KBong & Johnny Cosmic – Mountain High Spring Tour with Boostive
KBong & Johnny Cosmic – Mountain High Spring Tour with BoostiveAnimas City Theatre Presents Thursday April 18th 2024$22 / $25 / 21+ Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.comStanding Room Only / Limited First Come First Serve Seating in the balconyKevin Bong, aka ‘KBONG’ is a multi-instrumental artist who is well known for his “key” role in reggae band Stick Figure. Touring with the group since 2012, KBong has solidified his place as one of the top keyboard players in today’s current Reggae scene. Kbong’s first studio album ‘Hopes and Dreams’ released in 2014 which features him as the prominent song writer. The summer anthem “Livin Easy” features Scott Woodruff and the rest of Stick Figure. Other collaborations on the album include singer/songwriter Hirie, producer Johnny Cosmic and producer Alific. You’ll hear a mix up of tasty musical ingredients that include ska, reggae, beachy surf vibes and catchy acoustic guitar riffs. Once you hear his style you will be hooked because it’s fresh and pleasing to the ears. Look out for his second solo album “Easy To Love You” releasing in 2018. https://kbongmusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kbongmusichttps://www.youtube.com/kbong22https://www.instagram.com/kbongmusichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/kbong/703526510https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dzSec5CF9xQeW53ZJ5RHq
WARSAW & DJ I-Gene – 5PM to 8PM Happy Hour Show
Animas City Theatre PresentWARSAW WITH DJ I-GENE5PM to 8PM Happy Hour ShowWednesday January 17th 202421+ / $10 cash at the doorDoors 5:00pm / DJ I-Gene 5:00pm-6:00pm / Warsaw 6:00pm-8:00pmSponsored by WeFillWarsaw Poland Bros. have played everywhere, with everyone in most of North America and Hawaii, while releasing several nationally distributed cd’s fueled by their own indie start up label, Invisible Mass Records. Warsaw’s dedication to a hobby-job-lifestyle has been, and will continue to be the driving force to perform live, coast to coast, towns to cities, day after night, mixing and releasing albums along the way. With over 300 shows a year, multiple gigs a day and merely days off in between, they are true road dogs, not an understatement, as Warsaw has been voted one of Jam Base’s top 10 touring bands. The ever-changing cast of characters that travel with the group lends the band to effortlessly moving through a wide range of styles. Warsaw is the ultimate definition of the DIY attitude, taking everything in-house from booking to engineering and producing their music. The Brothers and their work-horse musicians have collaborated with people all over the world and recording in every setting imaginable, from a backstage green room to Warsaw 1 (Warsaw’s van). With a dedicated street team, fan base, and unmatchable live show and talent pool, Warsaw is a testament to an incredible DIY lifestyle. When Warsaw comes to town, you’ll be dancing, drinking, and partying with a zeal you never knew you had, so you might as well call in sick, because they’ll be coming around soon…
AJ Lee and Blue Summit with La La Bones
Animas City Theatre PresentsAJ Lee and Blue Summit with La La BonesTuesday February 27th 202421+ / $20 / $25AJ Lee and Blue Summit made their first appearance in Santa Cruz in 2015. Led by singer, songwriter, and mandolinist, AJ Lee, the bluegrass band has performed all over the world, but finds home in California’s Bay Area. The latest full length project, I’ll Come Back, debuted August 2021 – with national touring in support of the record ongoing. Although falling loosely under the bluegrass label, AJLBS generally plays sans banjo, with Sullivan Tuttle and Scott Gates on steel stringed acoustic guitars, AJ on mandolin, Jan Purat on fiddle, and Chad Bowen on upright bass – a configuration effectively used to create unique space and texture in the arrangements not as commonly found in the music of their peers. Drawing from influences such as country, soul, swing, rock, and jam music, the band uses the lens of bluegrass as a vessel through which to express and explore the thread that binds and unifies all great music. “AJ Lee & Blue Summit are pure, beautiful American music. Soaring harmonies, top notch picking and strumming as well as a healthy respect and reverence for the classic country, bluegrass and folk music of the past all add up to a band who are masters of the genre. That’s not to say that AJ Lee & Blue Summit are antiquated in anyway. While the band tips a hat to the American masters of the past, their sound is modern and thoroughly of today. The band are great torch bearers of the music that helped build America. ” -Eric Oblander – Musician, Producer of Rise Up on BCAN (Buckeye Community Arts network)La La Bones is a creative bluegrass band featuring original compositions and high energy performances. Rooted in Durango, the band has played throughout Colorado at local venues, festivals, and private events. At first glance, La La Bones is reminiscent of a traditional bluegrass band, passing around breaks and harmonizing melodies. With a closer look, listeners can see how the band draws inspiration from a myriad of musical genres, ranging from punk, pop, to bluegrass. Listeners can also enjoy the songwriting and vocal skills of all band members, as each individual brings original music to the table. La La Bones recorded their first self-titled album in 2016, an 11-track record of originals. In 2023, the band recorded their second album, Bones Hit the Ground. La La Bones is Kyle Siesser on guitar, Tommy Frederico on banjo, Kathy Hilimire on fiddle, and Scott Roberts on mandolin.
Eminence Ensemble x Evanoff with River Spell
Animas City Theatre PresentsEminence Ensemble x Evanoffwith special guest River SpellSaturday January 13th 2024$18 / $20 / 21+Eminence EnsembleSince 2009, Eminence Ensemble has provided people from all walks of life with a sense of community, a safe space for expression, a needed break from the pressures of life, and a thrilling rush of adrenaline through complex, yet digestible music that bridges the gap between the jam-band and more traditional music scenes. The Colorado-based sextet, comprised of members Tanner Bardin [drums], Nick Baum [vocals, percussion], Wil Snyder [keyboard, synth], Zac Flynn [bass, synth, vocals], Dylan Gleit [guitar, vocals] & Justin Neely [guitar, vocals], has been steadily building their fan-base through explosive live shows featuring a unique conglomerate of genre-blending compositions. The archipelago of sonic worlds put forth by the band features elements of rock, funk, metal, electronic, soul, and hip-hop that together create an intricate foundation to be decorated by exploratory improvisational jams in a unique way, every show.https://www.eminenceensemble.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2gxgPqq1J8gV07X2Q1cIzvEvanoffA staple in the Colorado music scene, Evanoff, is a guitar driven live-electronic trio. Defined by a bold live show full of sonic exploration, blending soaring melodies and emotive bass lines. Evanoff continues to be one of the most versatile acts in the ever evolving world of electronic-rock music. Since 2017, Evanoff has obliterated festival stages all across the country including Electric Forest, Camp Bisco, Hulaween, Resonance, Peach, Joshua Tree, Sonic Bloom, and more.With another full length album on the way… Evanoff is only just beginning.https://www.evanoffmusic.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5XMQ9F7g4nCx2VCtrnPm7d?si=NVgqx4hpQCW6KtVdgvH7bQ&nd=1&dlsi=6cf726f6005844adRiver SpellRiver Spell is a Colorado-based jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music. River Spell formed in the front range of Colorado in the summer of 2022. Since then, the band has been gigging tirelessly and spreading their infectious sound throughout the country. River Spell shows are truly unique and immersive experiences; no show is like the last.https://www.riverspellmusic.comhttps://soundcloud.com/river-spell/sets/river-spell
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