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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 […]
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 […]
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Festival Coverage
This February 21st through 23rd WinterWonderGrass returns to the majestic Steamboat Springs for its eighth year of “Music, Brews and Mountains”. A festival primarily bluegrass and folk based, country energy with an abundance of string instruments and soul will light up the peaceful snowy valley this February. This years’ lineup boasts bluegrass legends such as […]
Electronic
Quietly making their mark on the Denver music scene, the Minor duo is bringing a unique twist of melodic electronica and folky hip-hop to the table. The duo is composed of multifaceted producer Sam Goodman and singer and songwriter Jessa Raskin. The two have a rich musical history and their chemistry in the lab is […]
![6 Sets Not to Miss at Hillberry Festival; THIS WEEKEND October 12-15, Eureka Springs, Arkansas [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/19756669_2314047725486195_6204699735438708334_n.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival is THE festival to be at the weekend of October 12th-15th. Presented by Deadhead Productions and Railroad Earth, Hillberry happens at the unique private land dubbed The Farm in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Graced with the best in Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Soul and more, Hillberry’s lineup is every Bluegrass lover’s dream. The […]
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Jamband
Greensky Bluegrass takes the cake for being one of the most innovative and talented string bands touring today and their recent Fall tour is coming to a delicious close this coming week with dates in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The band has already sold out their Red Rocks show set for Saturday, September 23rd […]
![Samm Bones rips through Lion’s Lair in Denver, CO | May 9, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/samm.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Last month I had the pleasure of experiencing a spontaneous night of live music that left me full and inspired. Lion’s Lair is a fairly unassuming venue in its space and overall demeanor, matching the stylings of common east Colfax dives, but what set Lion’s Lair apart on this particular night is that they played […]
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Electronic
The 27th Annual High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, California, offers a wide variety of top and upcoming musical acts, parades, movement classes, nonprofits, vendors and more to provide a weekend full of fun for the entire family. The festival takes place June 29th- July 2nd and the lineup boats two nights of the Trey Anastasio Band, […]
![Yonder Mountain String Band Wows Austin, Texas with Help From G. Love & Special Sauce [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/yonder-222222.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
It was a huge night in Austin, Texas, last Friday, February 17th, as Yonder Mountain String Band made their highly anticipated return to the music capital of the world. The string group from Nederland, Colorado, is always a pleasure to watch perform and the energy and talent was thickly palpable as the lively qunitet shredded and sang the […]
![The Wood Brothers Bring Pure Joy to Denver 12.9.16 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15400947_1317724451612799_4936414406440230901_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Last weekend the residents of beautiful Denver, Colorado were treated to an intimate and energetic set by The Wood Brothers, a soulful and unique acoustic band that took over the Ogden last Friday night. Having just released their latest and greatest, ‘Paradise’, the venue was packed full of fans eager with anticipation to see this […]