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For over forty years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of theirnative South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape.
Big Gigantic, whose blend of mind-bending beats, thunderous bass, and frenetic melodies has developed a rabid following since forming in 2008, took their sound to yet another dimension this October when they released 'Nocturnal.' The album, by Boulder, CO-based saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken, solidifies Big Gigantic as a key player in the worlds of electronic, dance, and hip-hop.With a provocative sound that's as
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When someone uses the term “fusion” regarding jazz, a spring-loaded thought process proceeds. Maybe it leads to thoughts of French violin composer Jean Luc Ponty’s experiments in the late 60s. Perhaps someone would think of the Miles Davis family of music, most directly In A Silent Way or Bitches Brew. Maybe another person would think of the “rock” fusion outlets of the 70s. Jeff Beck, Steely Dan, Yes, or Pat Metheney.
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Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Poor Man’s Whiskey at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, February 25th. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 23rd for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.Poor Man's Whiskey emerged from a rich and vibrant musical scene north of the Golden Gate. What began as a fun side project playing bluegrass instruments quickly evolved into a full time endeavor.
2 Entertainment is proud to present WhiteWater Ramble w/ The Henhouse Prowlers & Jet Edison at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, February 21st. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 23rd for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present the Shakedown Street performing Europe ‘72 at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, January 28th, 2012. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at 10:00 am for $12.50 General Admission.In the live music venues of the Rocky Mountain region, there are only a few bands that consistently draw large crowds.
Rebirth Brass Band is extremely excited to announce that their latest record, Rebirth of New Orleans has been nominated for a 2012 GRAMMY for Best Regional Roots Music Album. It was produced by Tracey Freeman (Harry Connick, Jr.) and engineered by Chris Finney. Rebirth of New Orleans was released earlier this year on Basin Street Records to critical praise from across the music spectrum.
The show began with opening act The Radical Dads, a trio that rocked Webster Hall with a big sound despite their lack of a bassist. With two guitarists and drummer, Robbie Guertin, who also played the keyboards in headlining act, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, the Radical Dads achieved a sophisticated sound that drew on garage band rock and roll without being overwhelming or muddled.
