Mark Farina – Posh Josh – Spark Madden
Animas City Theatre PresentsMark Farina (GLA Recordings / Mushroom Jazz)with Posh Josh & Spark MaddenHSD Sound Systems supplied by Unily Moutain SoundzFriday April 12th 2024Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$38 / $40 / 21+Dancing Room Only / Limited First Come First Serve Seating in the balconyMark Farina is a name that rings out across the entire global dance music industry. His non-stop touring, constant content creation, partnerships with legendary venues and record labels as well as his total commitment to showcasing the best new and old school producers in his sets have made him a living legend to lovers of house and Mushroom Jazz everywhere. With a passion for playing extended all night long shows as well his recent foray into streaming exemplified by his highly successful new YouTube series with Defected Records, Farina continues to tirelessly entertain his incredible fans all over the globe with over 100 shows per year. The last few years have been an incredible new era of creativity, outreach, and recognition for one of the most original and consistent voices in the business. Mark continues to connect with new fans without losing those who have been loyal supporters from day one. Fans, promoters, and industry insiders all know that no matter what changes come along Mark Farina always delivers.https://djmarkfarina.nethttps://www.instagram.com/djmarkfarinahttps://www.facebook.com/DJMarkFarinahttps://soundcloud.com/djmarkfarinahttps://www.youtube.com/c/MarkFarina
Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour with BåbÿDėl & RED
Animas City TheatreMonster Energy Presents: SkiiTour with BåbÿDėl & RED$30 / $35 / 21+Tickets on Sale Now at www.animascitytheatre.comUnify Mountain Soundz providing HSD Sound System SubsStanding Room Only / Limited First Come First Serve Seating in the balconySkiiTour – A fun-loving DJ/production duo from Whistler, Canada are known for their upbeat “feel-good house music that keeps the vibe groovy” (DJ Mag) as well as channelling a retro ski aesthetic. Their annual high-energy après ski parties at Shambhala Music Festival have become legendary and their tracks have been supported by Diplo, Fedde Le Grande, Benny Benassi, Anna Lunoe, Zedd, David Guetta, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, JAUZ, Martin Garrix, Martin Solveig, Claptone, and more. SkiiTour has accumulated over 6 million plays through streaming platforms and has made Mixmag & DJ Mag’s “Track of the Month” multiple times. On top of their steady output of productions, they maintain a global touring schedule of 80+ shows per year, including festivals like Shambhala, Burning Man, Chasing Summer, Bass Coast, Snowbombing Canada and many more. In the spring of 2022 they set out on a very successful 24-city APRAVÈS TOUR which had sold-out dates across Canada. They also released the single “Double Double” on Rock Bottom Records which spend over a month on Beatport Bass House Top 100 chart. The COVID lockdown didn’t slow them down at all. They performed numerous live streams for some of the biggest house music channels (Dirtybird, SpaceYacht, ShambhalaMusicFestival, itsGOODTV) and recently were awarded the coveted Twitch Partner title. They also released the downtempo “Too Hot Too Cold feat FRASE” which became a Spotify Editorial playlist darling and warranted a remix package. They also released the successful single “Lose Of Heads” on Box Of Cat & put out “Rattlesnake” on Space Yacht. SkiiTour started 2019 with a bang, holding onto the #1 song on Beatport Electro House charts with ‘Redlight’ for 5 straight weeks. This collaboration with Marten Hørger became a festival staple worldwide. SkiiTour’s collaboration with SmallTown DJs & Dances With White Girls “Bad Behaviour” premiered on Diplo & Friends (BBC Radio 1) and charted on Beatport after being released by A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records. The summer of 2019 SkiiTour released their underground hit “Blue Caboose” on DND Records which spent 3 months on Beatport’s Future House charts and became a house anthem for Western Canada. SkiiTour has recently signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Monster Energy and was nominated for Electronic & Dance Artist Of The Year at the 2020 BreakOut West Awards. In the spring of 2016, they started up their own record label, Double Black Records.
Pacific Dub – Smell The Roses Tour With special guest: Dale and the Zdubs
Animas City Theatre PresentsPacific Dub Smell The Roses Tour With special guest: Dale and the ZdubsWednesday April 3rd 2024$18/ $20 / 21+ Standing Room Only / Limited First Come First Serve Seating in the balcony
Brett Dennen 7th Annual Lift Series & Julianne Marqua
Animas City Theatre PresentsBrett Dennen7th Annual Lift Serieswith Julianne MarquaFebruary 28th 2024$35 / $40 / 21+ No ExceptionsTickets on sale online November 10th at 10:00am8 Max tickets per House HoldStanding Room Only / Limited First Come First Serve Seating in the balconyBrett Dennen’s endearing and adventurous Lift Series is back this winter. In its seventh year, the annual tour is set against the backdrop of Brett’s favorite, and the country’s best, ski towns. When asked why Brett continues to play winters in the mountains, he responds, “Because mountain people are my favorite people. They know the secret to making the best kind of community that is centered around their love of the mountains and stoke. It gives me a chance to connect with amazing people and ski in some thrilling and maybe even some dangerous terrain. It is a source of inspiration for me to be a better person and make more music.” The concerts will be intimate solo acoustic sets of songs and stories that are sure to be heartwarming and funny.
The Surfrajettes with The Tailspins
The Animas City Theatre PresentsThe Surfrajettes with The TailspinsSaturday February 17th 2024$20 / $25 / 21+ What’s thicker, our eyeliner or our guitar strings? The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, ON, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick as their guitar strings. The band achieved viral online notoriety from their home-made performance videos and their feature by Norman’s Rare Guitars in LA. The debut 45 single “Party Line / Toxic” released late 2018 on Hi-Tide Recordings to immediate success. The band has toured extensively in its support, including performances on The Beach Boys Cruise, The Melissa Etheridge Cruise, at Sea.Hear.Now, Nashville Boogie, Wild O Fest in Mexico City, The New England Shake Up!, Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Tiki Oasis & Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park. The band released the follow up single “Hale’iwa Hustle / Banzai Pipeline” in 2020, supported by a festival appearance at Hi-Tide Winter Holiday: Pittsburgh. The group spent the rest of 2020 and most of 2021 writing and recording their debut LP “Roller Fink” – in stores worldwide April 22, 2022 from Hi-Tide Recordings / Virgin Music. The album will be available for purchase for the very first time following their performance at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 25 car show. The Surfrajettes are guitarists Shermy Freeman and Nicole Damof, bassist Sarah Butler, and drummer Samantha Maloney. When not on tour, the group is busy woodshedding in their secret beach hut, sewing new miniskirts, debating vintage gear, and daydreaming about performing in a Quentin Tarantino movie.https://www.thesurfrajettes.com The Tailspins’ debut EP is a dazzling fusion of jump blues, pre-war jazz, 1950s rock, and swing that transports listeners back to the golden eras of American music. Drawing inspiration from legends like Cab Calloway, Louis Prima and C.W. Stoneking, The Tailspins infuse their sound with a modern energy, creating a vibrant and irresistible sonic experience. Their talent and versatility were recognized by Jack White, who invited the duo to support his “Supply Chain Issues” tour in 2022. With their debut EP, The Tailspins solidify their place as a rising force in the contemporary music scene, revitalizing and reinventing the sounds of the past for a new generation.
Chuck Hank Band – 5.2.8 Happy Hour Seies
Jimmy’s Music & Supply, WeFill, & the Animas City Theatre PresentChuck Hank Band 5.2.8 Happy Hour SeriesTuesday November 21st21+ NO COVER CHARGEDoors 5:00pm / Show 5:30pm-8:00pm “Chuck Hank, the low end force behind Durango’s musical revolution, has become an iconic figure under the neon lights of countless venues. With his nimble fingers dancing on bass strings, he’s painted the town’s canvas with high n’ lonesome harmonies, jam band energy, jazz finesse, and the heartbeat of hip-hop. For more than a decade, his presence, marked by a wild mop of hair and the resounding crunch of his bass, has danced with the essence of the southwest. In the vibrant tapestry of Durango’s music scene, Chuck Hank stands tall, crafting melodies that echo in the canyons and reverberate in the hearts of listeners. Joining forces with Chuck Hank is the incomparable Alec Mayes, a drumming virtuoso whose beats can be felt like a pulse in the soul. Playing for Desert Child, Noodle and Le Trebuchet, Alec has become a cornerstone of Durango’s musical heritage, his rhythms piercing through the air like arrows, while his voice leaves an indelible mark on every listener’s heart. Rounding out this trio is the prodigious Eli Emmit, whose hands weave tales of sonic brilliance on the guitar strings, spinning an eternal cosmic fabric. Playing with Noodle, Leftover Salmon and whoever else he wants to, he controls a voice that rings like a distant bell in the tower of your musical longing. Imagine a musical tapestry woven from the threads of their voices, each strand a unique hue in the vibrant spectrum of sound. This tenacious trio will be completed by “the brothers Hank” Max and Oliver Henry from the kaleidoscopic universe of Apres Nova. Max Henry, a maestro of both the guitar and flute, whose musical prowess knows no bounds. With his guitar, he crafts mind-expanding melodies that are as intricate as they are soul-stirring. Oliver Henry, the poet on the keys, whose fingers dance upon the ivories with a grace that transcends mere notes. With every stroke, he adds layers of depth and emotion to every composition. Together, with many other guests, special and otherwise, They’ll form a musical guild that defies convention and embraces the wild. When Chuck Hank Band takes the stage, expect a sonic journey that transcends time and genre. Their live sets are a mesmerizing fusion of innovative originals that push the boundaries of musical expression, classic covers reimagined with a handful of exotic spices, and improvisations that venture into the unknown.” Sponsors:Jimmy’s Music % Supplyhttps://www.jimmysmusic.supplyWeFillhttps://wefillcolorado.com
KDUR COVER NIGHT- LOCAL BANDS COVERING THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG
KDUR COVER NIGHT- LOCAL BANDS COVERING THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG!!Saturday February 10th 2024All Profits to Benefit KDUR Community RadioTickets on sale online only November 15th at 10:00am TICKET PRICE- $254 Tickets max per person / house hold21+Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm
Dirtwire – The Four Directions Tour
Animas City Theatre PresentsDirtwire – The Four Directions TourWednesday February 14th 2024Tickets on sale online Thursday October 26th at 10:00amOnly 6 tickets per house hold (Tickets will be refunded and re-released if more than 6 tickets are purchased to same address) Scalper Prevention: Please Bring your I.D. to claim your tickets at Will Call, even if you selected print at home tickets. We will scan the print at home ticket after we cross reference the purchasers name. If you purchased tickets for Friends or Family, they MUST know the First and Last name the ticket(s) are under. Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South. From the favelas in Brazil, Femi Kuti’s Shrine in Lagos, Tokyo’s bluegrass clubs, Ayahuasca ceremonies in Central America, Gamelan performances in Bali, desert festivals in the Australian Outback, and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s modernized new capital Astana, the band spreads its message by building bridges across musical cultures in their own unique way. Dirtwire plays an array of instruments both ancient and modern, including West African kamale ngonis, jaw harps, space fiddles, whamola basses, Rickenbacher electric 12 string guitars, bowed Banjos and mouth harps from around the globe, all interwoven into modern laptop beat creation. Hailing from the underground west coast electronic bass music scene Dirtwire finds itself at the forefront of experimental electronic music production mixing in their wide array of world instruments with sampled beats and 808’s. Dirtwire’s live shows are a communal psychedelic journey, ranging from down home boot stomping get downs, to bass and blues electronic mashups, to ethereal cinematic beat driven soundscapes. Woven into each is the exploration of where live instruments meet computer production, and where tradition meets experimentation. WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE SPOTIFY
Wood Belly with Jack Cloonan
Animas City Theatre PresentsWood Belly w/s/g Jack CloonanFriday December 1st 2023$15 / $20 / 21+ / No ExceptionsTickets on sale now onlineHonest, soulful, and bearing a sound all their own, Wood Belly sprouted from the roots of bluegrass to notch a unique home in the broader Americana scene and continues to captivate audiences across the country en route. With an unrelenting dedication to original songwriting, harmony singing, and artful arrangements, the quintet is forging a sound that is based in newgrass and flavored with alt-country, rock, and just enough jam to glue it all together. Wood Belly established themselves as a staple of the Colorado and national acoustic music scene by winning the2018 Telluride Bluegrass festival band competition and being nominated for an IBMA award. Bluegrass Today said “Even now, it’s safe to determine that they’re ones to watch…the freshness and vitality they bear elevates their standing and assures their status as instant contenders”. That freshness continues today as the band takes on a new shape. With a restructuring of the rhythm section, Wood Belly has opened up a world of dynamic range and dimension to be explored.Adding a drummer was a bold move for a band rooted in Bluegrass tradition, but a creative and adaptive musician like Dylan French was an easy call. The band has always strived to play to the song and give each composition just what it needs, which is why French is a perfect fit. He is well versed in a variety of styles and hasquickly made his own imprint on the Wood Belly sound. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brennan Mackey had been on the band’s radar for a long time. Having already carved out a following in Denver and beyond with his own indie rockband King Cardinal, his writing, singing, and bass playing bring a fresh color palette to Wood Belly’s already distinguished sound. One of the longstanding pillars of Wood Belly is creative investment of all members and an unwavering dedication to creating a well-rounded, original sound. This pillar, presented in a new light, remains unbroken.
Big Something: Headspace Tour with The Ries Brothers
Animas City Theatre Presents Big Something: Headspace Tour with The Ries BrothersDoors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $35 / $40 / 21+Tickets on sale now at www.animascitytheatre.comStanding Room Only / Limited First Come First Serve Seating in the balcony Big SomethingHailing from the North Carolina countryside, or “The Middle of Nowhere,” as it’s proudly dubbed on their debut album, the 6 headed musical monster known as ‘Big Something’ has steadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands to emerge from the Southeast. Their musical alchemy is deeply rooted in the strong bond of its members—Nick MacDaniels [lead vocals, guitar], Jesse Hensley [lead guitar, vocals], Casey Cranford [saxophone, E.W.I. “Electronic Wind Instrument”], Ben Vinograd [drums], Josh Kagel [keys, trumpet], and Matt Laird [bass]. After over a decade of touring together with 7 full-length studio albums produced by GRAMMY-nominee John Custer and even their own Summer music festival The Big What?, Big Something has emerged as a grassroots phenomenon in the live music community. “I’m proud that we’ve stuck together through all of this,” notes Nick. “We have our own unique thing as a group, and I’m very excited about where it’s always been going.” The band has progressively evolved their catalog with each subsequent release. From their debut album Stories from the Middle of Nowhere in 2010, through fan favorites a la Big Something [2013], Truth Serum [2014], Tumbleweed [2017], The Otherside [2018], and Escape [2020], they have constantly pushed the boundaries of their sound. Among many highlights, “Song For Us” and “Love Generator” have accumulated millions of Spotify streams, while their performances at Sweetwater 420 Fest, Lock’n, Electric Forest, Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp, High Sierra and 10 years of their own festival, The Big What? have further solidified their place as luminaries of progressive improvisational rock. Their seventh studio album, Headspace [out 11/17 on Truth Serum Records], is significant for the band in many ways. Featuring a collection of songs written over the past few years as the world emerged from a strange moment in history, Headspace was inspired in large part by the ongoing conversations surrounding mental health. As the band releases each new single, they will also spotlight several non-profit organizations focused on helping people navigate mental health and wellness. Headspace will also mark the band’s last studio release with founding members Doug Marshall (bass) and Josh Kagel (keys/trumpet), both of whom announced their retirement from touring in 2023. For the new album, Big Something journeyed to Cannon Falls, MN to track at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studios— birthplace of Nirvana’s In Utero. Accompanied by longtime producer John Custer, they lived together in a guest house overlooking a serene trout stream tucked away into nature. “We cooked dinner together every night, recorded all day, and really enjoyed a special moment in time making this album,” Nick goes on. “It was such a cool bonding experience. We really locked in together musically and tried to tap into the special energy at Pachyderm.”