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.”
KBong & Johnny Cosmic – Making Friends Tour with Dubbest & Brendan Clemente
The Animas City Theatre PresentsKBong & Johnny Cosmic Making Friends Tour with Dubbest & Brendan ClementeTickets on sale online Friday June 10th at 11:00amPaper Tickets available at Animas Trading Company on Friday June 11th*limit 10 tickets per house hold$18/$20/18+Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm Bio: KBong is a Singer-songwriter inspired by traveling, hiking and spending time in tropical places. Johnny Cosmic is a multi instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in music production and live performance. They have been performing and writing music together for over 8 years. https://kbongmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/kbongmusic https://twitter.com/KBongMusic https://www.youtube.com/c/KBongMusic https://www.instagram.com/kbongmusic https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kbong/703526510 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dzSec5CF9xQeW53ZJ5RHqJohnny Cosmichttps://www.johnnycosmicmusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/johnnycosmicmusichttps://www.instagram.com/johnnycosmic/https://www.youtube.com/johnnycosmichttps://twitter.com/johnnycosmic
Stillhouse Junkies Album Release Party Night One W/ Wood Belly
Stillhouse Junkies “Album Release MEGAParty!” Two Night Run Night one – Colorado Love: Stillhouse Junkies are joined by fellow Coloradoans WoodBelly for the first of their 2 hometown album release shows. $20 Single Night Pass / $30 Two Night Pass (Limited to 100 Only available Online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3189651/stillhouse-junkies-album-release-party-two-night-pass-1027-1028-durango-animas-city-theatre )Tickets on Sale now online / Paper Tickets Available at Animas Trading Company June 9th 21+ / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Stillhouse Junkies BioBorn in a distillery in Durango, CO, 2021 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and two-time Telluride Bluegrass band contest finalists Stillhouse Junkies play a delirious, head-spinning mixture of original roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass music. With all three band members sharing lead vocal and songwriting duties, the Junkies conjure a wide range of tonal landscapes that pay tribute to the iconic sounds of Gillian Welch, the Allman Brothers, Tim O’Brien, the Wood Brothers, John Hiatt, and countless others while breaking new musical ground with their genre-bending original material. Stillhouse Junkies are proud to be Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival showcase artists and 2020 & 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass showcase artists. https://stillhousejunkies.com https://www.facebook.com/stillhousejunkies https://www.instagram.com/stillhousejunkies https://music.apple.com/us/album/calamity/1501005420 Wood Belly: Something downright mystical is happening on Colorado’s Front Range. The very roots of traditional acoustic music seem to sprout from the dirt, shaking their dust into the winds of change, to be breathed in and become the soul of musicians who craft their songs here. Such is the music of Wood Belly, a musical collective of Chris Weist (mandolin), Tom Knowlton (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). A Wood Belly song has its own lyrical persona and masterful arrangement; rooted in bluegrass tradition and planted solidly in contemporary innovation. The band has been garnering attention since the release of their 2018 debut album Solid Ground, which was followed by a win at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the 2019 festival), as well as a 2018 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination. Wood Belly released it’s second album, Man on the Radio in January of 2020 capping an impressive stretch of writing and releases. The new 13-track collection was recorded at Swingfingers Studio in Fort Collins, CO with Grammy winning producer Sally Van Meter and engineer Aaron Youngberg, and features special guest fiddler Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters on several tracks. https://www.woodbellymusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wood_belly https://www.facebook.com/WoodBelly
Stillhouse Junkies Album Release Party TWO NIGHT PASS 10/27 & 10/28
STILLHOUSE JUNKIES “Album Release MEGAParty!” Night one – Colorado Love: Stillhouse Junkies are joined by fellow Coloradoans WoodBelly for the first of their 2 hometown album release shows. Night two – Halloween GetDown: Ring in the hallowed holiday with Stillhouse Junkies for night 2 of their hometown album release shows, Special guest to be announced. $30 Two Night Pass (Limited to 100) 21+ / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Stillhouse Junkies Bio Born in a distillery in Durango, CO, 2021 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and two-time Telluride Bluegrass band contest finalists Stillhouse Junkies play a delirious, head-spinning mixture of original roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass music. With all three band members sharing lead vocal and songwriting duties, the Junkies conjure a wide range of tonal landscapes that pay tribute to the iconic sounds of Gillian Welch, the Allman Brothers, Tim O’Brien, the Wood Brothers, John Hiatt, and countless others while breaking new musical ground with their genre-bending original material. Stillhouse Junkies are proud to be Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival showcase artists and 2020 & 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass showcase artists. https://stillhousejunkies.com https://www.facebook.com/stillhousejunkies https://www.instagram.com/stillhousejunkies https://music.apple.com/us/album/calamity/1501005420 Wood Belly: Something downright mystical is happening on Colorado’s Front Range. The very roots of traditional acoustic music seem to sprout from the dirt, shaking their dust into the winds of change, to be breathed in and become the soul of musicians who craft their songs here. Such is the music of Wood Belly, a musical collective of Chris Weist (mandolin), Tom Knowlton (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). A Wood Belly song has its own lyrical persona and masterful arrangement; rooted in bluegrass tradition and planted solidly in contemporary innovation. The band has been garnering attention since the release of their 2018 debut album Solid Ground, which was followed by a win at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the 2019 festival), as well as a 2018 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination. https://www.woodbellymusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wood_belly https://www.facebook.com/WoodBelly
Stillhouse Junkies Album Release Party Night Two W/ High Country Hustle
Stillhouse Junkies “Album Release MEGAParty!” Two Night Run Night one – Colorado Love: Stillhouse Junkies are joined by fellow Coloradoans WoodBelly for the first of their 2 hometown album release shows. Night two – Halloween GetDown: Ring in the hallowed holiday with Stillhouse Junkies for night 2 of their hometown album release shows, joined by High Country Hustle. $20 Single Night Pass / $30 Two Night Pass (Limited to 100 Only available Online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3189651/stillhouse-junkies-album-release-party-two-night-pass-1027-1028-durango-animas-city-theatre )Tickets on Sale now online / Paper Tickets Available at Animas Trading Company June 9th 21+ / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Stillhouse Junkies BioBorn in a distillery in Durango, CO, 2021 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and two-time Telluride Bluegrass band contest finalists Stillhouse Junkies play a delirious, head-spinning mixture of original roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass music. With all three band members sharing lead vocal and songwriting duties, the Junkies conjure a wide range of tonal landscapes that pay tribute to the iconic sounds of Gillian Welch, the Allman Brothers, Tim O’Brien, the Wood Brothers, John Hiatt, and countless others while breaking new musical ground with their genre-bending original material. Stillhouse Junkies are proud to be Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival showcase artists and 2020 & 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass showcase artists. https://stillhousejunkies.com https://www.facebook.com/stillhousejunkies https://www.instagram.com/stillhousejunkies https://music.apple.com/us/album/calamity/1501005420 Nicholas Jamerson: In the last ten years or so Nicholas Jamerson has put together a catalogue that reaches across broad spectrums in both substance and style. The eastern Kentucky native has endeared himself to fans in the region and beyond as a founding member of the duo, Sundy Best. In recent years Nicholas performed extensively solo and with his band The Morning Jays. Both with band and on his own Nicholas has made his mark on the most hallowed stages and events in the region. From the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium to Americana and Master Musician Festivals. He is among an esteemed group of todays artists who have shaped , redefined, and expanded the notions of Appalachian and Southern music , and reminds people why they love it and enjoy its many splendors. https://www.nicholasjamerson.com
Desert Child with Cousin Curtiss
The Animas City Theatre Presents Desert Child with Cousin Curtiss September 30th $15/$20/21+ Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Tickets available now online / Paper Tickets available at Animas Trading Company Thursday June 9th (Cash Only) Desert Child is a rock band based out of the Four Corners, combining soul, country and alternative. With their screaming guitars, tight rhythm section and lush harmonies the boys will get you moving. Bring your dancing shoes and leave your blues at home. desertchildmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/desertchildmusic https://www.facebook.com/desertchildmusic https://vimeo.com/666636637#at=0 Cousin Curtiss Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now, with a full band armed and ready with years of live touring and recording experience behind him, the concert performance becomes legendary. Truly. Within the United States and around the world Cousin Curtiss has spread his positive energy and endless smile through his Award Winning Rootstomp music. He describes it as, “playing Blues music but at Bluegrass speeds” or more simply, “like…if Blues and Bluegrass had a baby.” Rapid fire guitar. Incendiary harmonica. Thunderous kick. Cousin Curtiss left a successful teaching career in Alaska in 2015 to pursue music full time and has never looked back. Shortly after committing himself to road life, his life and story was discovered and featured by Business Insider, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbull, Fox News, MSNBC, Daily Mail UK, and many more. Years later Cousin Curtiss continues to turn heads wherever he plays solo, with the band, or supporting acts like The Commonheart, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, G Love and Special Sauce, Infamous Stringdusters, Sweet Lillies, Andy Thorn (of Leftover Salmon), John Stickley, Pepper, The Bellamy Brothers, and the list goes on. The journey that started in dive bars has grown to festival appearances around the States such as Salmonfest, New West Fest, Hoxeyville, Chickenstock, Mile of Music, Tico Time Bluegrass Fest and more. https://www.cousincurtiss.com https://www.facebook.com/cousin.curtiss https://www.instagram.com/cousincurtiss https://open.spotify.com/artist/21rKdEEZau9U0Nbvfx0IOo
Steve Labowski’s 50th Birthday Party/Concert (2 Years Late)
Paper tickets available at Animas Trading Company March 25th21+A special evening celebrating Smelter Mountain Boys EP release, Steve’s belated 50th birthday, the return pf the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, Scrugglers reunion, Benny “Burle” Galloway plus Kindred Spirit to kick the night off.Smelter Mountain Boys have become known in the Four Corners area for traditional bluegrass with tight instrumentation and high vocal harmonies since their founding in 2018. It’s a bit of North Carolina meets Colorado with Corey Clark bringing a extensive catalog of bluegrass favorites and standards he learned in bluegrass’ birthplace. He’s backed up by some Colorado boys that have grown up around the campground and festivals and jam circles of the Rocky Mountains. Featuring long time community member and musician Steve Labowskie on bass and vocals, Pete Donahue on mandolin and vocals who also well known in Durango’s punk rock scene and Eli Emmitt on lead guitar. Eli’s flatpicking skills were honed while learning the “family business” of Colorado style bluegrass and jamgrass (the last name might be familiar), he is also a jazz guitar student at Fort Lewis College. The boys also explore roots, folk, Celtic, blues and jazz avenues that intertwine with bluegrass which always make for an interesting musical journey at each performance.The Scrugglers are a Durango band of old that were beyond comparison,l a grass band that emphasizes creativity and innovation while giving a respectful nod to the bluegrass founders and Colorado bluegrass music traditions, this is there first appearance in many years. The trio of Todd Webster (mandolin), Pat O’Halloran (banjo) and Steve Labowskie (2-string tub bass) create a unique faster paced sound which they developed over years of playing campgrounds, bars and festival stages. The Scrugglers are known for a diverse set which is likely to include 80’s rock covers as their take on Monroe, Stanley or Hartford and of course Earl himself. Scruggler originals feature intricate banjo melodies on top of hard driving rhythm and all members contributing to the vocal melting pot. The guys say that some of the best moments have been when they have had the opportunity to share the stage with their mentors and heroes like Benny “Burle” Galloway and Robin Davis.Benny “Burle” Galloway is a songwriter, musician, producer, promoter, and artist… a true legend in modern Americana, Folk, Jamgrass, and Bluegrass culture!Born in La Jolla, CA, January 1, 1958, Burle has lived in the mountains in North Central and Western Colorado since the 1970’s.Telluride is where he first heard and met the players who would become his heroes and mentors… Doc Watson, John Hartford, Norman Blake, Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, & an older fellow who’s name was Johnny Johnson aka JJ. He played bass for Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys. Don’t forget Waylon, Willie, John Prine, Sid Campbell.”JJ was my idol. Meeting him and watching him play bass with us young people. (Burle was in his 20s) He accelerated my musical mechanical education. I started creating songs, stories, and melodies that are now a permanent piece of our American music landscape… lucky me!” -Burle Burle’s work is revered by his peers and is held in the highest regard, being played at and around festivals everywhere. His songs are authentic, true, unique to him, innovative and iconic. His timeless tunes and melodies are known around the world for over three decades now. Folks say, “Burle’s songs sound like they are 100 years old.”
High Step Society with Nu Bass Theory
Animas City Theatre PresentsHigh Step Society with Nu Bass TheoryWednesday April 6thDoors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm / 21+High Step Society is a dance party from another dimension; a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band rocket ship with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. This dynamic band is bringing jazz back to the party, where it belongs.This7-piece band’s mission is to bring people together, to create a celebratory space that transcends the troubles of this world. Capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age and launching it a century forward, this band breaks down the divisions between us and replaces them with the irresistible urge to dance together. High stepping is a state of mind, and a movement to be part of. Dress yourself up nice, act classy, and lift your best foot way up to the sky. Hop on the HSS Express and let’s ride this wave together towards better times https://www.highstepsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/highstepsociety https://www.instagram.com/highstepsociety https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Ev7ySArAbxV0LvijV7URg