PARTY TIME

0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Dec 31, 2004 | by J. ADRIAN STANLEY THE GAZETTE

SouthSide Johnny's

528 S. Tejon St., 9:30 p.m. today, free, 444-8487

If you can't get enough of the beefed-up rock of Martini Shot, the band welcomes you to help yourself to another night in the groove. Those who haven't seen the local rockers will enjoy their progressive sound and the horn section.

Mother Funk Junction

Ancient Mariner

962 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 9 p.m. today, free, 685-5503

Made up of former members of the Old Dog Band, Redraw The Farm and Uversa, this local outfit combines funk, Motown and R&B into a hardhitting jam.

The band concentrates on original music but covers music from artists including Aretha Franklin and the Grateful Dead.

-itis

George's Union Station

2419 N. Union Blvd., 9:30 p.m. today, $10-$12, 227-7168

Local band -itis has been around for 10 years. But unlike most rockers, whose hardedged message dulls with time, -itis is as sharp- witted as ever.

Whether they're singing originals or murdering someone else's music a la Weird Al Yankovic, these guys are funny. Really funny. And even funnier after a few glasses of champagne.

Rokkandi

Pine Gables

10530 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls, 9 p.m. today, free, 684- 2555

This local band will rock you with sets featuring covers of six decades of hard rock music, all vocalized by a little lady named Candy.

Love.45

The Ritz

15 S. Tejon St., 9:30 p.m. today, free, 635-8484

Expect the best from this premier Denver-based outfit. The band seamlessly blends modern rock with melodic pop, creating mini- masterpieces that improve in a live setting. A great opportunity to see Colorado's next big thing free.

Jamaican Eclipse

Jose Muldoons

222 N. Tejon St., 9:30 p.m. today, free, 636-2311

This Colorado Springs reggae band formed in 1986. Classically- trained Kenny Youngblood, the band's singer and keyboard player, says he didn't expect to find his calling in reggae, but he grew to love the music for its laid-back feel and powerful messages. The band plays originals and covers.

Ginger's Hotter

Rum Bay

20 N. Tejon St., 9 p.m. today, $10 in advance (price varies at the door), 634-3522

This local band plays covers of danceable pop-rock hits from the '80s through today. Expect to hear songs such as Green Day's "Longview" to the Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun."

Verdict

Frankie's Bar & Grill

945 N. Powers Blvd., Colorado Springs, 8:30 p.m. today, free, 574- 4881

The crowd can expect plenty of their favorite classic rock hits from this local band.

Joanne Taylor Rhythm & Blues

Review

Frankie's Too

7376 McLaughlin Road, Peyton, 8:30 p.m. today, free, 495-8707

Those who are passionate about blues and jazz will find plenty to love in these local favorites.

Anton Chico

The Wayfarer British & Irish Pub

520 S. Tejon St., 9 p.m. today, free, 633-3300

This local band will be cranking out alternative country rock.

Mountain Road Ceili Band and Big Paddy

Jack Quinn's Irish Ale House & Pub

21 S. Tejon St., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. today, free, 385-0766

Ring in the Irish New Year with the acoustic traditional Irish music of the Mountain Road Ceili Band, then stick around for knee- slapping Irish fun with Big Paddy.