Some bands play shows. Others create experiences. When The Copper Children took the stage at the historic Fox Theatre in Boulder, it felt like the latter. Their blend of indie folk, western-inspired groove, and transcendent energy didn’t just fill the room; it consumed it. For over a decade, this Denver-based band has been building toward moments like this, and on this night, they proved exactly why they’re one of Colorado’s most exciting acts.
The evening kicked off with a diverse lineup that made every set feel like a surprise. Hard Maybe, a Seattle-based group on tour with their debut album, More of the Usual Stuff, was the first to command attention.
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Led by the soulful vocals and piano work of Monica Parshotam, their fusion of jazz, funk, and soul was made richer by trumpets, saxophones, and groovy guitars. Their performance was impossible to pin down, and all the better for it.
Then came The Speeks, a young five-piece with only one mission: rock. What started as the image of college kids out past curfew transformed into a wall of sound full of long-hair-whipping solos and contagious energy. Their thirty-minute set of all-original tracks was relentless, and the announcement of a new EP only fueled the excitement. Their single “Poltergeist” had the crowd shouting every lyric back at them, a clear sign that this band’s future is as loud as their sound.
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The mood shifted again with Phoebe Nix, fronted by the magnetic Christopher Rober Clauss. Their newest single, “Tall Trees,” captured the glory days of ’90s rock, but Clauss’s jazz-inspired vocal runs and piano flourishes made the set feel fresh and unpredictable. Between songs, he shouted out to his students in the audience, a testament to his authenticity and deep connection to the Boulder community. That personal touch made every track feel even more alive.
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Finally, it was time for The Copper Children. Cole Helman opened their set with a soaring guitar solo that stole the audience’s breath, and from there, the band launched into favorites like “Colt 40 Five,” “Drugs & Liquor,” and “Mary Jane.” Dressed in bold, eclectic patterns that matched their boot-stomping, genre-bending sound, the band radiated joy and freedom. At one point, an extended 16-bar jam left every member playing with eyes closed, as if possessed by the music itself. The crowd spun, danced, and jumped in unison, swept up in the moment. This wasn’t just another night at the Fox Theatre; it was proof of why Colorado’s music scene feels so alive.
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