TICKETS AT THE DOOR Young Dubliners and Patrick Crossing
TICKETS AT THE DOORAnimas City Theatre PresentsYoung Dubliners with Special Guest Patrick Crossing$25/$30 / 21+After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album and will dedicatemuch of the year to the project while still heading out on the road for their summer tour. The boys spent the first quarter of 2022 playing shows all over the US and “reconnecting with fans while we tightened up as a musical unit and prepared to hit the studio” says lead singer, Keith Roberts.The band is Roberts (vocals / guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), JustinPecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar).With a solid line up and a new batch of songs to play, The YD are excited to get out on the road and continue to bring back live music into people’s lives. New dates are being added daily as the world reopens. “We want to be the band who reminds the world how important a good gig canbe to our sanity after what we’ve all been through” says Roberts. For only the second time the band is looking to its fans to finance the albuminstead of a traditional record company. “The business has changed so muchover our lifetime that it no longer makes sense for us to take money from a label and then owe it all back” says Roberts. “Making all our supporters co producers is a far more rewarding way to make a record and allows us to maintain control all the way”. The band have teamed up with long timeproducer, Irish born Tim Boland, and will begin recording in the comingmonths. The Young Dubliners have released nine albums to date. The set on the upcoming dates will draw from all their albums and include unreleased new material.In recent years the Young Dubs have appeared twice on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, had songs featured in TV shows (Sons Of Anarchy, Human Target) and toured extensively as a headliner and as the opener for such a diverse list ofartists as Collective Soul, Jethro Tull, Johnny Lang, Los Lobos, Chris Isaak and many more.Although the Young Dubliners sound is most commonly called ‘Celtic Rock’, that label can often be misleading. The Irish influence is certainly there, but it’s not the only influence that bursts through on their albums or live shows. After all, several of the band members have no Irish roots of any kind. “That was always the idea”, explains Roberts “The sound was intended to be a hybrid because we all come from different backgrounds. Even though I am from Ireland, a lot of the music I listened to growing up wasn’t Irish at all, but when I got here, I got homesick and developed a new appreciation for Irish Music. In truth the Celtic riffs can just as easily come from the American band members. Everyone writes now so you never know what you’ll end up with”“Their sound defies categorization. The Young Dubliners can be seen asIreland’s answer to Los Lobos, with a similar combination of traditional folkmusic, raucous electric rock, and forward-thinking experimentation.”Allmusic.com”(the songs) range from stadium-friendly extravaganzas to more intimate butequally outspoken pub-sized opuses.Lead singer Keith Roberts’ powerhouse vocals front a maelstrom of fiddlevamps, howling guitars and frenzied drums. But even so, the hint of ruefulmelancholy that lies at the heart of traditional Celtic music survives,transformed yet triumphant!”–Christina Roden, Amazon MusicOn CBS Early Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz2ufHJvi_8On Jimmy Kimmel Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-1tzmBdOfQ
TICKETS AT THE DOOR Through the Roots, Red Sage, Ghost.Wav
Animas City Theatre PresentsThrough the RootsWith Special Guest Red Sage & Ghost.WavOctober 12thFew things ever grow tall without roots. For the members of Through The Roots, it took a decade of inspired songwriting and heavy touring to develop the band’s unique sound: a modern blend of roots reggae, hip-hop, rock, and electronic pop. It’s a sound that nods to the band’s diverse influences while also reaching far beyond them, and it began humbly enough, with the guys hosting their own backyard shows in collegetowns across Southern California. Word spread. Crowds grew. Through The Roots bought a renovated school bus and hit the road hard, graduating from college frat parties to larger clubs, building their audience, show by energetic show. Throughout it all, the band kept writing and exploring new sounds, working their way towards a truly unique sound that blended tradition with technology.
80’s Video Dance & Costume Party
Animas City Theatre presents: 80’s Video Dance & Costume PartyDress up in your 80’s attire and come enjoy your favorite 80’s videos playing on our movie screen, music ranging from Ah-Ha to ZZ Top, and every one between.Tickets available only online or at the door (cash only) night of show.21+ event / Doors 7:00pm / $5 cover
The Burroughs & DJ Matteo
The Animas City Theatre PresentsThe BurroughsFriday October 14thTickets on sale now onlinePaper Tickets available at Animas Trading Company21+Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs are a nine piece band with a powerhouse sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond. Since 2013, the band has lit up stages with their trademark brand of “Sweaty Soul Music,” quickly earning their rightful place as one of the best live bands in the region. No newcomer to uplifting spirits, Johnny Burroughs has a background working as a licensed minister and music pastor. His church upbringing serves him well on stage, where the red-headed frontman sings, dances, and screams audiences into a revival-like frenzy. His dynamite backing band includes a sizzling 4 piece horn section and tight 4 piece rhythm section that are as versatile as they are fun to watch. The band’s live performances are capped by choreographed dancing, soaring solos, and funky grooves, with the goal of moving the audience to a joyful celebration by each show’s closing tune. The Burroughs have played prestigious festivals and venues including Salmonfest Alaska, Bohemian Nights New West Fest, Denver’s Underground Music Showcase, and the Mishawaka. They have opened for acts including The Motet, The Steve Miller Band, Keller Williams, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and The Main Squeeze. Previous recorded releases include self-released singles “Zero Sum Game,” “Baby Get Down,” and “I Refuse”; Love and Unity produced by Eric Krasno (2020); “The Slip” and “Forever In Love on Color Red Music (2019); their full-length studio album Got to Feel (2018); the single “You Are My Joy,” and b-side “1968” (2016); and the full-length live album Sweaty Greeley Soul (2015), recorded live at the Moxi Theater. The band is represented by Assemble Sound for sync licensing representation. Since the band’s start, The Burroughs have always embraced their hometown of Greeley, Colorado, with a passion for community outreach. Previous partnerships have amplified the work of great organizations like the Weld Food Bank, Greeley Boys and Girls Clubs, and Habitat for Humanity. The band’s latest mission is an ongoing partnership with Greeley-Evans District 6 Schools titled #BandsGiveBack- a campaign for local artists to pledge money and time dedicated towards providing all area students with access to music education. Providing music clinics and joint performances with high school bands around their city and across the country, The Burroughs hope to inspire the next generation of musicians to find a career path in music.
PHUTUREPRIMITIVE & Pyramidic TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Animas City Theatre PresentsPHUTUREPRIMITIVE & PyramidicWednesday September 14th18+ Doors 7:30pm / show 8:30pmTickets on sale now online / Paper tickets available at Animas Trading Company on Tuesday August 2ndPhutureprimitive is the moniker of Bay Area producer and songwriter Rain. Early childhoodphotos reveal Rain sitting at the piano plinking keys, grinning from ear to ear… a true sign ofthings to come.The Phutureprimitive sound is mind melting sonic bliss. Lush melodies drift across intricaterhythms, groove heavy beats and warm, fuzzy bass lines. Often exploring a dark and densepalette, his music also manages to convey a sense of tranquility and beauty. Shimmering withcinematic qualities, his music ultimately speaks to the body, mind and soul. It’s often said thatPhutureprimitiveis his owngenre.The sound of Phutureprimitive has spread far and wide with performances From North andCentral America, Western and Eastern Europe and Australia.Rain is also the owner of The Phuture Producer Method. An online portal for courses forlearning EDM production and Song Builder Kits.”Music is medicine. Let’s go on a journey together” https://www.phutureprimitive.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dSn0mEhOoCO7TA8biZRq6?si=E40KuA2lSVWZzMBprgBNhQ https://www.facebook.com/phutureprimitivemusic https://www.instagram.com/phutureprimitive https://soundcloud.com/phutureprimitive?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJi2D2emdPXTB87esYHDkqQ PYRAMIDIC Original Colorado Psy-Bass PYRAMIDIC is a collaborative experiment into original psy-bass, dance, and electronic music by Colorado producers Nathan Williams (The Monogahela) and Geoff Sheets (Psyruleus). Formed in early 2019, their debut album “EMBRACE”, a 5-Track EP with a specific focus into the transcendent, tribal, and melodic sound of their collaboration, was released shortly thereafter. In spring of 2021, PYRAMIDIC debuted their original music live at River of Souls Music Festival under a majestic New Mexico sunset. Today, the producer duo have been hard at work on their next studio release. Nathan and Geoff met through the artist collective Tribal Vision in 2016 where they were both slated to perform solo sets as The Monogahela and Psyruleus on that year’s Tribal Vision Festival. The following years saw both Nathan and Geoff regularly sharing stages and rosters on various festivals in the Western Slope and New Mexico regions. After some time of toying with the idea of collaborating on a project, in winter of 2019 the producer duo turned concept into reality and began writing new and original music together. Nearly a year later, Nathan and Geoff released their debut 5-track EP entitled “EMBRACE”. This proof-of-concept release embodied the best of both Nathan’s and Geoff’s sound, style, and creative skill sets by fusing together lush melodic vibes and huge musical atmospheres with driving grooves and fractaloid bass design, properly introducing listeners to the sonic force known as PYRAMIDIC.
Tickets at the Door Catching Flies, Smiley Coyote, White Saeculum
Animas City Theatre PresentsCatching Flies, Smiley Coyote, White SaeculumSeptember 28th18+ / $18 / $20Catching Flies -aka multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ George King –released his debut album ‘Silver Linings’ in July 2019. Containing shades of everything from hip-hop to house, from soul to jazz, it was hailed as ‘a soundtrack to Summertime’by the 405-and was awarded album of the month by Future Musicwho described it as ‘a brilliantly eclectic record… a moving journey that will last long in the memory.’Clash Magazinepraised the LP’s ‘killer beats’and ‘artfully orchestrated introspection,’whilst London In Stereopraised it’s ‘exceptional production.’Other press coverage for the album included The Guardian, Complex, Nowness, iD Magazine, Dazed & Confused, The Line of Best Fitand more. He has received radio support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Annie Mac, Lauren Laverne, Mary Anne Hobbes& Huw Stephens. Artist support for ‘Silver Linings’ has come from the likes of Bonobo, Jungle, Loyle Carner, Nils Frahm, George Fitzgeraldand Lane 8. He toured the album performing headline Live shows throughout the UK, Europe, Asia and North America, as well as DJ shows at Bonobo’s ‘OUTLIER’ eventseriesin Europe and North America. He was also recently nominated for a BAFTA (‘Best Music’ category) for his soundtrack work on a video game. Following on from the success of his debut album, Catching Flies presents ‘Silver Linings Remixed'(released 17thApril 2020), a remix album featuring versions of tracks from his debut album reimagined by DJ Seinfeld, Andhim, Soundbwoy Killah, Laurence Guy, RonBasejam, Grandbrothersand more.Press support and acclaim has come from Mixmag, DJ Mag, Crack Magand Dummy Mag. Artist support from the likes of Caribou, Bonobo, Mall Grab, George Fitzgerald, Solomun,Damian Lazarus,Loyle Carnerand more. Radio support from the likes of Pete Tong, Lauren Laverne, Gilles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs, Danny Howardand JamzSupernova.Typically wide ranging on genre, the mood progresses from ambient soundscapes to hip hop beats, deep disco and house tobreakbeats and emotive techno. Linking the album together includes a new Catching Flies track ‘Daymarks’, a “Part 2” version of ‘Yu’ which features a transatlantic rap collaboration between the UK’s Jehstand US’s Blu(of Blu and Exile fame) and Catching Flies’ own “Ambient Reprise” of ‘Satisfied’. www.catchingflies.com Smiley Coyote is a Durango local producer/dj that is an organizer for the local Ecstatic Dance Community, Smiley Coyote dwells in the southwest where the desert meets the mountains. Music has been streaming through his veins since birth. Having been engulfed by the electronic music evolution, he’s been along for the ride since the 90’s. West Coast festivals such as Burning Man, Symbiosis, Lightning in a Bottle and Beloved are what really sparked the desire to share musical journeys through DJing. He’s enjoyed sharing the stage with some of the top producers in the industry as well as performed for many festivals. His musical selections are genre-bending and able to appease most audiences as long as they enjoy a touch of bass. Sharing audible frequencies to the Ecstatic Dance community is his most fulfilling experience however. Being able to craft a multiple hour set on the fly in order to support people’s movement practice truly brings him to howl at the moon.
Ragwater & The Batteries TICKETS AT THE DOOR
TICKETS AT THE DOORAnimas City Theatre Presents Ragwater & The Batteries September 10th 2022 Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $15 / 21+Tickets on sale now online Paper tickets available at Animas Trading Company on Friday July 1st (Cash Only) Ragwater hails from Pagosa Springs, nestled atop the deepest hot springs in the world, along the New Mexico border, in southern Colorado. Chris Haas is the lead singer of this band of “rockin’ rollers”, along with lead guitarist Chris Rapp, rhythm guitarist Glenn Goss, bassist Rick Riojas, and drummer Miro LaGoia. Haas and his cohorts are a five-man band with a mix of heavy, boot stomping rock, combined with a rhythm-based, bluesy undertone. https://www.facebook.com/RagWater The Batteries, Durango local Garage Rock Band is here to charge you up! With flares of Punk, heavy break-downs, and cutesy melodies, The Batteries deliver catchy licks and a driving beat to keep the crowd moving. This five piece fusion of two Rock n Roll bands out of Durango, Your Bones and Immediate Family, creates a dynamic mix of Rock genres cultivating a sound for all. The band aims to open Durango’s hearts and minds to alternative music and shift out of the bluegrass and jam paradigm. The Batteries are pumping Rock n Roll current through the region and have added voltage to venues such as The Hive, The Ranch, Channel 37, and Mancos Brewing Company. The Batteries are Peter Donahue: Guitar, vocals Alex Vick: Bass, vocals Sarah Alesandro: Vocal accompaniment Nicky Fiorito: Guitar, vocals Matt Dickey: Drums
High Country Hustle with People We Know tickets at the door
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOORAnimas City Theatre PresentsHigh Country Hustle with People We Know21+Tickets on sale now onlinePaper Tickets available at Animas Trading Company on Thursday June 30th A bluegrass alliance born in 2017 in the shadows of the San Juans, Durango’s own High Country Hustle brings big smiles and foot-stomping good times to venues across the Rocky Mountains and beyond. The band is composed of four musicians of diverse musical backgrounds who formed friendships over bluegrass, beers, and the beauty of Southwest Colorado. United in their love of traditional Bluegrass and Modern Jam music, they started a band. Developing originals over time, the group decided to record a record and released their first album on August 30th 2019. Playing creative originals and diverse covers in a new grass style, HCH blends their unique musical personalities with dynamic, melody driven bluegrass to create a memorable and authentic concert experience. In the past few years HCH has gone from playing small bar settings to packed out crowds in Denver and Boulder at venues like Cervantes, The Mishawaka, The Fox Theatre. In early 2020 HCH was the WinterWonderGrass – Band Contest Winner. https://www.highcountryhustle.com/https://www.facebook.com/highcountryhustle
TICKETS AT THE DOOR Mishka & Of Good Nature
Animas City Theatre PresentsMishka & Of Good Nature Open-Hearts, Open Minds, Open RoadsTickets on sale now online / paper tickets available at Animas Trading Company on Friday June 24th18+ / $22/$25 Mishka is a Bermudian musician and singer/songwriter. A traveler and sailor at heart; his lyrics and sound are deep reflections of the reggae roots soul and consciousness of the Caribbean culture in which he grew up but which are equally infused by his hypnotically bluesy folk acoustic compositions and vocalizations. Mishka first emerged back in ‘99 on the independent music scene in London with his eponymously titled debut album put out by the influential Brit record label, Creation Records. Since then he has toured extensively throughout Europe, the Americas, Japan and Australia and has gone on to release 5 more full length studio albums, all of which have received worldwide critical acclaim. The most recent album, Roots Fidelity, was released in 2015 under Mishka’s own indie label Mishka Music and recorded and produced in Maui, Hawaii. https://mishka.com Of Good Nature incites and unites listeners with a fusion-friendly approach to today’s music, uncovering a highly accessible sound that concentrates on lyrics, uplifting energy and musicianship, packed into a potent blend of alternative, pop, rock, soul, and reggae. Ever evolving, OGN incorporates different instruments, backgrounds, genres and styles, creating extraordinary and excitingly passionate music, expressed on the stage and on the record. Of Good Nature recently supported Michael Franti & Spearhead on the Good Day For A Good Day World Tour in Fall 2021, performing in amphitheaters across the United States. In July 2021, the band joined the Dirty Heads Orlando Vacation lineup with Dirty Heads, Sublime With Rome, and Hirie. In November 2021, the band sailed on the first Soulshine At Sea supporting Michael Franti, Allen Stone, Fitz and The Tantrums, Niko Moon and more. OGN also has been invited three times to perform on Sail Across The Sun with headliner Train. On July 30 2021, Of Good Nature released their “Cover EP”. The four cover songs innovate and pay tribute to classic hit sing-a-longs such as “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers, and “Valerie” originally by The Zutons, iconized by Amy Winehouse. OGN is commonly celebrated by fans for their unique style and sound, implemented by technical drumming, soulful vocal melodies, and brass trombone, and original to only this group of prolific songwriters and their creative process. Full length albums “Everything Turns Gold” (2020) and “Timeless” (2019) were recorded with A-list producer Danny Kalb (Beck, Ben Harper, Foster The People) at White Star Sound in Charlottesville, VA, and reached iTunes and Billboard Charts. Additionally in 2020, the band was selected by Sierra Nevada as a featured artist for ‘Doing Big Things’ and partnered with RoofAbove Charity raising donations through live-stream performances to help the homeless in the band’s hometown of Charlotte NC. Of Good Nature’s band members include Cam Brown (guitar, vocals), Brandon Hucks (trombone), David Hamilton Jr. (drums), and Clifton Bundick (bass). https://www.ofgoodnature.com
The California Honeydrops
Animas City Theatre PresentsAn Evening with The California Honeydrops(No Opening Bands)21+ / $25 / $30Artist Presale: June 23rd 10:00amGeneral On-Sale: June 24th 10:00am (online only)Paper Tickets available at Animas Trading Company Tuesday June 28th 3:00pm The California Honeydrops celebrate their 14th year together with the forthcoming release of their latest studio effort, “Soft Spot”, marking a return to live music with a national tour across the United States. This LP follows the release of their cover album, “Covers From The Cave”, live albums “Remember When: Vol 3” and “Honeydrops Live 2019,” and their first-ever double-album, “Call It Home: Vol 1 & 2” in 2018. Led by dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski, and drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their shows. They’ve taken the party all over the world, playing festivals of all kinds and touring widely across North America, Europe, and Australia. In 2016 & 2017 the Honeydrops were honored to support Bonnie Raitt on her North America release tour—and in the past have been privileged to support the likes of B.B. King, Allen Toussaint, Buddy Guy, and Dr. John. Whether in those high-profile performances or in more intimate venues where the band itself can leave the stage and get down on the dance floor, the California Honeydrops’ shared vision and purpose remain: to make the audience dance and sing. The Honeydrops have come a long way since guitarist and trumpeter Lech Wierzynkski and drummer Ben Malament started busking in an Oakland subway station, but the band has stayed true to that organic, street-level feel. Listening to Lech sing, it can be a surprise that he was born in Warsaw, Poland, and raised by Polish political refugees. He learned his vocal stylings from contraband American recordings of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Louis Armstrong, and later at Oberlin College and on the club circuit in Oakland, California. With the additions of Johnny Bones on tenor sax and clarinet, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards, and Beau Bradbury on bass, they’ve built a powerful full-band sound to support Wierzynski’s vocals. More like parties than traditional concerts, their shows feature extensive off-stage jamming and crowd interaction. “The whole point is to erase the boundaries between the crowd and us,” Wierzynski says. “We don’t make setlists. We want requests. We want crowd involvement, to make people become a part of the whole thing by dancing along, singing, picking the songs, and generally coming out of their shells.”