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The Black Crowes – November 13th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

Any time the line to enter The Ogden stretches down Colfax and around the corner onto Odgen Street you know you have a crowd eager to see one of their favorite bands. This was certainly the case last Wednesday night as a dedicated and seasoned crowd showed up early on a beautiful fall evening. As the veteran crowd filed into the theater, the vibe at first was very mellow but anticipation quickly grew and became electric as we waited to see one of America’s greatest Rock and Roll bands.

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Elephant Revival – November 8th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

Elephant Revival fans know they are going to get an experience, not just a show, and that experience could be classified as near spiritual. Not religious by any means,, but there is a special energy that I only experience at an Elephant Revival show, and everytime I see them I feel as if I “come-to” once the show is over. Well this night was no different, and I felt as if I were transported somewhere else for the duration of the performance, then slowly dropped back to the balcony of The Ogden once it was over.

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The Black Crowes – November 11th – Boulder Theater

Estimated read time 6 min read

There weren’t a lot of eighteen to twenty-five year olds crammed into the Boulder Theater on Monday night, but then again The Black Crowes have been around longer than most of those kids have. No, The Crowes attract a pretty specific crowd: twenty-five to forty-five in groups of couples or bros who like their Rock & Roll loud and visceral. No Day-Glo or glow-sticks or light up glasses, just a sea of faded dungarees, plaid, tall boots and short skirts with tights. The last generation of Rock & Roll.

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Rihanna – November 9th – Pepsi Center

Estimated read time 1 min read

Last Saturday, Rihanna, one of the world’s biggest Pop stars, brought her massive Diamonds tour to Pepsi Center for a much anticipated performance after her scheduled 2010 date had been cancelled. The two hours show featured several costume changes and a monster setlist that included “Cockiness,” “Numb,” “Phresh Out The Runway” and her recent smash hits “Stay” and “Diamonds.” Though the show wasn’t quite sold-out, the packed house loved every minute of it.

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Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Colorado Symphony – November 8th – Boettcher Hall

Estimated read time 4 min read

Crowds swarmed the entrance of the Boettcher Concert Hall last Friday evening to view the collaborative efforts of the Colorado Symphony with none other than singer/songwriter, Gregory Alan Isakov. The mix of indie folksters and symphony aficionados did not prevent the will-call line from becoming a warzone. But upon entering the concert hall itself, the madness ended for a night of humbled elegance.

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The Colorado Symphony: Beethoven and Brews – November 8th – The Magnolia Ballroom

Estimated read time 6 min read

The Colorado Symphony’s Beethoven and Brews sold-out last Friday. Co-hosted by Odell Brewing Company out of Fort Collins, attendees imbibed as a trio of musicians rendered Ludwig van Beethoven’s hauntingly eerie piece Piano Trio Opus 70, No. 1 in D Major, otherwise known as “Ghost.” It was a stunning and moving performance.

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Ben Harper – November 8th – Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Estimated read time 1 min read

Ben Harper brought his one-man acoustic show to Ellie Caulkins Opera House this past weekend and dazzled a sold-out crowd with a 27 song performance that included hits like “Diamonds On The Inside” and “Burn One Down” alongside some deeper cuts and riveting stories. The multi-instrumentalist showed off his skills on a variety of instruments include banjo, acoustic and electric guitar and piano. It was an intimate night with one of the most popular artists in the world.

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Gov’t Mule & Vintage Trouble – November 5th – Ogden

Estimated read time 5 min read

Vintage Trouble and Gov’t Mule shared the stage at The Ogden last week in front of a packed house of Southern boys, grizzled bikers and a smattering of hippies. It was the opener who left puddles of sweat on-stage as they served up vintage Blues, Rock and Soul with a fervor that is seldom equaled these days, but Warren Haynes and his band earned points for consistency as they delivered two monster sets of Rock and Blues that showcased the immense talent on stage.

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Greensky Bluegrass Talks Their New Album ‘If Sorrows Swim’ & The End Of A Monster Tour

Estimated read time 3 min read

Greensky Bluegrass returns to Colorado this weekend to close their monster Fall tour in a two-night run at the Gothic Theatre. Undoubtedly, their weekender will be a great time for all as the band prides themselves on knowing how to throw a good party. We caught up with mandolin player Paul Hoffman to get the scoop on their tour and their new album, ‘If Sorrows Swim’, which will be out in early 2014.

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Toro y Moi – November 6th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

The Ogden Theatre enjoyed a dynamic show Tuesday night, as Toro y Moi returned to Colorado for his third appearance of 2013. Located in the heart of Colfax, one could see hipsters in the will call line being harassed by the likes of those beckoning for spare change. The venue, evenly spread with people, seemed a bit more crowded than most weeknight shows; the reasoning being that the electro duo, Classixx, had the crowd’s full and utmost attention.