Which album has had the biggest impact on you? Sticky Fingers - The Rolling Stones.
File-sharing: Godsend or the death of music? Neither — just evolution. Vinyl shall prevail in the end, mark my words.
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Who's on your iPod right now? ELO.
Parting shot: Please support Montessori education, PBS and the K.L.O.O.S.B.A. (Keep LoDo Out Of the South Broadway Alliance).
THE BOTTESSINI PROJECT
NOMINATED IN JAZZ
7 P.M., DAZZLE
Website: www.myspace.com/paulriola
Personnel: Paul Riola (saxophones, electronics, production); Ron Miles (cornet); Mark Harris (alto saxophone); Doug Anderson (bass); Melvin Gibbs (bass); Keenan Wayne (bass); Nels Cline (guitar); Jeff Parker (guitar); Janet Feder (guitar); Farrell Lowe (guitar); Dave Devine (guitar); Roger Green (guitar); CacheFlowe (laptop/programming); Glenn Taylor (pedal steel); Scott Amendola (drums); Tony Jefferson (drums); Art Lande (drums, piano); Ernie Crews (drums); Richard Von Forster (cello); Eric Moon (keyboards, programming); Greg Harris (vibraphone); DJ Olive (turntables).
Native or transplant? Native.
Releases/discography: Naima's Grass Pajamas (set for fall release).
What three adjectives best describe your music? Crazy, sexy, cool.
Favorite place to play a show: The Oriental Theater.
Favorite place to hang out/drink: Mario's Double Daughter's.
Best artist/band to come out of Denver (that's not yours/you): Bill Frisell and Ron Miles.
Best song to come out of Denver (that you didn't write): "Coward of the County" - Ron Miles.
If you were a street in Denver, which street would it be and why? North Walnut, because it has raw, creative potential.
If you had to choose one act to represent Denver, who would it be and why? Ron Miles, because he is by far the most brilliant and pure musician in Denver.
Which artist has had the biggest impact on you? Pharoah Sanders.
Which album has had the biggest impact on you?Live-Evil - Miles Davis.
File-sharing: Godsend or the death of music? Godsend.
Who's on your iPod right now? Bahamadia, Beta Band, Betty Davis, Dosh, Fred Anderson/Hamid Drake, Nomo, Radio Citizen, Pete Philly and Perquisite, Scotty Hard's Radical Reconstructive Surgery and Dave Douglas.
Parting shot:Denver is truly a musically gifted city. We are so privileged to have such a progressive and creative community.
BRIGHT CHANNEL
NOMINATED IN INDIE ROCK
Website: www.flightapproved.com
Personnel: Jeff Suthers (guitar, vocals); Brian Banks (drums); Shannon Stein (bass).
Native or transplant? 2/3 native.
Releases/discography: Self-Propelled(2006); Bright Channel(2004).
What three adjectives best describe your music? Blinding, seismic, loud.
Favorite place to play a show: Larimer Lounge / hi-dive.
Favorite place to hang out/drink: Sputnik.
Best artist/band to come out of Denver (that's not yours/you): The Astronauts.
Best song to come out of Denver (that you didn't write): "Calypso" - John Denver
Which artist has had the biggest impact on you? John Lennon.
Which album has had the biggest impact on you? EVOL -Sonic Youth.
File-sharing: Godsend or the death of music? Neither.
Who's on your iPod right now? Monofog and Mothership.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF DAE HAN
NOMINATED IN METAL/HARDCORE
Website: www.myspace.com/thebrotherhoodofdaehan
Personnel:Jeff (vocals); Joey (guitar, vocals); Justin (guitar/vocals); Chris (bass); and Brett (drums).
Native or transplant? The band's native, but two of the members are out of Virginia. Do bands really move out to Colorado to make it?
Releases/discography: For the Glory of Olde Virginia(2007).
What three adjectives best describe your music?Crazy, sexy, cool (Like TLC).
Favorite place to play a show:Our favorite venue to play was the Starlight (R.I.P.). Then it closed down and turned into a bluegrass bar. Weak sauce.
Favorite place to hang out/drink: Road 34.
Best artist/band to come out of Denver (that's not yours/you):Sound of Sinners (R.I.P.). They only played one show but were amazing.
Best song to come out of Denver (that you didn't write): "The Break Up Song" - Single File. Simple, catchy, amazing!
If you were a street in Denver, which street would it be and why?Any street in Five Points. It's hard out here for a pimp.
If you had to choose one act to represent Denver, who would it be and why?Single File. They are one of those bands who play amazing music, are amazing guys and have earned everything they've gotten. Living proof that if you hustle long enough, good things can happen!
Which artist has had the biggest impact on you?He Is Legend: They opened our eyes to the way music should be played.
Which album has had the biggest impact on you?I Am Hollywood - He Is Legend. Simply amazing!
File-sharing: Godsend or the death of music?Godsend! It's our responsibility as artists to release a CD that isn't shit and has more than one good song on it. These days, that's not always the case, and people (including me) don't want to waste their money paying for an entire record for one song. Therefore, they download it! Thanks a lot, rap music!
Who's on your iPod right now?"Five Minutes Alone" - Pantera.
Parting shot:That's brisk, baby!
BUCKSKIN STALLION
NOMINATED IN COUNTRY/ALT COUNTRY
Website: www.buckskinstallionmusic.org
