awesome thanks. we're sorta punk, leaning a bit towards sludge rock/ stoner metal... would they still take that kind of music?
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Any Colorado Bassists?
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awesome thanks. we're sorta punk, leaning a bit towards sludge rock/ stoner metal... would they still take that kind of music?
awesome thanks. we're sorta punk, leaning a bit towards sludge rock/ stoner metal... would they still take that kind of music?
In Denver- Larimer Lounge, One-Eyed-Jacks, Lion's Lair, Old Curtis St Bar
Ft. Collins- SurfSide7
Co Springs- Black Sheep, the loft
Ric5
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Denver. Bassists are somewhat rare around these here parts for some reason. If your demo is good Marquois theater isn't that hard to get into. I've played with some pretty god awful bands that somehow were accepted there and it's really easy to build a fanbase there since they concert goers there are regulars.
*raises hand* Denver here -- although, I'm still in the learning/practicing stages (for the past 7 years....lol).
My theory... no matter what playing level you're at, there's always something to learn.
5sg.
My theory... no matter what playing level you're at, there's always something to learn.
5sg.
True. I'm definitely more at the amateur level still though. Sometimes I kick myself for not sticking with it over the past 7yrs...I could be really good by now...D'OH!
Golden, here; recent transplant from Virginia...so far pl;ayed three clubs: Ziggies, Chapultepec 2, and Copperhead Road. Boy, is it hard to get a REAL job here! My girlfriend says the gravy train will end soon, so I'm pretty desperate!
I was born and raised in Littleton, lived 10 years in Denver... but now I live in New York City.
It's WAY easier booking your band here than it was in Denver. But boy do I miss Colorado.
It's WAY easier booking your band here than it was in Denver. But boy do I miss Colorado.
Guys! For anyone in the Denver area interested in some sick funk, Soulive/Lettuce are playing at Cervantes on May 14th/15th. They've been my favorite band for a while now.... been here before (before I knew of them), finally coming back through town!
Just thought I'd let you guys know. I'll be there! Let me know if you want to go, maybe we can organize something!
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If anyone wants to check them out, Archive.org has quite a few live recordings, my personal fav the House of Blues - 7.25.02 show (includes a cover of "Do That Stuff" by Parliament!). Their studio albums are awesome, but the live stuff is where it's really at.
5sg.
Just thought I'd let you guys know. I'll be there! Let me know if you want to go, maybe we can organize something!
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If anyone wants to check them out, Archive.org has quite a few live recordings, my personal fav the House of Blues - 7.25.02 show (includes a cover of "Do That Stuff" by Parliament!). Their studio albums are awesome, but the live stuff is where it's really at.
5sg.
edwinhurwitz
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Boulder.
It was a lot easier to get gigs in the 80s and 90s. Nederland alone had 5 venues going 7 nights a week and the ski towns were always good for 4 or 5 tours in the winter, with multiple nights in each one. Each town had several venues as well as the apres ski gigs. Cover bands and original bands did well. Everyone made big money and ski'ed for free. Boulder had several venues from McCabe's, the Fox, Tulagi's Bldr. Theater, etc. There are some good venues in Denver, but it's pretty hard to make it as a local musician. It's similar all over, but Colorado seems to have been especially hard hit.
It was a lot easier to get gigs in the 80s and 90s. Nederland alone had 5 venues going 7 nights a week and the ski towns were always good for 4 or 5 tours in the winter, with multiple nights in each one. Each town had several venues as well as the apres ski gigs. Cover bands and original bands did well. Everyone made big money and ski'ed for free. Boulder had several venues from McCabe's, the Fox, Tulagi's Bldr. Theater, etc. There are some good venues in Denver, but it's pretty hard to make it as a local musician. It's similar all over, but Colorado seems to have been especially hard hit.
