Words cannot even begin to tell how special this past weekend was. If I could have dreamed up how I wanted things to go, this weekend surpassed those hopes. There was so much positivity all weekend. I met some new friends and saw lots of good, old friends. Having 14 bands in town was just awesome. From the opening notes of Look Mexico’s set to Tim Barry’s unplugged final song, everyone did an amazing job. Our Garage Sale turned into a hootenanny of our artists passing around guitars and taking turns singing songs. Our BBQ and Washer’s tournament was a blast and the weather was perfect. I had a smile all weekend long. Having people from all over the United States flying into Denver for the weekend made me feel extra special. It just meant the world to me that people thought enough of what we do to come from New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Minnesota, Virginia, Florida, and locally. It really made me feel like what we do at Suburban Home and Vinyl Collective made a difference for some folks and that is all I have ever hoped to do.
I am totally cracked out from going out 4 nights in a row, drinking beer all day and all night, and getting absolutely no rest. Because of this, you may have noticed a lack of updates on the site. I’m sorry, but man, I am getting too old to do what I did this weekend. I should be back on my game tomorrow, but I do plan on posting a few things today.
Thanks everyone for helping us get to 14 years. Thanks everyone who made it out for our festivities. Independent music matters, I had proof of that all weekend long.
you do an amazing job. The music you helped put out is extremely precious!!!!! it gives more meaning to my everyday life. Couldn’t be at the weekend but damn wish i could have. Keep doing the great work!!!!! we need it!
Dear Surburban Home,
i just wanted to say i was @ Two Cow, Austin Lucas, and Mike Hale show in STL last week….although i have seen Two Cow about 10 times they never fail…..But have never heard Austin Lucas and Mike Hale(LIVE)…..Wow all three kicked butt….
And just so you know down to earth..personable (talented)…but you probably knew that already….they all three worked super hard….
Take care, thanks, peace Ken
It was a fantastic weekend Virgil. Thanks so much for all that you do.
Highlights for me included see Look Mexico and In The Red for the first time.
Seeing Jr Juggernaut again. I love that band.
Josh Small was great and played my two favorite songs of his right out of the gate.
Austin Lucas and Jon Snodgrass both played some solo stuff and then were both backed up by the Two Cow guys.
I’ve never seen Austin in front of a full rock band and I must say I liked it.
Joey Cape was good too. What I can remember of his set anyway. Friday was a big party.
Saturday night I walked in right as the Takers had started and was blown away. It was only later that I learned of the Whiskey and Co. connection. The Revenge kicked ass and kicked shoes all over the place.
Mike Hale was joined by Austin Lucas for a nice chunk of his set and really did a nice job on the harmonies.
His cover of The Misfits “Skulls” was stellar.
Ninja Gun has always been super loud every time that I have seen them. The vocals have never been up in the mix enough for my taste. This time it was a better mix. I’m sure it helped out that 3Kings got a new PA since the last time NG was in Denver. Nice Tom Petty cover
Chad Price might have the most powerful delivery of any solo acoustic performer I have ever seen. Lots of new songs and while he shrugged of requests for Hybrid Moments he surprised us all with a cover of Journeys’ “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin”
complete with all the Na Na Na’s
Two Cow Garage always kill it. I love that band so much. We got a Tom Petty cover out of those guys too.
Tim Barry came out and was backed up by Josh Small. He took his mic stand off the stage for much of the set and preformed down in the crowd. Much singing along ensued and a great time was had by all.
I missed the garage sale events but I heard great things. A little extra icing on the cake though was that The Takers hung around and played again on Monday night.
I think I’m going to need all week to recover from last weekend. Good times!