Genre: Concerts

Bonnie and Taylor Sims with Julianne Marqua

Animas City Theatre PresentsBonnie and Taylor Sims with special guest Julianne MarquaThursday November 16th 2023Tickets on sale now online$15/$20/21+Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pmRIAA Certified Gold recording artists Bonnie & Taylor Sims are one ofColorado’s most powerful and dynamic musical duos. From the soulshaking harmonies and masterful songwriting to the endearing onstagemoments, Bonnie & Taylor have captivated audiences all across the world.From their most recent global success I See Red tallying over 200 millionstreams and a deal with Columbia Records to playing countless live showsand festivals around CO and the Western US; tours to Germany, Canadaand Sweden; multiple studio albums; exciting collaborations with other areamusicians and hundreds of students through summer camps and privatelessons Bonnie & Taylor have established themselves as a potent creativeforce of the vibrant Colorado music scene.Bonnie & Taylor Sims have recorded a killer new album with plans for a fall2023 full release and singles releasing starting in mid-June. This record isa collection of songs that define the new sound and new direction forBonnie & Taylor in their unique western roots style. Songs that grew out ofa shifting world marked by the juxtaposition of beauty and pain, hope anddestruction. The album reveals a sound that blends bleeding pop rock withacoustic troubadour wit as the musicians explore and create together.Joined by bassist Bradley Morse and Kevin Matthews on drums this recordis a refreshing showcase of seasoned songwriting, production andperformances.Julianne Marqua is a Durango Colorado based musician who plays with the sounds of indie-folk and americana. She weaves inspiration from the high desert land and pulling from her life and the lives of others to share stories through songs. Julianne aims to use her music as a way for people to connect and celebrate all of life – highs and lows alike. 

Desert Child Cosmic Cowgirl NYE & DJ Set by Specific Heat

Animas City Theatre PresentsDesert Child Cosmic Cowgirl NYEDJ Set by Specific HeatTickets on sale now at www.animascitytheatre.com$30/$35/21+Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pmDesert Child is a Durango-based Southwest Soul group. Power harmonies. Tight rhythm section. Big personality.  Debut album set to release early August 2023. https://www.desertchildmusic.comhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lrLeH0Xks1lumyph2ivzDhttps://www.youtube.com/desertchildhttps://www.instagram.com/desertchildmusic/

BoomBox with special guest Tep No

Animas City Theatre PresentsBoombox with special guest Tep NoJanuary 10th 2024$35 / $40 / 21+Artist Presale: August 23rd 11:00AM MTPublic Presale August 25th 11:00AM MTTickets onsale online at www.animascitytheatre.comBoomBoxElectronic rock duo BoomBox, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dancefloor, and on to all facets of the human experience. Founded in Muscle Shoals, AL in 2004 by singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, BoomBox has grown and evolved alongside loyal fans across the globe. At the same time, the San Francisco Bay Area native stays true to the vibrations that have been moving bodies on the dancefloor since the beginning. BoomBox has a signature type of groove rooted in a back-beat driven style, wrapped around smooth vocals and original lyrics. BoomBox songs also pull from a wide range of genres to cultivate a fusion of music that appeals to a broad audience. “The sound is about pulling from anything that you’d hear coming out of a boombox, and distilling into a distinctive style,” explains Godchaux. It’s this formula that gives BoomBox the unique ability to connect with any crowd regardless of age or origin. “There’s a special kind of chemistry between two brothers playing music together,” says Godchaux. BoomBox shows are characterized by a mixture of drum machines and live-mixed computer beats laid down by Mackay, which create the foundation for Godchaux’s electric guitar riffs and soulful vocals to layer on top of. In addition to touring with their live sets, the duo can also be found dropping down and dirty DJ sets at special club and festival appearances. Regardless of which form of BoomBox you may encounter, be prepared to be getting down like there’s no tomorrow.

Maddy O’Neal with special guest Yoko & Squoze

Animas City Theatre PresentsMaddy O’Neal with special guest Yoko & SquozeSaturday December 9th 2023Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm21+Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.com Dirty Funky Bass Music but make it pretty. The vibe and soul of the Maddy O’Neal project combines soundscapes from all across the spectrum of genres…Rich in texture and atmosphere, her roots in funk and soul shine through in a bed of low end frequencies making for a unique environment for future bass and synth design to tie it all together. Hailing from Denver, Colorado you can hear the direct electro soul inspiration sprinkled in her productions but she has managed to carve out her own unique lane within the bass community. As a self taught producer and DJ, with a wildly creative upbringing, Maddy’s expression was formed by way of soulful melodic overtones, driven basslines, and glitched out hip hop grooves. Maddy’s live performances consist of original compositions, drum pads and an interwoven storyline ranging from down low grimey bangers to shimmery mid tempo vocal bass tracks and head nod disco. Her momentum is unstoppable as she has been touring the country for the last 5 years playing 90+ shows a year spreading her infectious energy from stage to stage. With hits like “Zest Please”; a collaboration with the iconic Clozee that amassed over 2 million spotify plays in just one year, 4 EPs, a massive sophomore LP “Ricochet” in 2022 followed by 2 volumes of remix albums, Maddy’s repertoire is ever expanding leaving fan bases across the world wanting more. Maddy O’Neal has played Coachella, Lollapalooza, Lost Lands, Electric Forest, Envision, Summer Camp, North Coast, Red Rocks (x3) and many many more. Her touring resume is long and accomplished by supporting such artists as Clozee, Pretty Lights, Griz, Big Gigantic, Liquid Stranger, The Floozies, Opiuo, Wreckno, STS9, Manic Focus, and more! Upcoming notable summer festival performances include highlights such as Bonnaroo, Cascade, SSBD, Sonic Bloom and more.

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