Local Events in Alma, Colorado

SASS
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Sweet Alma Soul Sisters an all female band, play a diverse range from Lady Gaga, Adele, and The Head and The Heart to Patsy Cline, Kings of Leon and Janis Joplin. With also an array of originals they are known as a "Local's Favorite".

When: Feb 17, 2012 8:00:00 PM in Alma, Colorado

Smooth Money Gesture
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Smooth Money Gesture is infectious groove funk with ear twitching space jams, face melting solos and tight rhythmic changes. Since the new millennium, the band has been honing in on their sound, bringing their music from the East Coast to Alaska; finally landing in Nederland, Colorado where the band permanently resides. The sextet’s sound is rooted in rock and roll with elements of funk, bluegrass, metal, and electronica producing a jam based high energy psychedelic creation all their own. With a variety of musical influences feeding the improvisational groove, and the majority of members contributing vocals and to songwriting, Smooth Money Gesture takes one on an adrenaline rich celebratory journey that never runs out of fuel. The band has just released their debut CD "The Grand Scubian: Evolution” and with their ever expanding tour schedule, are making forays beyond their homebase of Colorado. This next year will see them traverse the Western states and cross the great Mississippi. At the core of Smooth Money Gesture are the Diminico brothers and lifelong friend and fellow musician Josh Gitlin-Rich. Doug Diminico plays lead guitar and sings alongside his brother Dan Diminico (bass guitar and vocals). Josh Gitlin-Rich adds his own brand of guitar riffs to compliment Smooth Money's ethereal jams. On keys is Pete Goldberg, contributing a whole new dimension to Smooth Money's music with his energetic playing and gritty vocals. Cody Wales on drums and Nathaniel Haas on percussion and vocals, keep the band driving while adding a touch of polyrhythmic flare. Guy Erickson, of Colorado Music Buzz recently remarked “Smooth Money Gesture is the very Wiki of a happy jam band...Helixes of ebullient guitar...cerebral texture from the organ and keys provides that rare, full, Psychedelic-Funk expansion augmenting the complex interplay as two drummers / percussionists mesh in ever-evolving labyrinths of rhythm...Uplifting and a reason to smile!" Sprinkling in the occasional and unexpected covers or teases from bands such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, The Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, or Phish: SMG is constantly twisting and taking the jams to new heights. Integral to the SMG expansive experience, is the job of Bryce on lights and effects. Bryce has been working with SMG, adding a light show that's as over the top as the music, furthering the planetary excursion into vast and grand, Scubian worlds.

When: Mar 2, 2012 8:00:00 PM in Alma, Colorado

J.WAIL
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

It is the dawn of an age of digital wizardry and in this modern era gadgets seem to surge in song, congealing in an amalgamation of buzzes, beeps and blips. The pulsing of machines and pounding of concrete and steel in symphonic collage power our world. J.WAIL rises to the call of the sonic traffic controller, poised behind a palette of electronic devices, guitar, booming bass and live drums. The dance floor becomes the launch pad where the duo fuses live instrumentation with organic electronica propelling mind, soul and booty into the upper stratosphere of sound. In the resonance of music and technology, they meld the sounds of tomorrow with the power of now into a bumping, party anthem for modern mankind. J.WAIL’s enthusiasm and strong desire to share and spread music has earned them a reputation as one of the hardest working artists in the touring industry. J Wail’s tours have logged countless road miles with hundreds of club/theater dates and festivals performed on all corners of the North America. Stretching into the DJ-based dance sound with the approach of a live band J.WAIL creates “club-funk-glitch-rock” through innovative techniques using live guitar, live drums, vocals, synthesizers and live electronics. J.Wail’s ability to experiment and improvise nightly has led to several appearances and collaborations with some prominent musicians including touring at times with Chuck Morris [Lotus]. J.WAIL has shared on stage collaborations with Michael Travis and Jason Hann (EOTO/String Cheese Incident), Dean Ween (Ween), Brock Butler (Perpetual Groove), Tom Constanten (Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, ex member of the Grateful Dead), members of the Brazilian Girls and has performed on bills with national artists such as Bassnectar, The New Deal, Particle, Perpetual Groove, Ana Sia and Boombox J.Wail’s unique styles and techniques infused with live drums leave the audience with a healthy dose of live electro funk euphoria!

When: Feb 24, 2012 8:00:00 PM in Alma, Colorado

Mark's Midnight Carnival Show
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

From listening to Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show, it’s hard to believe that this Indie Rock band has only been together for 2 years. Formed in September 2009, Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show has played over 350 shows, traveled 100,000 miles, met countless fans and friends, and put out two live radio albums. The release of their self titled album in September 2011 delivers a healthy dose of Original Indie Rock goodness. Comprised of Mark Bush, vocals/bass/guitar, Scott Bein, lead guitar, and Gavin Straub, percussion, this regional touring band continually gains momentum and grows their fan base. From their home in Colorado, they set out to spread their music and bring Mark's Midnight Carnival Show to everyone.

When: Feb 10, 2012 8:00:00 PM in Alma, Colorado