The 15th Annual Denver Post Underground Music Showcase announces the first round
of artists PLUS an exclusive discounted presale through Red Bull Sound Select
Portland's STRFKR, Brooklyn's DIIV, Denver's In the Whale and Slim Cessna’s Auto Club lead a showcase of local and national talent to play the 2015 festival
The UMS is the largest indie music festival in the Rocky Mountain region with more than 400 local, national and international artists taking part. It is an animated block party that has proven to be a yearly highlight of the Denver cultural calendar and this year promises to be bigger than ever.
WHAT: From Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26, the 2015 UMS will offer a four- day celebration of the region's thriving local music scene as well as hosting emerging artists from around the world.
In addition to some of the top music venues in town, the UMS presents music fans the opportunity to catch these acts in unique rooms such as art galleries, restaurants and a historic church.
WHEN: Thursday July 23 – Sunday July 26, 2015
WHERE: The UMS takes place in a multitude of venues along South Broadway, between 5th Avenue and Alameda Avenue, in Denver, Colorado.
WHO: The first 30 artists set
STRFKR
Brick + Mortar Beginners Dragondeer
In the Whale Moon Hooch The Lonely Wild Rose Quartz South of France Wild High
to play this year’s festival include:
DIIV
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club
Until the Ribbon Breaks
Mac McCaughan (Superchunk) Bud Bronson and the Good Timers Gabriel Garzon-Montano
Eros & the Eschaton
Ned Garthe Explosion
Ryan Chrys and the Roughcuts Wiredogs
Additional performers will be announced on April 28, 2015. A complete performance schedule will be announced on July 1, 2015.
Milo Greene Accordian Crimes Colfax Speed Queen The Epilogues
The Knew
Land Lines
Plum
Shady Elders SPELLS
The Yawpers
Yo!!! Our pals at Red Bull Sound Select have an exclusive discounted presale ticket. $35 for over 400 performances during 4 days of bliss? Yes, please!!! It's a limited supply. Best you hurry and grab yours now!
After you secure your tickets, you can bask in your self-congratulating glow while checking out the first 30 artists announced to play this year. Head on over to the UMS and see just the tip of the goodness we have in store July 23-26. (yeah, we know that sounded a little weird...)