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Poor Me – Cosplay
by CHARLIE ANDERSON 3 stars out of 5 Released December 15, Cosplay is the sophomore release from the five-piece punk act, Poor Me. The concept album examines the idea of heroism, exploring our own realm of […]
Month: December 2015
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King Cardinal – Once a Giant
by CHARLIE ANDERSON 4 stars out of 5 Once a Giant, King Cardinal’s follow-up to the self-titled debut EP, sees Brennan Mackey transform from solo singer-songwriter to confident and earnest frontman of a four-piece outfit. The […]
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Best of 2015 – Album Reviews
In looking back over the year in music, I am reminded again of my good fortune to be involved in a Northern Colorado scene that continues to prove wrong those who attempt to define it. […]
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Serpentfoot: Psych Rock on the Front Range
by Avalon Clare | It’s early Sunday afternoon, and Jordan Twiggs, Michael Ross, and Philip Shellabarger are lined up on a couch in a house on a dead end street in west Fort Collins. American […]
Local Culture, Arts & Community
Enigma Escape Rooms
by Carie Gueswel There is a new, enigmatic trend popping up in the United States, and that trend is real-life escape rooms. Popular in Europe, Asia, and Australia for about a decade now, the Sherlock […]
Local Culture, Arts & Community
Los Lobos: Brand New Song and Dance
by Rebecca LaPole Steve Berlin, saxophonist and keyboardist for Los Lobos, took time out from working with a couple Colorado bands; Leftover Salmon, and Greensky Bluegrass to talk with Scene about Fiesta Mexico Americana, a […]
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Homeless Gear Offers a Hand Up
by Rebecca LaPole The holidays are over, but there is still much to be thankful for and more to give. The weather doesn’t suddenly get warmer now that December has passed, and there are many […]
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SHATTERPROOF: Strong and Ready for More
by Dawn Duncan Bands today realize that there’s more to making it big than just being talented or having an appealing visual image. The competition is fierce, with thousands of artists vying for attention and […]
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U2: February 28, 1982 Lincoln Center, Fort Collins
by BRYAN RAYBURN This tour was in support of the band’s second studio album, October, which was released on October 12, 1981, and consisted of five legs (3 Europe, 2 North America) and 102 shows […]
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New Year, New Beer! A peek inside Ft. Collins’ latest addition to the brewery scene
by Ali Owens I know – we all know what we like. But what’s a new year for, if not to try new things? Do yourself a favor and surprise your taste buds by checking out […]