Collegiate Peaks Music Festival

Thunderball Vs. Fort Knox Five LATE NITE…dig it?

Robert Kuepper — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:29:04 +0000

So who are these guys? I guess the best way to sum it up, is to ask yourself the following questions… Do you like lounge music? What about catchy rhythms that make you want to shake your booty till dawn? Do you want to hear 4 quaking turntables producing sonic bass grooves? Do you have an alter ego named “Velvet Jones”? If so, then get ready for the CPMF after party of a lifetime.

Thunderball:

Washington, DC-based trio, Thunderball, are globally renowned purveyors of sophisticated, stereophonic-thrillers, and cinematic dub. Since 1997 their productions have shifted effortlessly between the genres of drum & bass, breakbeat and downtempo, building a strong following for their signature sound. The former duo of Sid Barcelona & Steve Raskin are now officially joined by long-time collaborator, Rob Myers. Rob, a fellow ESL Music compatriot, records & tours with Thievery Corporation playing sitar & guitar, most notably on the Thievery classic, “Lebanese Blonde.”

As one of the first artists signed to ESL Music, Thunderball released their first album, Ambassadors of Style, (1999) to critical acclaim. Rolling Stone lauded the album with 3 1/2 stars for its “smooth, cosmopolitan drum and bass.” Drawing from their love of ’60s and ’70s soundtracks, Brazilian beats and Afro-funk rhythms, Thunderball creates multi-faceted soundscapes designed for modern spy chases and late-night encounters.

Thunderball actively perform their music worldwide as DJs; as the Thunderball Sound System (featuring Mustafa Akbar and Rex Riddem), and as an 8-piece live band. Thunderball have brought their explosive performances to jet-set destinations like Australia, Bangkok, Moscow and to the warm beaches of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
ESL Site:http://www.eslmusic.com/artist/thunderball
Reverb Nation:http://www.reverbnation.com/thunderball

Fort Knox Five:

Do we need to say more? You just heard them headline the Collegiate Peaks Music Fest 2010 (with a live band), now go hear the electro-mashup-DJ-masters stir it up at the Lariat. These are 2 of the best DJ’s you will ever hear. Period. Here’s a sample of what may go down on Saturday night, after hours.

Fort Knox Five – Live @ The Belly Up, Aspen – 10.26.09 from Fort Knox Recordings on Vimeo.

Website: http://www.fortknoxrecordings.com/

The Verdict:

This is the type of show that lounge lizards in NYC, Miami, LA, Paris, Madrid, and Rio drool over. These guys are going to set up shop at the Lariat Bar and Grill, and tear the roof off the the place for only $10. If you still have anything left in you after the festival, plan on bringing your party hat and dancing shoes over to The Rope.

CPMF Gets a Spot in The LA Times Travel Calendar

Robert Kuepper — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:29:23 +0000

There’s a good reason that The Collegiate Peaks Music Festival (and of course Buena Vista) was placed in the LA Times Travel calendar. It’s because The CPMF is one of the coolest summer events around. Buena Vista is one of the last REAL mountain towns in the US. The people are real, the hiking and biking is the real deal ( road side access to the tallest mountains in the United States), the food is really good, and the music is going to be incredible!

http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-calendar-20100711,0,5003454.story

Robert Kuepper — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:57:28 +0000

Fort Knox Five Live Set!

Robert Kuepper — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:44:05 +0000

The Fort Knox Five will be performing their first ever, live band set in Colorado, here at The Collegiate Peaks Music Festival in Buena Vista. Typically, they have been touring in CO as a DJ fueled electro funk act led by front men Jon Horvath and Steve Raskin. Check them out doin’ some work live at Belly up in a little place called Asssssssspen.

Things will be a little bit different this July. FK5 is bringing the whole band (Rob, Syd, John and Steve). Want to hear some fresh samples of the whole crew doing their thing? Here you go:
What make you dance:http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_2685140
The Sax Pusher:http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_2685168
Funk For Peace:http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_1394498
Bhangra Patch:http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_2685174
These guys are pumped to rock Buena Vista like never before. Come on down to BV on Saturday July 24th and check out Fort Knox Five Live!

The Festival is Fast Approaching

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:04:33 +0000

Hello Friends and Fans,

The Collegiate Peaks Music Festival is fast approaching and we can’t wait to see you all there. If you want more information about the festival with a personal viewpoint and comments from people who have come to it before, check back in on the blog frequently for new and exciting posts.

See you soon!