OKAY... I know this is comin' at ya late, but better than never.... The Zen Barons played The Toad Tavern on Friday and I KNOW that most of you didn't go to the show....for whatever reason. Despite the crappy rainy night, it was warm and rockin' inside The Toad. I always have a great time watchin these guys. And I can't help but move...dance....shake my groove thang.... I am so excited about their new CD..... Release party will be in JUNE (?!?!?) at Herman's (!!!!) and OFF THE HOO...

Ryan’s final show with Strange Condition was a wonderful send-off. It was a good last minute crowd! Thanks to all of the local bands who showed up – Carolyn’s Mother, Tequila Mockingbird, Rubber Planet… I am sure there were more, but I have not met or seen every band in town yet. I am looking forward to expanding my horizons. Nonetheless, the show was a lot of fun. Speaking of expanding my horizons, Friday was the first time I have heard RELEASE play. WOW! Excellent cover of Roc...

THE MARCH 19 SHOW IS NOT CANCELLED! BE THERE For those of you who read the previous blog entry on Tuesday, Ryan has chosen to leave the band. Ryan told me the March 19 show is his last with Strange Condition.

Congratulations to Strange Condition for placing FIRST in the online battle of the bands! For those of you who did not get an email from Strange Condition on Tuesday, Ryan has chosen to leave the band. The details of his departure are unclear and not being discussed at this time. The email states that Ryan is pursuing musical opportunities better fit to his interests. The cancellation of the March 19 show is a disappointment to us all, but Strange Condition will return to the scene as s...

Congratulations to Strange Condition for placing 3rd in the Budweiser True Music Battle of the Bands. Don't forget the Strange Condition show on Friday, March 19th at Herman's Hideaway. Release and Kelli*Said will also be playing. Show up to Rock Out!!!!!!!! Niki Jenewein has a 45 minute acoustic set on March 27th at Old Chicago on 14th and Market, LoDo. No word yet on her start time, but I will update. The Zen Barons are nearly finished with their new album, I...

Happy Tuesday all! Sorry this entry is so late. I have found it is getting increasingly more difficult to find time to write about the rest of the world while I am working and going to school. All that aside, it was great to see the turn out on Friday for The Fong Jones Band's show at The Blue Mule. They got started a little later than planned, but it placed them in prime time. They played as the last of the early crowd was leaving and the first of the late crowd was coming. It was...

What a smashing show it was! The crowd was MASSIVE and WILD. The music consumed the crowd, the air was electric. Once again, the performance was superb! Nutty Nutty! N E W S Strange Condition did win the Battle of the Bands in Colorado Springs, and will be returning to Tequila's on the 9th of March (next Tuesday) for finals. Since some of the judges' decision(s) are based on audience response, I hope you all can do your best to be there and make a lot of noise !!...

Last night, a few of us made the trek to Colorado Springs to support Strange Condition in the Budweiser Battle of the Bands. They ROCKED! I'm exhausted. I think it's the earlliest I've seen them play in nearly a year. The stage was so small, we were sure someone was going to fall off. We took off after their set, but I know they were the best group there. DON'T FORGET THE SOILED DOVE SHOW ON SATURDAY. STRANGE CONDITION AND THE FONG JONES BAND . Cover is $6. Doors ...

Happy Monday! What a great weekend this was! The turnout was awesome and The Dove was packed! The Demon Funkies got the night rollin'. I have seen them play once before and enjoyed them. Looking forward to seeing more of this band around, hopefully out of the early spot. Voodoo Brown took the stage around 10. It was my first time seeing them and I am impressed. Gotta love that funky sax. Can't wait to see these guys again as well. The Zen Barons came on around midnight. ...

HAPPY FRIDAY! DON'T FORGET THIS IS MARDI GRAS WEEKEND!!! COME PARTY WITH THE ZEN BARONS AT THE SOILED DOVE. This promises to be a kick-ass little shin-dig. Bits and Pieces EVERYWHERE . Cover is $6. Hurricanes are $4. The rest of the stuff is priceless. Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler !!!!! TTYL!

I have, for many months, been accompanying THE NIKI JENEWEIN PROJECT to Guitar Church on Mondays at the Mead Street Satation. Last night, as always, Niki was awesome. It is only a 4 song set. As soon as she began, the noise reduced immensely and a few people even paused their conversations to listen. With the voice of an angel, Niki is one of the biggest attractions at Mead Street on Mondays. The second best part? It is FREE. Make sure you check out her site for showtimes as it varies we...

I started the night at Herman's, actually. I was there to see Devouring Saturn before adjourning to The Soiled Dove for an evening of acoustic sets. I really enjoy this band. They've got a very deep sound and June sings some heavy lyrics. I also had the unfortunate experience of sitting next to 3 people who a) wouldn't stop talking and had absolutely nothing nice to say. I was appalled. These people were supposed to be friends with one of the musicians on stage. Now, I am perfectly okay wi...

SHOWS SHOWS SHOWS! EXCITING, FANTASTIC, FABULOUS SHOWS. WHERE TO SEE AND BE SEEN. IT'S WHERE ALL THE COOL PEOPLE ARE. Okay, enough. By now you all should get it, do it and be it. If you're not, then you're L7. Or you're not paying attention. TIME TO OPEN YOUR EYES AND EARS TO WHAT DENVER HAS TO OFFER!!! I am adding 2 new bands to the site this month. Plastic Parachute and Sandcreek. Holla! Watch for reviews. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT DON'T ALREADY KNOW WHERE TO BE IN FEBRUARY...... FEBRUAR...

First off, somehow my music category is missing. Oh well. Second, J with ORDINARY POETS son was rushed to Children's Hospital... well, here, you read the email they sent out: hello everyone, well those of you that were excited about seeing Ordinary poets today in Ft Collins and Saturday nite at the Soiled Dove will have to wait for our show March 12. J's son Miles was rushed to Childrens Hospital yesterday to have an Emergency Surgery....he is recovering well. but as you know that...

Are my reviews becoming redundant? Gosh, I hope not. My hope is that they inspire you to support, if not the Denver music scene, then your own local artists and entertainers. All of these bands work normal 8-5 day jobs (in some cases more than one job), and do this because they love the music. Have I said how much I hate it when people show up to a venue and then act like they're having a horrible time????? WE DON"T WANT THAT NEGATIVE ENERGY IN THE ROOM SO IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO ENJOY YOURSE...