Twist and Shout has asked some bands performing at the UMS to answer a few questions for us- check out these bands July21st-July24 at the UMS.
John Common and Blinding Flashes Of Light
Where and when are you playing at the UMS?
Saturday, July 23 at Skylark Lounge (Verizon Wireless Stage) for the Green Room Music Source Showcase.
10PM Slot - 45 minutes
21+
Sunday, July 24 at Goodwill parking Lot (Groove Automotive Stage) - OUTDOOR SHOW
5:15PM Slot - not sure - thinking 45 minutes- I will verify
All Ages
10PM Slot - 45 minutes
21+
Sunday, July 24 at Goodwill parking Lot (Groove Automotive Stage) - OUTDOOR SHOW
5:15PM Slot - not sure - thinking 45 minutes- I will verify
All Ages
Do you have your cd for sale at Twist and Shout?
Hell yes we do.
How long has your band been together?
Couple of years. But if feels like forever, really.
What was your band's first live show/ performance?
I don't remember.
What was the first album you purchased?
Outlandos D'Amour, The Police.
Do you have any (quick) advice for new bands?
Do things that make you feel uncomfortable. Learn to sing with your real voice. Be kind to everyone around you--remember what you make them endure. And write a lot.
Besides your own band- who do you want to see at the UMS?
A bunch... Tim Pourbaix, Achille Lauro, Science Partner, The Caves, Mike Marchant, Bad Weather California, Jen Korte, Corey Teruya are some.
Best past UMS experience?
Last year we played by the Goodwill on an outdoor stage just as it got dark... the wind came up and then the lights turned on and we played to a couple hundred people. Everyone was in a good mood -- you could fee lit. It was just a gorgeous moment.
Do you have any tips for festival goers?
Sleep a lot before the UMS. Then, be undaunted. Also, take chances on bands you don't know or love (yet). It's worth it.
Sleep a lot before the UMS. Then, be undaunted. Also, take chances on bands you don't know or love (yet). It's worth it.
What's the best food people can find on Broadway during the festival?
Beatrice and Woodsley
Who is your all time favorite Denver band?
Not fair.
If you were behind the counter at Twist and Shout, what three albums would you recommend to our customers?
Somethin' Else by Cannonball Adderly, Dvorak's 9th Symphony (New World) by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Daniel Lanois' Acadie.
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that you think people need to know?
We are John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light and we are built to love.
The Dendrites:
Where and when are you playing at the UMS?
Sat July 23rd 9pm at Thrifty Sticks
Do you have your cd for sale at Twist and Shout?
Yes, both are for sale at Twist and Shout
How long has your band been together?
Fall 2003
What was your band's first live show/ performance?
We opened for King Django at the Climax Lounge in 2004 or 05
Do you have any (quick) advice for new bands?
Keep playing. We didn't get any local recognition until this year in terms of media coverage.
Besides your own band- who do you want to see at the UMS?
Pink Hawks, Tin Horn Prayer, Constellations
Do you have any tips for festival goers?
Bring your dancing shoes!
Who is your all time favorite Denver band?
The Messyhairs or Man Alive!
If you were behind the counter at Twist and Shout, what three albums would you recommend to our customers?
Foundation Ska by the Skatalites, Otis Blue by Otis Redding, Any Delroy Wilson album, any Alton Ellis album.
Patrick Dethlefs
Where and when are you playing at the UMS?
Saturday July 23rd, 8pm at Michelangelo's Coffee & Wine Bar
Do you have your cd for sale at Twist and Shout?
Yes I do! Patrick Dethlefs - Stays the Same
How long has your band been together?
Right now its mainly just me, so since 1990, but really been playing for the past 2 or 3 years.
What was your band's first live show/ performance?
Sometime before highschool in Evergreen, Colorado, But started playing more seriously the past 2- 3 years.
Do you have any (quick) advice for new bands?
Have fun and keep pushing yourself to improve and keep going after things you want.
Who is your all time favorite Denver band?
ah this is so hard, I love Nathaniel Rateliff, and have always had a love for Paper Bird.
If you were behind the counter at Twist and Shout, what three albums would you recommend to our customers?
Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues, Paper Bird- Carry On, Nathaniel Rateliff- In Memory of Loss, those are just 3, I have so many more to suggest! Any Ray Lamontagne Album.
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that you think people need to know?
Check out my newly released Daytrotter Session for a little taste and free music!
Eolian
Where and when are you playing at the UMS?
7pm Sunday at 3 Kings. After Overcasters and before Lion Sized.
Do you have your cd for sale at Twist and Shout?
Both vinyl and CD are on display in beautiful origami nests.
What was the first album you purchased?
cassette - Buddy Holly. CD - Fugazi - 'Steady Diet of Nothing'
Besides your own band- who do you want to see at the UMS?
Lion Sized, End Hits, The Raven and The Writing Desk,
Do you have any tips for festival goers?
Watch Eolian.
Watch Eolian.
Who is your all time favorite Denver band?
CRESTFALLEN.
If you were behind the counter at Twist and Shout, what three albums would you recommend to our customers?
Richard Buckner - The Hill, Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses, NOFX - The Decline,
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that you think people need to know?
Sean and Adam play with A Shoreline Dream sunday at Moes at 4pm. Sean and Ian play with Ian Cooke sunday on the outdoor stage at 9pm.
More interviews to come!
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