A Hundred Drums with Brain Spiders
Animas City Theatre Presents A Hundred Drums with Brain Spiders Saturday November 29th 2025 Unify Mountain Soundz providing HSD Sound System Subs Tickets $32 / $35 / 21+ Tickets on Sale now online Thunderous low end and pulsating rhythm embody the powerful music of A Hundred Drums. Stomping the stage in a tangle of hair and a blur of motion, her high-octane live show is the result of years of searching for that perfect primal pulse that connects humans on the dance floor. Since she was a teenager, Gabrielle Watson has been cultivating a sound that encapsulates experimental hip-hop, psychedelic bass, and indigenous hand drums. After a decade of crafting her sonic signature in cutting-edge spaces, A Hundred Drums has emerged onto the main stage to bring the sounds of the underground to the masses. In early Summer 2021, A Hundred Drums released a politically potent EP on ZEDS DEAD’s Deadbeats label. Enough Is Enough outlines the struggles of being Black in America, set against the backdrop of police violence, systemic racism, and the protest movement still pervasive in a world one year removed from the death of George Floyd. Unlike anything the powerhouse bass label has ever released, a mini-documentary companion piece gave fans an inside look at the making of the record. Through it, Watson tells the story of her own mistreatment at the hands of the police and the genesis of the music and message she so desperately needed to convey. In an industry saturated with vapid party anthems, A Hundred Drums chose to use her platform to deliver substance alongside sound. Watson cut her teeth in dark and sweaty basements showcasing icons of the UK dubstep and drum & bass scenes, and has traveled to far flung psytrance festivals to hone her mixing skills. ‘AHD’ now gets to share lineups with some of the biggest acts in all of electronic music and collaborate with some of the most sought after producers and vocalists across a multitude of genres. She kicks off 2022 as a handpicked support act for REZZ’s blockbuster North American tour. Major festival dates loom large on the calendar. A series of singles, collaborations, and mixes stack up in the pipeline. A Hundred Drums has arrived and with her comes the promise of a new generation of bass producers in ascendance. https://www.ahundreddrums.com https://soundcloud.com/ahundreddrums https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dUCaUhp2RZRXrwOyUnHxQ https://www.facebook.com/ahundreddrums https://www.instagram.com/ahundreddrums Brain Spiders (brain spi-ders) is an air born parasitic infection. The spiders travel through sonic pulsations in the air and are transmitted by low frequencies. Infection first occurs by stimulation of the auditory nerves and auditory centers of the brain.The infection localizes to the temporal lobe and cause the infected to become mesmerized by deep frequency vibrations. Other symptoms include euphoria, the rush of adrenaline, and the need to dance. https://brainspiders.com https://soundcloud.com/brainspiders https://www.instagram.com/brainspidersmusic
The Afrobeatniks & BluPhunk
Animas City Theatre Presents Afrobeatniks & BluPhunk Friday October 24th 2025 $23 / $25 / 21+ Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Tickets on sale now online Standing Room Only with Limited Seating in Balcony Join us on the dance floor celebrating 10 years of bringing afrobeat and world music to Durango and the surrounding region The Afrobeatniks draw their inspiration from the source: the popular, folkloric and spiritual music of Africa. The ancient rhythms that have traveled through time and space have now morphed into the grooves and melodies the Afrobeatniks provide, through their mutual passion for the complex and dance inducing West African, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz music Afrobeatniks are: Danny Quinlan, Guitar – Alexii Carey, Bass – Bradley Hoessle, Drumset and Percussion – Dean Mullen, Congas and Percussion – Easton Stuard, Keys and Flute – Ian Boletchek, Tenor Sax – Michelle Neslon, Alto Sax – Damian Hagge, Bari Sax – Jared Wright, Trumpet Special Guests include West African Master Drummer Etienne Tolno plus percussionist Baba Fred Simpson Support by local funk favorites BluPhunk Collective The BluPhunk Collective is a high-energy band of long-time performing pros playing an eclectic blend of blues, funk, R&B, and a sprinkling of hip jazz. You won’t want to miss their unique blend of house-rocking energy and artistry. BluPhunk is a collaboration of local longtime musicians: Mike Wingo-Drums, Chad MacClusky-bass, Jeff Nelson-Guitar, Michelle Wagner-Sax, Jared Wright-Trumpet, Jeff Luna, vocals
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Animas City Theatre Open Mic Night Thursday September 25th 5:30pm Sign Ups & Doors 6:00pm-9:00pm Music 21+ / No Cover Charge
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Animas City Theatre Open Mic Night Thursday October 2nd 5:30pm Sign Ups & Doors 6:00pm-9:00pm Music 21+ / No Cover Charge
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Animas City Theatre Open Mic Night Thursday October 9th 5:30pm Sign Ups & Doors 6:00pm-9:00pm Music 21+ / No Cover Charge
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Animas City Theatre Open Mic Night Thursday October 23rd 5:30pm Sign Ups & Doors 6:00pm-9:00pm Music 21+ / No Cover Charge
Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Growing Pains Tour
PLEASE READ ALL TICKET INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE PURCHASING Animas City Theatre Presents Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Growing Pains Tour Saturday January 24th 2026 Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm / 21+ No Exceptions Including Legal Guardians with Minors Ticket Options – NO REFUNDS – NO UPGRADES – NO EXCHANGES $43.00 General Admission (Floor) – $60.00 VIP Balcony Access $123.00 Frasco’s World Saving VIP Meet & Greet Experience – LIMIT 4 PER HOUSE HOLD – Does not Include Balcony Access NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO NAME CHANGES Includes: One (1) General Admission ticket / Pre-show Meet & Greet and professional photo opportunity with Andy / Autographed VIP tour poster/ Six free months of Andy’s OnlyFrasco subscription on Volume.com / Merchandise shopping prior to doors opening to the public / Early entry into the venue Package details subject to change without notice. All VIP packages are NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO NAMECHANGES will be permitted under any circumstances; NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES; all sales are final.Please note this offer is not valid for tickets purchased via Fan to Fan Resale. You will receive an email 2-3 days prior to the performance date with instructions on how to redeem yourVIP Experience. Additional communication regarding your purchase may be sent via SMS text message tothe phone number you provided during the purchase process. Andy Frasco & The U.N. “Embrace new change, and take it day to day.” “Growing Pains” With curly tufts of a recognizable Jewfro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N., not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. “We’ve dedicated our lives to doing this, so we want to give it 130% of our energy,” says the unapologetic leader of Andy Frasco & The U.N., which has grown from playing bars to touring more than 250 days a year all over the country. “We don’t chase the latest trend down the rabbit hole. This is who we are. You don’t have to be in the cool club to enjoy our music. We’re all in this together.”
Elder Grown with Float Like A Buffalo
Animas City Theatre Presents Elder Grown with Float Like A Buffalo Friday November 14th 2025 $25 / $30 / 21+ STANDING ROOM ONLY – LIMITED SEATING IN BALCONY https://www.eldergrownmusic.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/2goH9cMI15q2lSTHCkrZCO?si=rP_BO-uFRlSyYj6L3_GTlg Family and community are the roots of Elder Grown, a band of brothers from Durango, Colorado. Every audience member becomes their 6th collective member—the heartbeat that fuels their music. Known for their energetic live performances, Elder Grown creates a captivating, genre-bending sound, blending hip-hop-forward funk, soul-inspired rock, jazz, and reggae, with improvisation at the core of their musical journey. The release of Parachutes on New Year’s Eve 2024 marks a milestone in their evolution. Entirely self-produced and recorded, the album highlights Elder Grown’s signature style—groovy bass lines, bold saxophone, screaming guitar, and fearless instrument-swapping mid-song. With Parachutes, they invite listeners on an exhilarating musical rollercoaster, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in their soulful essence. Elder Grown’s story began in the 1990s when the Hoffman brothers—Joshua, John, and Paul—grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by their father’s singer-songwriter performances. Their passion for music blossomed, and after moving to Southwest Colorado, the brothers formed Elder Grown, bringing their multifaceted talents to life. Float Like a Buffalo delivers high-energy rock n’ roll, layered with funk, jam, and a bold brass section – a genre-bending live experience that gets the whole room moving. https://www.floatlikeabuffalomusic.com/#home-section https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wOJnYk1HAGnMqljn79qq3?si=p92xDLKiQVqrYk48LId9QQ&nd=1&dlsi=6992d1e20efe438d
John Craigie with Julianne Marqua
Animas City Theatre Presents John Craigie with Julianne Marqua Tuesday December 9th 2025 Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $38 / $40 / 21+ / Tickets on Sale Friday September 5th at 10:00am Standing Room Only / Limited Seating in Balcony John Craigie has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Infusing humor, wit, and poignant storytelling, his shows are a space where audience members feel like old friends. Whether he’s headlining solo or sharing the stage with longtime collaborators, Craigie’s ability to make his crowd laugh, reflect, and connect is second to none. As he prepares to release Greatest Hits… Just Kidding… Live – No Hits, his latest live album captures the warmth and spontaneity of these memorable nights. At this point, there have been quite a few good shows in the rearview… As a tried-and-true performer, he has regularly sold out solo tours in addition to hitting the road with the likes of Langhorne Slim, Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings, Bella White and Jack Johnson. He has picked up fans with sets at Newport Folk Festival, Pickathon, Edmonton Folk Festival, and High Sierra Music Festival. Including numerous European tours and his first Australian tour in spring of 2024 Moreover, his annual river trip on the Tuolumne River—just outside of Yosemite in California—has remained a hit with his audience, hosting one sellout after another. Giving back as much as possible, he notably launched the #KeepItWarm Tour during the holidays. By donating $1 from every ticket sale, this headline run has raised money for regional non-profits with the goal of fighting food insecurity. An avowed Beatles acolyte, he has performed acoustic renditions of the albums Abbey Road and Let It Be live in front of packed crowds and partnered with Record Store Day for limited-edition vinyl releases of those concerts.. Simultaneously, his catalog has continued to reel in tens of millions of streams fueled by favorites such as “I Am California,” “Highway Blood,” “Don’t Ask,” and “Microdose.” Maintaining a prolific pace, 2024’s Pagan Church saw him join forces with TK & The Holy Know-Nothings. Among many highlights, it logged six weeks at #1 on the Americana Radio Albums Chart. Inciting critical applause, Pop Matters raved, “All of Craigie’s songs are made of something truly ineffable,” and American Highways assured, “Along with excellent musicianship across the album, there are genuinely pretty moments on ‘Pagan Church.’” Meanwhile, he joined forces with Langhorne Slim for a duet song “Out On The Road.” To him, the live albums seek to achieve a sound where the listener will feel like they’re in the venue, sitting and experiencing the show with the rest of the crowd.
Cardinal Bloom
The Animas City Theatre Presents Cardinal Bloom w/s/g TBA Thursday October 16th 2025 $20 / $25 / 21+ Cardinal Bloom is an Indie Rock Band from Salt Lake City Utah, one of the birth places of the modern Indie Rock genre. Cardinal Bloom’s debut album “The Only Place I’ve Ever Known” released September of 2024 marking a new era of their music while still holding true to the sound they’ve carved as their own. Cardinal Bloom’s music encapsulates the nostalgic and bittersweet feeling of ‘better days,’ yet leaving you a notion there is still so much life ahead of us to be lived. Cardinal Bloom is currently on tour throughout the U.S. and you can find tickets here on spotify or on their website www.cardinalbloom.com. “Everything they did worked together to absolutely nail that dusty Deseret sound—one that sits in between pop, rock, and folk.” -Zach Collier (Provo Music Magazine) Their members include Joey St. John on guitar and vocals, Jacob Silvester on the bass and vocals, Josh Thomas on guitar, and Nate Adair on drums