If you’ve ever taken a road trip, you know there is a fine balance between getting from point A to point B and enjoying the journey. Some might say that the only way to travel through America is via scenic byways — or roads that hold archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or scenic significance. Colorado has 26 designated scenic byways, 11 of which are America’s Byways. That means Colorado holds more nationally recognized byways than any other state. And that screams road trip potential, to us. Although the dedicated few might take it upon themselves to drive on every single Colorado scenic byway, we’ve made a mapped guide to discovering and exploring 10 of them, in succession. From the Pawnee Grasslands in the north to the Santa Fe Trail in the south, each stretch holds its own stories, landscapes and things to do, which we’ve explained. Each segment is connected to another segment, although there are multiple routes to take in some instances. Take note that some scenic byways are only open seasonally (especially this year with more snowpack and summer snowstorms in the high country) and most of them have lower speed limits than highways and interstates. Those scenic byways are calling, and as long as you’re okay with occasionally getting stuck behind an RV, you should answer. Approximate Length: 100 miles / eight days to two weeks Gold Belt Tour![]() Photo courtesy of Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Heading south on Highway 285 from Denver, you’ll reach the town of Buena Vista. In this town, you’ll find the Arkansas River, gorgeous hiking trails, lakes and a whole host of other outdoor pursuits. Stop in for an outdoor movie at Comanche Drive-In, where films are played with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains (and it might be the highest drive-in theater in the country, at almost 8,000 feet). Leaving Buena Vista on Highway 24 and heading to Florissant, you’ll near the start of the first scenic byway of the trip — the Gold Belt Tour. The entire stretch is 131 miles and, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), roughly takes five hours to complete. As the name suggests, the road tours the area where the biggest gold boom ever occurred in Colorado, passing through Cripple Creek, Florence, McCourt, Adelaide, Wilbur, Victor and more. It’s also home to two fossil areas — the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and the Garden Park Dinosaur Fossil Area. Stop for the night in Cañon City — on the south end of the Gold Belt Tour — and wake up early to catch the sunrise at the Royal Gorge before crowds take over midday. This gorge stretches down over 1000 feet in some areas, making it one of the deepest canyons in Colorado. Consequently, it’s a magnet for adrenaline junkies, including BASE jumpers (doing it illegally) and even a guy who cleared it in a jet pack. Frontier Pathways![]() Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway disappears into the Wet Mountains, courtesy of CDOT Hopping onto Highway 50 from Cañon City will bring you to Westcliffe and the start of the Frontier Pathways scenic byway. Not only is this stretch beautiful to marvel at with big mountain peaks to the west and meadows and aspen groves as you travel east, but it’s also dotted with the remnants of every group of people who have traveled through that area in the past. During Frontier days, this area was an intersection of cultures — Native American, Spanish, French and American. Now, you can imagine how much harder they had it than us, as you cruise from one historic building to another in an air-conditioned, cushioned seat. Although the full byway stretches 103 miles (from Westcliffe to Pueblo with a fork that leads to Rye) we are taking the route to Rye. In this town, the largest self-built castle in the country, Bishop Castle, allows interested visitors to take a peek for free. The owner, Mr. Bishop, continues to construct parts of the residence-turned-roadside-attraction on weekends. Santa Fe Trail![]() Bent’s Old Fort on the Santa Fe Trail. Photo courtesy of CDOT Leave Rye and head north on I-25 for just a little bit to reach Pueblo. If you’ve never explored this city, take the detour now. Nestled in the streets beyond I-25, you’ll find a cornucopia of graffiti, street art, gallery art and sculptures as well as authentic Southwestern food. As one of the first cities in the state to tolerate and sometimes encourage graffiti, it offers a historic glimpse of the culture, and for many years boasted one of the largest murals in the world at the Pueblo Levee. Overall, creativity thrives in this city although you wouldn’t see it from the interstate. From there, head east on Highway 50 to La Junta to start the Santa Fe Trail that takes you across a vast expanse to Trinidad. This entire byway, which continues into New Mexico, is 188 miles and takes roughly four hours to traverse. According to the official description on CDOT’s website, “on a clear spring day, a sharp observer can still discern the wagon-wheel ruts of the Santa Fe Trail winding their way across the prairie ” — which is a romantic description of the drive. But the cultural legacy of this stretch can’t be denied, as it was a historic trade route in the 1800s. If you have time to spend out of the car, take a detour south from La Junta to the Picketwire Canyon Trackway. A quarter mile of limestone deposits have preserved the tracks of several species of dinosaurs in this canyon, and with 1,300 individual imprints, it’s the largest trackway in North America. Be warned that it’s either miserably hot or cold in the middle of summer or winter, so fringe months like May and October are the best time to explore it. The final stop on the Santa Fe Trail (for this trip) is Trinidad, on the border of New Mexico. Although it’s a small, sleepy town there’s a roadside attraction that’s worth a visit — Art Cartopia Museum. Inside this warehouse is a menagerie of wildly decorated cars plus car-themed art on the walls. It’s colorful, silly and also highly appropriate for a road trip detour. Highway of Legends![]() Coke ovens outside tiny Cokedale. Photo courtesy of CDOT After spending time in the plains and prairie, it’s time to head west into the Spanish Peaks and Sangre de Cristos with the Highway of Legends. This 82-mile stretch (with an extension recently added that bisects the original byway after traversing the 11,248-feet Cordova Pass) winds through the mountains while offering glimpses of Redrock features like the Dakota Wall and the Devil’s Stairsteps. The highway is a scenic legend, but it also hints at the many myths and stories that brewed from expeditions of Native Americans, conquistadors and trappers through the region. It was once said that prospectors could find a nugget of gold so rich here, it would last them an entire year. This scenic byway is all about the drive and less about the detours. But once you reach the end of the byway at La Veta, which should take an hour or two depending on your speed, head west further for the next detour — the Great Sand Dunes National Park. If you love stargazing, you’ll want to spend a night in the sandy hills of this National Park since it was just designated as one of America’s Dark Sky parks. With little to no light pollution, it’s possible to see the cloudiness of the Milky Way from your tent. Once you hit the road again, drive to Alamosa on Highway 160 and continue on to South Fork to start the next stretch of the journey. Silver Thread![]() Black Canyon of the Gunnison Park in Colorado via Thinkstock Distinguished from the vast, sweeping and sandy landscapes of the San Juan Valley, the next scenic byway offers a winding, sometimes treacherous path through old mining camps, ending near Gunnison on Highway 50. The Silver Thread scenic byway is 117 miles in length and takes about three hours to traverse. The highest reaches — between Creede and Lake City — are still peppered with abandoned mines and intersect with the Rio Grande river. Both rugged and beautiful, this drive will remind you that Colorado has never been an easy place to tame. Aside from the scenery, the towns along the Silver Thread aren’t bursting with entertainment but they still maintain that old mountain vibe that is quickly becoming endangered in Colorado. You’ll find kitschy activities like mini golf and outdoor recreation like fly-fishing and nature or geology walks. A short detour in Lake City will lead you on a drive around Lake San Cristobal which is the perfect spot for a picnic or stroll to loosen your car legs. At the end of the scenic byway, when Highway 149 intersects with Highway 50, take time to explore the small college town of Gunnison — home to Western State University and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. If you didn’t get enough of those starry Colorado skies in the Great Sand Dunes, you’re in luck because the Black Canyon is another Dark Sky park that celebrates the marvelous night sky without pollution. Before moving further west, take one more detour into the heart of the mountains by driving to Crested Butte. Of course, in the winter Crested Butte is one of the beloved ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains. During the other times of the year, it still offers plenty of outdoor activities and boasts several summer festivals dedicated to food and booze, arts and wildflowers. Unaweep Tabeguache![]() A butte along the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. Photo courtesy of CDOT After the charm of Crested Butte, it’s time to enjoy a different side of Colorado — the plateaus and canyons of the west. Starting in Norwood and driving north next to the Uncompahgre National Forest will start the journey on the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway — a 133-mile road that sweeps through ancient rock formations dating back to the Precambrian times. Aside from geologic history and marvels, there’s also plenty of traces of humans in the area. At different times in history, this stretch has experienced the prying hands of miners for two different substances — copper and uranium. The uranium harvested from Uravan by the US Army was used in the first atomic bombs. Two main points of interest along the way are Hanging Flume and the Driggs Mansion. Hanging Flume is on the National Register of Historic Places after serving as a gravity-defying chute to transport water for gold placer mining in the 1880s. The 12-mile long flume hangs over the Dolores River (hence the “hanging” portion of its name) and took over three years to build with more than 25 workers. Now, the overlook found off of Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway north of the town of Naturita allows people to peer at the recently restored flume as well as the natural splendor of the canyon and the river. At mile marker 129 the stone ruins of the Driggs Mansion will appear, which holds a few odd stories within its walls — stories better discovered once you’ve seen it for yourself. The end of the byway is in Whitewater, just south of Grand Junction. By the time you reach this point, you’ll be fully immersed in the dramatic desert landscape and a hike in Colorado National Monument will perfectly suit your state of mind. Even without getting out of the car, Colorado National Monument offers stunning views from Rim Rock Drive and is a worthy detour for anyone with a penchant for phenomenal views. Dinosaur Diamond![]() A view of Dinosaur National Monument. Photo by Bernd Thaller via Flickr Now that the desert landscape has stolen your heart, it’s time for one of the longest scenic byways in the state — Dinosaur Diamond. Before heading into the canyon country where some of the world’s most significant dinosaur fossil quarries exist, stop in Fruita for a chance to embrace its odd charm. The best example? A story about Mike the Headless Chicken accompanied by a sculpture to immortalize the inflated incident. Leaving Fruita and driving north on Highway 139, the Dinosaur Diamond stretches roughly 400 miles before reaching Rangley (and continues on another 86 to Dinosaur). In those miles (which can take a few days to traverse) the road crosses rugged mountains and barren plateaus where rock and fossils that are 100 million years old scorch in the sun. Also along the way are two National Monuments (Colorado and Dinosaur) McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and two major Western Rivers — the Colorado and the Green. For a bizarre detour, head off Highway 139 at Rangley and west onto 64 until you reach County Road 46 to find a lesser-known attraction called The Tank. Although it’s one of the tallest water tanks in the area, it’s never been used as a water tank and instead has established a following of musicians and artists who find the acoustics of the hollowed out structure to be ethereal and sometimes transcendental. Flat Tops Trail![]() Vaughn Lake. Photo courtesy of CDOT Now that the desert has changed your perspective about Colorado, it’s time to go back to the mountains with the Flat Tops Trail. The Flat Tops Trail goes straight through the center of what used to be the White River Plateau Timberland Reserve — the second unit of what is now the National Forest system. Traveling from Meeker to Yampa, this road is definitely one to drive in the summer in decent weather due to its ruggedness. Partly because of its designation as National Forest in the 1940s and partly because dedicated visitors loved the pristine condition of the wilderness, development was banned at Trapper’s Lake, which is roughly the midway point, in the early 1900s. But despite that (and due to the odd negotiations of usage of the National Forest system), you’ll see active mines, ranches and logger’s forests all along the way. That’s not to say it isn’t filled with magnificent wilderness, and the condition of the road often reminds you how excluded you are from civility. Although Trapper’s Lake can be reached with a small detour away from the scenic byway, there’s another picturesque stop before you reach Yampa called Vaughn Lake that isn’t far from the route. During July and August, this drive will bestow almost endless opportunities to see massive blooms of wildflowers like Columbines, Bluebells, Fireweed and Indian Paintbrush. From Yampa, the scenic byway technically ends but our journey continues to Steamboat Springs where the scenery is similar, but there’s more entertainment. Stay a night at Strawberry Park Hot Springs and receive 24-hour access to the natural hot pools nestled into the mountains (with clothing optional after dark). Or, ride the longest mountain roller coaster in North America for a rush of adrenaline before continuing on with the road trip. Trail Ridge Road![]() Trail Ridge Road. Photo by Kyle Cooper From Steamboat Springs take Highway 40 east toward Grand County in order to approach another scenic byway — Trail Ridge Road — from the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance. But, before that, if you have time, we highly suggest taking the longest detour of the trip to see the northern Colorado town of Red Feather Lakes. Sure, it’s going to take an entire day (two hours each way from Walden to Red Feather Lakes plus time to explore once you arrive) but if intriguing roadside attractions pique your curiosity, it is a must. Here you’ll find Gnome Road — a path peppered with forest and garden gnomes to discover — and the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. The Stupa — or large dome structure used as a Buddhist shrine — is one of the largest in North America and meant to last 1,000 years. Reaching over 100 feet tall, the Stupa contains three levels, although only the first floor is accessible to the public. After seeing why Red Feather Lakes is worth the detour, backtrack to Grand County via Highway 125 and meet up with Highway 40 in Granby. Before taking Highway 34 toward Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park, allow an hour to check out the recently painted murals along Main Street. The eight walls were painted by 16 Denver-based street artists for a festival called RKY MTN WALLS in June. If you’re looking for more of a small-town Western vibe, there’s a real-life rodeo every Friday night at 7 p.m. in the summer just outside of Granby. Most tourists to Grand County spend time in Winter Park or in Grand Lake — on nearly opposite sides — because those two towns hold the most quaint charm to them. So if you prefer the traditional idea of a mountain resort town, Grand Lake offers the picturesque version with old school cabins connected with boardwalks on an alpine lake. Stay the night here if you are more than halfway through your day because the drive beyond into Rocky Mountain National Park and across Trail Ridge Road can be harrowing. According to the park, the earliest opening date for this scenic byway was May 7 and the latest date was June 26, so the recent closure due to summer snow storms is not out of the ordinary. But even with unpredictable weather, Trail Ridge Road must be traversed at some point in your travels in Colorado — simply on principle. According to CDOT, it is the highest (in elevation) paved road in the country, soaring above 12,000 feet. Hugging the sides of steep mountainous terrain, Trail Ridge offers views of magnificent peaks in all directions because it crosses the spine of the Rocky Mountains, taking you from one side of the Continental Divide to the other. At these altitudes, the road and the cars that traverse it are above treeline, exposed in an alpine landscape that is both incredibly fragile and shockingly hardy. After winding around cliff-hugging corners and spine-tingling straights, Trail Ridge eases us into Estes Park in a fitting denouement. Pawnee Pioneer Trails![]() Photo by Andrea Golod/Miles. In direct contrast to the rugged high alpine terrain of Trail Ridge Road, the Pawnee Pioneer Trails accentuate the subtle magnificence of the short-grass plains of northeastern Colorado. Starting in Ault and moving from Briggsdale north to Grover, this scenic byway takes drivers across the Colorado Piedmont — a geologic and geographic region that formed roughly 28 million years ago and is lower in elevation than the foothills to the west and the High Plains east of it. Punctuated with the Pawnee Buttes, the Pawnee Pioneer Trails will make you feel a little like being on the Oregon Trail, without dysentery. Strangely enough, even though the name suggests the road has been there for ages, pioneers did not start settling in this area until after the mountains and Western Slope experienced mining, logging and other industrial booms. Until the 19th century, Southern Arapaho and Cheyenne Native American tribes inhabited the region and white settlers avoided it until after Colorado became a state rather than a territory. The Pawnee Grasslands are a protected area along the scenic byway stretching nearly 200,000 acres in size. However, although there are camping sites and some hiking trails (mostly to reach the Pawnee Buttes) the discovery of extractable oil and gas has significantly decreased the number of people seeking out those activities in the area. Sadly today, only about 3,000 acres are protected from natural resource development in the Grasslands — but there, the beauty of the prairie remains vibrant. Plus, the area is home to a plethora of birds and birdwatchers from all over will find excitement in the species who call it home. The scenic byway ends in Sterling, but in this journey, we head south to the town of Last Chance — if for nothing else, to take a photo of the sign that says “Last Chance.” Before the interstate highway system took travelers through Colorado on I-70 or I-25, Last Chance was quite literally the last opportunity to stock up on food and fuel before Denver or on your way out of Denver. Now, it’s a ghost town that is quite photogenic. Before starting the final leg of the scenic byway bonanza, the final detour in the eastern plains is to Stratton, where the highway mile marker that read 420 miles had to be taken down after it was stolen countless times. In its place now sits a mile marker sign that reads 419.99 (as if that will stop the stoners from stealing it). Top of the Rockies![]() Maroon Bells. Photo by Brent Andeck. For the final stretch of this journey throughout the state, we’ll take the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway — a short 82-mile stretch that is surrounded by 14ers. In order to get there from the eastern plains, we’ll drive through Colorado Springs (home to the Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods and the Paint Mines Interpretive Park) and onto Highway 24 to reach the ski resort town of Breckenridge. In Breckenridge, enjoy the rapidly growing art and culture scene, with outdoor public art displays and festivals throughout the summer. From there, it’s time to start the Top of the Rockies traverse toward Leadville — the highest incorporated town in the US by elevation at 10,200 feet above sea level. This stretch of road not only shows off the enormous peaks of Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, it also holds the rich (quite literally) history of some of the most successful mining operations in the state. The historic figure Horace Tabor became a titan of the silver industry in these mountains. From Leadville, the scenic byway goes north to Minturn and Vail or south to Granite and west to Aspen. Either way will bring you through magnificent mountain scenery and neat towns. The southwestern portion of Top of the Rockies takes you over Independence Pass (the summit of which sits at 12,095 feet) and into Aspen, where our final detour to one of the most photographed spots in Colorado awaits — Maroon Bells. For the hardcore, the hike to the top of Maroon Bells and between the two peaks is a must-do, but for the less experienced a night in a tent at base camp will still allow for unmatched views. Descending from the Top of the Rockies, our journey comes to an end in Glenwood Springs, where sore bodies are mended in the natural pools around town before the drive back to Denver on I-70. Want more?If you aren’t quite done with driving yet, there are a few more scenic byways that you can hit on your way back to Denver — Guanella Pass and the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway (which is where the main photo for this article can be found). The Peak to Peak isn’t even that far out of the way, if you take the Central City Parkway exit from I-70 after Idaho Springs, it will loop you around to Boulder in just an hour or two. Plus, it holds plenty of interesting sites to visit along the way. -- As stated previously, there are 26 scenic byways in Colorado and this list is less than half. One of the defining aspects of this state is its natural diversity, and the best way to experience everything is to explore these roads less traveled. For more information, visit the CDOT Scenic Byway website, here. via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/colorado-road-trip-scenic-byways/
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Stitch Boutique has had two thriving locations in the past five years — one store in the Highlands and the other in Cherry Creek. We had a chance to speak with Nicole English — who co-manages both locations along with her business partner Maureen Patterson — to discuss her journey into the world of fashion and how she brought affordable, yet on-trend styles to the more expensive neighborhood of Cherry Creek. Now coming up on its third year of business, the Stitch Boutique location in Cherry Creek has continued to bring fashionable styles to Denver, from basic staple pieces to high-quality denim and accessories. 303 Magazine: What started your interest and involvement in the fashion industry? Nicole English: After I graduated college, my first job was with a company called Astor and Black where I did custom suits for men. I worked with a lot of athletes, lawyers and businessmen in Denver. Then, when I was engaged, I hired a wedding planner through a company called Table 6 Productions, and the planner I was working with loved my ideas and would always insist that I become a wedding planner. I worked side by side with her for my own wedding and then was brought on to do other weddings. I always knew I wanted to do something for myself so I had approached Maureen, my business partner. I’ve always had a love for fashion and design and I had mentioned to her that I always wanted to open up a boutique and be my own boss, even though it’s scary. We laid out the business plan and we opened our first location in the Highlands five years ago. We started it together and we always have to agree on something before we go through with it. Whether it’s picking a new vendor or just picking out a new top to carry in the store, all the decisions have to be made by both of us. 303: Tell us more about the process of making Stitch Boutique a reality in both the Highlands and Cherry Creek. NE: We took the business plan and went into fruition with it. I had never been on a buying trip. It was basically all new to us. Our plan was to itemize everything. We lucked out with the space in the Highlands because we got in right before the area really exploded. Luckily, we had submitted a letter of intent to open a location there. With Cherry Creek, the area always needed an affordable boutique. People get overwhelmed because the prices are typically higher in the neighborhood and a lot of our customers would commute to the Highlands to shop at our store before the Cherry Creek location opened because it was a more affordable place to shop. The affordable and contemporary style is really what people were, and still are looking for. People were telling us to come here and it took us a while, especially because the real estate isn’t cheap. Once we found our place here, it just kind of fell into place. 303: Can you describe the store and its style for someone who may have never been in before? NE: I would say, what we try to do is find unique pieces that are transitional, fun and modern, but affordable. It took us a while to filter our the brands that we didn’t think were “quality enough” for us. So, it took us a while to gain the core brands that we now like to carry. We don’t buy in bulk. When something is gone, it’s gone unless it’s a basic piece and we do this because there’s already so much fashion going around. 303: What are some of the top brands you carry? NE: For jeans, we carry Flying Monkey because it’s a good price point. We also carry Love Stitch, which is a boho style and Gentle Fawn, which is a higher-end brand in terms of our price point, but the quality is amazing. These are a few of our core brands we always keep in store. 303: What’s the buying process for getting clothes in the store? NE: We go on buying trips frequently. Our biggest conventions are in February and August and it’s called Magic. Basically what we do in August is for styles from August to February, and then in February, we’re shopping for styles from February to that next August. So, we see stuff for the fall and winter months in advance. We’ve gotten comfortable with that because we’ve built more relationships with the brands we carry and the style that the store is. We also do L.A. markets and we do the Denver market called CALA. We can get immediate things there and fill in any gaps that we feel we missed maybe months before. 303: What’s a typical day in life like for both of you? What tends to be your main responsibilities as business partners? NE: Being a new mom has been a lot more challenging. I used to be in a routine, now I’m trying to do a balancing act. My day consists of photographing new items. We typically get shipments two, three, four times a week. We unpack everything, photograph it, upload it to social media and then throughout the day, it’s consistent customer service. That’s what I think we all really pride ourselves on. At the end of the day, that’s really the whole goal and why we do this. We get to know people’s styles and get to know them personally, and it really makes the job more fun. Aside from that, we have to purchase orders, take inventory, work on the website, steaming, tagging and merchandising. At the end of the day, it’s not just playing dress up, it’s a lot of work but it’s worth it. 303: What does the future of Stitch Boutique look like? NE: I don’t see us opening another location anytime soon. I would say that we would really love to focus our energy on what we have. I would like to focus our energy online and our social media presence too. I do all the social media, but I’d love to learn more about it. I feel like if you expand too quickly, even if the sales are there, it doesn’t always mean it’s the best business decision. I don’t want us to get so overwhelmed just to expand. I think we’re happy where we are right now. Our Cherry Creek store specifically is evolving so we’ll see how we evolve with it and go from there. All photography by Coy Jennings via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/stitch-boutique/ ColourPop x Harry Potter, please and thank you. Or Mellan with any brand. I’m sure he’d do a fabulous job! ?
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via https://www.temptalia.com/what-beauty-brand-and-collaborator-would-you-love-to-see-work-together-2/ It’s no secret that Denver loves weed. But you know who else does, too? Kacey Musgraves. The Grammy-winning Country artist has written more than her fair share of songs about the green stuff and the journey it takes her on. But little did we know, her sold-out Red Rocks show would become a night that felt just like that: getting high with Kacey Musgraves. She was going to take her time with us, have us sit back and relax while she took us on her personal trip.
However, country her roots may be, Musgraves has since strayed from the all-country sound and has dipped her toes in the pop music scene. The subtle, yet noticeable shift, maybe because of the lack of support from the country music community. She still can’t get a hit song on country radio and songs like “Follow Your Arrow” (which shows supports for the LGBT+ community) have been pulled from similar stations for being too “racy.” Over the years, she speaks her mind on issues such as feminism and equality, issues that don’t always land with the fan bases of country music. But as a result, Musgraves’ fearlessness to go her own way has resulted in a huge fan base that is as diverse and colorful as the rainbow (and her language). During her show, she cursed, then apologized because of the children in the crowd, then immediately followed up with “well, fuck it.” But there were more than just children there. There were people of all ages, from all walks of life, that came together for one night and one performer. “There are a million tons of people out here tonight,” acknowledged Musgraves. “And we all have common ground.” Musgraves reminded us that “Family is Family” and that our paths sometimes don’t always start off how we want, but it’s where we go after that matters. “Is anyone from a small town?” asked Musgraves. “This song is for you, too,” she added before flowing into “Merry Go Round” a song all about escaping the life of living in small-town that can sometimes feel crippling and toxic. In the middle of the song, she took a pause to let the audience take over and help her sing. In all my Red Rocks shows, I’ve never heard an audience sing in such perfect harmonization with such a soft and graceful tone. If magic had a sound, that was it.
Musgraves last few songs of the night included crowd favorites, “Rainbows,” “High Horse” and “Follow Your Arrow” which would end her trip with us with the best come down. In the words of Musgraves, when the straight and narrow, gets a little too straight/ roll up the joint, or don’t/ just follow your arrow wherever it points. All Photography by Bridget Burnett. via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/review-kacey-musgraves/ Avanti Food & Beverage has announced the replacement of the concept BorraCho Tacos. What will take its place? A new unique concept dubbed Street Feud – created by the talented Merlin Verrier will open in early August. Verrier has an extensive background in the industry hailing with the title of the former director of Lollapalooza for 10 years, helping the staff of the Graham Elliot in Chicago earn six Michelin Stars over four years, creating a birthday dinner for the former President Obama while he served in office and last but not least – standing as a guest judge on MasterChef with the hardcore Gordon Ramsey. This announcement comes after the controversy with East Side King — another street food concept Avanti later cut ties with after backlash surfaced over the chef’s previous arrest for assault. Verrier is likely to be a much more welcomed choice. “Merlin’s resume speaks for itself on both a local and national level,” said Patrick O’Neill, co-founder of Avanti. “We are excited to introduce his innovative and interactive concept at Avanti later this summer.” Street Feud joins six other curated concepts within Avanti’s collective that sits in LoHi. The concept takes a twist on international street food with the use of different combinations of mixing and matching fresh and fascinating foods from around the globe to create a special “feud” of flavors on your plate. The menu has dishes that will take you through a journey around the world including steam buns, tacos, lettuce wraps and more. The best part? All of the bites on the menu are under $15 and the ingredients are seasonally and sustainably sourced to sweeten the deal. “I can’t wait to introduce my favorite dishes to the Avanti community and get their feedback,” said Verrier. “I’ve been working on the menu for many years in my head and I am beyond excited to invite guests in for a completely new experience. This is going to be fun. I hope they love it and come back again and again. Avanti is the most established food hall in Denver and I am honored to be part of such a talented culinary collective.” The concept will open in early August on Sundays through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Avanti Food & Beverage, a Collective Eatery is located at 3200 Pecos Street, Denver via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/street-feud-debut/ ![]() Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5)Viseart Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium taupe with subtle, neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that was a little powdery in the pan but didn’t sheer out too readily on my skin, and I didn’t have issues with fallout. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading visibly. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsTALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007). ![]()
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9
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9
Longevity
5
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91%
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![]() Nutmeg (Warm Mattes #10)Viseart Nutmeg (Warm Mattes #10) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too firmly pressed nor prone to powderiness. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin and was easy to work with. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before I noticed fading. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsMINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019). ![]()
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![]() Brioche (Warm Mattes #5)Viseart Brioche (Warm Mattes #5) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, golden brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too firmly pressed in the pan but wasn’t so powdery that it was prone to sheering out on my skin or having issues with fallout. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsMINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019). ![]()
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![]() Ghiradelli (Cool Mattes 2 #9)Viseart Ghiradelli (Cool Mattes 2 #9) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage in a single layer, but it needed half of a layer or so to build up to full coverage (if desired). The texture was soft, a little powdery in the pan, but it had good adhesion and blended out nicely on my skin (without sheering out instantly). It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before it showed signs of fading. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsTALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007). ![]()
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![]() Platinum (Cashmere #6)Viseart Platinum (Cashmere #6) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, grayish taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in one pass, which adhered evenly and smoothly on my skin. The texture was soft the touch, lightly creamy and wasn’t prone to powderiness or fallout during application. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsTalc, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Myristyl Lactate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+ -): Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxides (77491, 77492, 77499), Blue 1 (42090), Carmine (75470), Black 2 (77266), Mica (77019), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510). ![]()
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![]() Sterling (Amethyst #5)Viseart Sterling (Amethyst #5) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, rosy mauve with warmer undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage, but it seemed to have more reflective qualities and was also lighter than the original version (in the Amethyst palette); there was a noticeable difference in person, but the difference seems even greater in photos (hence why I think some of it is reflection of light in particular making it appear even lighter and brighter!). The consistency was smooth to the touch, thin without being too thin, and blendable but did feel less cream-like compared to the original. It lasted for eight hours on me before fading noticeably. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsMINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019). ![]()
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![]() Sand (Cool Mattes 2 #2)Viseart Sand (Cool Mattes 2 #2) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium beige with warm, rosy undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff in one layer, which applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. The texture was soft, blendable, and just a touch powdery in the pan but didn’t have any issues during application. It wore well for eight hours on me before I noticed fading. Top Dupes
Formula Overview- The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well. The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me. Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches. IngredientsTALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007). ![]()
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via https://www.temptalia.com/best-neutral-eyeshadow-palettes-2019-top-10/ Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is expanding its theaters in Colorado — opening a third location in Westminster. This new theater — situated about halfway between Denver and Boulder — takes on an art deco style reminiscent of the 1920s and ’30s. Filled to the brim inside with original, large format posters from films of the period — Westminster’s new Alamo Drafthouse feels like stepping back in time. Matching the art deco stylings of the theater— its full-service bar “Pandora’s Box” is dedicated to the women of cinema in the 1920s and ’30s. Here you’ll find original lobby cards of female actors in that era. This bar offers 32 beers on tap that focus heavily on Colorado’s thriving craft scene. The team at Pandora’s Box has designed specialty drinks to pair with the theme of the theater and to fit the feature film you are seeing. Try the Southern Belle made with grey goose le melon, St-Germain, lime and ginger beer for a twist on a Moscow mule or the Flicker Show Old Fashioned made with Breckenridge Bourbon, black tea, honey and bitters for something classic. You can “make it a blockbuster” and upgrade your booze to Laws Four Grain Bourbon. Click to view slideshow.If you’re unfamiliar with Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas — think of it as combining your favorite restaurants, the sound and video quality of professional cinema and the comfort of your own home. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Westminster has over 900 fully reclining seats spread across nine theaters. Each and every seat in this cinema has access to full food and drink menus offering appetizers, entrees, desserts and even full bar options. Your food and drinks are delivered to you by a highly trained team of “ninja-trained” staff so as to not disturb you and the people around you. The kitchen is led by Rick Schulenberg — an Alamo Drafthouse veteran —and is working to bring a new spin on basic Tex Mex style food. This fully stocked, custom-designed kitchen works to prepare 98% of their menu in house. From the comfort of your seat you can order beer-bacoa queso, chicken tinga grilled burritos, churro bread pudding and more alongside a full kids menu and vegan menu. The new Alamo Drafthouse in Westminster will feature what the company calls “The Big Show.” This massive theater seats 245 in fully reclining, comfortable chairs all with an unobstructed view of an absolutely massive screen. “The Big Show” comes complete with breathtakingly clear video and the immersive, Dolby Atmos audio setup which makes you feel like you’re a part of the action. The full team at the new Alamo Drafthouse in Westminster is dedicated to bringing you — as chef Schulenberg would say — “The best damn movie experience.” Through the thorough use of art deco stylings, a fully fleshed out and dedicated menu, stylized drinks, local craft brews and a strict no talking/no texting policy — The Alamo Drafthouse in Westminster is a welcomed addition to the area’s film scene. This massive, state of the art theater is expected to open on June 30 and you can purchase tickets here. It is located at All Photography by Lukas Crosby. via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/alamo-drafthouse-westminster/ Versace, Fendi, MSGM and a copious amount of other distinguished fashion designers revealed men’s shorts at their 2019 spring and summer runway shows. Bold colors, patterned prints and monochromatic looks all sewn with breathable fabric swept audiences and proved to be big trends this year. In addition to the traditional knee-length shorts designed for men, numerous collections showed the revitalization of the short short. Overall, designers verified that summer 2019 is a time for men’s shorts and guidelines to styling them disappeared. To showcase the styling of men’s shorts for summer, 303 Magazine had the honor to have Denver Bronco’s football player, philanthropist and style symbol, Kareem Jackson, demonstrate these staple looks. Distressed Denim![]() Textured Plaid Blazer, $149.00, Washed Effect Beige T-Shirt, $29.90, Denim Shorts, $39.90. Available at Zara. Model’s own watch and shoes. The Lowdown: This look took cues from a formal approach, however, the look was updated by the addition of street style elements such as distressed denim shorts and clean sneakers. Perfect for a date night, events or simply getting drinks with friends — this look is a stylish way to mix and match styles. Pair a polished patterned blazer with a well-fitted neutral colored t-shirt and incorporate elements of casual wear with the shorts or shoes. White on WhiteThe Lowdown: Monochromatic style proved to be a fashion statement in 2018 and has thus far endured 2019 still in the spotlight. Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Tibi unveiled one-color looks during runway shows and now the trend has trickled into popular boutiques and stores. White-on-white looks like this one prove to be clean, fresh, polished and perfect for summer. Accessories like the bold gold diamond necklace advanced the overall look and provided stylish elements. Although gold accessories were paired here, color play is also encouraged with one-color looks. To do this, add a pigmented cap or sneakers. Tailored StreetwearThe Lowdown: Tailored wardrobes demonstrate sleek, supreme style and remain timeless. This red-hot Gucci street style ensemble Jackson donned directly related to these characteristics with lightweight fabric, a great fit and beautiful bold color. While perfect for street style paired with sneakers and a cap or hat, this deluxe collared shirt could also be worn to an event or date night when paired with clean jeans or pants, dressier shoes such as oxfords or laced up boots and a sport coat. Gold accented jewelry perfectly matched the ensemble as it correlated to the circled patterns in the fabric and white sneakers modernized the look and added a fresh approach. Photography by Danielle Webster. Model Kareem Jackson. Styled by Cheyenne Dickerson. Location provided by Postino Wine Cafe and Recess Beer Garden. Clothing provided by Zara. via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/summer-style-mens-shorts/ This is an entry in an ongoing series for 303 Magazine, which will provide a range of local album reviews. It is our intention to highlight the talents of local musicians, whether veterans to the industry or newcomers. Like the bands, the album can be fresh or something we just haven’t had the power to take off repeat in the past few months. Check out previous entries in the series here.The Low Road, a five-piece Americana/bluegrass band, was formed where so many of Colorado’s finest local bands get their start — at the good ole’ University of Colorado. Guitarist George Trent Grogan and dobro player Andrew Gordon met in Boulder and began songwriting together. After a relatively soft start to their musical careers, the duo reunited with a solid plan and a desire to “do it proper,” as Grogan put it. Two turned into five, first with the addition of bassist Daniel Putrino, who Grogan had known previously. Then keyboardist James Hatch had been invited for a sit-in that turned permanent. To round out their bluegrass sound, The Low Road brought on Tenth Mountain Division’s Winston Heuga to play mandolin on their debut EP Tales From Home. This project of Grogan and Gordon’s is a prime example of Denver’s local music scene. In Grogan’s own words, that scene is collaborative and eclectic, a place where “everyone is hungry and happy.” He defined The Low Road as a super-group, one that “exists because of Denver’s music scene and it what it allows of us.” He also described the coming together of the five musicians as “true lightning strikes.” His and Gordon’s idea for the EP was to come out swinging, to show face “once people had an idea of who we were,” and to introduce themselves as “a band that’s here and ready to attack.” And that’s exactly what they’ve proven in this four-song EP. “Voodoo” is the first song from the EP, which opens with a lengthy instrumental introduction that showcases the strings section. About a minute into the track, Grogan comes in on vocals and holds strong for the duration of the EP. Simultaneously gruff yet smooth and steady, Grogan’s vocals are the ideal accompaniment to The Low Road’s combination of bluegrass, folk and rock music. The endearing poeticism from Grogan and Gordon stands out immediately on “Voodoo” — “Well, now some time’s past / Things ain’t changed much at all / We’re still lost in this whatever we are / Once it’s burned down, there’s no bridge left to cross / What’s not gained in love will always be lost.” The second track, “Austin,” is more heavily based in the band’s bluegrass roots and boasts some brief but powerful solos from Heuga’s mandolin. While “Austin” is a slower tune, The Low Road picks up the pace and adds some twang in “Wasted.” Whereas the first two songs touch on the common themes of love and loss, “Wasted” is a more playful tune that takes those themes and puts an upbeat, country honk spin on them. Gordon’s dobro is the shining star of “Wasted,” a song that sings about women and whiskey in true bluegrass form. The fourth and final song of the EP, “Fool’s Gold,” was written nearly ten years ago and has now finally come to fruition. Hatch’s keyboard leads the way, oozing heart and soul throughout the track. The EP’s intriguing lyricism remains consistent from song to song, and reaches its peak in this last song — “Oh, lord, don’t you know how to save me / ‘Cause I can’t seem to find my way home/ I’m lost up here in the mountains searching for gold / Some fool’s gold.” With the release of “Fool’s Gold,” a dream ten years in the making has come full circle, and The Low Road is setting out to be the next bluegrass-band-to-watch. Listen to the full EP from The Low Road here. via https://303magazine.com/2019/06/local-listen-57/ |
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