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![Building New Traditions: Cascade Equinox Completes An Epic First Year [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC01662.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
It looks like Oregon officially has a stellar new music festival to call its own – Cascade Equinox. Filling the void left by adored gatherings like What the Festival, Cascade Equinox pulled off a massive weekend in its newfound home of Redmond, Oregon. After taking the time to jump back into the real world, run […]
![Psychedelic Hoedown with Dirtwire at the Nectar Lounge | November 15, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dirtwire2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
“Is that them?” questioned one audience member. “What do you mean is that them? LOOK at those pants,” responded another as he gestured at the three figures marching up the stage to cheers and applause. Indeed, their outfits pay homage to the Southwest culture with their matching black cowboy hats, western button ups, and tight […]
![Dirtwire bring Blaze Tour to Seattle’s Nectar Lounge with Yaima | November 15th, 2017 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ditwireee.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The cultural hub of Fremont is revisited on November 15th at the Nectar Lounge by Dirtwire, a trio of musicians who consistently delivers a worldly performance rooted in the crossroads of beats, blues, African, Asian, and South American sounds. The fused Americana and post-millennial psychedelic journey is guided by David Satori of Beats Antique, Evan […]
![Dirtwire return with Showdown, a delectable swamptronic album for your ears [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dirtwire1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Beats Antique’s Dave Satori is back with a new wave of nu-gypsy with his project Dirtwire; comprised of himself, Evan Fraser of Dogon Lights, and Mark Revely of Jed and Lucia. Their latest album is titled Showdown, and with it they will be hosting a string of tour dates to accompany the release, which you […]
![Arising in the Horizon – Five Live Instrumentation Sets We Can’t Wait to Catch at ARISE! [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13692693_717780681706327_7829261679403028996_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
ARISE is one of those gatherings that takes a step beyond the staples that make a music festival. Theme camps, art exhibits, and a strong focus on workshops contribute to a creative and empowering vibe. Colorado-grown ARISE is this August 5th for three days at Sunrise Ranch, a peaceful space in the foothills of Loveland, Colorado. […]
![Papadosio Execute Cinematic Presentation During Their Red Rocks Debut [Show Review] May 07, 2016](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ott.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
While the sky was overcast most of the day, the energy surrounding Red Rocks last Saturday was as bright as ever as Papadosio made their headlining debut at the world renowned venue. It was an emotional ride for the band as they continued to celebrate 10 years together with a career spanning performance on the […]
![Papadosio Due to Make Headlining Debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this May 7th, 2016 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12494784_977090502367752_2789604353479011387_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
New age livetronica quintet, Papadosio, make their triumphant headlining debut at the gorgeous Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado this May. After releasing their fourth full length studio release, “Extras in a Movie”, the band has been consistently tearing it up on road in support of the album. After coming off tour last month, Papadosio readies […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] A Whole Lotta Gem and A Festful of Jam: Gem and Jam’s 10th anniversary sets the 2016 festival bar to exceptional heights](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gemandjam.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
A Whole Lotta Gem and A Festful of Jam When I landed in Tucson last Thursday morning, my whole being writhed with anticipation. After being on a week long high from seeing two nights of Lettuce + ProbCause in Portland and Eugene the previous weekend, I was more than ready to hit the desert and leave the Pacific Northwest dreariness for a few days of festival […]
![[Show Review] Dirtwire joins Everyone Orchestra in celebration of Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom’s 14th Anniversary | January 15th, 2016](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dirtwire.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom has held down it’s spot as one of Denver’s most notable venues for quite a while now, and rightfully so. Their 14th Anniversary event marked another year in business under the belt, and to make for the best celebration yet, the owners picked a nice lineup that brought in a laundry list […]
![[Show Review] Sonic Bloom Pre-Parties in Denver, CO: Unifying the Field at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom | April 24th + 25th 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11193341_10203417122103465_606580943755970410_n.jpg?resize=540%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The vibes were ebbing and flowing in full effect as hundreds of heady Coloradoans filed into the massive venue at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom last weekend. Sonic Bloom, one of, if not THE most loved CO festival of them all, will soon be upon us, and there was nothing more fitting to get you hyped for […]