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Definitely not DMB for TBB

Jul 12, 2010 by Anonymous

While we all know that the final headlining slot for Telluride’s Blues and Brews will be announced once that band’s contractural obligations at Mile High are completed, one band can be officially crossed off the list. Dave Matthews Band has announced that their final shows of 2010 (and 2011 for that matter) will take place on 9/17&18 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, making it official that they will not be in Telluride. If you want to see DMB before their hiatus, you’ll have to catch them at MHMF in August. This leaves Derek and Susan (most probable) and Steve Miller Band along with a few dark horses like Jack Johnson, My Morning Jacket, Cypress Hill (just kidding, their blues album isn’t coming out til 2013) and Weezer as...

Ringo turns 70, Beatles and Grateful Dead Remembered...

Jul 7, 2010 by Anonymous

Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Ringo played Red Rocks twice including the first ever major rock concert there in 1974. While there were 2,000 tickets left unsold to that show, many people that were at the concert think that an overall lack of security and common knowledge that it was easy to sneak in make it one of the most well attended shows in Red Rocks’ history. Ringo returned to the stage 36 years later with his All Starr Band. Happy Birthday Ringo! And speaking of Red Rocks… it was 32 years ago today, The Grateful Dead played the first of what would end up being 20 shows at Red Rocks. The setlists… 7/7/78 Set 1: Jack Straw, Candyman, Me & My Uncle > Big River,...

Festival Pick of the Week: Bluegrass in Paradise...

Jul 6, 2010 by Anonymous

This coming weekend, the first ever Bluegrass in Paradise will be held in Crested Butte. Hosted by the “Master of Strings,” Drew Emmitt, this festival will include two full days of workshops and performances. Bands from all over country include Blue Highway, Bearfoot, Springcreek Bluegrass, Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys, Emmitt-Nershi Bandand Shannon Whitworth. For tickets and information, visit the Bluegrass in Paradise...

1/22 Daily Update: Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Greensky Bluegrass, Cornmeal and more...

Jun 28, 2010 by Anonymous

Do you remember the song mistadobolina? Well, the guy that sang that song, Del, is back and is hot right now… sharing his time between Gorrilaz and his own band. To check out Del tha Funkee Homosapien, go to Agave tonight and see why he transcends rap and includes jazz and funk into one of the best live shows around. Side note trivia: Del is the cousin of Ice Cube At Three20South, Todd Sheaffer shares the bill with Cornmeal. Todd is no stranger to the road. Initially known for his acclaimed “front man” work as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the popular quintet From Good Homes, and now his current role as lead singer/songwriter of new-grass sensation Railroad Earth, Sheaffer has been bringing his music to thousands nationwide for over a decade now. Cornmeal continues to forge a path all...

1/21 Daily Update: Ridiculously awesome night of music...

Jun 27, 2010 by Anonymous

Where to begin? With Tim Reynolds, Split Lip Rayfield and Harmonious Junk all playing tonight, just pick whoever is closest and have a good ol time. In Vail, Sandbar hosts TR3. This is not Arnold Schwarzenegger… it’s musical virtuoso Tim Reynolds! Widely known as the guitar player for Dave Matthews Band, Tim is touring with two accomplished musicians to show off his wide range of musical talents including the seven instuments that he has mastered. For more info on TR3, check out www.timreynolds.com. At Steamboat’s Ghost Ranch Saloon, Harmonious Junk takes the stage. Harmonious Junk was founded by former James Brown Band lead guitarist, Damon Wood. Wood began the project in Las Vegas in 2001, as a side project when not touring with James Brown. He later relocated to Denver and reformed the group. Wood...

Play Green: Making recycling easy when it’s not...

Jun 24, 2010 by Anonymous

It has happened to all of us, many times in fact. Whether we’re running, biking, camping and listening to music, or however we choose to enjoy the outdoors, at some point we’ve all come across garbage. Not just trash, but that broken bottle, or beer can, or piece of plastic whatever it used to be that has now broken our concentration on the beautiful world and caused us to think about the ugly truth. The truth is, glass, plastic, aluminum, and so much more could have easily had a second, third, or tenth life if it had just been recycled instead of being randomly tossed aside to litter our earth. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a recycling freak, by any means. I’ve turned the blind eye, more than once. If anything, I should...

THE WEEZE & 15 YEARS OF “ONE LOVE MUSIC”...

Jun 24, 2010 by Anonymous

“Many are called, few are chosen” Intro and interview by Billy Doran “You are listening to One Love Music”, a faceless voice reminds as I turn up the volume of the radio. I’m driving East through Avon along Highway 6, heading to Avon Deli & Bakery to meet my subject for the latest Mousiké Magazine piece, Scott Peterson, aka, “The Weez” from KZYR 97.7FM, DJ and host of the longest running radio show in Vail, the reggae music showcase, One Love Music, celebrating 15 years of Ja Love & Ja Music. Squinting as the sun breaks through cartoon clouds and grabbing my shades, I look up at the cobalt blue sky, then turn the volume up a bit more -Weez always has the best selections playing for the right moments. I level my gaze...

Cultivation: The Seeds of New Colorado Music...

Jun 23, 2010 by Anonymous

Within each issue of Mousike, you will find profiles on four Colorado based bands that are contributing their original styles to a live music scene that many consider to be the best in the world. Generally, each band included in Cultivation have been around for less than five years but we here at Mousike believe that they have the talent to achieve great success in Colorado and beyond for many years to come. In a past edition of Cultivation, Mousike writer Jenna Stecker predicted, “…Head for the Hills seems poised to break to the front of the modern bluegrass movement.” This summer, HFTH has been tapped to open up for none other than David Grisman for several shows. Mousike congratulates HFTH and we know that their talent and passion will continue to bring them...

Telluride Blues and Brews 2010

Jun 22, 2010 by Anonymous

Telluride Blues and Brews: A golden festival in a heavenly valley Each year, the Heavenly Valley plays host to a golden festival. Golden because the aspen leaves are at the peak of their vibrancy, golden because that is the hue of the tasty microbrews and golden because, if there were festival medals handed out, Telluride Blues and Brews would take first place. In addition to the wonderful alliteration that rolls off the tongue, those two “B” words conjur an interest in attending such a festival even before one ever knows the who, what, where, why or when of it. “Blues,” an ironically uplifting style of music with a 12-bar structure that lends itself to the genres of Rock, Soul, Funk and Zydeco; And “Brews,” a tasty beverage that graces the pallette with succulent flavors...

The Rocky Mountain Way in Telluride...

Jun 22, 2010 by Anonymous

From Todd Altschuler and the pages of Mousike…. Nestled into a box canyon in the Four Corners region of Colorado, there is a town whose beauty transcends conventional adjectives. It’s a town about which B.B. King once said “Out of the 90 different countries I’ve been to, I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than what you have here.” The postcard perfect town that we speak of is Telluride, and at some point this summer, you should take a ride there to enjoy great music in a serene setting. In what has grown into a Mecca for outdoor summer music, Telluride is sure to have one of your favorite bands at one of their many concerts or festivals. Just driving into Telluride is worth the price of admission as there are awe-inspiring views to your left,...