Bands

"At a time when the chasm between East and West is growing daily and misplaced hostility and lack of communication are thwarting any efforts at building bridges, it is reassuring to know that there is still one medium that remains uncorrupted by petty bigotry and short-sightedness, and transcends all issues of race, religion and ideology. The Islamic Republic of Iran may not seem the most likely breeding ground for young up-and-coming musicians but, thanks to a few daring pioneers, doors that were seemingly locked tight by the strict moral laws have been cracked by a new generation of home-grown talent. Out of a musical landscape dominated by more traditional Prog-rockers, Metallers and the increasingly popular electronic and hip-hop sound, an Indie band named Hypernova was born." Now Iran is not too famous for its rock music, but these guys are going to change all that. Each member brings a different vibe and sound to the band to give it an even more unique edge. And even though they’re just another obscure band in the galaxy of musicians, their following is growing at a very fast rate, thanks mostly to their legions of underground fans who have helped spread the word. In all reality, these guys are no different from the rest of the rockers around the world; their music is all about having a good time and just rocking your brains out. They’re not in this game for the money, fame or glory. And they’re definitely not trying to change the world...or are they?"  NOX Magazine

At the intersection of your mind and your body lies Fina Dupa.  Colorado's premier funk, rock, and reggae quartet lays out original groove music designed to exercise the brain as well as the behind. Come enjoy the tones - if you like Jamiroquai, Soulive, Maroon 5, Galactic, the Headhunters, John Scofield, and Lenny Kravitz, you will dig Fina Dupa. If you don't know who any of those guys are, come out anyway...you will still dig Fina Dupa. Get your Dupa out here, come groove with Fina Dupa in Colorado or wherever you find us.

"Groove-centric, hook-heavy rock...a blend of Maroon 5 and the Police, though even that loose description may not be broad enough to capture the band's diversity." - Boulder Daily Camera. 

"Fina Dupa went the extra mile with their latest CD Give It Back." - Marquee Magazine.

"Jiva" is a Sanskrit word for soul. It also embodies the musical ideal of Jiva Train: music that comes from the soul. Their compositional approach to music is rare in our current age of mainstream entertainment. Every song they write is intentional and thoughtfully composed. In its fundamental form, their music stems from a refreshing mixture of Rock, Latin, Funk, and Classical. They create vocal harmonies and lyrics that stick in your head, like Ween, and The Flaming Lips. They write instrumentals that bridge the enormous gap between Rock and Classical, a path once beaten by Phish. They find a pocket and groove as one funky unit, like Medeski, Martin and Wood. The instrumentation is unusual for a rock band; featuring Satyen Thaker (Guitar/Vocals), Kevin Reitz (Drums/Vocals), and Derek Turner (Keyboards/Vocals). This trio has come together for the pure love of making music, and the energy created from their music is a true testament to that. Jiva Train enjoys the spontaneity and freshness of improvisation, but songwriting/composing will always be a core value.

Since 2004 Motorhome has been playing up and down the Front Range of Colorado and is proud to call Fort Collins its home. In their short existence, they have opened up for great names like Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Junior Brown and Jerry Joseph. Having been called everything from alt-country to Americana, rock-and-roll to irreverent bluegrass, the band insists on writing music that is true to them and letting the fans decide what to call it.

With the release of their first self-produced/self-recorded album, Motorhome has yet to break their stride. With a live recording and a second album in the works, Motorhome's sails are at full and the wind is blowing in their direction.

Cari Dell, born and raised in Austin, Texas, knows what it takes to compete in the," Live Music Capitol of the World". Cari took her first guitar lesson at the age of 12 and has never looked back! Cari fronts her four-piece band with crystal clear vocal and mind blowing guitar work. She is known for her energetic live performances and guitar showmanship. Her electrifying guitar strokes have been compared to such greats as Carlos Santana, Eric Johnson, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. She has a guitar style that is very imaginative and memorable. Cari's voice has an innocent, soulful quality that evokes emotion and beauty in each of her songs. Cari is an accomplished lead guitarist and gifted singer songwriter who has developed an electric sound blending her love for melodic Pop-Rock and R&B. Cari was recently awarded the RADIO SIX INTERNATIONAL,"2003 RECORD OF THE YEAR", in Glasgow, Scotland for her song, "A Thing For Me". She also received the runner-up honors for her song, "The Trial". According to RADIO SIX INTERNATIONAL, this is the first time in the history of their station that the same artist received the .. 1 and .. 2 spots! Cari's song, "The Starting Line", reached .. 34 on www.mp3.com North American New Country charts on August 6, 2002, and "Anything You Want To Do", reached .. 1 in Colorado on www.mp3.com's Pop-Rock category. Cari has proven to be a multifaceted artist who has scored music for film, radio drama, and has worked hard at promoting her original music.

Bodycast was formed in 2002, rockin' in a garage with 4 guitar players, 1 drum machine, and 1 bass player.  After undergoing changes, as every band does....Bodycast played their 1st show April 19th 2003 at Paradise City, with Ed Wrany replacing Keith Pecca on guitar and backing vocals.  We know the road to the top is never easy and we wouldn't want it any other way. And really,do you know how hard it is to keep a band together? Larry has been singing for 5 years. Influences include-Queensryche, Faith No More, -Itis, Stone Temple Pilots...... YZ has been playing bass for 6 years, influences are Metallica, KISS, Rush, Megadeth , Dream Theater.......  Ed's has been playing guitar for 9 years, and his influences are Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Alice in Chains, Primus.....  So with all the influences, and there is many more, our writing styles vary quite a bit. We like to refer to our sound as being "BODYCAST"!!!!!!
Some locals say the have never seen a band progress so fast, so what are you waiting for?, check them out.  BODYCAST has signed an Exclusive Recording Contract with Underground Railroad CO.  Expect our debut album in  2008!