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0 The Deer Run Drifters summer 2015 Colorado tour

THE DEER RUN DRIFTERS 2015 COLORADO TOUR

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a late spring season Colorado tour for THE DEER RUN DRIFTERS out of Floyd, VA, an outstanding up and coming Americana/bluegrass act.  The band just released their new album “Restless Youth” in May and will be touring nationally behind the album for the rest of 2015 including the upcoming Colorado dates.

You can check out the band in Colorado this May and June at the following dates:

5/27 (Wed) – Zio’s Alley Bar – Denver, CO
5/28 (Thu) – Stem Ciders – Denver, CO
5/30 (Sat) – The Big Wonderful – Denver, CO
5/31 (Sun) – Oskar Blues Liquids and Solids – Longmont, CO
6/4 (Thu) – Cervantes Other Side – Denver, CO
6/5 (Fri) – Ullr’s Tavern – Winter Park, CO
6/6 (Sat) – The Big Wonderful – Denver, CO
6/7 (Sun day) – Cactus Jack’s – Evergreen, CO
6/7 (Sun eve) – Mountain Sun Brewery – Boulder, CO
6/10 (Wed) – Cruisers – Grand Junction, CO
6/11 (Thu) – Currents – Salida, CO
6/12 (Fri) – Black Nugget – Carbondale, CO
6/13 (Sat) – The Eldo – Crested Butte, CO
6/14 (Sun) – Vail Brewing – Vail, CO
6/17 (Wed) – Steamboat Smokehouse – Steamboat Springs, CO
6/18 (Thu) – High Alpine Brewing – Gunnison, CO
6/19 (Fri) – Tommyknocker Tavern – Creede, CO
6/20 (Sat) – Vail Brewing – Vail, CO

http://www.thedeerrundrifters.com/

What do you get when you take two sets of brothers, the broken remnants of an unheard Alt-Country band, and the skills of a veteran bassist? Is it countless cases of beer? Maybe it’s endless amounts of broken guitar strings, or perhaps more simply, it’s those late night practices in an empty wood shed knowing you have to drag your ass into work the next morning. Well, it’s all of those things. More importantly, it’s the perfect combination of those things. It’s none other than a genuine love for music that has forged The Deer Run Drifters. With one half of the band influenced by the sounds and lyrics of Alt-Country, and the other half deeply rooted in a more modern folk, The Deer Run Drifters have quickly carved themselves out a perfect spot in Americana music.

Nearly four years ago after their recent musical venture had fallen through, Chris Link and Shane Edgell were left busking on the streets of Floyd, Virginia. The two had nothing more than a guitar and a banjo, a few old-time covers and a handful of originals penned by Link. All it took was a few passers-by to stop and lend an ear and the rest is history. From that day forward, what is now known as The Deer Run Drifters started taking form. The band is composed of Chris Link (guitar, vocals), Joe Link (mandolin), Shane Edgell (banjo), Sean Edgell (guitar, harmonica), and Will Norton (Bass). In May of 2012 on a goose-neck trailer stage, The Deer Run Drifters made their debut In Willis, Virginia, for the first ever Talford Rodeo. Fast forward to 2015, the band has over 200 shows beneath its belt, has traveled up and down the East Coast, has been in every dive bar Virginia has to offer and has successfully released their debut album, Appalachian Blues.

Appalachian Blues has gained the band local acclaim for its collection of sad stories and rootsy instrumentals. Link utilizes weathered and often heartbreaking lyrics fused with his “high and lonesome” twang to draw listeners in. There’s desperation in his voice that’s both alluring and bleeds honesty. However, it’s the clever arrangements and focus on dynamics that brings this band to life. They have a knack for showcasing the lyrics of each song and reinforcing them with the music. It’s not uncommon to hear an eerie 4-string banjo roll over top of a wailing harmonica or over driven Mandolin within the mix, only to be tied perfectly together by Norton’s foot tapping bass lines.

The band has found itself gearing up for the release of its second full-length album, Restless Youth. With the new addition of percussion and a rockin’ electric guitar, the record is the first step in a new direction for the band. “We wanted to stay true to our roots as we did with our first album,” said Link. “But, at the same time we wanted to intertwine some of the music we’ve grown up on. The new record, all the way down to the writing process, has been much more of a collaboration among all of us. I think this collection of songs has captured who we are perfectly.”

Restless Youth continues what the band is known for: themes of life, heartbreak, and of course drunken mishaps. With the band’s new sound in place, it creates something that represents their intent perfectly. The Deer Run Drifters are here, and ready to take 2015 by storm.

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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.

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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 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 Afro Zep winter 2015 Colorado tour

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to announce a February Colorado tour for AFRO ZEP out of Chicago. Featuring members of KAVA, Afro Zep puts a fresh new twist on Led Zeppelin’s catalog, recreating the songs with African musical influences and featuring horns and percussion.  You can check out the band in February at the following dates:

02.06 (Fri) The 1 Up – Denver (co-bill with Springdale Quartet)
02.07 (Sat) Aztec, NM – Crash Music
02.08 (Sun) Boulder, CO – Mountain Sun
02.09 (Mon) Boulder, CO – Southern Sun
02.11 (Wed) Breckenridge, CO – Gold Pan Saloon
02.12 (Thu) Steamboat Springs, CO – Old Town Pub
02.13 (Fri) 1860 Tavern – Empire, CO
02.14 (Sat early) Winter Park Resort – Winter Park, CO
02.14 (Sat late) Keystone, CO – The Goat

http://afrozep.com/
https://www.facebook.com/afrozep
http://kavatheband.com

AfroZep is a band that plays high-energy afro-beat and afro-pop versions of Led Zeppelin songs, complete with horns and percussion.  Wilson, Marshall and Ryan conceptualized the idea in the Summer of 2009. Less than 6 months later they were touring the Midwest performing in St. Louis, Iowa City, Kansas City, Madison and Rock Island.  Their first hometown performance was a few months later at the Bottom Lounge and a few months after that AfroZep was being recognized by critics from the Chicago Reader and were voted Best Led Zeppelin Cover Band.  The band hit the studio shortly after that and quickly gained the attention of Richard Milne at WXRT where they were listed as ‘Our Led Zeppelin Cover Band of Choice’.  Less than two years later AfroZep has headlined clubs such as the Fox Theatre in Boulder, Quixoes in Denver and Lincoln Hall in Chicago; performed at Universities, festivals and private parties and opened for national and international touring acts such as Cornmeal and Tinariwen.

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0 Johnny Campbell & the Bluegrass Drifters winter 2015 Colorado tour

Rocky Mountain Artists is very pleased to be bringing some outstanding Nashville bluegrass to Colorado to ring in 2015 with Johnny Campbell & the Bluegrass Drifters.  The band will be pickin’ through Colorado throughout January so check them out at these dates:

01.09 (Fri) Crested Butte, CO – The Eldo
01.10 (Sat) Evergreen, CO – Little Bear Saloon
01.12 (Mon) Boulder, CO – Southern Sun
01.13 (Tue) Laporte, CO – Swing Station
01.14 (Wed) Steamboat Springs, CO – Carl’s Tavern
01.16 (Fri) Grand Junction, CO – Cruiser’s
01.17 (Sat) Carbondale, CO – Black Nugget
01.18 (Sun) Aspen, CO – Justice Snow’s
01.21 (Wed) Frisco, CO – Barkley Ballroom

http://www.thebluegrassdrifters.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellandthebluegrassdrifters

Johnny Campbell is a third generation fiddler hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up listening to Bluegrass greats Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Jim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys, and the Stanley Brothers. Johnny’s long-bow fiddling style is modeled after the late, great Kenny Baker, as well as his brother Jimmy Campbell, who played extensively with both Jim & Jesse and Bill Monroe. To Johnny, Bluegrass is not just a genre of music, but a lifestyle. Sticking strictly to the roots of first generation bluegrass musicians, Johnny brings enthusiasm and charisma to an oft mislabeled musical category. Johnny has won several fiddle competitions over the years, including Uncle Dave Macon Days, LaGrange Fiddle Competition, and Yeehaw Junction. He is a founding member of the Volunteer String Band (a Nashville Jamgrass band), has toured with James Monroe and helped San Francisco based band Windy Hill win several band competitions, including Emerging Artist in The California Bluegrass Association, First Place at Yonder Mountain String Band’s String Summit and Second Place at Rocky Grass. He currently plays with Chris Henry & The Hardcore Grass and David Davis & The Warrior River Boys. After 35 years as a sideman Johnny is now up front. In the oft’ heard words of Johnny himself, “Let’s Pick!” Johnny started the Bluegrass Drifters in Santa Cruz, California with his wife Whitney. The band has gone through some changes since moving back to Nashville and Johnny’s really excited about the current line-up.

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1 Cranford Hollow winter 2014-15 Colorado tour

CRANFORD HOLLOW out of Hilton Head, SC returns to Colorado to ring in 2015 with another extended run of shows.  This will be the band’s third tour of Colorado since early 2014 and they have made some great strides in building a loyal fanbase here. The tour will be highlighted by a New Years Eve show at the legendary Fly Me To The Moon Saloon in Telluride. Following the release of their latest album “Spanish Moss & Smoke” in October, the year 2015 is set up to be a big one for Cranford Hollow. Check them out in Colorado at the following dates:

CRANFORD HOLLOW WINTER TOUR 2014-15:

12.26 (Fri) Preservation Pub – Knoxville, TN
12.29 (Mon) Ajax Tavern – Aspen, CO
12.30 (Tue) Barkley Ballroom – Frisco, CO
12.31 (Wed) Fly Me To The Moon Saloon – Telluride, CO
01.01 (Thu) Balcony Bar – Durango, CO
01.02 (Fri) Black Nugget – Carbondale, CO
01.03 (Sat) The Eldo – Crested Butte, CO
01.08 (Thu) Cervantes Other Side – Denver, CO
01.09 (Fri) Little Bear Saloon – Evergreen, CO
01.11 (Sun) Ullr’s Tavern – Winter Park, CO
01.14 (Wed) The Loft – Columbus, GA

http://cranfordhollowband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cranfordhollow

 

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