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Old Shoe & Ethereal Groove Inc. 3.19.15

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Hodi’s Half Note Fort Collins, CO Words & Photos By Nicholas Stock ( Fat Guerilla Productions ) Old Shoe is a ridiculously talented group hailing from the slowly thawing tundra of Chicago. They are a folk-focused jam band with an intrinsic love for the Grateful Dead. This group blends elements of acoustic, bluegrass, rock, jam, country and Americana. Much like the name Old Shoe insinuates, they create a very comfortable music that feels right at home from the first note. Old Shoe announced a four show run up the Front Range that included stops at the newly minted Owsley’s Golden Road in Boulder, Quixote’s, and Hodi’s Half Note. I caught their last night here in Fort Collins. When I arrived, I met a friend who inquired if the show had been cancelled due to the obvious lack of bodies inside of Hodi’s. The combination of poor promotion and the fact that it was Spring Break for CSU meant that the turnout was nonexistent. By the time Old Shoe took the stage, there were about 14 p

Umphrey's McGee & The Revivalists 3.21.15 (Photos)

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The Moore Theatre Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.umphreys.com www.therevivalists.com

Yamn, DYNOHUNTER & Home 3.6.15

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Bluebird Theater Denver, CO Words & Photos By Nicholas Stock ( Fat Guerilla Productions ) Yamn is one of those bands that never lost love for the hard-hitting jam. Despite lineup changes and personal struggles Yamn has persevered and continued to spread their distinctive brand of progressive jam. At one time I called Yamn a ‘meta’ jam band, referring to their near-chameleon like approach to music. They utilized everything at their disposal and created a sound that consisted of electronic, funk, jazz and most prominently, rock. Now, a few years down the road, they have followed that rabbit to a highly progressive rock sound heavy on the synthesizer. Their show at the Bluebird Theater was a hometown throw down featuring friends, DYNOHUNTER and Home. I arrived in time to catch the eclectic sounds of Home. The full name of the group seems to be "The Band Home," I would think, because the name "Home" has been claimed by a musical acts in both America and the

Skerik Band & A Cedar Suede 3.19.15 (Photos)

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Nectar Lounge Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.skerikmusic.com

Poor Man's Whiskey, Wild Rabbit & Buzz Brump 3.13.15 (Photos)

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Nectar Lounge Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.poormanswhiskey.com

Twiddle, The Revivalists & Jaden Carlson Band 3.13.15

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The Ogden Theatre Denver, CO Words & Photos By Brad Yeakel ( Opti Mystic Outlooks ) The Spring-like weather rose with the sun and Denver was rejuvenated. Often the sunlight's tones influence the day, and this particular Friday was aglow with the promise of fun, not just for the weekend, but as we rounded the corner towards summer tours and vice du jours. The only real dilemma was where to begin. I heard Leftover Salmon was at the Stanley, that Umphrey's McGee was in Aspen, that Greensky was at the Boulder Theater, and that Twiddle was hitting Denver and Ft. Collins. Having spent a decent amount of time listening to all of them, I decided to go with the one I knew least. Twiddle. Fourteen year old Jaden Carlson was working the crowd as we walked in. Her musicianship was not only impressive for her age, it was impressive for anyone of any age. She and her band spanned genre after genre, pulling from the pop, jazz, funk, and progressive worlds with apparent ease. H

Widespread Panic 3.15.15 (Photos)

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Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.widespreadpanic.com

Marco Benevento, Lynx, Superhuman Happiness 3.14.15 (Photos)

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Nectar Lounge Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.marcobenevento.com

DRKWAV feat. Medeski, Skerik & Deitch 3.12.15 (Photos)

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Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, CO Photos By Derek Miles ( Miles Photography ) View Derek's Full Photo Album Here! www.facebook.com/DRKWAV

Hot Buttered Rum & Weatherside Whiskey Band 3.7.15 (Photos)

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Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Galley Here! www.hotbutteredrum.net

Kyle Hollingsworth Band Feat. Jason Hann 2.27.15

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The Fox Theatre Boulder, CO Words & Photos By Kevin Hahn ( Split Open & Shoot ) Birthdays are usually truly joyous occasions. Feasts are had, toasts are made, and cakes are eaten all in the honor of one human being's existence on this very planet we inhabit. Our pet’s birthdays are even sometimes celebrated here in America, and in a few of my friend’s cases, more so than their very own. But when it is a local musician’s birthday party you are attending, and said musician happens to be one of your absolute favorite keyboard players on planet Earth, one has to imagine that my excitement was hard to contain. Bringing us Coloradans together on a snowy Friday night is not the most difficult of tasks, but to do so in such an entertaining and immensely fun fashion proves that Kyle Hollingsworth has become one of our true hometown heroes. For this show at the always-pleasing Fox Theater in Boulder, Colorado, Kyle brought along some of his favorite musical friends (Kim Dawson,

Larry Keel feat. Members of Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon & Elephant Revival 3.6.15 (Photos)

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Cervantes Other Side Denver, CO Photos By Jesse Filippelli ( Filippelli Photos ) View Jesse's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.larrykeel.com

Keller Williams & The Infamous Stringdusters 3.6.15 (Photos)

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The Showbox Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Gallery Here! www.thestringdusters.com www.kellerwilliams.net

Henhouse Prowlers & Scott Law's Acoustic Machine 3.5.15 (Photos)

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Nectar Lounge Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader Photography ) View Scott's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.henhouseprowlers.com www.scottlawmusic.com

Roosevelt Collier's "Colorado Get Down" Feat. Members of The Motet 2.19 - 2.21.15

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Words By J. Picard It's been about a year since Roosevelt Collier's first run of shows in Colorado with members of The Motet, known as "Colorado Get Down." Following a handful of very successful plays on the Front Range, it was time to take the show to the mountains. I began reaching out to the limited options of venues and was thrilled with the responses! The decision ended up being a Thursday night in Denver at The 1up - Colfax, Friday at Shakedown Bar in Vail and Saturday at The Barkley Ballroom in Frisco! Leading up to the run there were a ton of logistics to sort out and nail down. By the time Roosevelt touched down in Colorado, anticipation for the shows was through the roof... Thursday February 19, 2015: The 1up - Colfax Denver, CO Photos By Jim Mimna ( J. Mimna Photography ) Roosevelt landed mid-afternoon and went straight to The 1up - Colfax in Denver, CO where "Colorado Get Down" would be joined by Bill Nershi (The String Cheese Inciden

A Review & Conversation With Andrew Altman (Railroad Earth)

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Words By Jesse Filippelli ( Filippelli Photos ) White clouds covering a bright blue sky, and a run down boat marina with rotting wooden light poles in a line, the album reads, " Andrew Altman. " Knowing Andrew's work with Railroad Earth, I am immediately intrigued to hear what this 5-track debut solo album has to offer. It did not disappoint. As soon as you hit play you are greeted by a head-bobbing acoustic riff accompanied by a warm low bass, this first track is called "Better Man."This toe-tapping feel good tune is an amazing album opener. Providing cheerful vibes and a story of becoming a “better man” for a love. (See the Q&A for a more detailed explanation from Andrew!) Next up is "Sailboat," a slow acoustic number that features a lot of spacey synth and what I can only describe as “whale sounds” ambiently playing in the background. It creates a very unique texture for the track before the whole band kicks into an electric climax of the

Lotus & Pan Astral 2.22.15 (Photos)

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Showbox Presents Seattle, WA Photos By Scott Shrader ( J. Scott Shrader photography ) View Scott's Full Gallery Here! www.lotusvibes.com