Jimmy Cliff, 3:45 p.m. on the Kyocera Main Stage Jimmy Cliff and his band delivered all of the expected musical components within the first strains of their hour-plus set. The godfather of roots reggae and his ensemble set down a set composed of syncopated beats, choppy 2/2 guitar accompaniment and…
When I interviewed him a few weeks ago in advance of his appearance here, Raul Pacheco, guitarist for Ozomatli, told me he wanted to invite audience members to bring instruments and join the band to jam onstage — and while the band didn’t entirely deliver on that promise (I’m guessing…
Colorado is a pretty progressive state when it comes to smoking marijuana. There are hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries centers that will sell the kush to anyone with the money and a doctor’s note. But with the swarms of cops and security roving the grounds of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park…
My first stop was the Wolf stage, where Danielle Ate the Sandwich was parked, being all adorably quirky — as she does so well. She was playing “Bad Romance” and then lead into “Canada,” the simple harmonies and clean uke and violin lines offering a refreshing foil to Jack Johnson…
We’re live here at Mile High Music Festival at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on day two of the third-annual music festival. Photographer Brian Landis Folkins brings back these photos from the early sets of the day. So if you got here late, check out what you missed…
John Common and the Blinding Flashes of Light, 1:15 p.m. on the Cougar Stage John Common and the Blinding Flashes of Light didn’t let the early hour or the high temperatures derail their sense of decorum. The band emerged for their early afternoon set decked in suits and dress wear,…
The Steve Miller Band took the main stage and immediately kicked into “Jet Airliner,” followed by “Take the Money and Run” and “Mercury Blues.” The applause seemed more polite than enthusiastic. They packed song after song into the set, hitting “Swingtown,” “Ooh Poo Pah Doo” off the latest album (Bingo),…
It’s more than likely that people came out to see Cypress Hill to hear the old hits, and B-Real and Sen Dog did not fail to deliver, keeping them copious and starting in with them early in the set; they were doing “Dr. Greenthumb” when I walked up, and my…
The crowd didn’t seem to mind Phoenix’s simple and straight-ahead approach during its 6:45 p.m. set in the Bison Tent at Mile High Music Festival. The Paris-based band have built a loyal commercial following in the United States during the past year sticking to the basics. It’s an approach that…
Cypress Hill, 4:45 p.m. on the Wolf Stage I walked straight in the clouds of smoke and the packs of dancing 20-somethings as the first strains of “Insane in the Brain” sounded from the Wolf Stage. I should probably clarify that — by “strains,” I mean I heard B-Real loudly…
All photos by Aaron Thackeray, shot on Saturday afternoon at Mile High Music Festival…
Boulder alumnus the Samples packed the area in front of the Wolf stage with their bluesy, funky jams with heavy dance hall/world influence. They played “Did You Ever Look So Nice” and the segued into “Giants,” with Blues Traveler’s John Popper jumping in on harmonica, riffing up and down the…
My first set of the day was Nas and Damian Marley, mostly because I walked in and that was who was playing the main stage. Normally, straight-up reggae is a little boring to me, and to be sure: The reggae crowd was out…
Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, 1:30 p.m., Bison Tent Blame it on the early hour, chalk it up to the inconvenient location of the Bison Tent on the far eastern end of the complex. Maybe it boils down to the fundamental feel of the open-air stage, a forum that doesn’t exactly…
Arriving at 1 p.m., I headed for Beta Beach after orienting myself. The Manufactured Superstars were throwing down their trademark dirty disco funk, and the misting tunnels and inflatable sculpture and furniture were keeping everyone as cool as possible in the sunshine…
The Motet, noon on the Wolf Stage Two years of experience can make a difference. The organizers of the Mile High Music Festival seem to have learned from the mistakes of years’ past for the 2010 version of the mega fest. Arriving at the massive soccer complex at Dick’s Sporting…
Last time we checked in with Neil McIntyre, he had just realized a dream of trading verses with Kurtis Blow, a bona fied hip-hop legend if there ever was one, on a Littleleague track called “Magic Words.” Tomorrow night at Cleo Parker Robinson, McIntyre will be get to perform alongside…
When Rusted Root formed in Pittsburgh in 1990, it made a world-beat influenced splash with a series of releases throughout the decade. During this creative period, the band released its most commercially successful song, “Send Me On My Way.” The tune, which has been used on soundtracks for films like…
Many awesome things come from Korea: Samsung, kimchiand Hyundai all hold a special place in our hearts. But all that is secondary to the greatest Korean export of them all — the K-pop genius of Wonder Girls…
The name Keller Williams is instantly recognizable to just about every music fan, whether they are jamband aficionado or not. Combining a complex variety of guitar effects and looping pedals, Keller Williams more or less reinvented the whole modern one-man band movement of the last fifteen years. Add to that…
After a few months renovating the former Triangle Denver space at 2036 Broadway, former 15th Street Tavern owners Myke Martinez and Kris Sieger, and 3 Kings Tavern owner Jim Norris are set to celebrate the Rockaway Tavern’s grand opening on Friday, August 13. Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti will be performing…
DJ Quote is no stranger to controversy, having tangled with his fair share of detractors in the past. Actually, he’s no stranger at all: To date, he’s released more than 300 mixtapes, performed at parties at major sporting events across the country, and appeared on national television a handful of…
