Long Beach Dub Allstars x Passafire & Mind State
Animas City Theatre PresentsLong Beach Dub Allstars x Passafire & Mind StateSunday October 29th 2023$40 /$45 / 21+Doors 7:00pm / show 8:00pmTickets on sale online August 11th at 10:00am After making their triumphant return in 2020 with their self-titled album, Long Beach Dub Allstars are taking it all the way back-to-basics on their new album “Echo Mountain High”. The album will take listeners on a trip through a psychedelic mountain range of musical madness filled with reggae, rock, ska, hip hop, hard dub, and soul.When the pandemic hit, tour was cancelled and the band was put down for about a bit. After about a year, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Opie Ortiz and Edwin Kampwirth got busy and started to write some songs. Setting up their own personal musical “resort” in Opie’s yard, the duo began to demo new tracks. This “resort sesh” led to the creation of 18 demos that would become the seeds of “Echo Mountain HighThe band began working with Long Beach Dub Allstars guitarist Michael “Miguel” Happoldt to help figure out which of the songs to focus on. 13 songs were chosen and sent the band. With the full band tracking straight to tape at Tracking at 64 Sound, the canvas and frame were built and it was now time to paint. So then off to record overdubs with the great Lewis “Lew” Richards at 17th Street Recording studios , as well as at Mike and Tim’s home studios. Within a year, the album was completed. Today’s generation of reggae-rock fans may not fully understand how critical this group was to the reggae-rock genre, following Sublime’s conclusion in 1996. They played at a time when social media was non-existent. Live-videos of their early performances are mostly of grainy VHS quality, while most live-photos shot by fans were with throw-away cameras. There was no Youtube, Facebook, and this was before Myspace or even iTunes. They were the torch bearers of a genre that Sublime introduced and the original ‘Dub Allstars lineup included most of the players who were involved in cultivating that Reggae-Rock sound with Brad Nowell. Seeing them reunite and perform new music after a 15-year absence is exciting. Together these musical professors and legends from Long Beach have engineered a new studio album that adds to the legacy of Long Beach Dub Allstars. 25 years later the band has found its resurgence with Opie Ortiz(vocals), Miguel Happoldt (guitar), Tim Wu (horns) joined by Roger Rivas (keys), Ed Kampwirth (bass) and Gil Sharone(drums).
Ballyhoo! – Shellshock Tour with Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
The Animas City Theatre PresentsBallyhoo! – Shellshock Tour with Jimmie’s Chicken ShackThursday September 28thDoors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pmTickets $25 / 21+Tickets on sale online Friday August 4th at 11am MTTickets: www.animascitytheatre.com Ballyhoo!Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their own Right Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point which marks their name. Starting in the basement of their mom’s Aberdeen, MD, home, rocking out on guitar and drums respectively, practicing every day, brothers Howi and Donald Spangler formed the proto-punk band in the mold of Green Day and Nirvana, with an eye towards the emerging ska genre led by Goldfinger, Sublime, 311 and No Doubt.The group’s eighth and most recent studio album, the breezy, ska-fueled, hook-filled Message to the World, on their own Right Coast Records, finds the self-declared “beach-rockers,” having grown up in public, accepting the responsibilities of adulthood while still hanging on to their dreams of world domination. Stylistically, their music ranges from the hard-edged punk of 2018’s Detonate, which captured the feelings of anger and depression from dealing with personal loss and the exhaustion generated by over a decade on the road to the island reggae beats of the follow-up, Message to the World. “Whatever you want to achieve, just focus on that and work towards it,” explains Howi about the Ballyhoo! ethos. “Don’t worry about followers, views, or even money. Just keep making good stuff. One day it may be possible to finally quit that day job and live your dream full time.”Ballyhoo! is still doing just that, purveying good vibes, positivity and fun live shows meant to take you away from real life…Jimmie’s Chicken Shack is an American alternative rock band from Annapolis, Maryland. They emerged through MTV as one of the first post-grunge bands of the era. Blending funk-metal with elements of ska and reggae while also demonstrating surprising acoustic prowess, lead vocalist Jimi Haha grew up in Maryland where he played with the group Ten Times Big. After that band broke up, he snowboarded for two years before beginning several acoustic jams with friends. These coalesced into Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. Based in Annapolis, MD, the group formed their own Fowl Records, which became a nexus for the leading bands in the tri-state area. After selling tens of thousands of records, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack signed to Elton John’s Rocket Records and released two major-label albums, Pushing the Salmanilla Envelope and Bring Your Own Stereo. Both albums enjoyed chart, radio, and MTV success and produced their best known hits “High” and “Do Right.” The band subsequently released two more albums Re.Present and Fail on Cue independently. The band has been a fixture on the touring circuit and is renowned for its high energy live performances.
Steely Dead
Animas City Theatre PresentsSteely DeadFriday September 15th 2023Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm / 21+Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.comSteely Dead: A National Touring Band with a Unique Fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely DanHailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.Steely Dead’s repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead’s performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of rock and roll.As a national touring band, Steely Dead has built a loyal fan base that eagerly anticipates their shows and follows them from city to city. Their performances are not just concerts, but communal gatherings where fans come together to celebrate the music they love, dance, and create lasting memories. Steely Dead’s performances are a testament to the power of live music, bringing people together and creating an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last note fades.Steely Dead is not just a band; it’s a musical experience that captures the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere.
KDUR Open Mic Night Hosted by Salamander Collective & DJ I-Gene
KDUR & Animas City Theatre PresentOpen Mic Night hosted by Salamander Collective & DJ I-GeneDoors 7:00pmDJ I-Gene 7:00pm / Midnight (All Vinyl Sets)Open Mic with Salamander Collective 8:00pm-Midnight$5 cover at the Door / 21+If you’re a local musician and have never performed on the Animas City Theatre stage, this is your chance to perform in front of our talent buyer and production crew and potentiality get a opening slot or gig for a future date at the Animas City Theatre.TO REGISTER FOR A TIME SLOT:-All musicians must register for their 15 minute time slots with Cy Fontenot by email at [email protected] spaces available on a first come first serve basis (walk up musicians will only be able to sign up and perform if there is a time slot cancellation after doors open)-Musicians not registered for a time slot must be invited onto stage, we will not allow random musicians to interrupt a set.-Open Mic is only open to 21+ musicians.-Musicians that register prior to doors do not have to pay a cover, the Animas City Theatre will have a professional sound engineer & Light Director so this will be a great opportunity for musicians to get promo photo’s and videos, bring a zip drive and we will record your 15 minute set from the sound board. Tune in to KDUR Community Radio at 91.9 & 93.9 FM or world wide at www.kdur.org
The Librarian with ANA M & Beatra
Animas City Theatre PresentsThe LibrarianSupport: ANA M & BeatraTickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.comHSD Sound System provided by Unify Mountain SoundzDoors 7:00pmShow 8:00pmAndrea Graham, better known by her stage name The Librarian, is a celebrated DJ, producer, and curator. She is the co-founder and music director of Bass Coast Music Festival – known internationally for its forward thinking music programming and installation art – and is widely considered one of bass music’s leading creative minds and tastemakers. Equally an artist and entrepreneur, Andrea’s reputation as an inclusive community-builder in the electronic world has brought her a legion of fans and industry followers across the globe. As a DJ, The Librarian’s sets move through many genres of bass music – from footwork and jungle to 130, 140, garage, and drum and bass – tying those diverse genres together with powerful low end frequencies that push the boundaries of the world’s biggest PAs. The Librarian performs throughout Canada, the USA, Australia, Central America, India and Southeast Asia. Past performance highlights include Coachella, Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Bass Center, Freestyle Sessions, Symbiosis, Bumbershoot, Rainbow Serpent, and Shambhala. Following up a recent critically acclaimed trilogy of singles, The Librarian returns in 2022 with her forthcoming EP, miss u. “A bass music legend” –Billboard “(The Librarian) is a renaissance woman…a name impossible to ignore in the burgeoning international bass scene.” –Earmilk“The Librarian never disappoints, with her deep love for the art of bass music reflected in her sets” —Billboard LINKS: WEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKYOUTUBESOUNDCLOUDTWITTERANA MAs an Ambitious, talented and rising DJ, New Mexico based Ana M is making an impression on the music scene performing sets that will never be forgotten. Ana’s passion for music over the years has prepared her for the industry when she embarked on her DJ career back in 20012. She started to perform and forge her skillset, and was inspired by many influential DJ’s and renowned brands that were taking place all over the world.Ana’s distinctive and iconic sound ranging from House, Techno and Breaks has inspired many and entertained even more. Over the years, Ana has had many musical influences, from legendary label / brands such as Dirtybird, Repopulate Mars, Relief Records, Altered States, Moveltraxx and Defected to name just a few. You can certainly hear the explosive energy that Ana’s foundations are laid upon.Beatra
100 Year Flood
KDUR & Animas City Theatre present100 Year FloodPerforming Two SetsSaturday July 15th Animas City Theatre$5 / $10 / 21+Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:00pmhttps://www.facebook.com/100yearfloodhttps://www.instagram.com/100yearflood
BåbÿDėl’s “In the Holy Church of House & Techno”
Animas City Theatre PresentsBåbÿDėl’s Holy Church of House & Techno with special guest DerteediscoTheme: Angels & Demons come TogetherCostumes EncouragedFriday October 20th 2023$15 / $20 / 21+Door 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm-1:00amTickets on-sale now at www.animascitytheatre.comBåbÿDėl”Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time” -BasquiatFEMME HOUSE * TECHNO * PRIMAL DANCEBabyDel is an emerging DJ in Durango, CO. She is a life-long believer in the power of dance music as a force for pure healing magic & a way to bring people together through sound, body movement, and dance. She is inspired & influenced by wide ranging genres of House and Techno blended with world music and primal rhythm. Her greatest wish as a DJ is create a unison through music that takes the dancers on a journey that can help them reset, release, and reconnect with themselves, each other, and the rhythm of the universe.https://www.facebook.com/OmegaGurlhttps://soundcloud.com/omegagirl8DerteeDisco accentuates dance music culture to his core. Mixing at venues all around the States, He first cut his teeth in the Los Angeles underground finding inspiration with breaks, minimal, house and disco. Ten years later, we add techno, electro, and acid in the mix and we have a machine that can’t be stopped. Any genre he touches has his own signature flare and technical style with the added flavor of samples from the 80’s /90’s. Derteedisco is talent we can not stop watching. Currently a part of the Denver collective: My Homies Spin Records and the Los Angeles Label: Lots of Practice.https://soundcloud.com/thederteedisco
Liver Down the River & River Spell
Aniams City Theatre PresentsLiver Down the River & River SpellTuesday October 31st21+ / $22 / $25Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.comFrom the Front Range of Colorado comes the five-pieceband Liver Down The River. From the high peaks ofBluegrass, the deep pockets of the Funk, and the outerreaches of space, a new genre is created:Funk-edeli-grass“A funkadelic hoedown that will send you into infinityand beyond!” – DGO MagazineSince 2012, LDTR’s unique sound and high energyperformances have lead them to share the stage withartists such as:The Infamous Stringdusters, Railroad Earth, LeftoverSalmon, The Main Squeeze, Moe, and more……………………..www.liverdowntheriver.comwww.facebook.com/liverdowntheriverwww.instagram.com/liverdowtheriverwww.soundcloud.com/liverdowntheriver
High Country Hustle & Six Dollar String Band
Animas City Theatre PresentsHigh Country Hustle with special guest Six Dollar String Band21+ / $18 / $20High Country Hustle brings big smiles and foot-stomping good times to venues and festivals across the United States. Formed in 2017, this four-piece bluegrass band delivers high-energy shows that are sure to get you moving. Their style combines unique songwriting with jam sensibilities that have propelled the band onto premier stages such as the Mishawaka and Fox Theatre. They have hustled their way onto festival lineups—like Rhythms on the Rio, Beanstalk, and Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass—sharing the stage with acts like Kitchen Dwellers, Trout Steak Revival, and Tim O’Brien. In 2022, High Country Hustle released its sophomore album “Weather the Storm,” produced by Jake Simpson of The Lil Smokies.“They’re a high-energy force to be reckoned with and a fierce competitor amongst the Front Range bluegrass music scene. After winning the WinterWonderGrass Band Contest and a slot at the Steamboat festival stage in February of 2020, these Durango pickers have been making a name for themselves and moving on an upward trajectory ever since.” 303 Magazine Andy Gallen – Guitar & Vocals Charlie Henry – Bass & Vocals Seth Yokel -Mandolin & Vocals Zach Hudson – Fiddle
Ezra Bell with People We Know
Animas City Theatre PresentsEzra Bell with special guest People We KnowWednesday September 20thDoors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm21+ / $18 / $20 Ezra Bell was founded by Benjamin Wuamett and friends late in the summer of 2013. It was warm enough to sit on the porch into the evening and learn a couple of songs. A lap drum, a banjo and an out-of-tune guitar. Since then the cast of characters involved have moved around a bit. Having just finished their eighth studio album, they’ll wander around a bit and see if anyone likes it. The current cast of characters:Jeremy Asay- piano, mandolinDave Asay- guitar, banjoElizabeth Anderson- StringsAaron Mattison- HornsTommy Mortenson- Upright BassJohn Myers- DrumsBenjamin Wuamett- Vocalshttps://www.ezrabellband.comhttps://www.facebook.com/EzraBellBandhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8O4Tm1AbpGPw4q69tjnLw