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Funk
Headlining the night, Congo Sanchez, is a three piece world fusion group comprised of DC talents Jeff Franca, Haile Supreme and Flex Matthews. The trio made themselves at home last Wednesday in Denver for the weekly Re:Search show at Cervantes. It would be a few hours until the group hit the Other Side stage, but […]
Electronic
Arriving at the tail end of Mikey Thunder’s set, the OG was spinning some ambient, downtempo tracks to get the early crowd in the zone for what’s to come. The slow, deep bass poured from the speakers like molasses, only to have Mikey’s quick cuts slice through the thickness like a samurai blade dicing a […]
Live Music Coverage
Ophelia’s is one of our favorite venues in the city, and with the addition of Natural Selectah’s monthly Reggae nights, they’ve become the best. A revolving lineup of singers, percussionists, and horn players means that literally anyone can wind up sitting in on a Wednesday night. For this month’s roster, Natural Selectah guests include members […]
![[Artist Interview] Jeff Franca of Thievery Corporation talks Congo Sanchez, current tour, and why Colorado Gets So Much Congo Love](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image1.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Congo Sanchez is a funky live experience hailing from the streets of DC, a city well known for its history in funk and jazz culture. Combining the best elements of conscious hip-hop and reggaeton all layered with thick percussion, the three members bring their personal artistry to Congo Sanchez to create a truly unique and […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Funk The Cold featuring Congo Sanchez + Fort Knox Five at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO January 30, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10498427_714832675302964_5555876182498325765_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Since settling into my new home of Denver nearly six months ago, I’ve gotten to know our city well when it comes to the musical delicacies that grace our venues night after night. But Funk the Cold was a break from the norm, a whole ‘nother animal that thrived on alcoholic sno-cones, outstanding costumes and […]