music
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Dave Beegle Acoustic Band, fills the air with a creative world-music sound for those with an exotic or sophisticated taste. Beegle, a skillful guitarist, is also a composer, producer, teacher and a musical activist on the cutting edge of contemporary music. With Spanish and Flamenco melodies and Middle Eastern and Balkan arrangements, the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band will take you around the world. Want to see Dave Beegle again? Check out the Denver Guitar Festival & Workshop at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Ogden Theatre. Tickets are $28.25 in advance and $31.25 the day of show.
More: www.davebeegle.com Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m. Saturday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Progressive world acoustic
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Fatty Jenkins, originally from a small town in Kansas, plunged into the Fort Collins music scene in 2002. Though the band has undergone several transformations with different members coming and going, the group still performs. Fatty Jenkins’ Latin sound will make you want to move your hips.
More: www.fattyjenkins.com Time: noon-1 p.m. Sunday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Latin funk
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Voices in Faith, a gospel choir led by Sheryl Renee, is dedicated to bringing a better understanding of the African culture and inspiration of gospel music. The group draws vocalists from around metro Denver, many of whom are professional entertainers. To hear another side of Renee, take a trip to Dillon. She will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Lake Dillon.
More: www.sherylrenee.com Time: 1-2 p.m. Sunday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Gospel & inspirational music
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Kizumba, is a high-energy, 12-member Denver band that plays Salsa, Merengue, Zouk, Soca, Kompa, Meren-Rap, and other Caribbean rhythms. The group is seasoned with members from all different origins including Colombia, The Dominican Republic, Mexico and the U.S. Denver fans have been dancing to the group for more than 10 years.
More: www.kizumba.com Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Afro-Caribbean Latin
_ _ _ _ _ _ 50's To take a listening trip down memory lane — where poodle skirts meet vinyl — don’t miss these ‘50s-inspired rockers:
18 Wheeler, the gear-jammin’ trio from Denver infuses the present with the nostalgia of the greaser ’50s era. Think sock-hop meets hard rock. The band is influenced by The Cramps, The Beat Farmers, and KISS, among others. The high-voltage sound thrives on fun.18 Wheeler plays again at 9 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Skylark Lounge in Denver.
More: www.18wheeler.net Time: 1- 2:15 p.m. Saturday Stage: Mountain Avenue Stage Style: Rockabilly
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Rodney James & the Blue Flames, create retro beats that make soda shops and jukeboxes cool again. Feeling nostalgic? This is the band to groove to. Rodney James & the Blue Flames has even been known to cover popular hits like “Dream Lover.”
More: www.rodneyjames.com Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday Stage: Old Town Square Stage Style: Rockabilly & ’50s Rock’n’Roll
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Kenny Cordova & the Olde Rock Band plays good old-fashion rock and roll. Familiar songs like “Splish Splash,” “All Shook Up” and “La Bamba” get crowds going. Cordova has been entertaining for 50 years and loves being on stage. Other shows include one at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley and 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at McKenzie’s Pub & Grill in Fort Collins.
More: www.kennycordova.com Time: 7:15-9 p.m. Saturday Stage: Library Park Stage Style: Old time rock’n’roll
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