Friday March 2nd: Jon Wayne & The Pain

Fan favorites reggae rockers Jon Wayne and The Pain return to the Silver Tongue Devil with special guests ska/rock band Synrgy the first Friday in March! Enjoy this electric double-header for only $7 with advanced ticketing!

8PM Friday February 3rd:
Ashley Raines & The New West Revue

Ashley Raines's career speaks for itself. Signing with Howlin Dog Records in the fall of 1999, and releasing 'Th' Roads We're On' and then 'These Haunted Streets' in the spring of 2000, Ashley has sky rocketed at a break neck pace. Shortly there after Ashley moved to Los Angeles and recorded with David Baerwald (Tuesday night music club, Sheryl crow), as well building lasting relationships with Phil Roy (songwriter, Ray Charles, Aaron Nevelle) and Leonard Cohen's son Adam Cohen. Ashley Raines uses lap steel and acoustic as well as various unique guitars (high strung) to convey the message of music. His voice is that of a wayward angel and the lyrics speak of everything from being 'sick in the head' to accepting that 'its just become a habit' and then the redemption of letting go. Ashley Raines music over the last few years has matured, and the lyrics that come from this twenty six year old have matured with it.  ASHLEY RAINES on MYSPACE

Andy Frasco & The UN

Andy Frasco is nothing short of an enigma. Influenced by Damien Rice, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison and Tom Waits, Frasco’s style is as uninhibited as those artists who inspire him. Within the past two years alone, Frasco has performed over 500 shows, and spanned the country at least six times. This revolutionary is on a mission to alter the music business as we know it. What’s more, Frasco does not come from a musical background. His family played no instruments, and it wasn’t until the age of 17 that Frasco met his soul mate: the piano. At 19 years old, Frasco traveled to New York to work with friend and colleague Jordan Stilwell, producing his first album Growth and Progress. From there, Frasco toured the country with VH1’s Save the Music Foundation, raising money for Music Education in the Public Schools.  Andy Frasco has jammed with artists such as Katie Herzig, Butch Walker, The Flobots, Spill Canvas, Suburban Legends, Nural, Ryan Gillmor, Tyler Hilton and Berlin. John Mayer even opened for Andy Frasco.  Frasco may just be the “Second Coming” of blues music for this emerging generation, changing the course of mainstream music in a blazing path of glory that will someday take him home. 

Alan James

Alan James Mullineaux is a local musician who has been playing professionally around the state of Colorado for over 25 years. While he has been the founding member of the band "Cabin Fever" that was popular in the local music scene throughout the 1990's, he now performs as a solo act. His unique playing style has made him a regular performer at many of the local bars, night clubs, and charity events. It offers an unusually full sound not often found in solo performers. His energetic performance and varied song selections of country, alternative country, various oldies, and classic rock will add life to any event that you are in need of live entertainment for.  For bookings, call 719-391-1543.

Coral Thief

Coral Thief is a Reggae/Rock band with roots from multiple states converging to create a unique and smooth sound in the thriving Denver music scene. The band was formed in 2009 by founding members David Baty on vocals and guitarist Chris Howell whose instant musical connection immediately led to laying down the foundation for the bands current material. Coral Thief went through its growth and developmental stages finally landing craigslist nominated bassist Justin Crane who was eventually followed by South Dakota based Troy Hite on percussion and keys. Troy’s connection with the Minneapolis music scene brought in Kit drummer Ape (Christopher Hicks) to complete the mold to be known as C.T. With the passion and energy streaming from the members of the band, you can’t help but move to the music of Coral Thief. 

 Scott Ibex

Over the course of the past fifteen years, singer/songwriter Scott Ibex has crafted music in a variety of genres. From what he dubs psychedelic bluegrass, to solo acoustic tapping/fingerstyle guitar, to his unique blend of reggae infused acoustic rock, Ibex is most certainly an original.  As a self-taught musician drawing from a variety of musical influences, Ibex first fell in love with song at the age of 6 when he learned violin. By the age of 10, he was performing classical piano at recitals, and at 14 he picked up guitar and never looked back. After learning bass, drums, and finding his vocal soul at 15, a songwriter who would one day perform multiple instruments on his own rock album was born. In addition to his personal songwriting achievements, Ibex has also developed commercially successful projects as a producer. While drumming and managing for New York City-based The Power Apes, he individually wrote and produced two of the six Power Apes songs, “Hot Legs and Hotel Bars,” and “Just Wanna Party,” licensed to MTV and aired on their television program, “All-Star Backyard Bar-b-que.”

Kat

Kat knows that one of her sole purposes in this life is to make music, sing and share it with the world! Drawing an abundance of inspiration from her endless life experiences and the artists she grew up emulating, Kat’s music is playful, emotional, rebellious, confessional, and funky. Her sound is a melodic style of rock blended with Reggae, Ska, and Hip Hop influences creating a fun but serious sound that continues to win over fans where ever Kat performs.

 Jon Wayne & The Pain

Midwest reggae rockers Jon Wayne and The Pain have been carving a sizable niche in the reggae-rock genre. Their 2010 sophomore release “Follow Through” builds upon the success of the group’s self-titled 2008 debut album, once again showcasing their unique mix of reggae, rock, and dub that fans can’t get enough of. Reliably packing dance floors, the perpetually touring act has really evolved in the past year on the road. Their sound continues to morph with their live Dub-Step experimentation and high energy renditions of their original and catchy recorded tracks. "If your looking for an album that blends Sublime, Long Beach Dub Allstars, and Slightly Stoopid rolled into one then look no further." Music Bailout - MusicBailout.com

Monophonics

Psychedelic Soul, sometimes called black Rock, is a sub-genre of Soul music, which mixes the characteristics of Soul with Psychedelic Rock. It came to prominence in the late 1960s and continued into the 1970s, playing a major role in the development of Soul and Funk music.  Over the past seven years, Monophonics have staked their claim as one of California’s premier band’s. Raised amid the Bay Area’s rich musical culture, Monophonics has proudly carried on the tradition of music native to their hometown which flourished during the birth of psychedelia.  As a mainstay of San Francisco venues such as The Independent & Boom Boom Room, the Monophonics have created a national buzz and fervent local following, sharing the stage & bill with such names as Budos Band, Orgone, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Kings Go Forth, Soulive and many more. Their touring schedule has brought their signature rowdy, hard-hitting live set to over 400 dates from California up to Motown and down to Louisiana establishing themselves as yearly residents at the legendary New Orleans Jazz Festival. Just recently in 2011, Monophonics have completed their third album to date entitled In Your Brain, lacing the sounds of the late 60’s/early 70’s dark psych soul with fuzz guitars, analog tape echo and reverbs, vintage keyboards, hard-driving drums and bass, funky horns and gritty vocals, which is a sonic testimony to the evolution of this six-piece unit.

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement is a 70's/80's/90's/modern rock band out of Colorado Springs, which has only one requirement: Having a great time on stage while playing quality music for our fans (okay, so that was two -- who's counting anyway?).  TMIBAND.COM

The Gypsy Lumberjacks

The whole of this story started in the year of our Yak two thousand and six, when a band of misfits gathered at the table of misery to find empathy. What flowed from there was a hazy mix of ale, strong drink and music. Pay no heed to the boasts that came from their lips, for all men full of the drink are rabid liars. Yet the music somehow brought these animals some ease, even I dare say satisfaction. Even to this day lords and vassals of music have a hard time assessing these chaotic beasts. “What are they doing?”, they cry and bemoan; only to be tempted by the movement of air these lumbering gypsy have imparted. Frolicking and trickery are their Nom de Plum, wandering and story telling their character. Be thou inclined to join this rabble, be warned, they are an intent hoi polloi on traveling far and wide. They seek quarter where ever a crease in the door is offered. They eat like the ravenous animals you behold.

These Gypsy Lumberjacks play music for the love of life and the people that are entwined in being full. Delving into the world of sound can be full of hate, love, anger, joy and the multitude of emotions that people feel everyday. It is this time when the husk is removed and one can join their fellow human without paranoia.   GYPSYLUMBERJACKS.COM

Arch Hooks

Virtuoso keyboardist Arch Hooks has played venues large and small around the world. Arch’s performance reputation and music leadership has taken him to many cities across the United States as well as New Zealand and the Netherlands. He has performed for over five million people worldwide. Each performance, unique unto itself, takes his audience on a musical journey that only a handful of entertainers in the world are capable of accomplishing. Arch has an incredible ability to communicate with each individual in his audience. Arch has written several songs over the years and is still adding to his growing arsenal of original material. His lyrics and music are from his heart and soul. On "Piano Talk" & "Back Seat Oracle", Arch performs all voices and instruments. With "Chemistry" (Arch included a few friends). Arch takes pride in rejecting the use of samplers and sequencers. That means one track at a time, Arch says he prefers to do it old school… play it!

Arch has three all original CDs. His first CD Piano Talk. Arch's second CD Back Seat Oracle. and his third CD Chemistry. Arch’s true intention is best said in Piano Talk’s preface: “I don’t plan to change the world, but I think I can show you a good time… enjoy!”  ARCHHOOKS.COM

Kris Lager Band

Kris Lager Band is a Nebraska born group of musicians who have dedi-

cated their lives to learning, living, and loving all aspects of the American music tradition. Self proclaimed "Roots Revivalists," brings an eclectic, high energy show to each and every stage they happen to land on. The musical palette from which they draw upon is strongly rooted in the Blues and Rock and Roll but, has touches of barrelhouse Country, spicy Latin beats, cajun Zydeco, and energetic Gospel music. Playing nearly 200 shows a year for the past 5 years has brought tightness and diversity to every set they play and audiences across the country will agree that Kris Lager Band is on the right path. The band consists of John Fairchild on the drums, AC Wright on the bass, Jeremiah Weir on the piano, organ, and squeeze-box , and Kris Lager on lead vocals and guitars. With their "Celebrate Life" mantra and good times vibe, every show runs the gamut of human emotions. Joy and sorrow, love and lament are all wrapped up in one musical experience where the only constant is pure Soul. If you are wondering why you haven't heard the name yet, it's all in good time. Recently, Indigenous front man Mato Nanji has hired these guys to be his nationally touring band and they have traveled from N.Y. to L.A., and Winnipeg to New Orleans playing a mix of his and their own original music. So here is your chance to see an unique, energetic, mid-western band on their way up.  KRISLAGERBAND.COM

Lonesome Heroes

Proclaimed as "rewriting the rules of Alternative Country" by the Austin Chronicle, The Lonesome Heroes have emerged as a singular talent out of Austin's music scene. Songwriters Rich Russell and Landry McMeans founded the Heroes in 2005, and the pair has cultivated their New York and Texan roots into a unique sound that unites Indie Rock, Folk, and Country. The Heroes' songs evoke a Western Americana landscape littered with broken hearts, abandoned shopping malls, and crooked highways. Their lyrics have been hailed as rivaling "the best in the country world" (Smother Magazine.) Yet their sound reaches beyond the Country moniker. McMeans' lilting voice, meshed with Russell's drier vocals sits atop a multilayered nest of acoustic guitar, reverb-laden steel, and atmospheric sounds. The result is a haunting city-meets-country feeling, like a chance meeting between Yo La Tengo and Patsy Cline. The Lonesome Heroes play 150+ shows a year both locally and nationally. Playing listening rooms as a two piece and large clubs and festivals with their five-piece touring band.  LONESOME HEROES on MYSPACE

Lightnin' Malcolm

Music has always been part of Lightnin’ Malcolm’s heart and soul. From the moment he discovered an old raggedy guitar w/ a couple of strings and cassette of Muddy Waters his life and the music world would change forever. Malcolm’s journey began near the railroad tracks in rural Southeast Missouri. For several years Malcolm traveled the world spreading his love for the blues. It wasn’t until Malcolm settled in North Mississippi that he had a musical epiphany. He was drawn to the hill country blues first made famous by Fred McDowell and later R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill.

Fresh off the road Lightnin’ Malcolm forges ahead with his new album “Renegade,” featuring 13 new original songs all written and produced by Lightnin’ Malcolm. Recorded in Clarksdale, MS, “Renegade” is a guitar and drums duo recording, played live and raw in the North Mississippi hill country tradition. Joining Lightnin’ on drums is Cameron Kimbrough, grandson of blues legend Jr. Kimbrough. Cameron’s creative energy, versatile playing, combined with his natural family talent creates a perfect fit for Malcolm’s hypnotic grooves. Renegade also features a horn section on a few tracks comprised of Jim Spake, David McKnight, and Nahshon Benford. Lightnin’ befriended the trio while touring with the popular Americana act Lucero. Nadirah Shakoor (Jimmy Buffet) lends her beautiful voice on the reggae flavored “Precious Jewel.”  LIGHTNINMALCOLM.NET

John-Alex Mason

VJohn-Alex Mason is a one-man band from the front range of Southern Colorado. His sixth full-length album was released February 5th. Jook Joint Thunderclap is a world boogie collaboration of master players from Chicagoland, Holly Springs, Guinea and Colorado. On this project Mason added djembe, bolofon, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, bass and flos to his one-man band of kick drums, electric guitars and vocals. Without loops or recorded effects Mason takes fans on a journey weaving his original tunes and roots music into infectious jams and grooves. Mason learned his craft on the street and in Juke Joints where the crowd is counted as active participant in the show rather than passive onlookers. John-Alex performs with joy, bringing the audience into his world where tone and poetry are paramount and rhythm is a way of life.  JOHNALEXMASON.COM

James & The Devil

James & the Devil spins off Rock 'n Roll sounds

with ntainGrass, funk, hip hop, and rhythmic dance chemistry that always gets the house movin! A sort of New Age broad spectrum Rock'n'Roll Review that can be summed up as GenreBending RockHop!! After the first year of playing together James and The Devil developed a strong chemistry, realizing the root of their music was a common interest in rock music and performance. They also realized the importance of variety for expression and showmanship purposes. James and The Devil tours the Rocky Mountains from north to south with a base in Denver. They play as much as they can, they get involved with the local scene, and actively promote with a good cause. James and The Devil plays for every demographic, old and young, and is made up of dreamers, drinkers, thinkers, and smokers, and is seen happiest playing music while uniting people. J and The D is currently in the studio, working on their new full length album due to drop Spring 2011. During this time they will be continuously playing and touring, so come out and get down to some Rocky Mountain Rebel Rock and don't forget to bring an extra pair of socks!! James and The Devil is... Jim Campbell - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Buz Crutchfield - Aux. Percussion, Electric Guitar, Vocals Adam Carpenter - Bass, Vocals Dave Ross - Fiddle, Vocals Matt Stoner - Drums.  JAMESANDTHEDEVIL.COM

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