Local Music – The Last Waltz

(Photo/Kim Hutchinson) The night before Thanksgiving is a chance to get ready for all the turkey, pumpkin pie, napping, family arguments, and football the following day brings. The annual Last Waltz Revisited with over 40 Colorado musicians might be the perfect way to celebrate good music and prepare your mind for the following day. Always performed the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, the concert delivers good vibes throughout the night and has become a holiday in itself for many. The original Last Waltz, for those who don’t know, is a concert film directed by Martin Scorsese in 1976 and was The Band’s final concert together. The concert featured many of the great musicians of that era. It’s an all time classic… Read More →

Local Events & Live Music: The Congress

The Congress Band

Pictured above: The Congress, playing outside Quixote’s in Denver on the July 4, 2012. (Adam Wagner) The old school gritty, yet fresh rock sound The Congress dishes out makes them one of Colorado’s most talented and upcoming bands in the State. The vocals of lead singer and bass player, Jonathan Meadows are tops in the state. His red beard and bass draw much attention to the eye, but it’s his unmistakable soulful voice and lyrics that light up a listener’s ears. Lead guitarist Scott Lane makes it hard for eyes to wander.  His energy and stage presence is matched only by his ability to shred his Gibson Guitar to bits.  It’s not hard to tell this guy is having a… Read More →

Local Events & Live Music: Tomato Battle 2012

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“Kitchen Warfare! Lead us into the battle!” Thousands followed the three men who wore nothing but kitchenware.  Out gate D of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and into the battle zone, a scorching hot parking lot where the juicy red weapons lie. “Don’t touch the tomatoes!” a man with a megaphone yelled.  “Wait ’til everyone gets in.  It’s like dodge ball. I will signal the start.” A platoon of 300 Spartans entered, followed by a squadron of nurses wearing ski goggles. One by one tomatoes started getting chucked. “Ok! You in the yellow, you’re out of here!” The megaphone yelled desperately, trying to gain control of the ever-growing crowd. Too late. Within seconds, thousands were tossed in the air at one… Read More →