THE LOCAL PROG SCENE
 
C.A.R.S. members come from all over the Colorado front range area. While most live in the Denver/Boulder area, others live as far south as Colorado Springs to as far north as Fort Collins. If we know where progressive rock events are taking place in the front range area, you'll be able to read about it here. Likewise, if we know what local stores are selling prog CDs, we'll list them here. If you know of a local store or band with a website that you don't see on this page, let us know and we'll include it.
 
WHERE TO BUY PROG
 
Twist and Shout: 2508 E. Colfax Ave, Denver 80206  Phone: 303-722-1943  Website: www.twistandshout.com.
 
Independent Records & Video: 937 and 919 E. Colfax, Denver  Website: www.beindependent.com.
 
Jerry's Record Exchange: 312 E Colfax Ave Denver  Phone: (303) 830-2336
 
Angelo's CD's and More: 3919 E. 120 Ave., Thornton  Phone: 303-457-4049
 
Wax Trax Records: 638 E 13th Ave., Denver  Phone: 303-860-0127
 
LOCAL PROG BANDS
 
THINKING PLAGUE - A world reknown band featuring Denver's own Mike Johnson. Also joined by Hamster Theatre cohorts Dave Willey and Mark Harris. You can find out more about the Plague and order their CDs at the Cuneiform Records website.
 
HAMSTER THEATRE - Respected avant/progressive band led by multi-instrumentalists Dave Willey and John Stubbs. Also features Mike Johnson and Mark Harris of the Thinking Plague. Learn more about the Hamsters and order their CDs at the Cuneiform Records website.
 
PINDRAL - Denver band playing original and prog covers. Pindral website.
 
SINGULARITY - One of the areas finest prog bands. Learn more about the band and their most recent album, Between Sunlight and Shadow at the Singularity website.
 
DAVE BEEGLE- Extraordinary guitarist from Loveland. Dave Beegle website.
 
STEVE HAHN - Chapman Stickmeister extraordinaire known for his progressive compositions and multi-instrumental talents, plus innovative music technology developments. Besides Stick, Steve also plays trumpet using a unique invention of his he calls the "Pedal Stand"; a device that allow him to play trumpet and Stick simultaneously. Learn more about the Steve Hahn and order his CDs at the DeeP Chocolate Productions website.
 
STENCIL FOREST - C.A.R.S. member and local musician Ron Perron is the bassist for this band which a reviewer of their latest CD described as having a "full and rich sound both vocally and instrumentally ..., not unlike bands such as Gentle Giant, Ambrosia, and Styx." Stencil Forest website.
 
EVERY WAKING HOUR - Amazing Denver-based progressive rock band. Learn more about the band and their most recent album, Writing on the Wall, at Every Waking Hour's website.
 
JAMIE KRUTZ- Talented multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter from Denver. Learn more about Jamie and order his CDs at Jamie's website.
 
BIOTA - ReR Records avant/prog band from Fort Collins. Check out the band at the Biota website.
 
LOCAL BOOKING INFO
 
Planning on touring? Colorado would love to see as many Progressive bands come into town as possible. The 3 ideal areas to play are DENVER, BOULDER and COLORADO SPRINGS and we're the PERFECT stopping point going to or coming from California. Below is a list of ideal venues and contact information for local venues in the area. The Colorado Art Rock Society can also help as much as possible with distributing posters, flyers, CD promos and spreading the word. Our 150+ member group is eager to help out any way we can, so please let us know how we can help!
 
AZTLAN THEATR
974 Santa Fe Drive
Denver CO. 80204
303-573-0188
 
FILLMORE AUDITORIUM (Has previously booked YES, KANSAS, DREAM THEATER, SPOCK'S BEARD, DIXIE DREGS)
1510 Clarkson Street
Denver, CO 80206
 
FOX THEATER (Has previously booked Ozric Tentacles, King Crimson & Porcupine Tree)
1135 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Contact: ERIC PIRRITT (303) 447-0095 X20
epirritt@foxtheatre.com
http://www.foxtheater.com.
 
BOULDER THEATER (Has previously booked California Guitar Trio, John Mclaughlin & Tony Levin band)
303-786-7030
http://www.bouldertheater.com.
 
THE ORIENTAL THEATER
303-455-2124
http://theorientaltheater.com/.
If you are interested in booking a band or a special event at the theater please email adam@theorientaltheater.com or call the number above.  Band submission kits can be sent to 4335 W 44th Avenue Denver CO 80212 Attn: Booking.
 
BLUEBIRD THEATER (Has previously booked Fish, Adrian Belew & Tony Levin band)
3317 E. Colfax
Denver CO. 80206
303-322-2308
Can book through: Nobody In Particular Presents
jpeistrup@nipp.com
http://www.nipp.com
 
CERVANTE'S
(Has previously booked Ozric Tentacles and hosted the Colorado Progressive Music Festival)
2637 Welton St.
Denver CO. 80205
303-297-1772
http://www.cervantesmasterpiece.com/
 
TULAGI'S
Contact: ERIC PIRRITT (303) 447-0095 X20
epirritt@foxtheatre.com
 
BUFFALO ROSE (Has previously booked several classic rock acts)
1119 Washington Ave.
Golden, Colorado 80401
303-278-6800
Attn:Mick
booking@buffalorose.com
http://www.buffalorose.com
 
GOTHIC THEATER (Has previously booked King Crimson & Ozric Tentacles)
3263 South Broadway
Englewood CO. 80110
303-788-0984
http://wwww.gothictheatre.com/ or http://www.nipp.com/infovenue.asp?txtid=1
Can book through: Nobody In Particular Presents
jpeistrup@nipp.com
http://www.nipp.com
 
LION'S LAIR
2022 E. Colfax Ave
Denver CO. 80206
303-320-9200
http://www.nipp.com/infovenue.asp?txtid=6
Can book through: Nobody In Particular Presents
jpeistrup@nipp.com
http://www.nipp.com
 
OGDEN THEATRE
935 E. Colfax
Denver CO. 80218
303-830-2525
http://www.nipp.com/infovenue.asp?txtid=2
Can book through: Nobody In Particular Presents
jpeistrup@nipp.com
http://www.nipp.com
 
LOCAL PROMOTERS:
Nobody In Particular Presents
http://www.nipp.com 1633 York Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
jpeistrup@nipp.com