AEG Presents Deadmau5 with BlackGummy and Electrocado at Red Rocks Amphitheatre during an event taking place on Thursday, October, 19th at 7:30 pm MT. After the show on Friday, October 20th SOLD OUT a second show is taking place in Colorado with one of the electronic music scenes most celebrated DJs. Don’t miss your chance to see Deadmaus! We have ONE PAIR (2 Tickets) for one lucky follower who completes our giveaway 🙂
Electric Forest is a two-weekend art, music, and camping festival in Rothbury, Michigan.
This year, this festival makes an expansion to two weekends. Renowned as one of the most unique and intimate large-scale festival experiences in the world, this event pushes the boundaries of the imagination with jawdropping art at its heart in the legendary Sherwood Forest. The 2017 festival takes place June 22-25, and June 29 – July 3.
Tickets for the First Weekend are SOLD OUT, while GA Tickets, as well as many VIP experiences for the Second Weekend, are still on sale.
It was Saint Patrick’s Day. Everywhere you looked people were wearing shades of green.
The evening sunlight was beginning to fade and the sky darken to a blue-purple. I too was wearing green, however it wasn’t just for the holiday. My reasons were far more musically inclined. Tonight I was ready to get funky with the band Lettuce.
The Floozies
The Floozies
Lettuce is a band of many talented musicians. The eight member band is comprised of drummer Adam Deitch (Break Science), guitarists Adam Smirnoff and Eric Krasno (Soulive), bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes, keyboardist Neal Evans, saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, and trumpet players Eric Bloom (Sonic Bloom, and performed with Pretty Lights Analog Future Band) and Rashawn Ross. What happens up on stage when these musicians start performing is a sight to witness.
Lettuce embarked on their Mt. Crushmore Tour with a 2 night run at Brooklyn Bowl in NYC on January 3rd & 4th.
They worked their way west through February and landed on the west coast in early March. The Floozies and Russ Liquid Testjoined Lettuce on stage at the Fox Theater – Oakland, a special celebration of funk and experimental electronic bands.
The night opened with Russ Liquid Test blasting basslines interlaced with production and brass from Russell Scott, guitarist Andrew Block, and drummer Deven Trusclair. An extended set break led to The Floozies sending us into a frenzy with guitarist Matt Hill and drummer Mark Hill grooving along building the night’s energy. Before I knew it the Fox was lit with lasers arcing across the ceiling and mezzanine. Cheers broke out and the party was only beginning.
I’d like to give a set list, or even talk about a few of the songs that Lettuce played during their set, however the energy of the night carried me away and led to an outpouring of dance moves and connecting with strangers. Fans of Lettuce know the experience: Deitch starts laying out a beat and Coomes strums along. Bloom and Zoidisblast away with their brass and the energy builds as a sonic explosion of guitars and keyboard zip in static focus. It’s magic what these guys do up on stage. Their energy is infectious.
The set went on well into the night, lasting over 80 minutes as build up onto build up moved the crowd along. Occasionally I’d look around and see nothing but smiling faces and hands up in the air. I relocated a few times as the crowd seemed to only push towards the front, eager to catch more of the funk. The dance floor was packed and felt like any sold out show I’ve been to at the Fox.
Lettuce will be returning to the Red Rocks Amphitheater with their 2nd annual Rage Rocks show on May 13, 2017.
Supporting acts include Ghostface Killah, George Porter Jr, Cyril Neville, Turkuaz, The Russ Liquid Test, J Rocc, and more.
Pretty Lights (Derek Vincent Smith) is upping the LIVE experience with his latest announcement.
The electronic music producer from Fort Collins, Colorado is returning to the Gorge Amphitheater for what is expected to be two nights of legendary performances.
Last year, Smith premiered the “Episodic Festival Tour” where I hit his festival in Telluride, Colorado. Read about the experience by clicking here.The sick photos below are from the event. Shot by Chris Kocher of CMK Photographywho I teamed up to cover the performance.
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Pretty Lights Live. Season 2 premiere, Episode 6. will take place August 4th-5th at the Gorge Amphitheater (located in George, WA).
The two-night event is a continuation of 2016’s Episodic Tour where Derek Vincent Smith, Borahm Lee, Alvin Ford Jr., Chris Karns and Brandon Butler will perform both nights. Supporting the performers will be STS9, Tipper, Atmosphere, Lettuce, Cherub, Manic Focus, Chali 2na & Krafty Kuts, Kasbo, Marvel Years and Maddy O’Neal.
From Santa Cruz, California STS9 is a 5-piece electronic collective. Last September, “The Universe Inside”was dropped leading up to their two-day headliner at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Experiencing the group live is hypnotic the lights enhance their futuristic sound.
Tipper, acomposer known for bass-heavy, glitch-filled, downtempo beats and mind-alteringvisuals doesn’t have another tour date in Washington. I attended his three-night run at The Fillmore Auditoriumin Denver. The final night was a “Cuddle Puddle.” It’s aperformance I will never forget; blankets and pillows were scattered across the floor and everyone was laying down entranced by the stimulation happening on stage.
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One of my favorite groups Lettuce is bringing the FUNK! Silver Light Media – Contributor, Chris Kocher,recently reviewed their performance at The Fox Theater – Oakland, click here, to read. Originating in 1992 there are few bands I enjoy seeing more than this one. The eight musicians are beyond talented and headline festivals across the country.
Last spring, I had the privilege to interview Manic Focus via The Mile High Sound Movement, click here, to read. Bringing those electronic drops with a soulful twist John “JmaC” McCarten is embarking on a national tour with stops from Boulder, Colorado to Detroit, Michigan leading up to his stop at The Gorge. Check the dope new release, “Putting All Of My People On” featuring ProbCause below for one my favorite tracks from the artist at the moment.
Blending sound and culture BoomBox comprised of producers and DJs, Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux hit the Gothic Theatre on December 29th for a 3-night run that lasts through New Year’s Eve! Who’s ready to get down to their electronic blend of vintage blues and rock?! Made to get fans moving on the dance floor they incorporate Psychedelia, Backbeat, and Funky House sounds to create their hybrid style.
Check the recommended video from AEG Live for a preview of the jams you’ll be grooving to at the event.
Like what you see? Enter our GIVEAWAY powered by AEG Live Rocky Mountains for your chance to WIN to free tickets to the concert on December 29, 2016.
DOORS open at 8pm, BUY TICKETS by CLICKING HERE! Thanks Jennifer Bjerke Lessard for the Featured Photo at the top of our post. Can’t wait to see everyone at the show!
SoDown just dropped “A Different Path” a new EP featuring collaborations with DeFunk, TruFeelz and Homemade Spaceship. Check the dope mixes below and get ready for a night of funky bass music at The Bluebird Theater in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2016 🙂
Ehren Wright of SoDown just finished a packed summer of festivals and events which included a stop at Sonic Bloom. Learn more in this interview with our founder Aryonna Richard via I Get Down Clothing & Apparel Company, click here.
He will be supported by Paul Basic the drummer turned producer from Fort Collins, Colorado who plays on Pretty Lights Music label recently dropped a sick EP entitled, 02 – Willdabeast – Is This Love ft. Keeplove? [Paul Basic Remix], listen below for a preview.
Adding to the lineup is Tortuga the duo who’s members include Ryan Mahrer and Tyler Arndt spent the summer hitting festivals like Vertex and Backwoods Music and Arts Festivals. Get to know the group in this interview, click here, to read. Listen to their new mix Wump Collective 2k Compilation below.
Can’t forget about TheOrcastrator and TruFeelz opening the event, we know they will get the audience pumped! What an awesome lineup, we can’t wait to drop media coverage at the SOLD OUT show. Get ready for a recap and photos dropping soon.
