http://www.newwest.net/ Musicians and their music in the Rocky Mountain West en Copyright 2009 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:09:54 -0700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:09:54 MST info@newwest.net New West Network: The Voice of the Rocky Mountains no New West Network: The Voice of the Rocky Mountains Jonathan Weber info@newwest.net Copyright 2009Arts & Entertainment/Poetry http://www.newwest.net/main/article/15372/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0600 Breezy Porticos has been offering a breath of fresh, jangly pop to Denver indie music fans since 1999. On Sunday, April 22, Breezy Porticos will play the Larimer Lounge to warm up for the upcoming release of their next album. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Breezy Porticos has been offering a breath of fresh, jangly pop to Denver indie music fans since 1999. On Sunday, April 22, Breezy Porticos will play the Larimer Lounge to warm up for the upcoming release of their next album. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/15268/ Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0600 This Friday's MP3 features singer-songwriter Dan Craig, a Denver native who gave up CU Medical School to pursue his music career. His warm, guitar-based tunes should appeal to fans of Grant-Lee Philips. Craig will play the Larimer Lounge on Tuesday, April 24.... ColoradoBoulderLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No This Friday's MP3 features singer-songwriter Dan Craig, a Denver native who gave up CU Medical School to pursue his music career. His warm, guitar-based tunes should appeal to fans of Grant-Lee Philips. Craig will play the Larimer Lounge on Tuesday, April 24.... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/15154/ Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0600 This week's MP3 comes from Storytyme, a Boulder band featuring the three Lewis brothers--guitarist Pete, bassist Phil, and drummer/engineer Tony. Storytyme will celebrate the release of their album, Patchwork Quilt with an appearance at the Boulder Theater on April 14. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No This week's MP3 comes from Storytyme, a Boulder band featuring the three Lewis brothers--guitarist Pete, bassist Phil, and drummer/engineer Tony. Storytyme will celebrate the release of their album, Patchwork Quilt with an appearance at the Boulder Theater on April 14. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14842/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:24:00 -0600 12 Step Rebels are a wild, unruly rock outfit from Albuquerque with a distinctly rootsy and traditional sound that reminds me just a bit of Social Distortion. (If Social Distortion had a stand up bass player and had really, really meant it.) Currently on a hiatus, word... MusicNew MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music Soundoff Music New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff No 12 Step Rebels are a wild, unruly rock outfit from Albuquerque with a distinctly rootsy and traditional sound that reminds me just a bit of Social Distortion. (If Social Distortion had a stand up bass player and had really, really meant it.) Currently on a hiatus, word... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14705/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:00:01 -0700 Denver's Strange Condition will headline a St. Patrick's Day party at the Walnut Room on March 17 (9 p.m.). Strange Condition has two albums of polished modern rock to its credit, and the band has offered New West... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Denver's Strange Condition will headline a St. Patrick's Day party at the Walnut Room on March 17 (9 p.m.). Strange Condition has two albums of polished modern rock to its credit, and the band has offered New West... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14697/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:35:01 -0700 This week's featured local musician is Ryan Bundy, a singer/songwriter from Homer Alaska who now calls Montana his home. Ryan's music is stripped down bluesy folk that reminds me of early Bob Dylan and I like Bob Dylan so that is a definite compliment. Singer/songwriters have a tough job because... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound Off Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off No This week's featured local musician is Ryan Bundy, a singer/songwriter from Homer Alaska who now calls Montana his home. Ryan's music is stripped down bluesy folk that reminds me of early Bob Dylan and I like Bob Dylan so that is a definite compliment. Singer/songwriters have a tough job because... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14614/ Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0700 Boulder's Lynn Patrick has been honing her guitar playing for over two decades, and her instrumental compositons have been featured on such radio programs as All Things Considered and Living on Earth. Patrick has offered New West readers a track from her most recent album, ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Boulder's Lynn Patrick has been honing her guitar playing for over two decades, and her instrumental compositons have been featured on such radio programs as All Things Considered and Living on Earth. Patrick has offered New West readers a track from her most recent album, The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14507/ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:41:00 -0700 Denver indie band d.biddle will headline the Larimer Lounge on Friday, March 2 (8 p.m., $8, 21+, Red Cloud West, Cowboy Curse, and Joe Sampson open). Fans can download a free ticket to the show from the band's MySpace site. Led by singer/guitarist... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Denver indie band d.biddle will headline the Larimer Lounge on Friday, March 2 (8 p.m., $8, 21+, Red Cloud West, Cowboy Curse, and Joe Sampson open). Fans can download a free ticket to the show from the band's MySpace site. Led by singer/guitarist... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14355/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:00:00 -0700 Local indie rock group Goodbye Champion will open for Gogolab and L.A.'s Hello Stranger at the Boulder Theater on February 22 (9 p.m., 21+, $10). Goodbye Champion has offered New West readers a track from its debut EP. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Local indie rock group Goodbye Champion will open for Gogolab and L.A.'s Hello Stranger at the Boulder Theater on February 22 (9 p.m., 21+, $10). Goodbye Champion has offered New West readers a track from its debut EP. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/14186/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:00:00 -0700 Gogolab is a labcoat-clad Denver trio that specializes in creating electronic soundtracks to imaginary '60s and '70s spy movies. The band headlines the Boulder Theater on February 22 (9 p.m., $10, 21+, Hello Stranger and Goodbye Champion open), and boasts a number of... ColoradoBoulderLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Gogolab is a labcoat-clad Denver trio that specializes in creating electronic soundtracks to imaginary '60s and '70s spy movies. The band headlines the Boulder Theater on February 22 (9 p.m., $10, 21+, Hello Stranger and Goodbye Champion open), and boasts a number of... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13925/ Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:00:00 -0700 Born In the Flood, an acclaimed Denver band that specializes in sensitive, melodic rock, will celebrate the release of its third album, If This Thing Should Spill, on February 9 at the Gothic Theatre. Meese, The... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Born In the Flood, an acclaimed Denver band that specializes in sensitive, melodic rock, will celebrate the release of its third album, If This Thing Should Spill, on February 9 at the Gothic Theatre. Meese, The... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13951/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:06:01 -0700 Okay, so it's a little heavier than what I might like to have on the stereo in my house. And it's not the sort of thing I'd like played at my funeral. But I know that there are those of you out there whose tastes lean toward ballsy, thumping, metallic... MusicNew MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music Soundoff Music New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff No Okay, so it's a little heavier than what I might like to have on the stereo in my house. And it's not the sort of thing I'd like played at my funeral. But I know that there are those of you out there whose tastes lean toward ballsy, thumping, metallic... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13862/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:20:00 -0700 Love Me Destroyer has been one of Denver's leading punk groups for several years, and on January 30 the band will release its second album, The Things Around Us Burn, on local label Suburban Home Records. The band has a... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Love Me Destroyer has been one of Denver's leading punk groups for several years, and on January 30 the band will release its second album, The Things Around Us Burn, on local label Suburban Home Records. The band has a... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13690/ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:00:00 -0700 Denver band Constellations recently released the three-song disc, Necrogeister, a densly-layered electronic opus that was their first recording in their own studio. Click here to listen to "Necrogeister." Constellations will open for The Album Leaf at the Larimer Lounge... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Denver band Constellations recently released the three-song disc, Necrogeister, a densly-layered electronic opus that was their first recording in their own studio. Click here to listen to "Necrogeister." Constellations will open for The Album Leaf at the Larimer Lounge... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13703/ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:00:00 -0700 Now that The String Cheese Incident has announced its breakup, fans of the band will have to look for the SCI experience elsewhere, and there's probably no better place for them to start than with some of the group's longstanding side projects. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Now that The String Cheese Incident has announced its breakup, fans of the band will have to look for the SCI experience elsewhere, and there's probably no better place for them to start than with some of the group's longstanding side projects. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13341/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:00:00 -0700 DeVotchKa recently learned that its music for the movie Little Miss Sunshine is a finalist for a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack, a distinction earned by few Colorado-based Latin-tinged Slavic polka bands with theremin and sousaphone players. So DeVotchKa should be in a particularly celebratory mood at... BoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & Events Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events No DeVotchKa recently learned that its music for the movie Little Miss Sunshine is a finalist for a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack, a distinction earned by few Colorado-based Latin-tinged Slavic polka bands with theremin and sousaphone players. So DeVotchKa should be in a particularly celebratory mood at... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13226/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:00:00 -0700 This week's local MP3 features a longtime Boulder favorite, Nina Storey. She will headline the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 22 (8 p.m., all ages). All attendees of the show are encouraged to bring clothing that will be donated to the Boulder... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No This week's local MP3 features a longtime Boulder favorite, Nina Storey. She will headline the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 22 (8 p.m., all ages). All attendees of the show are encouraged to bring clothing that will be donated to the Boulder... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/13143/ Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:08:00 -0700 Missoula musician John Floridis' 5th solo CD is full of soulful acoustic guitar versions of traditional Christmas tunes. Locally recorded at The Recording Center, "December's Quiet Joy" offers carols both sacred and secular. Listen... MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Missoula musician John Floridis' 5th solo CD is full of soulful acoustic guitar versions of traditional Christmas tunes. Locally recorded at The Recording Center, "December's Quiet Joy" offers carols both sacred and secular. Listen... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/12970/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:00:00 -0700 Rabbit Is a Sphere is a Denver band whose name is apparently an oblique reference to the Poincaré conjecture. The quartet has honed its unusual sound for two years now, and will celebrate the release of its debut CD,... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Rabbit Is a Sphere is a Denver band whose name is apparently an oblique reference to the Poincaré conjecture. The quartet has honed its unusual sound for two years now, and will celebrate the release of its debut CD,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/12917/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:00:00 -0700 The Boulder Theater offers a compelling reason to leave the house and overcome the post-turkey frowziness Friday, with a show by Colorado favorites Drew Emmitt and Tony Furtado. Singer/mandolin player Emmitt is best known for his... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Arts, Film & Events Music No The Boulder Theater offers a compelling reason to leave the house and overcome the post-turkey frowziness Friday, with a show by Colorado favorites Drew Emmitt and Tony Furtado. Singer/mandolin player Emmitt is best known for his... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/12772/ Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:00:00 -0700 Colorado guitarist Dave Beegle will celebrate the release of a new CD/DVD, Acoustic Mayhem at Denver's Walnut Room on Saturday, November 18. Over several decades as a musician, Beegle has performed solo and with a number of bands, including Fourth Estate, The... ColoradoBoulderLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Colorado guitarist Dave Beegle will celebrate the release of a new CD/DVD, Acoustic Mayhem at Denver's Walnut Room on Saturday, November 18. Over several decades as a musician, Beegle has performed solo and with a number of bands, including Fourth Estate, The... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/12269/ Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:00:00 -0600 This Thursday and Friday, a Boulder institution will play its final shows: Cabaret Diosa, which has entertained Colorado audiences with its Latin big-band antics for over a decade, is calling it quits. The group has splintered in recent years, with members moving to other states, reuniting... ColoradoBoulderLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No This Thursday and Friday, a Boulder institution will play its final shows: Cabaret Diosa, which has entertained Colorado audiences with its Latin big-band antics for over a decade, is calling it quits. The group has splintered in recent years, with members moving to other states, reuniting... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/12052/ Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:00:01 -0600 Kan'Nal is a Boulder-based band that has a rather exotic creation story: vocalist Tzol was traveling in Guatemala when he met guitarist Tierro in the village of San Marcos. The duo recorded material in Toronto, then headed back to Guatemala, where the band expanded to four members.... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Kan'Nal is a Boulder-based band that has a rather exotic creation story: vocalist Tzol was traveling in Guatemala when he met guitarist Tierro in the village of San Marcos. The duo recorded material in Toronto, then headed back to Guatemala, where the band expanded to four members.... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/12058/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:41:00 -0600 Missoula activist/musician Amy Martin is touring the state this month to promote her new album and the cause behind it: the minimum wage initiative. Amy's Bind Me to Free is the culmination of a partnership with the Montana Human Rights Network, an 11-song album filled with... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound Off Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off No Missoula activist/musician Amy Martin is touring the state this month to promote her new album and the cause behind it: the minimum wage initiative. Amy's Bind Me to Free is the culmination of a partnership with the Montana Human Rights Network, an 11-song album filled with... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/11638/ Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:00:00 -0600 The six members of Boulder's Me Llamo Rosa came together just this year, playing their first show in March, and have already released a debut EP, Baltic is Dead, which was recorded in the drummer's basement. Their sound combines rootsy effects with passionate vocals that sometimes veer into emo territory. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No The six members of Boulder's Me Llamo Rosa came together just this year, playing their first show in March, and have already released a debut EP, Baltic is Dead, which was recorded in the drummer's basement. Their sound combines rootsy effects with passionate vocals that sometimes veer into emo territory. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/11582/ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Januar is a melodic Denver three-piece that has rebounded well from a recent bit of bad luck--the group signed with California indie lable The Leapyear Device, and... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Januar is a melodic Denver three-piece that has rebounded well from a recent bit of bad luck--the group signed with California indie lable The Leapyear Device, and... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/11497/ Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:40:00 -0600 By Jim Phillips Leiahdorus are all lovely soft edges and musicianship with a peculiarly pleasant electronic beat. Their dreamy, plush, trance-like style is a refreshment to me. We’re all (thankfully) getting over “alternative rock” and “rap-rock.” What is needed, in my mind, is a return to the... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips Leiahdorus are all lovely soft edges and musicianship with a peculiarly pleasant electronic beat. Their dreamy, plush, trance-like style is a refreshment to me. We’re all (thankfully) getting over “alternative rock” and “rap-rock.” What is needed, in my mind, is a return to the... http://www.newwest.net/main/article/11453/ Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Meniskus is a Denver-based trio featuring a violinist, a guitarist, and a percussionist who describe what they do as "Latin-Trance-Rock." Whatever you call it, Meniskus' music is melodic and surprising, with Eric Ostberg's Layne Stanley-esque vocals complementing the haunting strains of his violin playing, the driving rhythms... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Meniskus is a Denver-based trio featuring a violinist, a guitarist, and a percussionist who describe what they do as "Latin-Trance-Rock." Whatever you call it, Meniskus' music is melodic and surprising, with Eric Ostberg's Layne Stanley-esque vocals complementing the haunting strains of his violin playing, the driving rhythms... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10812/ Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:17:00 -0600 Colorado-raised Jonah Werner is a singer-songwriter now based in Texas. He's released four albums and tours extensively, often playing in non-traditional venues such as churches. Werner has offered New West readers a track from his new CD. Click here... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Colorado-raised Jonah Werner is a singer-songwriter now based in Texas. He's released four albums and tours extensively, often playing in non-traditional venues such as churches. Werner has offered New West readers a track from his new CD. Click here... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/11078/ Fri, 01 Sep 2006 22:45:00 -0600 Tom Catmull and the Clerics are ready to show their roots. They're releasing their new self-titled CD September 8 at 8:00 p.m. downstairs at the Elks Club. As Tom told us last winter, this album showcases the roosty side of the band so get ready for... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound OffLocal Issues Forum (c8) Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off Local Issues Forum (c8) No Tom Catmull and the Clerics are ready to show their roots. They're releasing their new self-titled CD September 8 at 8:00 p.m. downstairs at the Elks Club. As Tom told us last winter, this album showcases the roosty side of the band so get ready for... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/11041/ Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This local MP3 features George and Caplin, an innovative Denver duo who make lush, intricate electronic-folk music with analogue equipment--according to their website, instead of relying on computers for the electronic sound, they use "guitars, trumpet, vintage keyboards, samplers, re-wired kids' toys, melodeons, VCR tape,... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No This local MP3 features George and Caplin, an innovative Denver duo who make lush, intricate electronic-folk music with analogue equipment--according to their website, instead of relying on computers for the electronic sound, they use "guitars, trumpet, vintage keyboards, samplers, re-wired kids' toys, melodeons, VCR tape,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9602/ Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Nederland is gearing up for this weekend's NedFest at Barker Reservoir, a three-day jam band, world beat, and bluegrass extravaganza that has been going strong for eight years now. This year's lineup features Dr. John, the Sam Bush Band, Melvin Seals, and of course, ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Nederland is gearing up for this weekend's NedFest at Barker Reservoir, a three-day jam band, world beat, and bluegrass extravaganza that has been going strong for eight years now. This year's lineup features Dr. John, the Sam Bush Band, Melvin Seals, and of course, The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10978/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:05:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs from Steve Eckels Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs from Steve Eckels Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10976/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:58:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana songs of independence. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana songs of independence. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10971/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:40:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features the Red Lodge duo Montana Tunesmith. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features the Red Lodge duo Montana Tunesmith. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10935/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:46:00 -0600 Nathan Carter, also known as purrbot, is about to release his third album, civil unrest, upon Missoula. Unlike purrbot's first two CD's, which were both self-produced, Carter teamed up with Firefly Sessions Recordings in Missoula to produce civil... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound Off Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off No Nathan Carter, also known as purrbot, is about to release his third album, civil unrest, upon Missoula. Unlike purrbot's first two CD's, which were both self-produced, Carter teamed up with Firefly Sessions Recordings in Missoula to produce civil... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10907/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:25:01 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features the jazz music of Missoula's Eden Atwood. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces... MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffMusEco PodcastsArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off MusEco Podcasts Arts, Film & Events Music No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features the jazz music of Missoula's Eden Atwood. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10906/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:21:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs about one of Montana's favorite friends -- the dog. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana... MusicLocal Music Sound OffMusEco Podcasts Music Local Music Sound Off MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs about one of Montana's favorite friends -- the dog. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10452/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0600 The Minders were a key part of Denver's lo-fi indie pop scene for several years as a member of the Elephant Six Collective that included such similar-minded bands as Denver's The Apples In Stereo and the Athens, GA group Of Montreal. Frontman Martyn Leaper and drummer... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291)The University (c94) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) The University (c94) No The Minders were a key part of Denver's lo-fi indie pop scene for several years as a member of the Elephant Six Collective that included such similar-minded bands as Denver's The Apples In Stereo and the Athens, GA group Of Montreal. Frontman Martyn Leaper and drummer... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9601/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This Friday's local MP3 features Everything Absent Or Distorted, an up-and-coming Denver indie rock band that will celebrate the release of its first EP on Friday, August 12 at the HI-Dive (9 p.m., $7). The disc, titled The Soft Civil War will be the second release on... ColoradoFront RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features Everything Absent Or Distorted, an up-and-coming Denver indie rock band that will celebrate the release of its first EP on Friday, August 12 at the HI-Dive (9 p.m., $7). The disc, titled The Soft Civil War will be the second release on... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10977/ Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:00:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs for the Montana road trip. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs for the Montana road trip. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10979/ Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:08:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana blues. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana blues. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9925/ Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Colorado-raised Matthew Moon spent many years honing his catchy pop tunes on Denver stages and releasing three full-length albums before his recent move to Venice, California. Local fans will have a number of opportunities to catch the Matthew Moon Band's... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Colorado-raised Matthew Moon spent many years honing his catchy pop tunes on Denver stages and releasing three full-length albums before his recent move to Venice, California. Local fans will have a number of opportunities to catch the Matthew Moon Band's... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10972/ Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:43:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features memorial songs. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features memorial songs. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10973/ Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:50:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs about trains. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features songs about trains. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10974/ Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:54:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana's guitarists. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana's guitarists. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9600/ Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This Friday's MP3 features Cat-A-Tac, a fine indie rock band from Denver. The group first came together in 2003, when three of its four members were roommates at the University of Colorado. Cat-A-Tac released its first EP on Needlepoint Records last year (which was also the... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's MP3 features Cat-A-Tac, a fine indie rock band from Denver. The group first came together in 2003, when three of its four members were roommates at the University of Colorado. Cat-A-Tac released its first EP on Needlepoint Records last year (which was also the... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/10975/ Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:56:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features summer songs. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features summer songs. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9724/ Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This week's local MP3 features Project 12:01, a Denver duo that recently won a Westword Music Award in the "Gothic" category. The band has offered New West readers a track from its most recent CD, Last Pharoah. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This week's local MP3 features Project 12:01, a Denver duo that recently won a Westword Music Award in the "Gothic" category. The band has offered New West readers a track from its most recent CD, Last Pharoah. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9621/ Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This Friday's local MP3 features the fine Americana of Ten Cent Redemption. Singer-songwriter Rhett Lee and drummer Bill Thomason first became known to Colorado audiences through their prior band, Carolyn's Mother. After that group dissolved, Lee and Thomason got together with guitarist John Waggoner and bassist Tony Burke to form... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features the fine Americana of Ten Cent Redemption. Singer-songwriter Rhett Lee and drummer Bill Thomason first became known to Colorado audiences through their prior band, Carolyn's Mother. After that group dissolved, Lee and Thomason got together with guitarist John Waggoner and bassist Tony Burke to form... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9444/ Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This week's local MP3 features the winsome pop of Denver's Meese. In April, the band released its debut full-length, Our Album Year, whose intricate melodies should please fans of Stars, Sufjan Stevens, and other smart indie-pop acts. Meese has offered New West... ColoradoFront RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This week's local MP3 features the winsome pop of Denver's Meese. In April, the band released its debut full-length, Our Album Year, whose intricate melodies should please fans of Stars, Sufjan Stevens, and other smart indie-pop acts. Meese has offered New West... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9432/ Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Polytoxic is a Colorado band whose three-person lineup produces as much sound as some groups twice its size. Although Polytoxic has won Westword's award for "Best Jam/Improv band in Denver," the band's appeal should stretch beyond the jam band audience to include fans of organ-based funk and... ColoradoFront RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Polytoxic is a Colorado band whose three-person lineup produces as much sound as some groups twice its size. Although Polytoxic has won Westword's award for "Best Jam/Improv band in Denver," the band's appeal should stretch beyond the jam band audience to include fans of organ-based funk and... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8963/ Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Singer-songwriter John Common first won over Colorado audiences with the appealing Americana of his band Rainville, releasing two albums before the project came to an end in 2004. Since then, Common has changed directions with his music, and his new album, Good To Be Born, leaves... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Singer-songwriter John Common first won over Colorado audiences with the appealing Americana of his band Rainville, releasing two albums before the project came to an end in 2004. Since then, Common has changed directions with his music, and his new album, Good To Be Born, leaves... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8880/ Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This week's local MP3 features one of Colorado's most successful groups, Yonder Mountain String Band. This weekend YSMB will enjoy a prime slot at the biggest bluegrass festival of them all, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. YSMB plays on Saturday,... ColoradoFront RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291)The People's Republic (c94) Colorado Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) The People's Republic (c94) No This week's local MP3 features one of Colorado's most successful groups, Yonder Mountain String Band. This weekend YSMB will enjoy a prime slot at the biggest bluegrass festival of them all, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. YSMB plays on Saturday,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8863/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This Friday's local MP3 features Denver's Bop Skizzum, an energetic band that blends funk, rock, jazz, punk and hip-hop into its signature sound. You may have heard the band playing along the Bolder Boulder race course as you ran past this year, but the coming weeks... ColoradoFront RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features Denver's Bop Skizzum, an energetic band that blends funk, rock, jazz, punk and hip-hop into its signature sound. You may have heard the band playing along the Bolder Boulder race course as you ran past this year, but the coming weeks... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9126/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:48:00 -0600 Does anyone personify a Missoula Friday better than Bob Wire? I think not. So, for your Missoula Music Soundoff selection this week, we bring you "White Trash Paradise," track No. 4 on Bob Wire's latest album, American Piehole. MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Does anyone personify a Missoula Friday better than Bob Wire? I think not. So, for your Missoula Music Soundoff selection this week, we bring you "White Trash Paradise," track No. 4 on Bob Wire's latest album, American Piehole. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/9132/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:15:00 -0600 I am constantly amazed (annd I hope that you are starting to get that way too, what with all of my rambling here and all) by the level and diversity of musical talent that we are offered here in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I mean, let's face it . .... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No I am constantly amazed (annd I hope that you are starting to get that way too, what with all of my rambling here and all) by the level and diversity of musical talent that we are offered here in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I mean, let's face it . .... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8092/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:00:01 -0600 This Friday's local MP3 features Moccasin, a compelling Denver quartet whose slow-burning, sludgy rock has been winning over Colorado shoegaze fans for three years now. Lately, the group has been extending its reach beyond its home state, recently changing its name from Nightingale, playing at the SXSW... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features Moccasin, a compelling Denver quartet whose slow-burning, sludgy rock has been winning over Colorado shoegaze fans for three years now. Lately, the group has been extending its reach beyond its home state, recently changing its name from Nightingale, playing at the SXSW... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8984/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:46:00 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features storytelling songs. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features storytelling songs. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not Want... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8982/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:29:01 -0600 This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana classical guitarist Stuart Weber. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called... MusicLocal Music Sound OffMusEco Podcasts Music Local Music Sound Off MusEco Podcasts No This segment of Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana classical guitarist Stuart Weber. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8980/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:56:00 -0600 Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing looks at Montana musicians performing pop music. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not... MusicMusEco Podcasts Music MusEco Podcasts No Montana Muse, with MusEco's Scott Prinzing looks at Montana musicians performing pop music. Click here to listen to the program. The MusEco Media and Education Project produces Montana Muse and a program called Waste Not... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8836/ Fri, 26 May 2006 15:00:00 -0600 Friday's MP3 normally features a Colorado band, but this week we're stretching the "local" rule a bit to bring New West readers a track from Blame Sally, a polished San Francisco-based folk-pop quartet that boasts a Utah native in its lineup, keyboardist Monica Pasqual. The band... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsUtahSalt Lake CityArts & Entertainment (c291)Arts & Culture (c104)Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Utah Salt Lake City Arts & Entertainment (c291) Arts & Culture (c104) Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) No Friday's MP3 normally features a Colorado band, but this week we're stretching the "local" rule a bit to bring New West readers a track from Blame Sally, a polished San Francisco-based folk-pop quartet that boasts a Utah native in its lineup, keyboardist Monica Pasqual. The band... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8578/ Fri, 19 May 2006 15:00:00 -0600 This Friday's local MP3 features singer-songwriter Wendy Woo, who has been a fixture in the Denver and Boulder music scene for a decade now, releasing six CDs since 1997 and maintaining one of the busiest live gig schedules of any... Front RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features singer-songwriter Wendy Woo, who has been a fixture in the Denver and Boulder music scene for a decade now, releasing six CDs since 1997 and maintaining one of the busiest live gig schedules of any... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8588/ Fri, 19 May 2006 13:50:00 -0600 By Jim Phillips Oh, man . . . do I have some agreeable music news. Looks like one Albuquerque’s all-time musical champions will be walking upright amongst us once again. Word has it that Jeffrey Richards’ folk-rock-Frankenstein, Brightcarvers, are planning on playing live shows in the near future. Traditionally... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips Oh, man . . . do I have some agreeable music news. Looks like one Albuquerque’s all-time musical champions will be walking upright amongst us once again. Word has it that Jeffrey Richards’ folk-rock-Frankenstein, Brightcarvers, are planning on playing live shows in the near future. Traditionally... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8400/ Fri, 12 May 2006 15:00:00 -0600 The Boulder Acoustic Society is a local quartet of accomplished multi-instrumentalists who delve roots music traditions in their spry arrangements. The group got its start when the first two members, Brad Jones and Kailin Yong, began jamming on the Pearl Street Mall. Aaron Keim... BoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No The Boulder Acoustic Society is a local quartet of accomplished multi-instrumentalists who delve roots music traditions in their spry arrangements. The group got its start when the first two members, Brad Jones and Kailin Yong, began jamming on the Pearl Street Mall. Aaron Keim... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8159/ Fri, 05 May 2006 15:00:01 -0600 This week's Friday MP3 features Drop Dead, Gorgeous, a young Denver screamo band that released its first full-length, In Vogue, on Tuesday. The album is out now on Rise Records, an Oregon-based indie label that specializes in all things hardcore. DDG... ColoradoFront RangeBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Front Range Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This week's Friday MP3 features Drop Dead, Gorgeous, a young Denver screamo band that released its first full-length, In Vogue, on Tuesday. The album is out now on Rise Records, an Oregon-based indie label that specializes in all things hardcore. DDG... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/8115/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:49:00 -0600 By Jim Phillips I get so tired of thinking about all of the bands that I don’t want to see. But every time that I am fortunate enough to see The Oktober People, I say to myself, “I can’t keep up, can’t understand what they’re doing. They’re... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips I get so tired of thinking about all of the bands that I don’t want to see. But every time that I am fortunate enough to see The Oktober People, I say to myself, “I can’t keep up, can’t understand what they’re doing. They’re... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7973/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:00:07 -0600 This Friday's MP3 features Denver's Hot IQs, a trio that has been treating audiences to its smart indie pop for several years now, releasing their debut full-length, An Argument Between the Brain and the Feet, to... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's MP3 features Denver's Hot IQs, a trio that has been treating audiences to its smart indie pop for several years now, releasing their debut full-length, An Argument Between the Brain and the Feet, to... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7916/ Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:00:19 -0600 Just in time for spring, Denver band Cowboy Curse celebrates the release of its debut full-length, an album of winsome, sunny indie pop. Catch Cowboy Curse live at the CD release show Friday, April 28 at the Hi-Dive. Comedian Amanda Buckwith and local... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Just in time for spring, Denver band Cowboy Curse celebrates the release of its debut full-length, an album of winsome, sunny indie pop. Catch Cowboy Curse live at the CD release show Friday, April 28 at the Hi-Dive. Comedian Amanda Buckwith and local... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7782/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:01:59 -0600 Missoula musician Ryan Bundy claims he's only been playing music for four years. His self-released album, "nothing at all" tells a different story. The Alaska native says, "I'm a late starter," but his music sounds rather mature: Melodic, careful meandering tunes with nice... MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Missoula musician Ryan Bundy claims he's only been playing music for four years. His self-released album, "nothing at all" tells a different story. The Alaska native says, "I'm a late starter," but his music sounds rather mature: Melodic, careful meandering tunes with nice... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7723/ Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:08:00 -0600 By Jim Phillips Ella and Harry from Unit 7 Drain are at it again. They've put together a new trio called I Is For Ida and, just like U7D, they provide Albuquerque with a lush sonic quality that it has never had before. I Is For Ida construct subtle,... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips Ella and Harry from Unit 7 Drain are at it again. They've put together a new trio called I Is For Ida and, just like U7D, they provide Albuquerque with a lush sonic quality that it has never had before. I Is For Ida construct subtle,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7713/ Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:00:04 -0600 If you're offended by this Friday's MP3 feature, Colorado's Little Fyodor will surely be pleased. The bio on his website refers to his music as a "unique brand of avant-pop madness," and well, that's as good a description as any of what Little Fyodor produces. Live,... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No If you're offended by this Friday's MP3 feature, Colorado's Little Fyodor will surely be pleased. The bio on his website refers to his music as a "unique brand of avant-pop madness," and well, that's as good a description as any of what Little Fyodor produces. Live,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7708/ Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:25:50 -0600 This edition of Montana Muse with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana Songs of Spring. The first day of spring, the Equinox, is the midpoint between the winter and summer solstices. We experience 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. Originally known as Eostre... BozemanMissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound OffMusEco Podcasts Bozeman Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off MusEco Podcasts No This edition of Montana Muse with MusEco's Scott Prinzing features Montana Songs of Spring. The first day of spring, the Equinox, is the midpoint between the winter and summer solstices. We experience 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. Originally known as Eostre... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7566/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:33:41 -0600 By Jim Phillips With a sound that I can only describe as British, The Mindy Set are easily one of the most successful bands in Albuquerque. Combine a unique, subdued pop style coupled with a steadfast sense of community (They are deeply involved in Detach Records, a... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips With a sound that I can only describe as British, The Mindy Set are easily one of the most successful bands in Albuquerque. Combine a unique, subdued pop style coupled with a steadfast sense of community (They are deeply involved in Detach Records, a... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7549/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:00:37 -0600 This Friday's MP3 features Rose Hill Drive, a homegrown straight-ahead rock group that has been packing venues around town for the past several years on the strength of its potent live shows. The band's three members—brothers Jake and Daniel Sproul and Nate Barnes—grew up in... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's MP3 features Rose Hill Drive, a homegrown straight-ahead rock group that has been packing venues around town for the past several years on the strength of its potent live shows. The band's three members—brothers Jake and Daniel Sproul and Nate Barnes—grew up in... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7553/ Thu, 06 Apr 2006 23:02:23 -0600 This week's featured show is Erika Luckett, a multilingual (both literally and musically) world-music maven who will play the Crystal Theater this weekend with local singer/songwriter John Floridis opening. Click here to sample "Dust" from Erika's third album, "Unexpected" released just this year. MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No This week's featured show is Erika Luckett, a multilingual (both literally and musically) world-music maven who will play the Crystal Theater this weekend with local singer/songwriter John Floridis opening. Click here to sample "Dust" from Erika's third album, "Unexpected" released just this year. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7404/ Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:05:51 -0600 By Jim Phillips It doesn't really matter whether an artist understands how talented he is. Fact is every audience delights in a Jason Daniello show. It doesn't matter that he stands, middle of the stage, singing with all of his soul, facing the audience as if he... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips It doesn't really matter whether an artist understands how talented he is. Fact is every audience delights in a Jason Daniello show. It doesn't matter that he stands, middle of the stage, singing with all of his soul, facing the audience as if he... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7354/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:00:36 -0700 Gann Matthews is a Denver-based singer-songwriter, but he won't be for long: Tonight's performance at the Hi-Dive (9 p.m., $6) will serve as an EP release and a bon voyage celebration, as Matthews has decided to relocate to New York City to continue his career. Openers Uphollow,... BoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Gann Matthews is a Denver-based singer-songwriter, but he won't be for long: Tonight's performance at the Hi-Dive (9 p.m., $6) will serve as an EP release and a bon voyage celebration, as Matthews has decided to relocate to New York City to continue his career. Openers Uphollow,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7331/ Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:14:15 -0700 The featured musician this week is Colorado's Hit and Run Bluegrass, scheduled to play Missoula's Crystal Theater Friday at 8 p.m. Rebecca Hoggan fronts the group with a true blue(grass), sweet twang of a voice that layers ever-so-nicely over some wicked banjo pickin.' To make it even... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound Off Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off No The featured musician this week is Colorado's Hit and Run Bluegrass, scheduled to play Missoula's Crystal Theater Friday at 8 p.m. Rebecca Hoggan fronts the group with a true blue(grass), sweet twang of a voice that layers ever-so-nicely over some wicked banjo pickin.' To make it even... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7187/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:00:51 -0700 This Friday's MP3 features The December Question, a local band that will celebrate the release of its debut CD, Stained Glass Eyes on Friday, March 31 at The Oriental Theater in Denver. The band, which has been together since 2002,... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's MP3 features The December Question, a local band that will celebrate the release of its debut CD, Stained Glass Eyes on Friday, March 31 at The Oriental Theater in Denver. The band, which has been together since 2002,... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7063/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:10:38 -0700 By Jim Phillips Q. In the midst of today’s Popular Music Catastrophe, where on earth can I find the lush, tasty, tempting rock music that I love?! A: The Hollis Wake. Santa Fe has always been well known for producing... New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusicIssues (c110) New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music Issues (c110) No By Jim Phillips Q. In the midst of today’s Popular Music Catastrophe, where on earth can I find the lush, tasty, tempting rock music that I love?! A: The Hollis Wake. Santa Fe has always been well known for producing... http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6561/ Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:30:46 -0700 Meet The Happies. On the strength of their first album (titled, incidentally, Meet the Happies), the quintet was deemed City Weekly's Best Unsigned Local Band of 2005. But the album, which you can download in its... New West Network TopicsArts, Film & EventsMusicUtahSalt Lake CityArts & Culture (c104)Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) New West Network Topics Arts, Film & Events Music Utah Salt Lake City Arts & Culture (c104) Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) No Meet The Happies. On the strength of their first album (titled, incidentally, Meet the Happies), the quintet was deemed City Weekly's Best Unsigned Local Band of 2005. But the album, which you can download in its... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7019/ Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:02:37 -0700 In honor of St. Patrick's Day, this Friday's MP3 features a song by The Indulgers, Colorado's premier Celtic rock band. As always at this time of year, the band will be plenty busy this weekend, playing at the Coors Pavilion in the tent outside of ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No In honor of St. Patrick's Day, this Friday's MP3 features a song by The Indulgers, Colorado's premier Celtic rock band. As always at this time of year, the band will be plenty busy this weekend, playing at the Coors Pavilion in the tent outside of The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/7029/ Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:41:47 -0700 This week's local musician spotlight is shining on Jacob Kuntz, a singer/songwriter with a knack for resonating lyrics laid under catchy meodies. Jacob, who has been playing since he bought his first guitar in the eighth grade, says music has always been part of his life. His father is a... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound Off Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off No This week's local musician spotlight is shining on Jacob Kuntz, a singer/songwriter with a knack for resonating lyrics laid under catchy meodies. Jacob, who has been playing since he bought his first guitar in the eighth grade, says music has always been part of his life. His father is a... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6886/ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:53:33 -0700 By Jim Phillips “If this is all, then that’s all there is.” -- Unit 7 Drain Albuquerque’s Unit 7 Drain are preparing to release a new recording on Socyermom Records and we have a sneak peek for you. Click here to listen to " New MexicoABQ / Santa FeLocal Music SoundoffArts, Film & EventsMusic New Mexico ABQ / Santa Fe Local Music Soundoff Arts, Film & Events Music No By Jim Phillips “If this is all, then that’s all there is.” -- Unit 7 Drain Albuquerque’s Unit 7 Drain are preparing to release a new recording on Socyermom Records and we have a sneak peek for you. Click here to listen to " The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6866/ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:00:00 -0700 This week's local MP3 features Ghost Buffalo, a Denver indie band that recently released its self-titled debut full-length on Suburban Home Records. Although Ghost Buffalo is relatively new to the Denver scene, its members have plenty of experience: After ten years... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This week's local MP3 features Ghost Buffalo, a Denver indie band that recently released its self-titled debut full-length on Suburban Home Records. Although Ghost Buffalo is relatively new to the Denver scene, its members have plenty of experience: After ten years... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6682/ Fri, 03 Mar 2006 15:00:01 -0700 This Friday's local MP3 features the compelling Denver indie rockers The Swayback. The Swayback will headline the Fox Theatre in Boulder on Sunday, March 5. The Photo Atlas, Signal To Noise, and The Vanity will open, and tickets are $6-$8 for the 8 p.m.... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features the compelling Denver indie rockers The Swayback. The Swayback will headline the Fox Theatre in Boulder on Sunday, March 5. The Photo Atlas, Signal To Noise, and The Vanity will open, and tickets are $6-$8 for the 8 p.m.... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6521/ Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:00:37 -0700 Denver indie rockers Bright Channel will celebrate the release of their sophomore album, Self-Propelled at the Hi-Dive on Friday, February 24. Tickets are $8, and Monofog and Moccasin will open. For music fans who prefer not to venture out of their homes, Bright Channel will also be featured... BoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Denver indie rockers Bright Channel will celebrate the release of their sophomore album, Self-Propelled at the Hi-Dive on Friday, February 24. Tickets are $8, and Monofog and Moccasin will open. For music fans who prefer not to venture out of their homes, Bright Channel will also be featured... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6530/ Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:27:01 -0700 New Yorker Edie Carey, who is slated to perform at the Crystal Theatre next Thursday, March 2, is this week's featured musician on New West Missoula. Local singer/songwriter David Boone (read New West review... MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No New Yorker Edie Carey, who is slated to perform at the Crystal Theatre next Thursday, March 2, is this week's featured musician on New West Missoula. Local singer/songwriter David Boone (read New West review... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/6099/ Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:59:20 -0700 The New West Missoula featured local musician this week is one of the Garden City's most seen and heard frontmen, Tom Catmull. I asked him this week about being the most prolific performer in town (because he's been on every calendar in Missoula since I first moved... MissoulaMusicLocal Music Sound Off Missoula Music Local Music Sound Off No The New West Missoula featured local musician this week is one of the Garden City's most seen and heard frontmen, Tom Catmull. I asked him this week about being the most prolific performer in town (because he's been on every calendar in Missoula since I first moved... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5750/ Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:00:06 -0700 This Friday's local MP3 features The Maybellines, some of Denver's favorite sugary-sweet lo-fi rockers. The group has a new EP, A La Carte, out on Best Friends Records, the label founded by Alice Gilbert, the band's (male) drummer. The Maybellines will headline Bender's... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features The Maybellines, some of Denver's favorite sugary-sweet lo-fi rockers. The group has a new EP, A La Carte, out on Best Friends Records, the label founded by Alice Gilbert, the band's (male) drummer. The Maybellines will headline Bender's... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5792/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:48:44 -0700 Since I first met him five or six years ago, I've been running into David Boone every couple of weeks. We never seem to have too much time to catch up, but with David, there's no such thing as small talk, so we always get right... MissoulaLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Missoula Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No Since I first met him five or six years ago, I've been running into David Boone every couple of weeks. We never seem to have too much time to catch up, but with David, there's no such thing as small talk, so we always get right... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5559/ Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:52:45 -0700 If Magstatic doesn't watch it, they might become one of the few Salt Lake City bands to hit the ten-year mark without getting some of that coveted, what do you call it, recognition. They've toiled long and hard, dishing out satisfying platter after platter (each a marked improvement... New West Network TopicsArts, Film & EventsMusicUtahSalt Lake CitySalt Lake City Sound Off (c104) New West Network Topics Arts, Film & Events Music Utah Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) No If Magstatic doesn't watch it, they might become one of the few Salt Lake City bands to hit the ten-year mark without getting some of that coveted, what do you call it, recognition. They've toiled long and hard, dishing out satisfying platter after platter (each a marked improvement... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5590/ Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:00:07 -0700 Denver alt-country favorites The Railbenders will celebrate the release of their third full-length CD, Showdown, at Herman's Hideaway in Denver on Saturday, January 28. Tickets are $8, and Jesse Dayton, Angie Stevens, and Buckwild will open. The Railbenders are known for their whiskey-drenched twang, so this should... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Denver alt-country favorites The Railbenders will celebrate the release of their third full-length CD, Showdown, at Herman's Hideaway in Denver on Saturday, January 28. Tickets are $8, and Jesse Dayton, Angie Stevens, and Buckwild will open. The Railbenders are known for their whiskey-drenched twang, so this should... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5467/ Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:51:25 -0700 Welcome to the first edition of "Salt Lake City Sound Off." Each Friday, we'll spotlight a different local artist. Our opening salvo? The Legendary Porch Pounders. Since they made their debut in 2004, this New West Network TopicsArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsUtahSalt Lake CityArts & Culture (c104)Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) New West Network Topics Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Utah Salt Lake City Arts & Culture (c104) Salt Lake City Sound Off (c104) No Welcome to the first edition of "Salt Lake City Sound Off." Each Friday, we'll spotlight a different local artist. Our opening salvo? The Legendary Porch Pounders. Since they made their debut in 2004, this The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5447/ Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:00:57 -0700 This week's local MP3 features Diane French, an accomplished Boulder-based singer-songwriter who is celebrating the release of This Trick, her second studio album. The release party will be held at Boulder's Immersive Studios (3063 Sterling Circle East) at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3. ColoradoNews & Author InterviewsMusicBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado News & Author Interviews Music Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This week's local MP3 features Diane French, an accomplished Boulder-based singer-songwriter who is celebrating the release of This Trick, her second studio album. The release party will be held at Boulder's Immersive Studios (3063 Sterling Circle East) at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3. The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5282/ Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:00:56 -0700 Jefferson Hamer will be familiar to local music fans as the singer and banjo player for Single Malt Band, a popular bluegrass and traditional Celtic music outfit. But lately Hamer has been concentrating on his solo project, and he recently released "Left Wing... BoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No Jefferson Hamer will be familiar to local music fans as the singer and banjo player for Single Malt Band, a popular bluegrass and traditional Celtic music outfit. But lately Hamer has been concentrating on his solo project, and he recently released "Left Wing... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5123/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:00:31 -0700 This Friday's local MP3 features Tarantella, a Denver band with a distinctive Western sound. Led by vocalist Kal Cahoone, Taratella specializes in looking on the dark side, as in this song, "Misa Gringa," offered by the band's record label Alternative Tentacles. Marking perhaps the only time the... ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features Tarantella, a Denver band with a distinctive Western sound. Led by vocalist Kal Cahoone, Taratella specializes in looking on the dark side, as in this song, "Misa Gringa," offered by the band's record label Alternative Tentacles. Marking perhaps the only time the... The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/5050/ Fri, 30 Dec 2005 18:55:54 -0700 This Friday's local MP3 features Angie Stevens, a Denver-based, South Dakota-raised singer-songwriter who has a busy performance schedule over the next few weeks, including a New Year's Eve gig at Bender's Tavern in Denver, where she'll open for fellow local roots-minded act The Railbenders (9 p.m., $20). ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusicFestivals & EventsArts & Entertainment (c291) Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment (c291) No This Friday's local MP3 features Angie Stevens, a Denver-based, South Dakota-raised singer-songwriter who has a busy performance schedule over the next few weeks, including a New Year's Eve gig at Bender's Tavern in Denver, where she'll open for fellow local roots-minded act The Railbenders (9 p.m., $20). The New West Network http://www.newwest.net/main/article/4869/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:00:21 -0700 We're kicking off a new feature for the New West Boulder page with a song by one of Colorado's most critically-acclaimed musicians, Otis Taylor. Taylor has offered an MP3 of “Rosa Rosa�? from his 2003 album, Truth Is Not Fiction. ColoradoBoulderArts BlogLocal Music Sound OffArts, Film & EventsMusic Colorado Boulder Arts Blog Local Music Sound Off Arts, Film & Events Music No We're kicking off a new feature for the New West Boulder page with a song by one of Colorado's most critically-acclaimed musicians, Otis Taylor. Taylor has offered an MP3 of “Rosa Rosa�? from his 2003 album, Truth Is Not Fiction. The New West Network info@newwest.netnonadultNew West Network: The Voice of the Rocky Mountains