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Electronic
The long awaited return of Project Pabst has officially been confirmed with an announcement drop and location reveal hitting the festivals’ socials. On July 27 and 28th, Project Pabst will invite music lovers to downtown Portland’s waterfront park to take in the sounds of diverse talents like Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief, STRFKR, Shannon and the […]
Electronic
There is a feeling in the air, isn’t there? Whether conservative or left-leaning, we feel ourselves in the midst of a great-happening. As I sit here typing these words, multiple states have joined in a “showdown” at the Texas border in a dispute between the president and the governor. Political unrest has never been greater, […]
Festival Coverage
After an accidental leak hit the website late Thursday night, LiB (Lightning in a Bottle) festival has been the word on everyones’ lips. Making the announcement official on Monday night, it’s what many consider to be their best lineup yet. A few of the names that have our hearts racing? Aluna, Floating Points, Honey Dijon, […]
![Starchild Jr. of Parliament-Funkadelic Brings Masterclass to KMG Academy in Denver [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7660-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
On Thursday, January 4th, Starchild Jr. of Parliament Funkadelic brought his musical wisdom and incomparable experiences to Denver in the form of a masterclass at KMG Life ®. Founded by Greg Kimble in 2010, this “by the musician, for the musician” space offers anything and everything an artist could need and want under one roof, […]
![Gem & Jam Brings 16th Year Celebration to Tucson, AZ, February 2-4 [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/gem-jam-1.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
One of our all-time festival favorites Gem & Jam will mark its 16th year over the weekend of February 2nd to February 4th, 2024. Coming at us with a vibrant array of music, art, and a hard-to-top experience, there is a reason this beloved gathering is such a memorable time every single year. Taking place […]
![Pigeons Playing Ping Pong & Dogs In A Pile Deliver Face Melting Psychedelic Funk Barrage to Humboldt [Review, Interview+Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-324.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Dogs Talk Pigeons in a Pile Tour A plethora of stolen faces and melted brains exited the Jon Van Duzer Theater Sunday, November 12th, as Dogs In A Pile and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong delivered a mind bending performance. Dogs In a Pile paired up with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong for a tour de force […]
![Rising Appalachia Brings a Magical Blend of Mountain Music to Ashland’s Historic Armory [Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-262.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
November 7th at the Historic Ashland Armory was flush with the healing sounds of two meaningful acts. Local Alice Di Micele set the evening’s mood while headliner, Rising Appalachia, went on to perform a memorable and diverse set which included a number of notable originals and a few traditional bluegrass tunes. This show was part […]
![Funky Friday Reigned in Denver with Giacomo Turra & Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio at Cervantes [Show Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5134-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
The coveted Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado, was blessed with a full force of funky goodness on Friday, November 3rd. Denver act The Elegant Plums kicked the evening off with their 10-piece band of musicians delivering a fun-loving blend of Funk, Soul, Rock, and Disco (to name a few). Their undeniable and huge stage […]
Guest Posts
Today marks the release of Kalan Wolfe and The Shift’s new music video, “Make It Out Alive”. Director Aaron Siebol brings the song to life with the cinematic release, giving us an even greater insight into the musical message, starring Elias Alexander (also known as Ramblxr). The scene opens with Elias, in most regards, resembling […]
![Genuine, Raunchy, Captivating, Hilarious & Real Dripping Wet: Marc Rebillet Takes Red Rocks [Review, Photos, Video]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/marc_r_1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Where else can you find tantalizing live looping and beat making that’s simultaneously the most raunchy and entertaining experience you’ve yet to see, layered with live, sex-positive banter and interaction with concert attendees, and a completely improvised musical experience set against a bounce house inspired stage design? The answer is a Marc Rebillet set. But […]