John Craigie & Dana Ariel
Animas City Theatre PresentsJohn Craigie with Dana ArielThursday December 19th 2024Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm21+ / $35 / $40SOLD OUT PLEASE DO PURCHASE TICKETS FROM THIRD PARTY WEBSITES Limited Seating in Balcony – Standing Room Only John Craigie has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Infusing humor, wit, and poignant storytelling, his shows are a space where audience members feel like old friends. Whether he’s headlining solo or sharing the stage with longtime collaborators, Craigie’s ability to make his crowd laugh, reflect, and connect is second to none. As he prepares to release Greatest Hits… Just Kidding… Live – No Hits, his latest live album captures the warmth and spontaneity of these memorable nights. At this point, there have been quite a few good shows in the rearview… As a tried-and-true performer, he has regularly sold out solo tours in addition to hitting the road with the likes of Langhorne Slim, Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings, Bella White and Jack Johnson. He has picked up fans with sets at Newport Folk Festival, Pickathon, Edmonton Folk Festival, and High Sierra Music Festival. Including numerous European tours and his first Australian tour in spring of 2024 Moreover, his annual river trip on the Tuolumne River—just outside of Yosemite in California—has remained a hit with his audience, hosting one sellout after another. Giving back as much as possible, he notably launched the #KeepItWarm Tour during the holidays. By donating $1 from every ticket sale, this headline run has raised money for regional non-profits with the goal of fighting food insecurity. An avowed Beatles acolyte, he has performed acoustic renditions of the albums Abbey Road and Let It Be live in front of packed crowds and partnered with Record Store Day for limited-edition vinyl releases of those concerts.. Southwestern Colorado based artist Dana Ariel’s atmospheric vocals, folk guitar, and captivating storytelling demonstrate the young artists passion, capability, and gratitude to share her music with her audience. Although just one voice and one guitar, she brings an eclectic sound with her original songs; “Josephine” has an old-school soul feel; “Midnight Sun” has a festival-folk feel; and the title track to her debut album Wild Woman has both 21st century indie rock guts among a Motown vibe” (Bryant Liggett, the Durango Herald 2022). Ariel aspires to provide songs to help humans come together and connect over the magic and tragic of life. She spends her days either writing her next album ‘Bloom’ (set to release in 2025) or galavanting throughout the world and cannot wait for more musical experiences.
KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND with Safety Meeting
The Animas City Theatre Presents Kyle Hollingsworth Band Special Guest Safety Meeting Thursday January 9th $28 / $30 / 21+ Tickets also available at Animas Trading Company ($1 Service Fee / Cash Only) Decades ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. With a wealth of desire and an abundance of ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent deftly able to contribute, collaborate, compose, and communicate on a number of levels and within a vast spectrum of musical environments. Today, as a member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres. Those who’ve seen SCI know that they can jerk from funk to bluegrass on a chord change. “In the jam world, where there are no set ways of doing things, we’re not afraid to move in and out of genres,” he says, “and because of that I’ve learned to be creative, not only onstage but in the studio. I can get on board with something pretty quickly. You have to.” http://kylehollingsworth.com / https://www.instagram.com/kyle_on_keys / https://www.facebook.com/kylehollingsworthmusic https://www.youtube.com/@HollingsworthFilms / https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kyle-hollingsworth/5626732 / https://soundcloud.com/kyle-hollingsworth / https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fzfdKzpTTZIywU3CKRgog Safety Meeting is a psychedelic fusion band rooted in the vibrant music scene of Durango, Colorado. Combining elements of jazz, jam, funk, and R&B with the vocal harmonies of folk, the group creates a dynamic and immersive listening experience. The lineup features Chuck Hank of High Country Hustle, whose basslines anchor the band with a rich, groove-driven foundation; Alec Mayes of Desert Child, whose drumming infuses the music with precision and energy; and Eli Emmitt of the Eli Emmitt Band, whose guitar work adds depth and soul to every piece. All three members contribute to the band’s signature harmonies, delivering a cohesive and genre-defying sound that showcases their collective versatility and deep musical connection.
Brendan Shafer plays Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe
KDUR Community Radio & Jimmy’s Music Presents “Brendan Shafer plays Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe” Opening Act: Cody Tinnin Date: 11/22/2024 – Animas City TheatreTime: Doors, 7 pm, Opening Act 8 pm.Opening Act: Cody Tinnin Admission 21+, $20 presale, $23 at the door
High Step Society & Banshee Tree
Animas City Theatre Presents High Step Society & Banshee Tree Friday November 1st 2024 Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $28 / $30 / 21+ Tickets on sale now online 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.This 7-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 Banshee Tree: Colorado based Banshee Tree is a high energy quartet blending modern indie, swing, trance and psychedelic rock. Their live set is a captivating experience of emotional songwriting, driving dance beats and bombastic solos. Formed in Boulder, Colorado, Banshee Tree has become a national underground hit, steadily gaining momentum throughout the US. This show is not to be missed. They are currently working on their second album to be released in the fall. For fans of indie, jam and psychedelia. https://www.banshee-tree.com https://www.facebook.com/bansheetree
Desert Child with Hotel Draw
TICKETS $25 CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR Animas City Theatre Presents Desert Child with Hotel Draw Friday November 15th 2024 $23 / $25 / 21+ Tickets on sale now online Desert Child is a captivating New Americana band hailing from the picturesque town of Durango, Colorado. Their music weaves a tapestry of rugged landscapes and soulful storytelling, drawing inspiration from the untamed beauty of the American Southwest. With harmonious melodies and evocative lyrics, Desert Child creates a sonic journey through dusty trails, open skies, and the human experience. With every note, Desert Child invites listeners to embark on an adventure through the untamed frontier of sound. Website Link: https://www.desertchildmusic.com/
CANCELLED- Lusine / Arms and Sleepers / Yppah
Due to powers beyond our control, we have to cancel tonight’s Lusine, Arms & Sleepers, & Yppah show at the Animas City Theatre. Tickets will be refunded at point of sale. We apologize for any inconvenience.
BåbÿDėl & RED – PLANET HALLOWEEN
Animas City Theatre Presents BåbÿDėl & RED – PLANET HALLOWEEN Thursday October 31st 2024 Tickets $20 / $25 / 21+ Join BåbÿDėl & her Co-Pilots RED for a cosmic journey through SPACE, TIME, HOUSE & TECHNO on Halloween Night!! Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm Tickets on sale now online and available at Animas Trading Company on Saturday July 20th BåbÿDėl is DJ in based in Durango, CO. She is a life-long believer in the power of dance music as a force for pure healing magic & a way to bring people together through sound, body movement, and dance. She is inspired & influenced by the wide ranging genres of House, Techno and Disco blended with world music, hit classics and primal rhythm with side of funk and soul. Her intention as a DJ is to create a unison through music that takes the dancers on a journey that can help them reset, release, and reconnect with themselves, each other, and the rhythm of the universe. Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/y2HUVTHGLGZ2TzZk7Instagram: @BabyDelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/sA6djbiu6TZkS7MV/?mibextid=LQQJ4d RED Bio: A couple of midwest friends from Bloomington, IN who DJed throughout college and have been lucky enough to become a part of the Durango community. In the Four Corners region, they have organized several local music events from small festivals to rooftop ragers. Their style ranges throughout the entire house genre, but also goes beyond into DnB and Techno. Instagram: ournameisred Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/fGrTHsGQm398PKZo7
Desiderata with YOPE
Animas City Theatre Presents Desiderata with YOPE Friday October 11th 2024 $18 / $20 / 21+ Tickets on sale now online & at Animas Trading Company on Saturday July 20th Based in Durango, Colorado, Desiderata emerges from the heart of the southwest. Our sound finds balance between tight, captivating grooves that beg you to dance, and pure, meandering expression. The music we create reflects the beauty that can be found in the desert, in the mountains, in your friends, in a neon-lit dance floor as a disco ball spins overhead. Find more about us below! https://linktr.ee/DesiderataMusic YOPE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564405469919&sk=about
Desiderata with The Galentines
Animas City Theatre Presents Desiderata with The Galentines Friday June 20th 2025 $20 / $25 / 21+ Tickets on sale now online & Animas Trading Company (Cash Only w/ $1 Service Fee) Desiderata Based in Durango, Colorado, Desiderata emerges from the heart of the southwest. Our sound finds balance between tight, captivating grooves that beg you to dance, and pure, meandering expression. The music we create reflects the beauty that can be found in the desert, in the mountains, in your friends, in a neon-lit dance floor as a disco ball spins overhead. Desiderata reflects the laid back mountain environment where we formed in Durango Colorado. Starting out in the college scene, playing bars and house parties we had the freedom to experiment to find our own way to create the feel-good, captivating dance music we want to share. Blending a variety of sounds from Soul, Pop, Funk, Indie, Disco, and Rock leaves our sound without genre. The band doesn’t know how to describe it and will generally leave it up to you to decide. Find more about us below! https://desideratamusic.com/ The Galentine’s are an all-girl indie rock band based out of Boulder, Colorado. Birdie Wren, Emily Zalevsky, Linda Horne, Codi Jantsch, and Essie Horne, are all musicians, song writers, and best friends who love creating music together. Their debut album 1140 is now available on all major streaming services. https://thegalentines-band.squarespace.com
Elder Grown with Eli Emmit Band
Animas City Theatre PresentsElder Grown w/ Eli Emmit Band Saturday September 28th 2024Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pmTickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.com21+ / $20 / $25Elder GrownFunk meets Rock, Pop meets Hip Hop. Elder Grown combines the freedom of improvisational Jams with their Captivating, Original songs. From the First Song to the Fourth Hour, Elder Grown encourages you to break down your idea of genre and tempo with your hips and heartbeat. A personal Pandora station, Elder Grown rollercoasters listeners through seamless, rule-breaking sound. Switching instruments mid-song, you never know who is going to sing or play what next. Join Elder Grown and journey into the unrecognizable familiar. https://www.facebook.com/ElderGrown http://eldergrownmusic.com/ Eli Emmit Band: Hailing from Durango Colorado, the Eli Emmitt Band is a funk/neo-soul/jazz fusion band fronted by lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Eli Emmitt. This band brings vibrant rhythms, grooving jam sections, and a sound that will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor.