Snakes and Stars
Animas City Theatre PresentsSnakes and Stars ft: Michael Travis (The String cheese Incident) & Aaron Johnston (Brazilian Girls,David Byrne)Friday February 24th 21+ / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pmTickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.comHow it came to be: Snakes and Stars is offering a sneak preview of a landmark, new project of Michael Travis (The String Cheese Incident) and Aaron Johnston (Brazilian Girls, David Byrne’s American Utopia). Long time friends and collaborators, Michael and Aaron were looking for new avenues of musical creation when Michael reached out to see what Aaron thought of a new idea. Michael had a concept of a new Electronic Duo and Aaron was intrigued. They got together to check it out and it worked! It worked very, very well! The musical visions synchronized in an incredibly fruitful way, and out of the ether, Snakes and Stars was born.The Sound: Snakes and Stars is two of live music’s top drummers exploring various idioms of electronic and dance music in a live, improvisational format. While DJs play previous recorded tracks Snakes and Stars plays everything live and makes up the songs as they go. Relying on a combined 60 years of live music experience, Travis and Johnston utilize vocals, synthesizers, electronic pads and triggers, drum kit, guitar, bass and samples to create a one of a kind musical experiences in the moment. Every show is a unique experience; a playful interaction between the two artists, audience and the surrounding energy they collectively create together to guide the music. No two shows will ever be the same. The band finds its inspiration in deep electronic roots from minimal, trance, techno and house along with contemporary electronic stylings like trap and dubstep , Snakes and Stars is a leap forward in today’s live music scene, mixing both traditional drumming and the most contemporary of sounds. Each one of these unique experiences are not to be missed.
Apollo Suns with Dana Ariel & The Comin Up Roses
Animas City Theatre PresentsApollo Suns w/s/g Dana Ariel & The Comin Up RosesWednesday December 13th 2023Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 / 21+Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.comSponsored by Wefill, KDUR Community Radio, Jimmy’s Music SupplyFounded by Ed Durocher, Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. They have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a Different Sun’ (2017), ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019), ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color Red, 2021), and were awarded “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at Western Canadian Music Awards in both 2018/2020. In 2022, Apollo Suns returned to the studio with Juno award-winning producer Ben Kaplan (Five Alarm Funk, Mother Mother, The Rare Americans) to record their latest album, ‘Departures’. The band is signed to the Canadian label Do Right Music, home to The Souljazz Orchestra, Soul Motivators, and Luvmenauts.Developed over many tours trying out different arrangements and grooves, their new single ‘Pluto’ became a fan favourite at live shows due to its heavy horns, dynamic groove, and catchy melody. “Pluto is a many-faced god who is capable of great kindness but also is temperamental. We wanted the song and artwork to convey that feeling to listeners.”Best known for their high-octane live shows, Apollo Suns have captivated audiences at Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Big Fun Festival, Vermont Jazz Fest, and Calgary Stampede. Some of their most notable shows include support slots for The Comet is Coming, Makaya McCraven, Anomalie, The Brooks, and Five Alarm Funk. The core group includes Ed Durocher (Guitar), Tim Iskierski (Drums), Erika Einarson (Percussion), Bryn Herperger (Bass), Garrett Malenko (Trumpet), Benjamin James Hill (Trombone), Aaron Bartel (Bari Sax) and Anatol Rennie (Keyboards/Synths).Dana Ariel Stahl is a singer/songwriter based out of Southwest Colorado. Although just one voice and one guitar, she brings an eclectic sound with her atmospheric vocals, folky guitar and mixture of genres. Dana’s music appeals to a wide variety of audiences of all age groups and musical tastes. She has shared the stage and worked alongside bands such as Hello DollFace, Elder Grown, and Alpen Rising. The welcoming and lively atmosphere she delivers to each show she plays brings a similar vibe as the artist Brett Dennen whereas her paradisiac sound reminds you of the esteemed Sara Watkins. Dana is sure to bring people of all backgrounds together and provide a unified environment through her music.
Homemade Spaceship, Kruza Kid feat. Melissa Joy, Dancing Arrow
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 Animas City Theatre & MHSM Present: Homemade Spaceship, Kruza Kid feat. Melissa Joy, & Dancing Arrow Friday August 27th 202 Tickets available online at www.animascitytheatre.com, Animas Trading Company, and the Animas City Theatre Box Office. Homemade Spaceship: Homemade Spaceship is the genre-mashing electronic bass music project from multi-instrumentalist Rob Levere who resides in Denver, CO. Homemade Spaceship combines his perspective of any genre he can find with the energy of low-end bass drops of Dubstep, Half-time, Future Bass, DnB, Trap, House etc. While still fusing all these genres, Homemade Spaceship performs with live instruments to captivate audiences at his high energy performances. Playing nationally with acts such as Griz, The Floozies, Mr. BIll, FKJ, Mr. Carmack, Minnesota, SoDown, Defunk and has guest hosted an episode of Pretty Lights “Hot Sh*t” on Sirius/XM. With his unique multi genre personal take on bass music, he is sure to fascinate anyone looking to stargaze or headbang. Active artist of The Mile High Sound Movement / MHSM Records, and Mammoth Music Group. Facebook Twitter Insta YouTube SoundCloud Spotify Kruza Kid: Conscious lyrics, Live looping, extra terrestrial hip hop. https://spoti.fi/2Mflkzl https://soundcloud.com/kruza-kid
High Country Hustle & Morsel
Animas City Theatre PresentsHigh Country Hustle with special guest Morsel21+ / $17 / $20High Country HustleHigh Country Hustle brings big smiles and foot-stomping good times to venues and festivals across the United States. Formed in 2017, this four-piece bluegrass band delivers high-energy shows that are sure to get you moving. Their style combines unique songwriting with jam sensibilities that have propelled the band onto premier stages such as the Mishawaka and Fox Theatre. They have hustled their way onto festival lineups—like Rhythms on the Rio, Beanstalk, and Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass—sharing the stage with acts like Kitchen Dwellers, Trout Steak Revival, and Tim O’Brien. In 2022, High Country Hustle released its sophomore album “Weather the Storm,” produced by Jake Simpson of The Lil Smokies Morsel “Morsel is a five-piece jamgrass band hailing from Denver, CO that mixes classic bluegrass sensibilities nuanced with a more traditional rock edge, resting in a warm balance of old-school string dusting and nu-school improvisation. Since forming in CU Boulder back in 2016, the band has cultivated a robust following throughout the Front Range, born from sets at pubs and breweries and growing exponentially to headline shows at legendary venues, such as The Boulder Theater and The Fox Theater, and to share the stage with nationally touring artists, such as Yonder Mountain String Band, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Molly Tuttle, the Kitchen Dwellers, and many more. Morsel’s debut self-titled studio album (produced by Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters) released in September of 2021 illustrates the band’s powerful songwriting that is its true soul: a cornucopia of catchy hooks, shimmering melodies, and thoughtful lyrics all delivered in a package that will make the most ardent bluegrass skeptic a believer.”