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0 CRANFORD HOLLOW ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF “ST. TELLURIDE”

CRANFORD HOLLOW ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF “ST. TELLURIDE”

Americana rock band CRANFORD HOLLOW has received widespread acclaim in their hometown of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and has steadily been gaining a following in the Southeastern U.S. over the past four years. While building this fan base in places like North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, Cranford Hollow has also struck out to reach new markets in an unexpected area: Colorado.

After partnering with Denver-based booking agency Rocky Mountain Artists, Cranford Hollow launched their first national tour in December of 2013, promoting their self-titled album released two months previously. Notable shows included the Black Nugget in Carbondale, Carl’s Tavern in Steamboat Springs, and Sancho’s in Denver. A venue that really reverberated with the band, however, was the Telluride watering hole known as the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon.

Cranford Hollow returned to the West in the summer of 2014, selling out Fly Me to the Moon with a raucous Fourth of July concert. The band also expanded into New Mexico, with shows at Taos Mesa Brewing and Albuquerque’s Marble Brewery. Another western run this past winter saw another sold out Fly Me to the Moon concert, this time for New Years’ Eve, as well as a return to Carbondale’s Black Nugget and a rowdy get-together with Whitewater Ramble at Cervantes’ Other Side in Denver.

Cranford Hollow will be embarking on their fourth journey to the Mountain West this summer, playing their first of 22 shows in Roanoke, Virginia on June 17. Over the span ofseven weeks and 7,000 miles, the band will make their way through Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kansas before returning to Taos Mesa Brewing July 1 and Marble Brewery in Albuquerque July 2. Cranford Hollow will be making their fourth appearance at Telluride’s FlyMe to the Moon Saloon with their second consecutive Fourth of July concert. The band will tour the west for the remainder of July, heading up to West Yellowstone, Montana for a show at the Wild West Saloon July 25.

The band will be promoting their fourth studio album St. Telluride, which was partially produced just outside of Telluride, Colorado, as well as in St. Augustine, Florida. The ten-track album will be released on August 11, 2015 on the band’s record label Swampfire Records. Check out Cranford Hollow’s full tour schedule and preorder St. Telluride today at https://cranfordhollow.bandcamp.com.

0 Rocky Mountain Artists welcomes James and the Devil to our roster

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a new addition to our roster…

JAMES AND THE DEVIL
(Denver, CO)

James and The Devil perform their own brand of music, described as Rocky Mountain Fiddle Rock. They create an odd assortment of song writing, equipped with an intense, quick-tempo ed, vocal performance. The Electric Guitar and Fiddle take turns facing off, above a Rock-Solid Drum and Bass Section.

James & the Devil is a ying-yang concept representing people with enough open-mindedness to see it for what it really is- A normal man versus his personal demons. We believe it is healthy to always ask questions, and equally important to receive truthful non-skewed answers, to help guide us in the decisions we make as Earthlings. We promote Love and Unity through the stories we tell.

While merging acoustic rock, fiddle, modern pop, rap, and dance; J&theD has logged over 100,000 touring miles with a proclivity to consistently perform unforgettable genre-bending shows. Whether playing theaters or festivals, J&theD’s high energy original music is poised to redefine Rock&Roll!

James and the Devil has been growing recognition and achieving success in the Colorado music scene since 2009. They recently released a recorded set at Red Rocks Amphitheater, and a live CD/EP titled “Sample This”. In 2013 they we’re named Best “Avante-Pop” Band by the Denver Westword, and also Herman’s Hideaway’s Best of the West IV contest winners. They have proven time and again to be the victors of the Road to Summer Camp and Wakarusa Winter Classic battles, earning them performance slots at Wakarusa in 2011 & 2014; and at Summer Camp in 2012 and 2013. J&theD also won the title of Best Band in Denver by the CO Music Buzz in 2011.

J&theD has released 3 studio albums, and are about finish their 4th; dropping in the Spring of 2014, tentatively titled, “Checking For Signs Of Life”. They are already working on their next big project and intend to continue work on yet another record.

Formed in Denver, Colorado, James and The Devil perform their own brand of music, best described as rocky mountain fiddle rock. Rhythm guitarist & lyricist, Jim Campbell, brings a unique element, providing a clever assortment of song writing, rapidly delivering intense vocal performances. Leading the band on the violin, David Ross, takes a progressive approach to his fiddle-style, drawing from years of traditional experience, and sawing on the strings to whatever genre is thrown his way. J & the D, Bassist, Adam Carpenter, holds down the low-end, with an extensive background in music theory, punching in, and pushing out sound- A slapping, singing, and dancing, machine. J&theD, drummer, Matt Stoner, keeps the thunder thumping, metal crashing, and the people moving. A former producer, writer, and composer of the rock style. On lead guitar, Brian Knapp, joined the lineup to complete the 5-piece! Their songs are for every demographic, old and young. Their fans are made up of dreamers, drinkers, thinkers, smokers, and rebel-rousers.

http://www.jamesandthedevilmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/JamesAndTheDevil
https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesandtheDevil

0 Gaslight Street winter 2015 Colorado tour

GASLIGHT STREET WINTER 2015 COLORADO TOUR

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a late ski season Colorado tour for GASLIGHT STREET
out of Charleston, SC, bringing the band to Colorado for the first time.

You can check out the band March at the following dates:

3/13 – Stillwater Taproom – Augusta, GA
3/18 – Schmiggity’s – Steamboat Springs, CO
3/19 – Mile High Spirits – Denver, CO
3/20 – Cruiser’s – Grand Junction, CO
3/21 – Black Nugget – Carbondale, CO
3/22 – Quixote’s True Blue – Denver, CO
3/23 – Owsley’s – Boulder, CO
3/25 – Cervante’s Other Side – Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Artists showcase)
3/26 – Rock Island Live – Wichita, KS
3/27 – The Crying Wolf – Nashville, TN
3/28 – Clyde’s – Chattanooga, TN
3/29 – Surf Bar – Folly Beach, SC

http://gaslightstreet.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GaslightStreet

Soul music will never go out of style. Just like Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers spawned from the same bluesy roots, Gaslight Street melds pure Southern rock with charismatic vocals, traipsing the boundaries of blues and funk.

Too many bands know how to rock but rarely take the time to roll. Gaslight Street isn’t one of those. These four men — compiled from among the best all-around musicians Charleston has to offer — know how to blend swagger with humility and sweat with soul. With the release of 2013’s Heavy Wind, their third full-length album, lead singer Campbell Brown‘s songwriting has fully matured, delivering concise grooves with rib-stickin’ imagery. Somewhere between classic Southern rock and a swampy blues band, Gaslight Street manages to keep the kids’ hips moving, while also delivering a sound that makes their mamas smile.

“Gaslight Street have crafted a signature sound that is equal parts honey and moonshine, with Brown the catalyst for the soul-infused swagger.”
~ Jamie Lee of Honest Tune and Hittin’ the Note magazines

Gaslight Colorado

0 The Jauntee spring 2015 tour

THE JAUNTEE SPRING 2015 TOUR

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce the spring 2015 tour for for THE JAUNTEE out of Boston, MA. The tour is highlighted by the bands much anticipated return to Colorado for a series of dates in March and early April.

You can check out the band in February and March at the following dates:

3/14 – Church – Boston, MA*
3/15 – Pianos – New York, NY
3/17 – Stanley’s Pub – Cincinnati, OH
3/18 – Hideaway Saloon – Louisville, KY
3/20 – Old Town Pub – Steamboat Springs, CO
3/21 – Currents Restaurant – Salida, CO
3/22 – Mountain Sun Brewery – Boulder, CO
3/23 – Sanchos Broken Arrow – Denver, CO
3/24 – The Lazy Dog – Boulder, CO
3/25 – Cervantes Other Side – Denver, CO^
3/26 – The Little Bear – Evergreen, CO
3/27 – Hodi’s Half Note – Fort Collins CO+
3/28 – Black Nugget Saloon – Carbondale, CO
4/01 – Fly Me to the Moon Saloon – Telluride, CO
4/02 – Fly Me to the Moon Saloon – Telluride, CO
4/03 – The Barkley Ballroom – Frisco, CO+
4/04 – Quixote’s True Blue – Denver, CO
4/08 – Woodlands Tavern – Columbus, OH
4/10 – Hamilton College – Hamilton, NY
4/11 – Stone Church – Newmarket, NH

^ w/ The Southern Belles
* w/ The McLovins
+ w/ The Magic Beans

http://www.thejauntee.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheJauntee

Averaging over one hundred shows a year — The Jauntee has quickly made a name for themselves in the New England music scene. Hailing from Boston, they’ve solidified a dedicated following in the Northeast, playing most staple venues in the area (ie. Paradise Rock Club, Nectar’s, The Spot Underground, Stone Church). Several New England festival appearances (ie. Catskill Chill, StrangeCreek, Disc Jam) and extensive touring down the East Coast and across the Midwest have given them Nationwide recognition, with sold out shows as far west as Denver, CO (Quixote’s). A focus on live improvisation, set list variety, and musical exploration makes every show different from the last, truly making The Jauntee a live act to see again and again.

Drawing influence from a wide variety of bands, The Jauntee’s improvisational landscape spans multiple genres, including: Funk/Rock/Jazz/Progressive/Bluegrass/Psychedelic and Ambient music. Their willingness to explore genres, abandon all song structure, and dive into ‘the weird’ sets them apart from your average upcoming Jam Band. They aim to push the boundaries of improvisation, embrace the moment and engage the audience. With an ever-expanding song catalog and an inclination for open ended improvisation, every show promises to be a unique experience.
The Jauntee spring 2015 dates

0 The Southern Belles “Big Sky” tour

THE SOUTHERN BELLES “BIG SKY” TOUR

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a winter tour for THE SOUTHERN BELLES out of Richmond, VA.  The tour will bringing the band to Colorado and Montana for a series of dates in late February and early March. The band is touring leading up the anticipated release of their new album later this spring.

You can check out the band in February and March at the following dates:

3/4- Rapture, Charlottesville, VA
3/6- The Camel, Richmond, VA %
3/7- Late Winter Jibberjam, Allentown, PA
3/10- Hideaway Saloon, Louisville, KY
3/12- Little Bear Saloon, Evergreen, CO
3/13- Quixote’s, Denver, CO ^
3/14- The Eldo, Crested Butte, CO
3/15- Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, Telluride, CO
3/16- Southern Sun, Boulder, CO
3/19- Murray Bar, Livingston, MT
3/20- Palace Lounge, Missoula, MT
3/21- Craggy Range, Whitefish, MT
3/22- Gallatin Riverhouse Grill, Big Sky, MT
3/23- Filling Station, Bozeman, MT
3/25- Cervante’s Other Side, Denver, CO #
3/27- Old Town Pub, Steamboat Springs, CO
3/28- Jackpot Music Hall, Lawrence, KS
4/1- Rapture, Charlottesville, VA
4/3- The Camel, Richmond, VA *
4/4- Bayou, Washington, DC *

%- w/ The Get Right Band
^- w/ Aqueous
#- (Rocky Mountain Artists Showcase) w/ The Jauntee, Digg, Selasee & The Family Fafa, and Gaslight Street
*- w/ The Schooley Mountain Band

http://www.thesouthernbellesmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthernBellesRVA

Hailing from Richmond, VA, The Southern Belles play American, Rock & Roll, bridging the gaps between funk, psychedelic rock, country, and soul.

Since their formation in 2010, The Southern Belles have continued to grow exponentially. In 2012, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album “Sharp as a Knife”. The Belles play regular monthly shows across the state of Virginia, in Charlottesville and their hometown of Richmond, and have a touring schedule that takes them from Vermont to Colorado and all points in between.

The band consists of Adrian Ciucci (guitar/vocals), Tommy Booker (keys/vocals), Raphael Katchinoff (drums/vocals), and Andrew Carper (bass/vocals). The Southern Belles have also played a seemingly countless number of music festivals in our area. The Southern Belles have shared the stage with the likes of The Congress, Anders Osborne, Moon Taxi, Keller Williams, Toubab Krewe, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Zach Deputy, and more. Currently The Southern Belles are touring the East Coast and recording their second album to be released later in 2015.

Southern Belles logo 2

0 Gravy winter 2015 tour

GRAVY WINTER TOUR 2015

Rocky Mountain Artists in conjunction with Venture Music out of Nashville, TN is very pleased to announce a winter tour for GRAVY out of New Orleans, bringing the band back to Colorado for a series of dates in late February and early March. The band is touring leading up the the highly anticipated release of their new album “Get Busy Living” later this spring.

You can check out the band in February and March at the following dates:

02.27 (Fri) Taos, NM – Taos Mesa Brewing
02.28 (Sat) Telluride, CO – Fly Me To The Moon
03.01 (Sun) Winter Park, CO – Ullr’s Tavern
03.04 (Wed) Steamboat Springs, CO – Schmiggity’s
03.05 (Thu) Denver, CO – Mile High Spirits
03.06 (Fri) Aspen, CO – Belly Up (supporting Robert Randolph)
03.07 (Sat) Boulder, CO – The Lazy Dog
03.08 (Sun) Boulder, CO – Mountain Sun

http://www.gravymusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/gravymusic

Infusing musical aspects from all walks of life, Gravy’s brand of progressive funk rock has garnered a solid fan base, firmly cementing the band as a fixture in the New Orleans music scene. Touring consistently since their inception, Gravy has established itself as one of the Southeast’s rising acts.  In addition to accepting an invitation to perform at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Gravy has shared the stage with George Porter Jr., Johnny Vidacovich, The New Orleans Suspects,  Rebirth Brass Band, Good Enough For Good Times (featuring members of Galactic), Bonerama, Cyril Neville, and Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes.  Gravy has released two albums, 2008’s “Said & Done”, and their follow up effort, The Hard Way”, in 2011.  In the studio, Gravy has collaborated with musicians such as Ben Ellman and Corey Henry of Galactic, and the iconic New Orleans drummer, Johnny Vidacovich. Gravy is currently finishing up their third release “Get Busy Living” for release in spring 2015.

Gravy Colorado winter 2015

 

 

0 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARTISTS SHOWCASE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARTISTS SHOWCASE

In our 3+ years Rocky Mountain Artists has brought a lot of great bands to Colorado and brought a lot of great Colorado bands to the rest of the country.  We are very excited with our progress as we grow in the industry and watch our bands grow with us.  It is with great excitement that we are announcing our first ever ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARTISTS SHOWCASE which will be held on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Other Side in Denver…the first showcase will feature two of our great local Colorado acts, Selasee & The Fafa Family out of Boulder and Digg out of Denver with 3 of our up and coming touring acts from elsewhere, The Jauntee out of Boston, The Southern Belles out of Richmond, VA and Gaslight Street out of Charleston, SC…this is going to be a fun night of music to celebrate what we have done and showcase some of our talent to you…tickets are only $5 in advance for 5 great bands so get yours now…

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/781027

We want to thank Cervantes for having us along with our fantastic roster of bands and most importantly the fans and venues that support them. We hope to see you all on March 25…thank you!

 

RMA showcase

0 The Last Revel winter 2015 tour

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a February and March tour for THE LAST REVEL “front porch Americana” out of Minneapolis. The band will be making a run through Colorado before heading up to Montana for a series of dates.

You can check out the band in February and March at the following dates:

02.26 (Thu) Denver, CO – Cervantes Other Side
02.27 (Fri) Aspen, CO – Chair 9/Little Nell
02.28 (Sat) Aspen, CO – Chair 9/Little Nell
03.01 (Sun) Carbondale, CO – Steve’s Guitars
03.02 (Mon) Denver, CO – Sancho’s
03.05 (Thu) Choteau, MT – private event
03.06 (Fri) Whitefish, MT – Crush Wine Bar
03.07 (Sat) Livingston, MT – Murray Bar
03.08 (Sun) Big Sky, MT – Gallatin Riverhouse Grill

http://thelastrevel.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheLastRevel

Consisting of three members, The Last Revel uses traditional folk-minded three part harmonies with honest and meaningful lyrics to deliver a passionate and soul stirring performance. On a backbone of rebellious rock attitude and raw traditional instrumentation, band members pride themselves on an unrelenting work ethic and a deep hunger to write, perform, and entertain.

The Last Revel is known for crafting a rowdy live performance that inspires crowds to move to every tune. The Last Revel honed their style at a weekly open mic night at a dive bar in Southern Minnesota. Their performance spread by word of mouth until the bar was at maximum capacity every Thursday. When the dance floor was full, folks danced on tables. The Last Revel strives for such wild performances at every show. The Last Revel received great response from press and fans alike from their first official recording entitled, “The Mason Jar EP” in February of 2013.

With their debut full-length release entitled “UPROOTED” in February of 2014, The Last Revel’s momentum continues to grow and The Band is poised to take their sound to anywhere that welcomes their own brand of lyric driven, foot moving, folk music.

Last Revel tour poster

0 Skyfoot winter 2015 tour

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a February tour for SKYFOOT out of Boston, taking the band to the southeast before ending up in Philadelphia and New York City. The band is touring behind their excellent 2014 release “Room For Space.”
You can check out the band in February at the following dates:

02.11 (Wed) Knoxville, TN – Scruffy City Hall
02.12 (Thu) Nashville, TN – Soulshine Pizza
02.13 (Fri) Athens, GA – Nowhere Bar
02.14 (Sat) Cullowee, NC – Tuck’s Tap and Grille
02.19 (Thu) Charlotte, NC – Double Door Inn
02.20 (Fri) Asheville, NC – The One Stop
02.21 (Sat) Augusta, GA – Stillwater Taproom
02.22 (Sun) Folly Beach, SC – Surf Bar
02.23 (Mon) Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
02.25 (Wed) Greensboro, NC – The Blind Tiger
02.26 (Thu) Raleigh, NC – The Pour House
02.27 (Fri) Philadelphia, PA – Minglewood Saloon
02.28 (Sat) New York, NY – Piano’s

http://skyfootmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/skyfootmusic

Skyfoot is a powerful jam-rock band from Boston, MA.  Forming in early 2011, the band has played 200+ shows all across the United States.  You’ll find them rocking New England regularly and on down the eastern seaboard in the Carolinas and Virginias.  In summer 2014 the band spent 2 months touring the Northwest U.S. with shows in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

Skyfoot plays a variety of genres from funk, rock, & bluegrass to sonic landscapes and fusion.  Their live show features tight compositions and jamming that give way to memorable moments that are recorded and archived. If you dig the sounds of Phish, The Derek Trucks Band, Bruce Hornsby, Grateful Dead, you’ll be stoked you heard Skyfoot!

Tyler Arnott (guitar) thoughtfully threads through songs and jams with his genuine and tasty finger style playing. Eric McEwen (Keyboards and Lead Vocals) doubles as the bassist with crazy left hand lines.  Aaron Morey (Drums) fills out the rest with a dynamic approach to jam drumming with reverence to all the best drummers of the scene.

Skyfoot’s 2012 debut album “Eternal Bend” features nine original songs including favorites Maybe Mississippi, Indigo, and The Mountain.  On July 1, 2014  the band released their 2nd studio album entitled “Room For Space” recorded in West Springfield, MA at the Rotary Records.

Winter Tour List copy copy

 

0 Tyler Nail – “Feathers”

check out these tracks from the recent Tyler Nail release “Feathers”…