Event Type : Main Stage Concert

Asha Blaine

Asha Blaine’s first solo ROCK album titled “ASCENSION” was released June 2020. She is currently working on her 2nd untitled ROCK/METAL album, with 4 songs released as singles. You can find her newest songs on all streaming platforms with her music videos on YouTube.

Asha also runs a full time music performance business, performing every weekend throughout the Denver metro and venturing into Wyoming and Nebraska. She learned to play acoustic guitar during Covid, when bars would not hire full bands due to the pandemic. She wanted to continue playing music so becoming a SOLO performing artist was the only way to keep playing music LIVE, as bars would still allow solo acts. You can find her performance schedule on www.ashablaine.com, her facebook and instagram. Check out her YouTube channel for live performances.

In the fall of 2023, Asha campaigned a crowd fund for a music video for a song she wrote called “Run Away,” where she was able to raise the funds, from fans alone, to create an EPIC music video, directed by Denver’s favorite videographer, Kyle Lamar. This song has become a community favorite!

Asha discovered songwriting in 2019, after a very depressing personal time. She found that writing lyrics, and setting them to melodies, made a lot of sense to express herself, when otherwise, there was no other outlet for that. This became a source of freedom and expression for her, as well as an opportune time to come to know herself as a person, and as an artist. She likes to write about confronting bad internal voices, running away from trauma, and facing life with a fearless attitude.

Musicianship:

Asha’s first professional singing experience was 7 years ago, applying to sing lead female vocals for a favorite Disco band in Denver. Since then, she has explored singing lead for different cover/tribute bands in Denver, mainly focused on 70’s and 80’s rock bands. Her first album highlights a strong influence from the popular 80’s rock/metal music scene, while her in- progress 2nd album is focused on an early 2000’s rock/metal vocal influence.

Asha has also picked up learning the acoustic guitar since 2020 to enhance her song-writing ability and overall musicianship. She likes to keep herself staying active in the Denver music community. She is happy having the freedom to learn new songs, to see what the audience likes, and play the songs she writes to entertain and delight her fans. There is a lot of freedom and benefit in working as a solo musician for her.

Evening Experience:

Asha and her band are happy to be playing original music sharing the stage with “Guild of Ages,” one of Denver’s BELOVED rock bands. Asha will be debuting her single releases from her newest EP, along with NEW merchandise and physical copies of both albums.

Merchandise and Media:

To view all of Asha’s products, merchandise, and physical copies of music, head to www.ashablaine.com to the merch shop! She has T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Beanies and more to add to your collection. All of her merch will be available at her show!

Special Guest : “GUILD OF AGES”

Guild Of Ages roots extend all the way back to 1989. The band was named Caught in the Act and they played every battle of the bands, benefit show or backyard party they could. The band quickly rose among the ranks of the most popular bands on the Denver rock scene. After winning a number of Battle of the Bands competitions, Caught in the Act started gaining attention from agents, management companies and A&R. The early 1990’s brought about a significant change in the music scene away from Hard Rock, Metal and Melodic Rock. Bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam became popular. Caught in the Act seemed to press on, despite the unpopularity of their music and it paid off. The band was noticed by former Axe/Blackfoot vocalist and guitarist Bobby Barth. Barth lived in Los Angeles and brought the band out for a recording session in the summer of 1992. The trip changed the landscape for the band significantly. After a drummer replacement, Caught in the Act sent a number of demo recordings to various record labels in Europe,Japan and the US. The melodic rock scene was still very much alive in Europe and Japan. The Scandinavian record label Empire Records, offered the band a recording and distribution deal in 1993 and Caught in the Act began recording ‘Act 1:Relapse of Reason’. Relapse of Reason was well received in both Europe and Japan. The boys began recording their follow up almost immediately after the release of their first effort, despite turmoil. Two member changes happened after the release of Relapse of Reason, but core members Antz Trujillo (guitar) and Danny Martinez (vocals) remained. Bassist Jim Lostetter and drummer Steve Stuntz joined in 1994, The band recorded and released Heat of Emotion and was subsequently signed to MTM Music in Europe and Toshiba EMI in Japan. The Heat of Emotion Cd received critical acclaim and served as a fantastic follow-up to their first release. The band was in demand and secured their first European tour as an opening act on the Pink Cream 69 – 1997 summer tour. Caught in the Act was sued shortly thereafter by a Scandinavian “Boy Band” with the same name. Despite using the acronym CITA, the band was issued a cease and desist order and forced to change the name after nearly a decade. Guild of Ages was reborn in 1998, toured Europe that year with Axe, released 3 more studio CD’s (One, Vox Dominatas, Citadel) and 1 Live CD(Live Over Germany). The band parted ways in 2002…

In August of 2014, GOA was asked to reunite and play a festival show in Nottingham, England. Firefest: The Final Fling! The band agreed to play the show. The band had a number of ‘warm up’ shows lined up to help get back into the groove known as Guild of Ages. It was evident that the band still had chemistry and sounded as if they had never split. During these warm up gigs, they decided to reunite Guild of Ages not only for Firefest, but for years to come. The band travelled to England knowing that they planned on putting the band back together, but they had no idea the fan base was so strong. Even after all those years.

The band finished recording 12 new tracks in December 2017. A chance inquiry from Khalil Turk of Escape Music LTD happened in early January 2018. Escape Music was interested in reissuing the CITA/Guild of Ages catalogue. Escape also secured a deal to release the long-awaited new Guild of Ages album RISE in spring 2018.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.

• 7:00 pm DOORS
• 8:00 pm Guild Of Ages
• 9:50 pm Asha Blaine

ColdReplay … A Tribute to Coldplay

Formed in 2018, ColdReplay is Colorado’s tribute to one of the most successful bands in history, Coldplay. Surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single “Yellow,” British group Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest acts of the early 21st century, honing a blend of introspective Brit-pop and anthemic rock that helped push the band to the top of album charts worldwide. Our mission in ColdReplay is to bring the best of Coldplay to our audience in the most authentic way using our raw energy and emotion taking Coldplay fans on an experience they will not forget.

Double Life … A Tribute to The Cars

“The Music of the Cars, played by some of Denver’s finest musicians!”

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• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.

6:00 pm DOORS
7:00 pm Double Life
8:20 pm ColdReplay

Please join us for an Intimate Evening of Music with the performance of Colorado’s own “DOTSERO”

To music fans worldwide DOTSERO translates to “A no nonsense thrill ride of energy and excitement” a band full of life, energy and spontaneity that few artists in the genre have been able to match. As much fun to watch as they are to listen to. Colorado’s own DOTSERO band Taking their name from a small mountain town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, DOTSERO means “Something Unique”. Formed in 1984 the Dotsero Band, brothers Stephen and David Watts set sail on the contemporary jazz circuit with a vengeance. Performing all the major jazz festivals From Ala Carte Ala Park in San Francisco to West Palm Beach’s Sunfest, Red Rocks , JVC Winter Park Jazz Fest, Jazz Trax Catalina Island Jazz Fest and The Cancun Jazz Festival, among many others. Over the years Dotsero founding member David retired from the scene leaving the band solely in the hands of front man, sax man Steve Watts. Maintaining the integrity and standard people have come to expect from the shows, Steve opened up the genre full throttle adding the excitement of vocals, dual keyboards to the already funky sounds on the bass, drums and of course sax & ewi. You can expect to hear original music from their 16 CD releases as well some covers of their favorite artists. Dotsero is an unstoppable band of true musicianship.

Doors @ 7:00pm
Show @ 7:30pm

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:
• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Buffalo Rose presents Paradise Theatre The Definitive Styx Tribute Show

Founded in 2014, Paradise Theatre is comprised of veteran musicians whose musical and performing experiences span several decades. Their tribute authentically captures the Styx unique musical blend of pop rock with hard-rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of international musical theater, and delivers it to local venues and events through the many familiar and loved Styx hit songs. Paradise Theatre’s debut performance earned the band third place in the Left Hand Brewing Leftapalooza Mile High Tribute Band Competition.

Come see why Paradise Theatre is the definitive Styx tribute show!

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
7:00 pm Doors
8:00 pm Show

Hazel Miller and the Collective

Hazel Miller is not just a great singer, “she is a force of nature!” quotes the Rocky Mountain News. Her voice has been called “stunning, moving and powerful.” Hazel has been a sought after performer in Colorado for the past 24 years. Whether she is singing blues, jazz, pop, or Gospel, her voice charges the songs with a primal dose of genuine soul.

Hazel began her 38-year career in Louisville, Kentucky, where she rose to the top of the music scene. She opened for popular artists such as Mel Torme, James Brown, Temptations, Earl Klugh, Bob James and many others.

The city of Denver singled out Hazel as one of 150 people who make Denver a better place to live. This award was bestowed by the mayor on Nov 22, 2008 at the Colorado History Museum. She has been given several awards for artistic excellence: Best Independent Blues-R&B Recording- 2002; Outstanding Performer at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

The new musical “Sisters and Storytellers” starred an ensemble cast including Hazel in her first musical theater role. The musical was very well received. Before this production Ms. Miller appeared in “The Vagina Monologues” in Boulder and Denver, receiving a local award for “Best Local Star in a Theatrical Production.

Since moving to Colorado she has regularly performed with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. She was a regular performer on the ETown Radio Show, aired on NPR. She has performed at all the major jazz and music festivals throughout Colorado while maintaining a working band which won the Westword Readers Poll “Best Blues/R&B” band for three consecutive years, 1995, 1996, and 1997. She has sung with or opened for such artists as Julian Lennon, John Hammond Jr., Lucy Bleu Tremblay, Peter, Paul and Mary, Stanley Jordan, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Leo Kottke, Bob Weir, Herbie Hancock, Pop Staples, Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Nil Lara, Roger Clifton, Nancy Griffith, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Lonnie Brooks, Lou Rawls, Rickie Lee Jones, James Taylor, Spyro Gyro, Joe Sample, Little Ed and the Blues Imperials, Michael McDonald, and many more.

Most recently she is enjoying a great summer of festival appearances in Dillon, Winter Park, Denver, Littleton and many more.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
6:00 pm Doors
7:00 pm Hazel Miller & The Collective

DANIELLE NICOLE BAND  

Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle Nicole has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad. Her stunning new album, The Love You Bleed on Forty Below Records, comprises twelve heartfelt tracks exploring themes of love, loss and perseverance.

The new album was produced by Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon, Robert Cray) and co-produced by Nicole, with John Porter (B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bryan Ferry) mixing. The tight knit quartet on the songs features Danielle on bass guitar and vocals; Brandon Miller (electric, acoustic, pedal steel, mandolin, and 12-string guitar), Damon Parker (keyboards); Go-Go Ray (drums), and Stevie Blacke (violin and cello).

Nicole was initially influenced by her parents. She recalls seeing her father playing blues guitar and her mother singing with the group Little Eva. With her two brothers, she became a member of Trampled Under Foot, which found initial popularity in the Midwest. Danielle embarked on her solo career with Wolf Den (2015), which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Blues charts and amassed 7.5 million Spotify streams. Cry No More (2018) followed, the record was nominated for a Grammy in the contemporary blues category and debuted at number one in the Billboard Blues Charts – it also boasts over Spotify streams in excess of 10 million.

Nicole has been inducted into the Kansas City Hall of Fame and has been the recipient of seven Blues Music Awards. She recently did a duet with Dion on the upcoming song “I Aim To Please,” and recorded the opening track in the forthcoming Peter Hutchings film “Which Brings Me To You.”

There has been no shortage of praise; Guitar World stated, “Danielle Nicole has won respect and admiration throughout the American blues scene for her soulful, inventive playing and tireless work ethic.” Blues Music Magazine effused, “Nicole brings it, bakes it, and serves it up blazing on a silver soulrocking platter.” The Kansas City Star declared, “Blues and soul vocalists tend to improve as they age. Bettye LaVette is among the artists who became increasingly believable as she matured. Danielle Nicole appears to be following in her footsteps.” And the legendary Koko Taylor gets right to the point: “That girl gets down to the nitty gritty!”

At the beginning of the The Love You Bleed recording sessions; Danielle Nicole knew this new album would be different from those in the past. “Maybe that’s because over half the songs are about falling in love and not falling through the destruction of it,” she says. The album is full of love, loss, will, determination, and all the other things that go together with love. “Make Love” is about consciously pushing past the pain, choosing love, family, and community in life’s difficult moments. It uplifts the message of love and togetherness in the face of hardship.” “How Did We Get to Goodbye” with its raw and honest lyrics, document a soured love that bears no hero or villain, asking how you get to such a place of disrepair without even knowing it. And Love On My Brain, is a potent hybrid of vintage R&B and driving blues, begins as a flirty feeling inside and turns to an overpowering need and deep desire. Right By Your Side is a vintage soul/R&B ballad about never making the mistake of watching “the one” walk away again.

The Love You Bleed gives Nicole a solid place that music has always provided in dealing with love and loss. “It’s been a difficult relationship listening to music outside of professional reasons since the passing of my brother Kris,” she says. “But just being honest in my writing and direction, I find when I’m the truest to myself, that’s when the magic happens. Not trying to find perfection in it so much, but engulfing myself in every moment and being there with the audience is when fun things can happen inside and out.” Many of those feelings are captured in all the songs on the album.

There is a powerful sense of self in The Love You Bleed, taking the new songs to the place Nicole envisioned they could go. “I want to consciously move forward in the natural evolution of my songwriting and singing,” she says. And as I grow as a person, a woman, a mother.”

Danielle Nicole Awards and Accolades
*2023 Blues Music Award Recipient: Instrumentalist – Bass
*2023 Blues Music Award Nominee: Instrumentalist – Vocals
*2022 Blues Blast Music Award Recipient: Bass Player of the Year
*2022 Blues Music Award Recipient: Instrumentalist – Bass
*2022 Blues Music Award Nomination: Contemporary Blues Female Artist
*2021 Blues Music Award Recipient: Instrumentalist – Bass
*2019 Grammy Nomination: Contemporary Blues Album – “Cry No More”
*2019 Blues Music Award Recipient: Instrumentalist – Bass
*2019 Blues Music Award Recipient: Contemporary Female Blues Artist
*2019 Blues Music Award Nomination: Instrumentalist – Vocals
*2018 Inductee Canada South Blues Society Hall of Fame
*2018 Independent Blues Award Recipient Contemporary Album – “Cry No More”
*2018 Independent Blues Award Recipient Contemporary Song – “Cry No More”
*2018 Independent Blues Award Recipient Music Video – “Cry No More”
*2018 Blues Blast Music Award Recipient – Contemporary Blues Album – “Cry No More”
*2016 Blues Blast Music Award Debut Artist

Trampled Under Foot
*2017 Inductee: Kansas Music Hall of Fame
*2014 Blues Music Award – Bass Player of the Year
*2014 Blues Music Award – Contemporary Blues Album
*2014 Blues Blast Music Award – Rising Star
*2014 Blues Blast Music Award – Band

MICHAEL MORROW & THE CULPRITS  

MICHAEL MORROW & THE CULPRITS has cultivated their style of Hard Rock Countryfied Blues in the Rocky Mountain Region and Mid-West over the Past 10 years. Recently, they just got back from a series of shows in the United Kingdom. With the release of their Fifth album, GREATER THAN GRAVITY, they have further expanded their sound. Around the Sun, their lead track off the album, continues to find new listeners. Michael Morrow sites Hendrix, Page, Frehley and Gilmour as his guitar influences but his true heroes are vocalists. ‘When you first hear a band from a distance, you’ll feel whether they are tight but you’ll hear if the vocals are flat’ ‘We always strive for an energetic show’

Steve Haywood, bassist and native of Cambridge, UK was influenced by McCartney, Sting and The Clash. His roots being 70s English Pop Rock. He is our liason to all thing British. Kristian Wallis, drummer, possesses a wide musical background. Other than his unique drumming, he is quite engaging and at nights end is the ambassador to anyone who crosses his path. Song Titles such as ‘Rock and Roll Ain’t Never Paid My Bills’, ‘Seven Years Bad Love’ and ‘Cherry Blossom’ almost paint a picture.

This band is ROCK N ROLL!

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
7:00 pm Doors
8:00 pm Michael Morrow
9:15 pm Danielle Nicole

Over Three decades of Rock and Roll 1990 – 2020
1990 SLAUGHTER hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, “Up All Night” certainly fit into that mold, their second chart-topper, “Fly To The Angels” was more representative of the spirituality and awareness that goes into most of the band’s music and lyrics. But never were SLAUGHTER more accurately represented that live onstage in front of their legions of devoted fans over the last ten years.

1991-during this time filmed what became a platinum home video “From the Beginning” depicting the bands rather different and humorous lifestyle. To showcase the live prowess, the band had garnered during their first tour, the band released “Stick It Live” a five song EP collection which entered the billboard charts and went gold as quickly as it was released. This was certainly a shock to the non-believers in the world.

SLAUGHTER was contacted by Orion pictures and Record Producer Jimmy Lovine to write and record what would become the theme song for “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey” and later made a video that featured clips from the film as well. This CD was also certified gold.

1992 -the band went on to record the “The Wild Life”, its second record after a consistent schedule of touring behind the multi- platinum debut, “Stick It To Ya.” During this time the band was awarded the prestigious American Music Award. The “WildLife” CD entered the billboard charts the first week of release in the top ten at # 8 and was shortly their after certified platinum. The band also filmed what became a second gold home video documenting the making of the “The Wild Life” CD. The band embarked on a tour that would take them through their first challenging obstacle to overcome.

During the Ozzy Osbourne Tour (June 1992), Singer Mark SLAUGHTER was diagnosed with a nodule on his right vocal cord that required surgical attention that was later performed in August 1992. The band would not perform again until Halloween of 1992 on the Dick Clark’s Halloween Special from Universal Studios in Hollywood, CA. The band continued to tour with the Damn Yankees bringing them midway through the 1993 season. After receiving the most media attention for a second CD effort, the band began to make plans to record their next Chrysalis release (Fear No Evil). The next series of challenges was soon to come. The writing of “Fear No Evil” in Las Vegas seemed to start out with a normal timber as all other records thus far. However midway into writing, guitarist Tim Kelly and then tour manager were arrested in Las Vegas by drug enforcement agents for a six plus year old charge involving narcotic trafficking. From this point through completion of the record, it was not known if Tim Kelly would ever tour with the band again. Soon to add gasoline to the fire was the small dirt bike accident within a half mile of Dana Strum’s house in Las Vegas, NV causing multiple broken bones including a left wrist and two fingers on the left hand (the hand he plays bass with). Once again the band was determined to continue on.

1994-The band played its first engagement on new year’s debuting material from the forthcoming CD at the Hurricane in Las Vegas at a meager price of $100 dollars per person (this date was a sellout). “Fear No Evil” was completed in February 1994 with the band touring with Damn Yankees from February on. After flying to New York to debut the album for the record company at the mid-year point, the group soon realized that no one involved in the promoting of their early records was any longer employed by Chrysalis (EMI) records. The band spent four months negotiating their release from the label. Within three months after negotiating the release the band signed a deal with then newcomer CMC International records with a vision of bringing Hard Rock and Metal Music to the people again. SLAUGHTER also made a Pacific Rim record deal with JVC Victor Records of Japan, marking a new world release period for SLAUGHTER.

1995-the band embarked on a tour that would take them around the world. The group also released “Rain On”, a five song import EP featuring SLAUGHTER’s first cover song, Elton John’s “Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting.” The band then embarked on their first tour of Japan. The tour was a long overdue overwhelming success. SLAUGHTER had to perform with Vince Neil guitarist “Dave Marshall”, (Tim Kelly’s long time friend) in Japan due to Tim’s ongoing legal problems. Many seeing the band during these trying times felt as though the group itself was beginning to perform better as a unit ironically. By this time Tim Kelly’s legal problems had ended and the band was now bound and determined to continue its pursuit of good time rock and roll.

1996-the band returned from a year long tour long tour, the band begun to make plans to record “Revolution”, the bands fourth full length 1997 effort and first enhanced CD. With musical climates changing the band embarked on a bit of a psychedelic approach still maintaining a good time spirit with often more challenging songs to be recorded. The record was released with an in store promotion campaign across major cities in America with the band signing copies of its entire catalog to date. SLAUGHTER then embarked on it’s first of what would become many package tours, this time with “Motley Crue” singer Vince Neil who had performed with Tim, Mark and Blas at a Las Vegas charity engagement earlier that year. (Ironically the band had met a talented young sound man/guitarist from Orlando, Florida named Jeff Blando who would later become the fourth member of SLAUGHTER after the tragic passing of Tim Kelly.) The band began to feel an upswing in audience attendance and peoples’ determination to let hard rock live.

1997-the band continued to tour with Alice Cooper, Dokken and Warrant on its second package tour showing even more promise and teaching the band that sticking to their guns was the right thing to do. After playing their last headlining date in Detroit, MI (November 1997) the band returned to their respective homes and planned a new live release to encompass performances of material spanning the years.

1998-“Eternal Live” was the band’s 6th record, and their first full-length live release is SLAUGHTER at its best- live on stage. Recorded in- Mexico in front of more than 20,000 fans and one in their hometown, Las Vegas, “Eternal Live” captures the excitement of a SLAUGHTER performance and showcased 12 songs off their earlier albums. Sadly, this album must also serve as a tribute to original SLAUGHTER guitarist Tim Kelly (1963-1998)-RIP, who was killed in a car accident. “Eternal Live” was Tim’s farewell performance, “explains bassist and producer of all SLAUGHTER albums, Dana Strum.” And I think he’d be pleased that his last recordings were not just in the studio, but were with our fans there too.” Uncertain if the band would continue or tour after Tim’s passing, the only logical replacement was Jeff Blando who was described by late guitarist Tim Kelly as “One Hell of a player.”

The band rehearsed with Jeff Blando during the last week of May 1998 with no other goal in mind than to continue and make this work. The band’s first performance without Tim Kelly was in Salt Lake City in June 1998. The warmth and support of the audience was nothing short of overwhelming. The band several gigs later realized that the fans would rather feel and hear the music than see it fade away. This marked a noted positive change for all of the members, with Blando being received with open arms. Mark SLAUGHTER, “It’s been the love and support of our fans that helped us carry on after Tim died. And we make this solemn promise to them that as long as they are there, so will SLAUGHTER be there.”

The band continued touring on their self-named “Rock Never Stops” Tour playing to as many as 16,000 fans the likes of which SLAUGHTER had not seen in a great many years.

This would become a positive turning point for the group with nothing but promise ahead of them. All of the members reflect that SLAUGHTER has enjoyed plenty of success in their 15-year career. Five songs on their albums were #1 MTV videos. Seven of the songs were in rotation on AOR radio. Like any group who has known the thrill of selling millions of records around the world, filling large arenas and having their faces plastered on magazine covers, the members of SLAUGHTER have felt the pressures of maintaining that success. “Seven years ago, it’s all we could think about,” says Dana, “but then losing Tim and seeing music come and go over the past few years has taught us a lot about the music business and has allowed us to re-evaluate what we’re doing.”

1999-Las Vegas, Nevada – SLAUGHTER had completed their seventh CD to date entitled “Back to Reality.”(CMC/BMG RECORDS) That marked the first joint writing effort involving all four band members and the most challenging recording schedule to date. (With Production of the CD beginning only in March of 1999) During this time the band also filmed for VH-1 “Where Are They Now”.

During the summer of 1999 it was interesting to note that while on the “Rock Never Stops Tour” (which included: TED NUGENT and NIGHT RANGER) SLAUGHTER did more press (including “Forbes” and “Various TV and Radio Shows”, but also had the “#1 Track” on the “VH-1” CD “Power Ballads” with “Fly To The Angles” and “Up All Night” became the “#1 Track” on Rhino Records “Hard Hitters” meaning that SLAUGHTER had Never released more Product in any year of the GROUP’S history.

VH-1 MTV and Major Film Companies have gone to SLAUGHTER requesting that “Songs, Sounds and Images” be included in releases FROM 1991-2008.

2000-SLAUGHTER took part in the hugely successful summer 2000 “Poison, Cinderella, Dokken and SLAUGHTER” tour proving that rock is still alive and well.

2001 SLAUGHTER was a proud part of a TWO MILLION selling CD “Monster Madness” (with – UP ALL NIGHT), the band

was also out touring as a part of the “Voices of Metal” tour featuring Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Ratt, and Vixen

2003 Capital records re-released the first two SLAUGHTER CD’s “Stick it to Ya” and the “Wildlife” featuring 24-bit digital re-mastering, additional photos, bonus tracks and liner notes written by Mark SLAUGHTER and Dana Strum – SLAUGHTER toured May-October with “WHITESNAKE” on the “ROCK NEVER STOPS TOUR”.

2004- SLAUGHTER released a DVD-A entitled “Then and Now” that features 12 songs and 50 rare photos of the band over the years. …SLAUGHTER toured – March – November Headlining Various Venues and playing to larger crowds then in recent years.

2005 – SLAUGHTER & VH-1 TEAM UP WITH “STRIPPED” A CD OF UNPLUGGED JAMS WHICH IS KICKED OFF WITH A SELL-OUT-PERFORMANCE IN HOLLYWOOD, CA—SLAUGHTER – TOURED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND BROKE NEW GROUND WITH CASINO PERFORMANCES AS WELL AS SRO SHOWS.

2006- SLAUGHTER released a DVD that features live performance footage and band camera footage shot over the years. The band will again be on the road touring doing High Energy Performances that feature all of the SLAUGHTER hits as well as new material. The Vh-1 Stripped DVD hit the retail stores March 15th, 2006 as yet another SLAUGHTER release.

2007- SLAUGHTER was featured on a pacific rim – compilation CD that was Platinum within its first week of release, SLAUGHTER filmed many of its live performance shows for a DVD release in

2008, and performed in front of 38,000 people singing SLAUGHTER songs at the world famed “Rocklahoma Music Fest”, as well as participated in a full Summer tour with Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe. – Of interesting note – SLAUGHTER’s music has been played more in 2007 on radio and the internet then in the 3 previous years combined.

For the past decade SLAUGHTER has continued to tour, performing 40 – 50 shows per year at casinos, fairs, festivals and biker rallies all across the US to record breaking audiences. SLAUGHTERs have furthermore enjoyed successful festival shows in Sweden, Japan, Mexico & Germany.

SLAUGHTER has shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans, regardless of what others may say about the quality of their music. What’s most important is that their music is still here and the vast majority of critics who panned them in the past are not, and that’s as good as gold.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.

7:00 pm DOORS
8:00 pm OPENER TBD
9:30 pm SLAUGHTER

William Topley & Band

William Topley’s lyrics are subtle vignettes of life that take in universal themes that are filtered through the lens of late night performances, morning after black coffees and too many cigarettes. They are songs that deliver more with each listening and give you a real sense of the journey and the feelings that affect each and everyone of us. Dire Straits guitar legend Mark Knopfler, says of Topley: “He’s big-hearted, emotional and strictly legit.” 

William Topley has developed a dedicated fan base in the U.S. ever since the release of Prince of the Deep Water in 1991, his first album with his band The Blessing. Producer Neil Dorfsman (Sting, Dire Straits) described him as “the most original songwriter I’ve heard for years.” The influences, still recognisable in his music, were already there – The Stones, Van Morrison, the best of soul and southern rock. The album catapulted The Blessing into a world tour, videos in Jamaica, TV stations in Paris and soccer stadiums in Germany with Simply Red and Level 42.

Legendary Rolling Stones Producer Jimmy Miller, who produced The Blessing’s second album Locusts and Wild Honey, was equally enthusiastic. “They’re right up my alley. I haven’t had such a good relationship with a band since Traffic.” 

Ever looking for new challenges, Topley decided to go solo for his next albums. Producer Barry Beckett said of Topley: “He’s the best singer I’ve ever heard.” And that’s from a guy who’s worked with Aretha Franklin and Paul Simon.

Topley has worked with guitarist/songwriter Dominic Miller (best known for his work with Sting), and frequently records with his band and plays live with his band (Luke Brighty – guitar, James Eller – bass, Jim Kimberley – drums, Mark Taylor – keyboards, Dorie Jackson – backing vocals). 

On the back of his latest album, Aristocrats of the South Seas and annual Bahamas Fan Trip, William Topley and the Black River Band are delivering songs that are dripping with evocative lyrics and memorable musical imagery.

SPECIAL GUEST TBD

Showtimes
6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm TBD
8:15 pm William  Band