Live Music by The Galentines and Theoretical Blonde

The Galentines are an all-girl indie-rock band who are the very heart of the local music scene in Boulder Colorado. They are known for their stunning harmonies blended into epic instrumental solos that remind the listener of classic rock bands such as Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd while maintaining their punk edge with biting lyricism and driving rhythms. Their music “celebrates the complexity of womanhood capturing all of its challenges and triumphs” (Medium) while breaking the barriers that define the female experience. Encompassing multiple genres including indie punk and rock the girls recently released their debut album 1140 now streaming on all platforms. This album has been revered since its conception with tracks like Sweet Cream Tommy and Rear View Mirror being featured on major radio stations in Colorado including 93.3 and 102.3. 

Formed in 2023 Theoretical Blonde is a 5-piece bluegrass-adjacent band from Salt Lake City with a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly unexpected. Its members include Peter Cain (mandolin vocals) Ford Huntington (Guitar vocals) Grayson Wickel (Fiddle Banjo vocals) Patrick McNally (Bass vocals) and Daniel McNally (Keys). Despite the name none of the band members are actually blonde which seems to be a fun little misdirect. What is true is that their music takes cues from bluegrass jazz americana country jam band and singer-songwriter traditions blending these styles into a dynamic and energetic mix. With the addition of keys and electric bass they expand the traditional bluegrass palette creating a fuller sound that’s as comfortable with intricate picking as it is with laid-back groove-driven jams. The group doesn’t try to be tied to one sound or genre; instead they focus on making music that’s genuine without worrying about where it fits in the larger landscape.

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