Tonight: Candy Claws at the Larimer

Fort Collins-born Candy Claws (playing the Larimer Lounge tonight with Gardens & Villa and Flashlights) is like a vacation unto itself. The family-style band creates soundscapes fit for traveling from the forest to the sea with ethereal layers of vocals, bells, and traditional instrumentation. Last year's Hidden Lands was a...

By Bree Davies

April 14, 2011

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Fort Collins-born Candy Claws (playing the Larimer Lounge tonight with Gardens & Villa and Flashlights) is like a vacation unto itself. The family-style band creates soundscapes fit for traveling from the forest to the sea with ethereal layers of vocals, bells, and traditional instrumentation. Last year's Hidden Lands was a gorgeous translation of Richard M. Ketchum's book, The Secret Life of the Forest, a whispering interpretation that has defined the band's sunny, floating style.

There is also a visibly cultish feel to the group's costumed swathes of fabric, but this is part of Candy Claws' overall appeal: The group seems to live in a film strip-like fantasy world of forts and abandoned island paradise, set to its own dreamy soundtrack . This show is 21, and up and tickets are $8-10. Doors open at 8 p.m., and bands start at 9 p.m.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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