#UMS2019 Day 2 – Still Pickin’ ‘Em for Ya
July 27, 2019Now that you’ve had one day to get the idea of the flow, you’re probably ready to tackle the UMS with a certain aplomb, threading in and out of the 30+ venues, rocking the front rows at the outdoor stages, quaffing the best in refreshments, stuffing yourself with great food.
And, hopefully, you’ve taken advantage of our DenverThread picks throughout, so you’ve had the opportunity to see the best the festival has to offer, each and every hour.
So – no reason to give up now! On to our picks for Day Two!
Here are DenverThread hour-by-hour picks for #UMS2019 Day Two, Saturday, July 27 – Best Bets By the Hour!
| 1:00 p.m. | Showcase Stage @ Goodwill |
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Wheelchair Sports CampIt doesn’t get much more Punk Rock than Kalyn Heffernan. What more can be said? They ran for mayor of Denver with the only truly enlightened platform on the ballot – likely the only one like it in a century or more. Get outta bed for this set. That’s an order. |
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| 1:20 p.m. | Knockout Stage @ Punch Bowl Social |
Modern LeisureI gotta say it – when it comes to soothing but crisp, Modern Leisure’s Casey Banker has it pegged. Longtime Denver guitar wiz and band master – definitely worth the stroll from Goodwill. Don’t miss this! |
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| 2:20 p.m. | Odyssey Stage @ Import Mechanics |
KiltroChris Bowers Castillo brings Kiltro from the port city of Valparaiso, Chile in the form of beautiful, surrealistic guitar loops, sweet & strong vocals, and dramatic stories. Perfect for a sipper early in the day. |
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| 3:00 p.m. | Showcase Stage @ Goodwill |
Dressy BessyAnother of Denver’s longtime muscial anchors, Dressy Bessy brings a solid, rockin’, ‘60s psychedelic sound up into the ‘90s and beyond. A Brilliant Alternative: Whole Milk – Skylark LoungeTake home some landlocked surf jazz, part of the Estival Hub Afternoon Party. Well worth it. |
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| 4:00 p.m. | Showcase Stage @ Goodwill |
Don ChicharrónPlaying Chicha – a mixture of Peruvian for, ‘60s psychedelia, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and mountain air – Don Chicharrón promises to slay the heat of this afternoon with an exciting love. A Brilliant Alternative: Pout House – Hi-DiveRemember Blondie? Get ready – Pout House will steal your heart, one way or another. |
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| 5:00 p.m. | Showcase Stage @ Goodwill |
Chicano BatmanThis band of dark knights rocks a groovy soulful R&B mixed with some healthy psychedelia that’ll cool all the sweat in the Goodwill parking lot for sure. A Brilliant Alternative: Automatic Iris – Banded Oak Brewing Co.She’s a little bit alt-country, he’s a little bit garage rock, and the whole mess is damned good. Leave Chicano Batman early. ’Nuff said. |
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| 6:00 p.m. | The Irish Rover Pub |
Leon and the RevivalWith rich, guttural vocals and a solid R&B anchor and backbeat, Leon and his Revival play a welcoming brand of soul that stays true to the genre’s roots, while being new and vital enough to sound young. Highly recommended. |
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| 7:20 p.m. | Showcase Stage @ Goodwill |
Yves TumorIf you’re not careful, this set may be your highlight of the entire UMS. Throbbing Gristle, Berlin, Hip Hop, LA, their seizure-inducing homepage – what more could you ask for? |
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| 8:00 p.m. | Moe’s Original BBQ |
And the Black FeathersThey had us at The Clash… But they really had us with their straight ahead rock ’n roll, which they seem hell-bent to resurrect, one song and one show at a time. |
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| 8:30 p.m. | Odyssey Stage @ Import Mechanics |
Divino NiñoA healthy dose of Latin American influence brings to mind Brazilian psychedelia within this Chicago-based band’s indie rock, in ways that will have you moving from head to toes involuntarily, right from the first measures. |
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| 9:00 p.m. | Metropolis Coffee |
American GrandmaA Denver-based trio that strives to be your connection to post-rock and sleepless nights, swirling in sweaty confusion while trying to figure out just why you’re awake in the first place. Part of the Bluebook Underground Grotto at Metropolis Coffee. A Brilliant Alternative: Michigander – South Broadway Christian ChurchTruly from Michigan, this one. And their stark melodies and quiet visions make it more evident. Perfect for settling into the late hours. |
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| 10:00 p.m. | Denver Distillery |
Lady GangJen Korte has been a force in Denver music for eons, it seems, and she still has the power to move all of us. Don’t miss the chance to catch her in this Uber-intimate setting, singing her own laments to a beautifully warped world. A Brilliant Alternative: Space In Time – Hi-DiveHeavy, crunchy, deep-rooted, sludge-er-riffic fuzz-entombed guitar riffs swirling in thick bass and howling vocals like melting concrete and iron girders. And the Hi-Dive is a hot place to begin with. |
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| 11:00 p.m. | Moe’s Original BBQ |
BluebookJulie Davis – longtime Denver phenom and standup bassist – and Jess Parsons bring a cool, experimental twist to local music. Headlining the Bluebook Underground Grotto at Metropolis Coffee. Another Brilliant alternative: Green Druid – Hi-DiveJust like it sounds. The music your stoner friends are listening to when the trees begin to talk to them in math. |
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| 12:00 a.m. | Hi-Dive |
NightwraithFinally, a great death metal band sits waiting for you in the prime time slot, to bring you the seeds for a night’s rest you’ll never forget. Go. Sleep. |
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| 1:00 a.m. | Skylark Lounge |
Emerald SiamKurt Ottoway – a leader in Denver music since time began – brings his most accomplished and polished music since the ‘80s, some say. You be the judge – but we love it. Another Brilliant alternative: Its Just Bugs – Hi-DiveNot a band, so much as a plan to buy a boat. Not sure just what this group thinks they’re doing — but I believe they’ll be taking over the world soon. |
