August 2024

When Primus announces a tour across the great American landscape, faces light up with excitement, urgency, and anticipation as fans scramble to secure tickets—often for multiple shows. Primus fans are a loyal, enthusiastic bunch, especially in Colorado, where Primus is considered a member of the Rocky Mountain community. This connection is partly because they contributed to Colorado's comedic culture by writing the theme song for the immensely successful animated series South Park.

Phish festivals are known for a few key details: remote locations, stunning art displays, and the signature Ferris wheel. They almost always play an unannounced set during the festival, and Mondegreen was no exception. Day two at this Dover, DE-based encampment featured not two but three sets of jams. The third set was an extended, free-flowing jam with no songs or structure. Some of the best things in life are unplanned, and this secret set was no exception.

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Kind of Blue, it’s impossible not to marvel at the timeless brilliance of this album. Released on August 17, 1959, this record not only altered the landscape of jazz but also became a beacon of innovation for generations of musicians across genres. The genius of Kind of Blue lies in its radical simplicity — a deep dive into modal jazz that allowed its players to explore a more spacious, minimalist approach, focusing on melodic freedom over complex chord progressions.

Hailing from Brooklyn, Brass Queens is an all-female and female-led brass band with a unique sound that blends the energy of the Big Apple with the spirit of the Big Easy. Their upcoming album, Hot Tub Sessions Vol. I, features a diverse collection of songs influenced by Balkan, mambo, film scores, pop, and classic rock.

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Get ready for a spine-tingling experience as Colorado's biggest Halloween-themed dance festival, Supernatural, makes its eerie return on Saturday, October 26th! Taking over the legendary National Western Complex in Denver, Supernatural promises a hauntingly unforgettable night filled with bone-chilling production, multiple stages, and a lineup packed with some of dance and bass music's biggest names.

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