Animas City Theatre

Animas City Theatre Presents
Son Little with special guest Kirk James
Friday December 8th 2023
21+ / $32 / $35

Tickets on Sale online Friday September 29th at 10:00am 


Son Little, praised by American Songwriter as "one of the best songwriters
working today,” conceived his latest album, Like Neptune, in a cabin
overlooking the Delaware River in upstate New York. Trading in the existential
dread permeating his previous work for unbridled joy and self-acceptance,
Son Little transmutes the chronic pain of self-doubt into a beautiful and
freeing opus about overcoming generational trauma. Hailed by Afropunk as "a
stunning statement of purpose," Like Neptune decorates the altar of the
primordial blues and elevating the labor of healing to high art. “I’ve always
felt as though I was making music because I had to, something inside
compelled me. Fueled me,” Little shared. “This the first time in a long time I’m
making music for the pure joy of creating.”
Son Little and his band, comprised of Little on vocals/guitar, Steve McKie
(drums), and DeShawn Alexander (keys/bass), will tour North America for the
first time support of Like Neptune through November and December.

Animas City Theatre Presents
Apollo Suns w/s/g Dana Ariel & The Comin Up Roses
Wednesday December 13th 2023
Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
$15 / 21+
Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.com
Sponsored by Wefill, KDUR Community Radio, Jimmy's Music Supply

Founded by Ed Durocher, Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. They have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a Different Sun’ (2017), ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019), ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color Red, 2021), and were awarded “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at Western Canadian Music Awards in both 2018/2020.  

In 2022, Apollo Suns returned to the studio with Juno award-winning producer Ben Kaplan (Five Alarm Funk, Mother Mother, The Rare Americans) to record their latest album, ‘Departures’. The band is signed to the Canadian label Do Right Music, home to The Souljazz Orchestra, Soul Motivators, and Luvmenauts.

Developed over many tours trying out different arrangements and grooves, their new single 'Pluto' became a fan favourite at live shows due to its heavy horns, dynamic groove, and catchy melody. “Pluto is a many-faced god who is capable of great kindness but also is temperamental. We wanted the song and artwork to convey that feeling to listeners.”

Best known for their high-octane live shows, Apollo Suns have captivated audiences at Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Big Fun Festival, Vermont Jazz Fest, and Calgary Stampede. Some of their most notable shows include support slots for The Comet is Coming, Makaya McCraven, Anomalie, The Brooks, and Five Alarm Funk. The core group includes Ed Durocher (Guitar), Tim Iskierski (Drums), Erika Einarson (Percussion), Bryn Herperger (Bass), Garrett Malenko (Trumpet), Benjamin James Hill (Trombone), Aaron Bartel (Bari Sax) and Anatol Rennie (Keyboards/Synths).

Dana Ariel Stahl is a singer/songwriter based out of Southwest Colorado. Although just one voice and one guitar, she brings an eclectic sound with her atmospheric vocals, folky guitar and mixture of genres. Dana's music appeals to a wide variety of audiences of all age groups and musical tastes. She has shared the stage and worked alongside bands such as Hello DollFace, Elder Grown, and Alpen Rising. The welcoming and lively atmosphere she delivers to each show she plays brings a similar vibe as the artist Brett Dennen whereas her paradisiac sound reminds you of the esteemed Sara Watkins. Dana is sure to bring people of all backgrounds together and provide a unified environment through her music.

Animas City Theatre Presents
The Crystal Method
with Cosmic Trigger & Spark Madden
Unify Mountain Soundz providing HSD Sound System Subs
Friday December 29th 2023
$40 / $45 / 21+ (No Exceptions)
Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm
Tickets onsale online Thursday September 28th 9:00am MT

Max 6 tickets per house hold
21+ No Exceptions

Scalper Prevention:
Please Bring your I.D. to claim your tickets at Will Call, even if you selected print at home tickets. We will scan the print at home ticket after we cross reference the name tickets were purchased under.
If you purchased tickets for Friends or Family, they MUST know the First and Last name the ticket(s) are under.

The Crystal Method
For more than two decades, The Crystal Method has remained at the forefront of the
worldwide dance music industry as pioneers of the big beat genre, innovators of the
‘90s electronica movement and current-day global ambassadors of the American
electronic sound. Originally formed as a duo—alongside founding member Ken Jordan,
who retired from the music business in 2016—The Crystal Method today lives and
breathes as a solo act, with co-founder Scott Kirkland at the helm. And with the artistic
reboot comes the next chapter in The Crystal Method timeline: The Trip Home, out
September 28 on the band’s own Tiny E Records.

As the sixth full-length The Crystal Method album and Kirkland’s first as a newfound
solo act, The Trip Home serves as the creative rebirth of the brand. An artistic manifesto
and love letter to the electronic world, The Trip Home welcomes Kirkland at the driver’s
seat with full control of the reins.

For the new album, which he co-produced with Glen Nicholls, Kirkland dove deep into
the decades-spanning discography of The Crystal Method. The result is a sound that
revisits the roots of the classic Crystal Method aesthetic, while pushing its possibilities
into the future. Equal parts throwback and dynamic futurism, The Trip Home expands
Kirkland’s unrestrained curiosity into new realms and new sounds.

To perfect this fine balance, Kirkland took a back-to-basics approach, which saw him
firing up his arsenal of analog synths and reconnecting with his collection of vintage
gear. The lead single “Holy Arp” captures this calculated formula perfectly: A brooding
intro of darkly tinged bleeps and bloops slowly builds the song’s tension before it pours
into a bed of chunky synths, distorted reverb and alien sounds.
It was “Holy Arp” that gave Kirkland the first flashes of the cohesive sound that would
shape The Trip Home.

“As soon as I got that track going, I knew I had found the direction for the new album,”
Kirkland says. “It reverberates with the sound of Crystal Method classics like ‘Name of
the Game’ and has some of the gnarliness of ‘Vapor Trail.’ It’s an angry, ballsy,
bombastic trip down the inner workings of the vintage ARP 2600 synth.”
Elsewhere, the emotional ballad “Ghost in the City”—co-produced with electronic
artist/producer Le Castle Vania—is a narrative-driven electronic dream that floats
through dark clouds and shredding guitars, while singer-songwriter Amy Kirkpatrick
delivers an angelic and touching vocal performance. “

“There’s a Difference,” a reimagining of the track “Difference” off The Crystal Method’s
2014 self-titled album, is a full-on alt rock hybrid that mixes melodic electronics, pulsing
bass, punching live drums and riveting vocals from singer Franky Perez.

Animas City Theatre Presents
Desert Child Cosmic Cowgirl NYE
DJ Set by Specific Heat
Tickets on sale now at www.animascitytheatre.com
$30/$35/21+
Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm

Desert Child is a Durango-based Southwest Soul group. Power harmonies. Tight rhythm section. Big personality. 

Debut album set to release early August 2023. 

https://www.desertchildmusic.com
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lrLeH0Xks1lumyph2ivzD
https://www.youtube.com/desertchild
https://www.instagram.com/desertchildmusic/

Animas City Theatre Presents
Eminence Ensemble x Evanoff
with special guest River Spell
Saturday January 13th 2024
$18 / $20 / 21+

Eminence Ensemble
Since 2009, Eminence Ensemble has provided people from all walks of life with a sense of community, a safe space for expression, a needed break from the pressures of life, and a thrilling rush of adrenaline through complex, yet digestible music that bridges the gap between the jam-band and more traditional music scenes.

The Colorado-based sextet, comprised of members Tanner Bardin [drums], Nick Baum [vocals, percussion], Wil Snyder [keyboard, synth], Zac Flynn [bass, synth, vocals], Dylan Gleit [guitar, vocals] & Justin Neely [guitar, vocals], has been steadily building their fan-base through explosive live shows featuring a unique conglomerate of genre-blending compositions. The archipelago of sonic worlds put forth by the band features elements of rock, funk, metal, electronic, soul, and hip-hop that together create an intricate foundation to be decorated by exploratory improvisational jams in a unique way, every show.
https://www.eminenceensemble.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gxgPqq1J8gV07X2Q1cIzv

Evanoff
A staple in the Colorado music scene, Evanoff, is a guitar driven live-electronic trio. Defined by a bold live show full of sonic exploration, blending soaring melodies and emotive bass lines. Evanoff continues to be one of the most versatile acts in the ever evolving world of electronic-rock music. 
Since 2017, Evanoff has obliterated festival stages all across the country including Electric Forest, Camp Bisco, Hulaween, Resonance, Peach, Joshua Tree, Sonic Bloom, and more.
With another full length album on the way… Evanoff is only just beginning.
https://www.evanoffmusic.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XMQ9F7g4nCx2VCtrnPm7d?si=NVgqx4hpQCW6KtVdgvH7bQ&nd=1&dlsi=6cf726f6005844ad


River Spell
River Spell is a Colorado-based jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music.

River Spell formed in the front range of Colorado in the summer of 2022. Since then, the band has been gigging tirelessly and spreading their infectious sound throughout the country. River Spell shows are truly unique and immersive experiences; no show is like the last.
https://www.riverspellmusic.com
https://soundcloud.com/river-spell/sets/river-spell

 

Animas City Theatre Presents
Steely Dead (Two Sets)
Thursday February 1st
Early Show
Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm / 21+
Tickets on sale now online at www.animascitytheatre.com

Steely Dead: A National Touring Band with a Unique Fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians - Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys - Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.

Steely Dead's repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead's performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of rock and roll.

As a national touring band, Steely Dead has built a loyal fan base that eagerly anticipates their shows and follows them from city to city. Their performances are not just concerts, but communal gatherings where fans come together to celebrate the music they love, dance, and create lasting memories. Steely Dead's performances are a testament to the power of live music, bringing people together and creating an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last note fades.

Steely Dead is not just a band; it's a musical experience that captures the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere.

Animas City Theatre Presents
Dirtwire - The Four Directions Tour
Wednesday February 14th 2024
Tickets on sale online Thursday October 26th at 10:00am

Only 6 tickets per house hold (Tickets will be refunded and re-released if more than 6 tickets are purchased to same address)

Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South. From the favelas in Brazil, Femi Kuti’s Shrine in Lagos, Tokyo’s bluegrass clubs, Ayahuasca ceremonies in Central America, Gamelan performances in Bali, desert festivals in the Australian Outback, and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s modernized new capital Astana, the band spreads its message by building bridges across musical cultures in their own unique way.

Dirtwire plays an array of instruments both ancient and modern, including West African kamale ngonis, jaw harps, space fiddles, whamola basses, Rickenbacher electric 12 string guitars, bowed Banjos and mouth harps from around the globe, all interwoven into modern laptop beat creation. Hailing from the underground west coast electronic bass music scene Dirtwire finds itself at the forefront of experimental electronic music production mixing in their wide array of world instruments with sampled beats and 808’s. Dirtwire’s live shows are a communal psychedelic journey, ranging from down home boot stomping get downs, to bass and blues electronic mashups, to ethereal cinematic beat driven soundscapes. Woven into each is the exploration of where live instruments meet computer production, and where tradition meets experimentation.

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21+
What’s thicker, our eyeliner or our guitar strings?  The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, ON, Canada. Since  forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock  and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick as their  guitar strings.
The band achieved viral online notoriety from their home-made performance videos and their feature by Norman’s Rare Guitars in LA. The debut 45 single “Party Line / Toxic” released late 2018 on Hi-Tide Recordings to immediate success. The band has toured extensively in its support, including performances on The Beach Boys Cruise, The Melissa Etheridge Cruise,  at Sea.Hear.Now, Nashville Boogie, Wild O Fest in Mexico City, The New England Shake Up!, Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Tiki Oasis & Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park.  The band released the follow up single “Hale’iwa Hustle / Banzai Pipeline” in 2020, supported by a festival appearance at Hi-Tide Winter Holiday: Pittsburgh. The group spent the rest of  2020 and most of 2021 writing and recording their debut LP “Roller Fink” - in stores worldwide  April 22, 2022 from Hi-Tide Recordings / Virgin Music. The album will be available for purchase for the very first time following their performance at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly  Weekend 25 car show. 
The Surfrajettes are guitarists Shermy Freeman and Nicole Damof, bassist Sarah Butler, and drummer Samantha Maloney. When not on tour, the group is busy woodshedding in their secret beach hut, sewing new miniskirts, debating vintage gear, and daydreaming about  performing in a Quentin Tarantino movie.

The Tailspins' debut EP is a dazzling fusion of jump blues, pre-war jazz, 1950s rock, and swing that transports listeners back to the golden eras of American music. Drawing inspiration from legends like Cab Calloway, Louis Prima and C.W. Stoneking, The Tailspins infuse their sound with a modern energy, creating a vibrant and irresistible sonic experience. Their talent and versatility were recognized by Jack White, who invited the duo to support his “Supply Chain Issues” tour in 2022. With their debut EP, The Tailspins solidify their place as a rising force in the contemporary music scene, revitalizing and reinventing the sounds of the past for a new generation

The Animas City Theatre Presents
THE ELOVATERS ENDLESS SUMMER TOUR
Special Guests Shwayze, Claire Wright
Wednesday February 21st 2024
$38 / $40 / 21+ (No Exceptions)
Doors 7:00pm /Show 8:00pm
Tickets on sale online Friday September 22nd at 9:00am MT

Max 6 tickets per house hold


The Elovators:
Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Slightly Stoopid, G. Love, Stick Figure, The Movement, and more. They won Artist Of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music Awards, and a few months later were voted Reggae/Ska Artist of The Year in the Boston Music Awards. Their music has been featured on CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and their song “Boston” was played during the World Series Parade when the Boston Red Sox won in 2018. Several of The Elovaters songs are in heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s “No Shoes Radio,” “Margaritaville,” and “The Spectrum,” and they are currently touring in North America and the Pacific Islands in support of their 2023 full-length album ENDLESS SUMMER.


Scalper Prevention:
Please Bring your I.D. to claim your tickets at Will Call, even if you selected print at home tickets. We will scan the print at home ticket after we cross reference the name.
If you purchased tickets for Friends or Family, they MUST know the First and Last name the ticket(s) are under.

Animas City Theatre Presents
Brett Dennen
7th Annual Lift Series
February 28th 2024
$35 / $40 / 21+ No Exceptions
Tickets on sale online November 10th at 10:00am
8 Max tickets per House Hold

Brett Dennen’s endearing and adventurous Lift Series is back this winter.  In its seventh year, the annual tour is set against the backdrop of Brett’s favorite, and the country’s best, ski towns.  When asked why Brett continues to play winters in the mountains, he responds, “Because mountain people are my favorite people.  They know the secret to making the best kind of community that is centered around their love of the mountains and stoke.  It gives me a chance to connect with amazing people and ski in some thrilling and maybe even some dangerous terrain.  It is a source of inspiration for me to be a better person and make more music.”  The concerts will be intimate solo acoustic sets of songs and stories that are sure to be heartwarming and funny. 

Animas City Theatre Presents
Pacific Dub Smell The Roses Tour

With special guest: Dale and the Zdubs
Wednesday April 3rd 2024
$18/ $20 / 21+ No Exceptions

Animas City Theatre Presents
Mark Farina (GLA Recordings / Mushroom Jazz)
with Posh Josh & Spark Madden
HSD Sound Systems supplied by Unily Moutain Soundz
Friday April 12th 2024
Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
$38 / $40 / 21+

Mark Farina is a name that rings out across the entire global dance music industry. His non-stop touring, constant content creation, partnerships with legendary venues and record labels as well as his total commitment to showcasing the best new and old school producers in his sets have made him a living legend to lovers of house and Mushroom Jazz everywhere.

 With a passion for playing extended all night long shows as well his recent foray into streaming exemplified by his highly successful new YouTube series with Defected Records, Farina continues to tirelessly entertain his incredible fans all over the globe with over 100 shows per year.

 The last few years have been an incredible new era of creativity, outreach, and recognition for one of the most original and consistent voices in the business. Mark continues to connect with new fans without losing those who have been loyal supporters from day one. Fans, promoters, and industry insiders all know that no matter what changes come along Mark Farina always delivers.

https://djmarkfarina.net
https://www.instagram.com/djmarkfarina
https://www.facebook.com/DJMarkFarina
https://soundcloud.com/djmarkfarina
https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkFarina