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| Mickey Avalon - photos by Sam Holloway |
To ring in 2009, GIANT MAXIMUS will present three ear-blasting areas: the GIANT Stage featuring DJ sets by MOBY, BENNY BENASSI and DIRTY SOUTH plus a special early performance by PAUL OAKENFOLD; the DEEP Stage with MARK FARINA and MARQUES WYATT; and from the promoters of the HARD festivals, the premiere of the DESTRUCTO Stage hosting MICKEY AVALON, DIRT NASTY, TITTSWORTH, DESTRUCTO, FRANKI CHAN, PAPARAZZI, ANDRE LEGACY and BEARDO.
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| photos by Amanda Bell |
Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Bonerama will be postponing their December Colorado run until the Spring of 2009.
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Branches on the tree of music will never stop growing. As soon as someone pioneers a new sound, five others have radiated from it, creating what they see as their own unique niche, slightly different form their predecessors. Unfortunately, such constant divergence creates an intricate web of music where nothing is original and no two sounds can be grouped exclusively under one heading. This has lead to bands describing themselves with more stylistic differences than those listed at a record store. “Rock infused funk with folk and indie influences.” What the hell is that? You think I jest, but bands are like politicians- they want to please everyone so they make themselves non-committal. Consequently, their music lacks backbone. It lacks strength. Not Trampled By Turtles.
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| photos by Angela Gattuso |
Known for his hip-hop and reggae style, Jewish musician Matisyahu's sold out show Sunday night at Boulder's Fox Theatre proved to have attracted far beyond the religious folk of his faith. While a considerable amount of Jewish families with women in their head dresses and men in their customary yarmulke could be spotted from among the crowd, the greater majority of the audience showed to be just as diverse as the musical genres in performance. The music performed by Matisyahu and opening acts Trevor Hall and K'Naan did in fact all hold aspects of hip-hop and reggae, yet among these artists there was diversity. From acoustic guitar and vocals to bongo drums and keyboards, set after set, even song after song, the music was alive with world influences, sound, and meaning.
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