The River Arkansas & Joshua Polaris
The River Arkansas & Joshua Polaris 18+The River ArkansasIn the winter of 2014, Mike Clark penned a collection of songs about heartbreak, love, and escaping the clutches of day-to-day society. The following spring, Clark decided to make that collection into a record. By good fortune Macon Terry, a bass player and former member of the band Paper Bird, happened to be in the neighborhood the day the studio was booked for recording. Though Terry arrived not knowing any of the songs, what they captured was the beginning of something great. Later they would add Robin Chestnut on drums, Rachel Sliker on violin, and Benjamin Gallagher on piano. With the release their third studio album “Any Kind of Weather” the band has hit their stride, traveling the mid-west, south, and western United States as well as playing festivals all across Colorado, delivering their distinctive mixture of Country, Blues, Folk and Americana. www.theriverarkansas.com https://www.facebook.com/theriverarkansas https://youtu.be/ywTBpm4eazs https://youtu.be/Jk6kZpvvjL4https://youtu.be/mOYAxUuslNMJoshua Polaris is a Colorado based singer and songwriter who spent the last ten years touring with his group Elder Grown. Experience his solo adventure for a short time only while during the next year he explores folk music, acoustic guitar playing, and storytelling. This acoustic venture will act as a way to gather funding for planting trees around the world. Joshua Polaris’s style resembles Dave Matthews and John Butler, and blends folk, acoustic alternative rock, and chant into a heart moving sound that is filled with poetry, silence, space, and deep acoustic texture.
JD Simo & GA-20
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All patrons and staff entering the venue are asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours. We will require I.D. to match the name on vaccination cards and negative test results. JD Simo… The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader) J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions. As a songwriter, guitarist, and producer he has worked with the likes of Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb, Blackberry Smoke, and even been a member of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh’ “Phil & Friends”. Now he comes forth with his most unique, original and rawest effort yet… “Mind Trouble”. During lockdown in ’20, he started cutting tracks in his makeshift studio on a weekly basis. Joined by longtime collaborator Adam Abrashoff on drums and the addition of longtime friend, bassist-producer-engineer Adam Bednarik (Justin Townes Earle), they mused a proverbial soup of shared influences. Hill country trance blues of Junior Kimbrough, RL Burnside and Asie Payton. Hypnotic Afro Beat of Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Psychedelic warps of Captain Beefheart, Funkadelic, and Jimi Hendrix. The old school blues of John Lee Hooker, Earl Hooker and Lightnin Hopkins. As well as the raw fuzzy rock of The Stooges and Nirvana. Mind Control is the product of 3 like minded buddies huddled in a humble setting, making music to make them feel good. The songs stark revealing nature, is the product of them using the creative process for therapy and enjoyment. GA-20: Blues music is revered for its timelessness. The best blues –no matter how old –sounds as fresh and visceral today as it did when first recorded. The high-energy electric blues trio GA-20 –guitarist Matt Stubbs, guitarist/vocalist Pat Faherty, and drummer Tim Carman –know this well. Since first forming in 2018, GA-20 has drawn inspiration for their primal, original music from late 1950s/early 1960s blues, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll. They use rare and vintage gear (including at times the famed Gibson GA-20 amplifier for which the band is named), creating powerfully raw, driving music that is at once traditional and refreshingly modern. The band’s dynamic self-penned songs sound and feel as fresh and real as the old blues they love and perform, including songs by Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells and especially their favorite, Hound Dog Taylor. According to Stubbs, “Not enough people know just how cool Hound Dog Taylor was.”Legendary six-fingered Chicago bluesman Theodore Roosevelt “Hound Dog” Taylor always knew how he wanted to be remembered, declaring, “When I die they’ll say, ‘he couldn’t play shit, but he sure made it sound good!’” His first full length recording in 1971 was also the first album on now world-famous Alligator Records, Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers. In fact, label president Bruce Iglauer founded Alligator for the sole purpose of recording and releasing that album. Fifty years later, Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockersis considered a classic of the genre, and Alligator boasts a catalog of over 350 blues and roots rock releases.
The Movement, DENM, & Vana Liya SOLD OUT
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All patrons and staff entering the venue are asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours. We will require I.D. to match the name on vaccination cards and negative test results. Free testing is available at FLC and the Durango Fair Grounds Visit covidcheckcolorado.org for making an appointment.18+The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Columbia, SC in 2003. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid and John Brown’s Body, they’ve made a name for themselves as reggae shapeshifters with a foundation of heavy drum and bass. Today the band consists of founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist Joshua Swain, bassist Jason Schmidt, drummer Gary Jackson, and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Matt Goodwin.
Krushendo, Elctrx, Teknique, nOOnz
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the developing circumstances surrounding the Delta Variant of COVID-19, there will be additional health & safety protocols in place for the Animas City Theatre until October 1st (We will re-assess our protocal on October 1st 2021) All patrons and staff entering the venue are asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours. We will require I.D. to match the name on vaccination cards and negative test results. Free testing is available at FLC and the Durango Fair Grounds Visit https://covidcheckcolorado.org for making an appointment. Our industry cannot survive another shut down so we thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. Animas City Theatre Presents: Krushendo, Elctrx, Teknique, nOOnzTickets available at www.animascitytheatre.com, Animas Trading Company, & Animas City Theatre Box Office18+ Krushendo has been jettison into the spotlight since performing Summer Camp Music Festival in 2017 and has since played Imagine Music Festival, Sonic Bloom, Arise Music Festival, Spread The Word, Rekinection Music Festival, Compound Sound, Shamanic Boom Music Festival, and opened up for national acts likes of iLL.Gates, SoDown, and Wick-It The Instigator. With his most recent plays being sold out shows with ILLENIUM at the Mishawaka, and Cofresi at Cervantes. He recently put out a single with The Mile High Sound Movement record label in Denver, Colorado and is poised to be one of Colorado?s break through electronic acts in 2019. Krushendo?s known for his on stage energy and has been called, ?Krushendo was relentless but with the best of vibes?, by The Chronic Electronic for his unique blend of heavy dubstep and melodic bass with emotional breaks. Website: https://www.krushendo.com Facebook: https://bit.ly/krushendo-fb Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/krushendo-sc1 Elctrx: Producer/Dj specializing in glitch and bass music. ELCTRX is committed to providing the most state of the art and mesmerizing listening experience possible.TEKNIQUE BIO:Colton Mowrer aka Teknique comes from the small mountain town of Durango, Colorado, having a very music loving family he was exposed to a huge variety of music growing up. Around 2009 he discovered the vast world of electronic music specifically bass music and fell head over heels in love with it. Since then Teknique has made big moves from his small town, opening for Figure and Crizzly in 2013 in Denver, to playing all over New Mexico and Colorado at underground events to now moving to and playing shows in Denver and playing Ethereal Music Festival last summer. Teknique knows there is a perfect track for every moment of each event and it’s the djs job to find and play those tracks.nOOnz Bio: Based in Durango Colorado, nOOnz takes crowds on a journey across the spectrum of electronic music. Dreamy downtempo vibes seamlessly meld into future bass, house, DnB, dubstep, and left-field bangers. You can always expect the unexpected from this DJ and producer, born in 2015 from an insatiable love of music. The one constant in a nOOnz set is a silky smooth style, aimed to create a unique and cohesive experience from start to finish.
Artikal Sound System & Sensi Trails *tickets at the door**
Animas City Theatre Presents Artikal Sound System & Sensi Trails Sunday August 8th Early Show Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm 18+ Artikal Sound System Artikal Sound System is a reggae band based out of South Florida. Founded by Chris Montague (guitar) and Fabian Acuña (bass) in 2012, the band honed their chops backing a series of Caribbean singers. Along the way the boys picked up the insane and absurd keys player Christopher Cope and the heavy footed drummer Adam Kampf before finally trying something a little sonically different with their neighbor, female vocalist Logan Rex. After nearly a decade of playing together the boys sound tight and powerful, creating the perfect foundation for their jazz-influenced singer to dance around on lyrically and literally. What you hear is the sound of friendship, hard work, imagination and the hope to spread their message of love and the importance of having a good time. If you miss the band or wish to share your sweetness with them, don’t hesitate to reach out via call or text at 561-288-2977 https://www.artikalsoundsystem.com https://www.facebook.com/artikalsoundsystem https://www.instagram.com/artikalsoundsystem/ https://www.youtube.com/artikalsoundsystem Sensi Trails Who is Sensi Trails Since 2016, Sensi Trails has been playfully blurring the lines between Cali reggae, surf, and psychedelic rock. After releasing a 5 song EP, lead singer and guitarist Kyle Rising decided to relocate from Outerbanks North Carolina, to San Diego California. After recording and releasing the new single Just Livin’ featuring Kbong of Stick Figure, he met drummer Jordan Starke and bassist/vocalist Kaya Hall. Adding a new layer of lush sound, they were soon joined by keyboardist Mike Root. Honoring the sounds that inspired them, while mixing in fresh themes and styles, Sensi Trails is finishing their debut album. With the chemistry of catchy songs and infectious vibes, they travel the open road, on a quest to play and spread their music to the world. Bless Up. https://www.sensitrails.com https://www.facebook.com/SensiTrails https://www.instagram.com/sensitrailsmusic https://twitter.com/sensitrails
Melody Lines, Forrest Pump, LootBegga
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the developing circumstances surrounding the Delta Variant of COVID-19, there will be additional health & safety protocols in place for the Animas City Theatre until October 1st (We will re-assess our protocal on October 1st 2021) All patrons and staff entering the venue are asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours. We will require I.D. to match the name on vaccination cards and negative test results. Free testing is available at FLC and the Durango Fair Grounds Visit https://covidcheckcolorado.org for making an appointment. Our industry cannot survive another shut down so we thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. If you would like a refund on your ticket email Michele Redding at [email protected] or visit Animas Trading company if you purchased a paper ticket The Animas City Theatre PresentsMelody Lines, Forrest Pump, LootBeggaTickets available at www.animascitytheatre.com, Animas Trading Company, Animas City Theatre Box OfficeMelody Lines is an innovative Electronic group from Denver, creating music that draws inspiration from all genres of music. Each song is completely unique from each other, there’s a song for every moment, and listener of music. Each song is created by Vinny Crippen, and accompanied by Nick Hadden on Drums Live. Both Vinny & Nick have music degrees from CU Denver, and have decades experience. This band loves to jam and incorporates numerous live elements such as guitar, drums, and featured instrumentalists. Every show turns into a party with these two, but their music goes far beyond just that. Melody Lines embraces the power behind music, allowing sensations from music that evoke emotions. Funky bass lines, synthesizers, and symphonic elements are combined to make a massive soundscape for all listeners, anybody can find a tune that they can identify with. As of 2019 Melody Lines has signed onto established Denver record label and artists collective The Mile High Sound Movement. Live Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5YHXWZpNQg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JnQY_tQ2_4 https://www.facebook.com/melodylinesmusic/ Forest Pump: Get those booties bouncin’! Throughout the duo’s music career they have shared stages with countless national and international artists over the years at venues and festivals. Such as Griz, Dirtwire, Terravita, Manic Focus, The Sponges, Mobb Deep, Manic Focus, Govinda, Dirtwire, Beat Kitty, Kowta, Dirtybird Artists, and Desert Hearts Artists, AnaSia, Cofresi, Govinda, Lyrics Born, Vibesquad, Blockhead, Homemade Spaceship, Mix Master Mike, Melody Lines, MIDIcinal and more. Catch Forrest Pump at a show/ festival near you! http://facebook.com/Fpump http://bit.ly/SPOTIFY_Fpump http://bit.ly/SOUNDCLOUD_Fpump
Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts CANCELLED
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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 between21+ event / Doors 8:00pm / $5 cover
Cha Wa
Animas City Theatre PresentsCha Wa21+ Early Show Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pmTickets available at www.animascitytheatre.com , Animas Trading Company, and the Animas City Theatre Box Office New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. “My People,” the band’s follow up to their Grammy-nominated album “Spyboy,” feels like pure joy, a distillation of generations of New Orleans expression. But it also never fails to remind us how hard-won that joy was and still is: not least in the tense, funky and explosive title track, with its declaration “My people, we’re still here.” “Mardi Gras Indian songs are inherently songs about freedom,” the band’s drummer Joe Gelini says. “And that struggle is as relevant today as it’s ever been.” Popmatters describes the band as “a grand gumbo of singing, intoxicating rhythms, and deep funk grooves that are impossible to resist.” —- “I’ve seen the future of New Orleans music and its name is Cha Wa.” – Paste “Powerful, relatable, vibrant.” – NPR All Things Considered “Cha Wa, with bass lines played on sousaphone plus trumpet and two trombones, bring the city’s brass band tradition to bear. Add sick jazz-funk guitar, and two frontmen in full-beaded holiday regalia, and the result was a portable Mardi Gras Dance Party!” – Rolling Stone “Cha Wa blends Mardi Gras Indian tradition and modern pop magic.” – No Depression https://www.chawaband.com https://www.facebook.com/ChaWaBand https://twitter.com/ChaWaBand https://open.spotify.com/artist/18OO8F6DbNshxJbZ5ugprO https://instagram.com/chawaband www.youtube.com/chawaband
Cash’d Out – “Next Best Thing to Johnny Cash “
Animas City Theatre PresentsCash’d Out – “Next Best Thing to Johnny Cash “Tickets on Sale 10:00am Monday June 21st at www.animascitytheatre.com21+Cash’d Out Bio: “Some people are impressionists. These guys leave an impression”. Says Bill Miller, owner of Johnny Cash.com about Cash’d Out, a San Diego based band that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets. After thirteen years, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles on the road and winning over as many fans, fans who still continually tell the group how grateful they are that Cash’d Out so righteously carries the torch of the Johnny Cash Show. Besides music critics anointing Cash’d Out as “the next best thing to Johnny Cash”, their highlights have been many: W.S. Holland, Johnny Cash’s longtime drummer, has sat in with Cash’d Out; front man, Douglas Benson, has played Johnny’s cherry sunburst Guild guitar (courtesy of Mr. Miller); “Cindy Cash came to a show and was moved to give me a glass locket that was her father’s,” explains Benson; Longtime Johnny Cash manager Lou Robin has also been to several Cash’d Out shows and claimed that if he closed his eyes it was as if “going back in time.”; And most recently, an unforgettable evening performing the music of Johnny Cash with the San Diego Symphony as a special event for their Summer Pops Series. The band’s live shows respectfully reference the late, great Man in Black’s Sun Records and early Columbia era sound, combined with the energy of the classic multi-platinum live recordings from Folsom Prison and San Quentin. The group’s genuine love (and authentic recreation) of Johnny Cash’s music and its universal appeal fans of all ages and of virtually all musical genres makes each Cash’d Out show a must-see event. Or as Bill Miller says, “Some people are impressionists. These guys leave an impression.” http://www.cashdout.com https://www.facebook.com/cashdoutband https://www.instagram.com/cashdoutband