Monday, July 13, 2015

2015 UMS Band Interviews #1

Continue to check back with us for more introductory interviews with some of the many talented acts that are playing the Underground Music Showcase (UMS) this year! If you don't already know the UMS is one of the most enjoyable weekends in Denver and hopefully all of our readership comes out to have a good time and support local, and national, music at this amazing festival! 

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Jeffrey Dallet

Sunday July 26th 2:00PM
Historians Ale House


Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?
Jeffrey Dallet is playing in the highly coveted, highly trafficked slot of Sunday July 26th 2pm at Historians. 

In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard of you/your band might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
You can expect lyrical play, as well as some killer stories to digest as you wander the sun soaked streets of south Broadway. Put on you thinking caps.

What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
I bought the soundtrack for the Disney movie Aladdin on CD.

Do you have any advice for new bands?
Get with the in- crowd. You'll get a lot of gigs that way.

Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year? Who are some of your highlights?
I haven't planned it out yet, but I want to see American Blackout and Filthy T.

If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe it?
Sweaty, Hipsters, Beards  

What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
Dude, if you remember it you weren't there dude...

Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even better?
100 sunblock, and I'm pretty much a novice so someone can kindly give me some advice.

Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
I like eating at Thai Monkey Club 

What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
Something that's not gentrified.

Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
The Wallflowers. Oh wait, they're not from Colorado. Hmm...Firefall.

Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that you think people need to know?
Come see the Jeffrey Dallet Band...it'll be a radical experience. Thanks in advance.



Edison

Friday July 24th 10:00PM
Illegal Petes


Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?
​We play at Illegal Pete's on Friday, July 24 @ 10PM ​

In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard of you/your band might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
​Our UMS set is going to be our first show out with four members (we recently rounded out the band with Maxwell Hughes). We'll be playing some new music for the first time and have some surprises planned in the set ;) 

What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
​Dustin Morris - Motley Crue 
Sarah Slaton - Ace of Base ​
  
Do you have any advice for new bands?
​Work hard at honing in your sound, but give equal dedication to building your bands business plan, creating short/long term goals and building good relationships in your home market. 

Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year? Who are some of your highlights?
​Milo Greene, Residual Kid, Wiredogs and far too many more to list off. 

If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe it?
​INSPIRING. SWEATY. MEMORABLE

What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
​We wound up jumping through the window of our venue in 2013 and proceeded to take the last song out on the sidewalk and wound up singing in a food truck line. ​

Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even better?
​Catch as many bands as you can don't forget to drink water every three whiskeys. :) ​

Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
Illegal Pete's, always 

What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
Fancy Tiger​

Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
​Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats ​

Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that you think people need to know?
​n/​a



Millicent

Saturday July 25th 6:00PM
Historians Ale House


Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?
Saturday, July 25th 6pm at Historians Ale House

In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard of you/your band might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
Singer-songwriter lyrics and melodies, in a package of beats and synths designed to make your shoulders move. 

What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
I think it was a Switchfoot album! 

Do you have any advice for new bands?
Don't be scared to ask for favors, even if you don't think you deserve them. Obviously that has to be paired with hard work on your end, but I definitely learned that I can't do everything on my own, and people are usually more willing to help you than you'd expect. 

Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year? Who are some of your highlights?
I am really excited to see Tennis, I've wanted to seem them play for years and somehow it hasn't happened yet! I'm also prioritizing Force Publique, Jilly.fm, Oko Tygra, Bollywood Life, Coastal Wives and Rose Quartz.   

If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe it?
Social. Busy. Party.

What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
Seeing Gardens & Villa play the main stage last year. They've been one of my favorite bands for years, and body rolling outside to "Orange Blosoom" was perfect!

Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even better?
Map out who you want to see and saturate yourself in the experience. Last year I wasn't able to make it to a lot of shows, and I felt like I didn't make the most of what was happening! It's a rare experience to have a festival like this in Colorado, take advantage of it! 

Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
SPICY BASIL ALL DAY. 

What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
I love Steadbrook; I think they've done something so unique in the way they've made their store a social hub. I don't have much reason to be at a menswear store, but between the coffee and company I usually end up there when I'm in Denver!

Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
I'd have to say Tennis, I just can't help but smile when I listen to their music!

Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that you think people need to know?
Just encourage people to plug into the social media side of UMS; find them on Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat. I love connecting that way, and it's fun for us bands to see what people are posting about our sets, as well! 

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