Picture Show: Denver New Year’s Eve – Railroad Earth, John Brown’s Body, Motet

At about a quarter to midnight, quite some time after JBB finished their set, the crowd began getting restless, unsure as to whether they would be dancing into the New Year or just clinking glasses and moving on along, but with just minutes to spare, the semi-official house band of the state of Colorado took their positions. The next couple of hours would be a blur to most; a nearly consecutive string of songs spanning decades and transcending records, some being recognized only by a select few while others set the house on fire.

Rhythm section locked in, horns blaring, vocalists wailing – there’s not much that can stop this groove assault. The thing about the Motet is that where most bands will play funk, these guys own it. This is a group of musicians that are not afraid to slink back and find the pocket, nor are they hesitant to take wild risks with untamed inventiveness and natural gusto. The joy this band seems to take in preparing a set of music for a special occasion is truly inspiring, and they certainly did not disappoint on this particular evening. Cervante’s was clearly the place to be in Denver on New Year’s Eve.

It is truly amazing how one relatively small city in the middle of the mountains can contain so much life and imagination. What’s more, the music scene only continues to grow and thrive here. 2011 is going to be a big year for music in Denver.

Here’s a gallery of Jason’s shots from Railroad Earth’s December 30th concert as well as the John Brown’s Body/Motet New Year’s Eve show…

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