It’s no secret to anyone traveling around Denver that the Bus Rapid Transit project has put a significant strain on the numerous small businesses, restaurants, and music venues lining the historic and traditionally lively Colfax Avenue corridor. As the area struggles to stay vibrant and financially solvent, two local punk musicians who grew up in the scene want to give something back. Tom Dodd and Ryan Heller, of Denver band Tuff Bluff, have organized the inaugural Colfax Carousel Punk Fest, which will debut on Saturday, November 15.
“There are so many cool bands in Denver,” Dodd says, “and we just thought it’d be cool to have a show to see all these bands at one time.”
Dodd and Heller have felt like some local music fests don’t always showcase Denver talent as well as they’d like. So, with the news that the Underground Music Showcase was in its final year, they had a huddle. “Ryan said, ‘Let’s just do it. We can get all these Denver bands, put them on one bill, showcase local music, and help out these venues,'” Dodd says. “So, it’s just a win-win.”
“Colfax has such a rich history,” Heller adds, “but the area is hurting, and we just want to help out.”
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