The Poppletons – Two Sets – Early Show
Animas City Theatre Presents The Poppletons (Two Sets) Friday February 13th 2026 Doors 6:00pm / The Poppletons 7:00pm – 8:00pm / 8:15pm-9:15pm $12 Pre Sale / $15 Day of Show / 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors with Legal Guardian Standing Room w/ Limited Seating Band bio: Doc, Rock, and Chef Poppleton – aka The Poppletons – are a high-energy all-original extended-jam psychedelic rock band. Earth-based in Durango, CO, we invite you to experience the magic of Poppletonia! Links: website: https://thepoppletons.net/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepoppletons/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoppletons soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-poppletons
DJ Williams Band with Nu Bass Theory
Animas City Theatre Presents DJ Williams Band with Nu Bass Theory Saturday January 21st 2026 Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm – 10:00pmish $20 Pre Sales – $25 Day os Show / 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors w/ Legal Guardian) Tickets on Sale Now Online Former Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe guitarist, DJ Williams is bringing his band to Durango Feb 21!! This is going to be one not to miss!! D.J. Williams is an acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Denver, CO whose illustrious career has seen him traverse the globe, igniting stages ranging from intimate clubs to renowned festivals with his band’s fiery performances. Described by Premier Guitar as “… a monster… an inventive, effective, and ear-catching soloist, armed with a warm tone and superior chops,” Williams has unleashed his next creative achievement: new album “By Way Of RVA” on his own label Projekt Music Group. Previous endeavors saw Williams tour with eclectic Richmond funk outfit DJ Williams Projekt and handle guitar for San Diego’s legendary tour-de-force, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Since launching onto the scene, Williams has also had the honor of performing with some of live music’s greatest names including John Legend, Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, John Oates, Hannibal Buress, Robert Randolph, Soulive, Slighty Stoopid, & many, many others! https://www.djwilliamsmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/djwmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/55CGpV6hXTJowfUsT00CNe https://www.youtube.com/user/djwmusic NU Bass Theory The Colorado-based duo Nu Bass Theory plays “Funky Beats”: Inspired by Vulfpeck, Sade, Rhye, and Shiloh Dynasty. Nu Bass Theory creates a unique brand of live electro-pop-funk and jazz, blending electronic beats, synth, samples, and vocal harmonies to create an alternate lounge world dance party. Nu Bass Theory, led by bassist and producer Jesse Ogle, operates as a collective featuring a rotating cast of some of the region’s best musicians. The group is typically seen with co-founder Guillaume Metz, a featured musician on all tracks. Nu Bass Theory performances often include Gracie Jessop (featured on select releases), Ben Weirich on keys (featured on select releases), John Stenger on keys (featured on select releases), Bharat Bhargava on keys, Evan Ballinger on keys, and Rey Murphy on vocals/MC. https://nubasstheory.com/
Future Joy w/ Michael Wilbur of Moon Hooch+ Forest Thump
Animas City Theatre Presents Future Joy + Michael Wilbur of Moon Hooch + Saturday January 17th 2026 $25/ 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors with legal Gaurdians $40 Two Night Pass for Friday January 16th & January 17th Tix link => https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53618712/phyphr-with-5am-trio-mcwavy-durango-animas-city-theatre Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Tickets on Sale Now Online Future Joy is the vibrant power couple of Emily Cooper and Zach Simms, a genre-blending, high-energy fusion of DJ performance and live instrumentation. Hailing from both Denver, CO, and St. Petersburg, FL, they’ve been igniting and uniting dance floors and festival stages for years.Combining the best of Funk, House, Bass, Pop, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop, Techno, Jazz, Dubstep, and beyond, Future Joy delivers a boundary-breaking sound that turns every set into an explosive, joyful experience. Both members sing, DJ, and play keys, while Zach brings an extra blast of energy on tenor, baritone, and bass saxophones. https://www.futurejoymusic.com/ https://soundcloud.com/futurejoy Michael Wilbur is a New York-based, award-winning composer, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in the tenor and bass saxophones. His music blends jazz, dance, and experimental hip-hop. Wilbur is a founding member of the bands Moon Hooch and Thundersmack, and his solo work spans genres. He’s known for songs like “SMASH”, “SWEAT”, and “Rake Stepper”, and his single “Smash” has over 30 million streams.https://www.michaelwilbursax.com Forest Thump https://soundcloud.com/forestthump
Buckethead
Animas City Theatre & KDUR Present Buckethead Friday April 18th 2026 Doors 7:00pm – Buckethead 8:30pm 21+ (Minors with legal guardian allowed) On Sale – Friday January 9th at 10:00am – Online Only Supported by KDUR Community Radio & Lauter Haus Brewing Company $65 w/ Fees 4 Tickets Max per person / house hold WILL CALL Please have your I.D. Ready at the Box Office to cross reference your name on our printed WILL CALL sheet.If you bought tickets for friends and family, please arrive as a group with the ticket purchaser in front to claim all tickets for the group. Only the person who purchased WILL CALL tickets can claim the tickets at our box office. If you can’t make the show due to an emergency you can request a refund 14 days before 4/18/2026 and the refunded tickets will go back on sale online, this is to ensure tickets are sold at face value. STANDING ROOM ONLY W/ LIMITED SEATING IN BALCONY https://bucketheadpikes.com/ Buckethead is a virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who performs within many genres of music. He has released over 700 studio recordings, way more than anyone else in the history of music. 650+ of those are in his Pike series. He has also performed on over 50 more albums by other artists. His music spans such diverse areas as progressive metal, funk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and avant-garde. When performing in his theatrical persona, Buckethead used to wear a KFC bucket on his head, emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker that reads “FUNERAL” in capital black block letters, and an expressionless plain white costume mask. More recently, he has switched to a plain white bucket no longer bearing the KFC logo. He also incorporates nun chucks, robot dancing, and toy trading into his stage performances. Buckethead’s persona represents a character that was “raised by chickens” and has made it his “mission in life to alert the world to the ongoing chicken holocaust in fast-food joints around the globe.” An instrumentalist, Buckethead is best known for his electric guitar playing. He has been voted by GuitarOne magazine as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time”. Guitar World credits Buckethead for “ushering in [a] new era of virtuosity”. Buckethead has most recently performed solo and with a 3-piece band. He has collaborated withmany high-profile artists such as Bootsy Collins, Bill Laswell & Praxis, Les Claypool, Bernie Worrell, Iggy Pop, Serj Tankian, Mike Patton, Viggo Mortensen, Brain, and tons more.
Desert Dwellers with Smiley Coyote & DJ Panacea
Animas City Theatre Presents Desert Dwellers – Tabula Rasa Tour with Smiley Coyote & DJ Panacea Thursday February 5th 2026 Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm Tickets $32 / $35 / 21+ No Exceptions including minors w/ legal guardian Tickets on sale now online Desert Dwellers is a diverse electronic music project that bridges the ancient and the future, fusing deep bass, world instrumentation, and psychedelic textures into immersive sonic journeys. Founded in 1999 by Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe, the project grew out of the legendary Moontribe gatherings in the deserts of Southern California and has since become a cornerstone of global festival culture. Blending influences from countless genres, Desert Dwellers has released dozens of albums and remixes, toured across five continents, and collaborated with an eclectic array of artists from around the world. Their music has graced stages at Symbiosis, Ozora, Lightning in a Bottle, Boom, Envision, Shambhala, and Burning Man, resonating with audiences through both meditative journeys and powerful dance floor experiences. In 2025, Desert Dwellers entered its most significant evolution yet. Co-founder Amani Friend stepped away from touring to focus on studio production and other creative pursuits, while a new collaborator joined the project, acclaimed producer and mixing/mastering engineer Sarkis Mikael The trio of Amani, Treavor, and Sarkis have begun co-creating a powerful new body of work, blending their distinct talents into an inspired next chapter. A reimagined live show is also in the works, which Treavor and Sarkis will debut in 2026. While continuing to honor the project’s signature sound and ethos “Music Beyond Borders,” Desert Dwellers is now expanding into bold new sonic territories. 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. He crafts each and every set in the moment with only the dancers participation as his guide. As the co-producer of Unison Festival, he is constantly on the lookout for the freshest sounds to curate the southwest’s premier transformational festival. DJ PanaceaBrady is a vocalist, songwriter, performance poet and DJ. His musical ear was tuned in utero as his parents sang carols on the Snowmass mall with him warmly nestled in his mother’s womb. His childhood was blessed with children’s choirs and music camps, and he performed in many musical productions along the way. After college, Brady took center stage as lead vocalist for Durango’s premiere Reggae band , A Dub Rock. Additionally, he was honored to provide backup vocals for the foundational beginnings of J-Calvin’s Funk Express. A special events DJ specializing in global dance music, Brady currently produces and performs Soma Sound Space, a twice monthly ecstatic dance experience in Durango, endearingly known as Dance Church, in room 208 of the Smiley Building on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month
Parkbreezy with TF Marz & Teknique
Animas City Theatre Presents Parkbreezy with TF Marz & Teknique Friday March 27th 2026 Unify Mountain Soundz Providing HSD Soundsystem Subs Doors 7:00pm / show 8:00pm $26 / $30 / 21+ No Exceptions Including minors w/ Legal Guardians Tickets on Sale Now Online Parker Williams, also known as parkbreezy, is a talented instrumentalist, producer, and artist who creates soulful and emotive beats. His music is a fusion of various genres, including Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Electronic Music. Parker’s style incorporates resampling, syncopated percussion, propulsive bass lines, and affectional melodies. He continues to progress and shape his style, incorporating new knowledge and past inspirations into his musical compositions. https://soundcloud.com/parkbreezy https://www.facebook.com/parkbreezy https://parkbreezy.bandcamp.com/ TF Marz, a founding member of the Denver-based all:Lo Collective, stands at the intersection of Hip-Hop and R&B, seamlessly weaving those sensibilities with the lush and deep sounds of bass music. Imbued with the influence of the Northwest’s rich bass music culture, TF’s cutting-edge selections and moody productions are like a breath of fresh air for every dance floor he touches. https://soundcloud.com/tfmarz
Dizgo with YOPE
Animas City Theatre Presents Dizgo & YOPE Sunday March 15th 2026 Early Show: Doors 6:00pm – Show 7:00pm-10:00pm $25 / $30 / 18+ Minors can purchase single tickets online @ one per person 21+ can purchase tickets online or at Animas Trading Company or cash at the door night of show. Tickets on Sale December 12th at 11:00am By purchasing a ticket, you agree to receive emails from ARTIST and PROMOTER Born from attic jam sessions between childhood friends Andrew Pickel and Kevin Hinnefeld, Dizgo’s story began with two guitars, a tape recorder, and a dream – literally. The band’s name came to Hinnefeld in a dream, before their first gig, reflecting the cosmic, boundary-breaking sound they’d soon deliver. Later joined by Jake Evatt on keys/vocals and Justin Clark on drums, the Bloomington-based quartet has since evolved into one of the country’s premiere touring acts. Critics have called Dizgo “one of the most operative names in the jam band scene” and “Indiana’s psychedelic powerhouse,” blending the adventurous spirit of jamtronica with the deep-pocket pulse of funk, the warmth of soul, explosive guitar, and the kaleidoscopic textures of psychedelic rock. Their live shows are immersive journeys – a dance party and mind-trip rolled into one. Interweaving soulful vocals, analog synths, and searing guitar complete with intricate compositions and extended improvisation. The result is something both danceable and introspective: a dance floor where heads and hearts move in equal measure. https://www.dizgoband.com https://www.facebook.com/dizgoband https://www.instagram.com/dizgo.band/?hl=en https://dizgomusic.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Y2d4mCQoe2bW5ThW3nLVD4hO4Nw3VYx2xbiQPA-UpxKUCRdOTh0i0n9A YOPE: Formed out of the open mic scene in Durango CO, Yope is an eccentric genre blending funk-rock-jam fusion band who keeps the energy high and the dance floor moving. The members of Yope steer the improvised atmospheric scape of their jams to places that feel familiar to each of their various influences. Fans of Goose, Phish, RHCP, Ween, Talking Heads, and Black Sabbath will feel right at home at a Yope show. The crowd often leaves with strain in their voices from chanting “Yope is dope!
KDUR COVER NIGHT- LOCAL BANDS COVERING WILCO
KDUR COVER NIGHT- LOCAL BANDS PERFORM THE MUSIC OF WILCO SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7tH- DOORS AT 7:00pm, MUSIC AT 7:30PM SHARP. 21 AND OVER TICKETS $30- ON SALE 10:00am – FRIDAY JANUARY 2nd VIA THE ANIMAS CITY THEATRE WEBSITE. Supported by Jimmy’s Music 4 Tickets max per person / house hold21+
Flamingosis with DJ Harry & DJ Matteo
Animas City Theatre Presents Flamingosis with DJ Harry & DJ Matteo Thursday January 29th 2026 Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm-10:30pm $35 / 21+ No Exceptions Including minors with legal guardian Standing Room Only with Limited seating in Balcony Flamingosis makes the soundtrack to being your best self. Under the spell of Aaron Velasquez, the New Jersey-raised and Brooklyn-based artist and producer, handcrafted electronic beats meet live instrumentation spiked with funk in the center of the dancefloor (right underneath the disco ball). The ensuing overflow of energy might just inspire you to get up and move, fall in love, or even change your life. Extending a creative arc without comparison, he strikes a deep emotional chord on his 2024 full-length album, Better Will Come “Everyone wants to get better in some way,” he states. “The album highlights my own personal experience of growing, and you can potentially relate your story to what I went through. I learned a lot of hard lessons, but I made a conscious effort to grow in every way—not just musically, but physically, mentally, and spiritually. I did a lot of inner work, and I channeled these experiences into the music. If you pursue self-improvement, life improves around you too.” https://www.flamingosis.com DJ Harry DJ Harry has toured US/Canada with acts including Mark Farina, DJ Dan, Doc Martin, James Brown, The String Cheese Incident, Galactic, Spearhead, Particle, etc and has played festivals from Jam Cruise to Bonnaroo. His music has appeared on 11 labels with sales totaling 60,000 units globally. Harry’s recent release, Collision, received glowing press in URB, REMIX, XLR8R, BRM, Relix and peaked at #3 on the CMJ RPM Chart. The first single from Collision, All My Life, crossed over to AAA format radio and ranked #3 in the US for it’s add week at AAA. All My Life aired in 70+ US markets, airs on Sirius/Chill Channel and was featured on The OC & Veronica Mars. The song’s vocalist, Lissie, recently signed a major label record deal with Maverick Records. Harry is producing additional material for her debut. DJ Harry is named in URB Magazine’s The Next 100 for 2005. https://www.broadjam.com/djharry1?srsltid=AfmBOorbZaSzpejxm_VOf8W66n2eR9wexM2xlrEKPimmOl-BScLvCop0
Marvel Years with Louie Letdown
Animas City Theatre Presents Marvel Years with Louie Letdown (more TBA) Friday March 6th 2026 Doors 7:00pm – Show 8:00pm $30 / $35 / 18+ (No Minors under the of 18 w legal Guardians) MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 BUT 18+ HAVE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE UNDER THE 18+ OPTION – ONE TICKET MAX PER PERSON PLEASE RESPECT OUR IN HOUSE RULES, THIS IS OUR FIRST 18+ SHOW IN SIX YEARS Tickets on Sale Now online! https://marvelyearsmusic.com/ Since Cory Wythe started the Marvel Years project over a decade ago, he’s been exploring the farthest reaches of solo electronic production. Taking inspiration from alternative masters like RJD2 and Pretty Lights, the Vermont-born and New York-based artist went from fiddling around on Garageband to conquering the world of electronic soul, playing major festivals and huge gigs on the same bill as the artists who inspired him. Wythe opened for Pretty Lights at Red Rocks all the way back in 2013, and he’s played the historic venue multiple times since in support of STS9 and ZHU while also landing slots at Camp Bisco, Hulaween, Electric Forest, and more. But for Wythe there is a musical apparatus that enthralls and defines him far more than any computer program. A sonic vehicle through which he can travel anywhere he wants to go. Whether he’s driving towards an escape from reality or going further within himself in search of growth and maturation. An instrument that has been a source of respite, joy, excitement, and insight since he was only 10 years old: the guitar.“Guitar is my thing, straight up,” Wythe says. “Guitar is a part of me at this point.” And in this coming phase of Marvel Years, listeners will get to explore that part of Wythe alongside him. He’s going deep. Making the music he’s always wanted to make. Giving his fans a true and honest reflection of who he is as an artist like never before. The inspirations of the new era are legends like Stevie Ray Vaughn, David Gilmour, Santana, and John Mayer. “Louie Letdown” refers to a Denver Based Rapper & Producer . His work is available on platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Music. “Letdown.” is a different artist, Blake Coddington, who is a Nashville-based alt-rocker known for his music about mental health, while “Louie TheSinger” is another artist with a different background. Other possibilities include Louie DeVito (a DJ) and Louie Shelton (a guitarist), or even the song “Louie Louie”