Concerted Effort

Tonight! RJD2 with Wick-It The Instigator and Human Agency @ Bluebird Theater

2012-01-27T15:57:00.000-07:00

A few years back, right when I thought I had really started to expand my musical horizons, an artist came along that changed everything and had me hungry for more. I was very into DJ/producer culture at the time, trying to find as much different music I could that was reinvented or re-envisioned by sampling, scratching and restructuring. It only took one song from this artist and it was hooked -

Looking Back: People Under The Stairs with Prime Element and Kosha Dillz @ Fox Theatre

2012-01-26T14:34:00.002-07:00

Taking the short trip to Boulder to see a show always comes with a lot of nostalgia for me. This time it was on a mild Wednesday night, and The Hill was alive with students going about their mid-semester business - many heads were buried in books while others were looking to blow off a little steam. After a nostalgic meal at Half Fast Subs, I headed up 13th Street and lined up behind mostly

Tonight! People Under The Stairs with Prime Element @ Fox Theatre

2012-01-25T10:59:00.000-07:00

If you've been hungry for hip-hop, now's the time to satisfy your appetite. Over the next two nights, a long time hip-hop veteran duo will make another Colorado appearance. Tonight, they'll get the party going at the Fox Theatre in Denver. Tomorrow, they'll be headlining the SIA after party at the Summit Music Hall. Concerted Effort will be covering tonight's Boulder show, but both nights are

Upcoming: El Ten Eleven with Races and Flashlights @ Fox Theatre

2012-01-23T19:15:00.001-07:00

If you are a fan of indie music, the Fox Theatre is the place to be on Wednesday, February 1st. The storied Boulder, CO venue will be hosting a lineup of three bands that makes the night especially enticing. Two touring bands will be bringing fresh indie rock sounds, joined by one of Colorado's own premier electro-pop bands. The best shows always have a solid lineup from start to finish, and this

Looking Back: Eye & The Arrow, Jack Wilson and The Changing Colors @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-22T13:23:00.001-07:00

I was Colorado born and raised, and through the years a lot of things have symbolized what my home state means to me. Although I live in the heart of the city now, some of my most memorable moments have taken place far outside city boundaries, out in the open and peaceful mountains that scatter this state. Growing up, if you wanted music out there, you had to take it with you and make it yourself

Looking Back: Carbon Choir, The Oak Creek Band and You, Me & Apollo @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-21T16:05:00.001-07:00

The Hi-Dive was the site of powerful music Friday night, a somewhat unexpected way to start the weekend with a renewed sense of invigoration. Three locally based bands poured themselves into performances full of genuine emotion and soul, making for an evening of music that although sometimes was serious and sometimes a bit somber, the way it was presented was always accompanied with a strong,

Tonight! Carbon Choir with The Oak Creek Band and You, Me & Apollo @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-20T14:33:00.000-07:00

Concerted Effort will be spending the weekend at the Hi-Dive to catch a good mix of indie rock and folk on back-to-back nights. Tonight it's all about locally based music, as three bands with a penchant to inject strong soulful feeling into their music will be on stage. If you're looking to ease into the weekend with some well-crafted music, this is the way to go. Local band Carbon Choir is the

Looking Back: Fitz & The Tantrum with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and American Tomahawk @ Ogden Theater

2012-01-16T23:15:00.000-07:00

It may have been a Sunday night, but with about ten minutes to go before the scheduled showtime, the lengthy line in front of the Ogden Theater box office window certainly made it seem like a Friday or Saturday night. Trouble was, it was at that moment those in line had to be turned away, as the last tickets to the evening's show had been sold and the venue would be at capacity. As unfortunate as

Tonight! Fitz & The Tantrums with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and American Tomahawk @ Ogden Theater

2012-01-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

Concerted Effort makes its first return to the Ogden Theater this new year for an indie/soul spectacular. Two of the hottest bands around are visiting Denver, ready to deliver music that'll be sure to get the crowd dancing, joined by an indie band with local ties and a talent for songwriting. One band is new to me, but two of the bands I've seen before, and the prior performances of both those

Upcoming: Kris Barman with option4, Weaponry, Ginger Perry and Jinro @ Beauty Bar

2012-01-14T13:02:00.001-07:00

TheHundred is back again and the first party of the new year is going to be big. TheHundred is now into its third installment, and after a successful launch and sophomore effort, TheHundred is proving that the hype is real. Come to Beauty Bar on Saturday, January 28, as this month's party is a double headliner event featuring visiting and local talent. Local support from members within TheHundred

Looking Back: Potato Pirates with Save The Swim Team, The Repercussions and The Ska Skank Redemption @ Moe's Original

2012-01-12T17:57:00.001-07:00

I don't frequent a lot of punk shows, so I am by no means an expert on the subject, but as an open-minded general lover of music, I still made my way down to Moe's Original BBQ to check out a punk/ska showcase. I don't think you necessarily have to be an expert in a certain kind of music to evaluate a show - if one keeps their ears and eyes open the feel of the show should come. With that in mind

Concerted Effort Presents: Achille Lauro with Mercuria & The Gemstars and Land Lines @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-12T13:30:00.000-07:00

Indie rock fans, be prepared to come down to the Hi-Dive on February, 10. Concerted Effort is proud to present an all local indie rock showcase featuring three incredible bands. One of the bands is new to this blog, but from what I've gathered, they have a very intriguing concept and sound that I cannot wait to see. The other two bands have been covered before, and they left such a favorable

Concerted Effort Presents: Snake Rattle Rattle Snake with ManCub and Men In Burka @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-11T12:17:00.000-07:00

It seems like the Hi-Dive has been on a roll lately, starting the year of strong with one good show after another. January has been great so far, and February is looking just as good. Concerted Effort is proud to present another local showcase at the Hi-Dive, one that will surely get the crowd dancing in a host of different ways. Three Denver bands with three different styles will join together

Tonight! Potato Pirates with Save The Swim Team, The Repercussions and The Ska Skank Redemption @ Moe's Original

2012-01-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

It's time to scratch another venue off the list. I'll be braving the cold and the snow to take a short trip down South Broadway to Moe's Original BBQ. It's a place that seemingly has it all; good food, bowling lanes, and live music. Tonight the venue will be a hosting a punk/ska showcase featuring three local bands and one from out of state. The uptempo, high energy music should do well to keep

Concerted Effort Presents: Jack Wilson with Eye & The Arrow and The Changing Colors @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

Concerted Effort is back again in conjunction with the Hi-Dive to present another night of great music. On Saturday, January 21st the Hi-Dive will be hosting a night of folk-rock featuring a touring artist and a pair of local bands. The bands all share in common a subtle country-like influence in their folk sound, and should deliver a night of heartfelt music. The headliner is Jack Wilson. Jack

Looking Back: Moon Tides with StaG and Shaky Molars @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-09T13:04:00.001-07:00

I made a second trip to the Hi-Dive last week, this time on Saturday night, but I was met with a familiar outcome - another quality show. This time it was a mix of local indie acts playing a variety of music, putting together a fun show for a music hungry weekend crowd. By the end of the night, the audience got a taste of indie pop-rock, mellow indie rock, and surf inspired modern rock to get

Looking Back: Science Partner with Chimney Choir and Dean! @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-06T14:00:00.001-07:00

So far this is shaping up to be a great year, thanks in no small part to last night's Hi-Dive show. The show had the honors of being the first one up for coverage on this blog for this young year, and it set the bar high. The show played out a little differently from what I expected, but the mix of various approaches to indie rock that performed and the exhibition of musicianship put forth by all

Concerted Effort Presents: Moon Tides with StaG and Shaky Molars @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-04T18:28:00.000-07:00

The variety of music in the local music scene is quite impressive, so much so though it can get a little overwhelming trying to keep track of it all. Every different person has a variety of personal tastes, but one of the goals of this blog is to point people in the direction of something new from a wide variety of styles and genres. With this in mind, Concerted Effort is proud to present a show

Concerted Effort Presents: Dean! with Science Partner and Chimney Choir @ Hi-Dive

2012-01-03T12:01:00.002-07:00

The brand new year is here and along with it comes a new year full of great new shows along with new beginnings. To start the year off right, Concerted Effort is proud to announce this blog's first show presentation, and is proud to present this upcoming Thursday night's show at the Hi-Dive. This show will feature a good variety of folk-rock and indie rock through performances from a touring band

Looking Back: NYE with Ladytron (DJ Set), boyhollow, London Dungeon and Shannon von Kelly @ City Hall

2012-01-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

This event at City Hall was just one of the plentiful events happening all over and around the Denver area on New Year's Eve last Saturday night - a testament to the strength and vibrance of the local music scene. With that in mind, there really was no wrong answer to how to spend the evening, as people made whatever choices and decisions that would best suit their individual needs. I can say for

Looking Back: The Year In Review, Part 2 - Top 15 Performances

2011-12-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

This second part of Concerted Effort's year in review features a list of Top 15 performances reviewed over the past year. This list works somewhat in conjunction with Part 1, although this is for bands that stood in concerts that didn't make that list. The premise of this blog is always to review concert experiences as a whole, including opening bands, so the first list had that notion in mind

Looking Back: Orgone with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk and DJ Loadie Loaded at Cervantes'

2011-12-31T12:28:00.001-07:00

If last night was any indication of what immense funkiness will take place tonight on New Year's Eve, then funk lovers heading to Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom to ring in the new year are in for a treat. Friday night's portion of the two-night New Year's Eve weekend run of shows delivered the way it needed to, and I can only imagine that Saturday night's show will be just that much better

Looking Back: The Year In Review, Part 1 - Top 15 Concert Experiences

2011-12-30T15:41:00.000-07:00

Although this blog only existed for half of this past year so far, it was a great year in music. At this point there have been countless amounts of 'best of' lists put out there, and now it's my turn to add mine to the mix. There is so much I want to talk about, but I'm narrowing it down to the top concert experience and band performances that I saw. I will also include a separate list that

Tonight! Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Orgone and DJ Loadie Loaded @ Cervantes'

2011-12-30T13:27:00.003-07:00

It's been a good year but like all goods things they must come to an end, and we now stand before the final weekend of 2011. There are many different ways to celebrate the coming of the new year and bid farewell to to the old one with music events in Denver, and tonight I'll be checking out what's going on at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom. I am a big fan of funk music, and over the past year,

Upcoming: NYE with Ladytron (DJ Set), boyhollow, London Dungeon and Shannon von Kelly @ City Hall

2011-12-26T17:34:00.000-07:00

Another holiday weekend has come and gone and the year is about to come to a close. It's time to start solidifying plans to celebrate the oncoming of a brand new year. What better way to ring in the new year than with a music event? As usual, there is are many options to do so here in Denver, which makes it a bit difficult to choose just one. You could check out Gauntlet Hair at the Larimer