Quixote's True Blue

04/15/2024

WOW!

Turn my whole world upside down!

The creation and cancellation of SKULL & ROSES has produced a tremendous effect which ripples throughout this tight knit community in numerous and unexpected ways. As an avid fan with a voracious appetite for all things Grateful Dead, I was a little worried that this might just be a little too much, but somehow it felt just exactly perfect. I attended twice and was impressed and amazed to see so many different obsessive parts of our community come together in a Grateful Dead convention and it be perfectly normal as if it was as it always should be. The guitar collection curated by Nathan Bidner, the photos by Jay Blakesberg Photography, the Wall Of Sound backdrop, meeting the most famous deadhead of all Mr. Bill Walton, talking to Rosie Mcgee along with seeing my friends old and new that make up the fabric of the Grateful Dead community was so comforting. This is before seeing the bands, once the music started it was a Utopian dream come true with the likes of Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh and Friends, Jerry's Middle Finger and this year a huge Colorado contingent led by Shakedown Street, The Cosmic Charlies and the illustrious Dave Hebert on the stage all working together to elevate the music felt like a Utopian dream It was so nice to see others so dedicated to a cause that is close to my heart.

When me and my brothers first opened Quixote's True Blue it was to fill a deeply personal hole in our heart created by the unfortunate departure of Jerry Garcia way too soon. What we found was something way bigger than the walls of any space could contain. We discovered each other and discovered that we indeed were everywhere. This thing was no flash in the pan. Soon we opened Sancho's Broken Arrow and my brother Phil Bianchi would hold court in the friendly confines of that building and extolling the virtues of a certain Standing on the Moon or how the band controlled the weather. It was glorious thing.

There were successes and there were failures, but we kept forging ahead. There is always risk and the line that delineates success and failure is so thin. Skull and Roses built the foundations of something beautiful, but as I have learned thorough trial and error, "it seldom turns out the way it does in the song."

I have also learned through my adventures that when one door closes, another opens. I wanted to salvage some of the energy keep the music flowing, so I reached out to my friends Jake Wolf and Ben Rafferty and we conjured up a way to keep the music flowing for all of our friends who were planning a big weekend. What we came up was pretty sweet and mostly intake version of Sages And Spirits along with Cosmic Kush for an event that same weekend.

This is a epic way to spend you weekend!

Sages & Spirits Bicycle Day & 420 Fest: w/Cosmic Kush

04/13/2024

So Many Roads Museum and Brewery is very excited to announce that Sages And Spirits will be here on Bicycle Day and for the illustrious 4/20 holiday.

That's right, this magical configuration will be blessing the new stage with the wisdom and spirits of the Grateful Dead. We are honored to have John Kadlecik, Rob Barraco, Skip Vangelas, Rob Eaton, Jay Lane and Chris Sheldon here to celebrate in style.

Our good friends, Cosmic Kush, featuring members of The Cosmic Charlies and Three Days in the Saddle, will be playing beforehand in the Sancho's Unbroken Chain Lounge.

Love will see you through!

Tickets are on sale now!

04/12/2024

Coming soon to the closest So Many Roads Museum and Brewery in Denver near you is the

YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT FESTIVAL!

When?
4/19 Bicycle Day $40/$50
4/20 Celebration Day $40/$50
4/21 Earth Day $40/$50

Who?
Special Guest with players to be named later!
Cosmic Kush featuring Gary Howard, Fleeb Keith Thomas and Ben Rafferty of The Cosmic Charlies and Alyssa Medina and Karl Kushner of Three Days in the Saddle

04/09/2024

04/08/2024

Well, FORGOTTEN SPACE with Stu Allen was just incredible as they hit songs from every Grateful Dead era with a keen introspective sense of how the band built and created their sets. It is a joy to see this band each and every time as they fill the songs with new life.

So Many Roads Museum and Brewery continues to grow and prosper with new bands coming in all the time as well as a good dose of nostalgia.

Mondays are Open Stage which has showcased some of the best hidden talent around.
Tuesday we spin records.
Wednesdays are a Widespread Panic Tribute Night with members of Three Days in the Saddle and The Cosmic Charlies paying tribute to one of the most enduring and endearing jambands around. Show starts at 6pm

Thursday we have the The Lucky Losers showcasing their blues which has earned them Winners of 5 Independent Blues Awards in 2021 including Artist & Song of the year and saw them become a finalist International Songwriting Competition 2020. After they play, we have Sequoia Rose brings a mixture of country bluegrass and folk.

Friday is Yesterday's Dead (Grateful Dead tribute) @ So Many Roadsfeating members of Shakedown Street and Left Hand Monkey Wrench with the D'Lovlies opening.

Saturday is Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead R***e featuring Jake Wolf of Sages And Spirits, Paul Murin of DeadPhish Orchestra, Jim Allard from Shakedown Street and Dark Star Orchestra, Michael Kirkpatrick of The Holler! and Pickin on the Dead with the illustious Bill McKay from Leftover Salmon and Derek Trucks Band. I can't wait to see this!

Sunday the 14th is the The Legendary Kathouse Pickers throwing down fast and furious to make you curious at 4pm.

Wednesday April 17th is the Return of King Yellowman!

Saturday 4/20 is a nexus of sounds as the Ween meets Phish with WeenerPHish and THE GRATEFUL DEAD with Dead Alive.

SEE you real soon!

03/26/2024

The Soultrain to Funky Town starts tonight with Deshawn D'Vibes Alexander's 🍉 Watermelon Funk Saturday, March 30, 8pm & Sunday, March 31, 4pm. With special guest, members of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Benzel Baltimore and Garrett Shider Star Child Jr P-Funk. Get ready to get your groove on with D'VIBES Watermelon Soul Train w/Members of Parliament Funkadelic

03/18/2024

This week at So Many Roads Museum and Brewery, we are very excited to bring back

Spiral Light on Wednesday the 20th with their wild and expansive exploration of classic Grateful Dead and the like.

Super Premium Ultra Deluxe returns for another action packed Thursday of Funky jams and jazz.

Tumbledown Shack and Scoop - The Band takeover the airwaves on Friday the 22nd for an action packed Friday that includes an Fundraiser for Positive Vibes Glass Shop.

On Saturday the 23rd we bring the spirit of The Allman Brothers onto the stage with In Memory: An Allman brothers Tribute preceded by Gritty Soles at 6pm

Next Wednesday the 27th is the triumphant return of Crew de Lou who made quite a musical impression last with time with their lively renditions of songs and their colorful hometown entourage.

On Friday the 29th WeenerPhish throws a free show to celebrate the newly minted Sancho's Unbroken Chain while DJJorraJorra

And on Saturday the 30th is Deshawn D'Vibes Alexander and Watermelon Funk performing a D'VIBES Watermelon Soul Train followed by an Easter Revival with some more Watermelon Funk Session

More surprises to come later this week!

So fun!

03/08/2024

Friday and Saturday So Many Roads Museum and Brewery welcomes Skull & Roses Festival Preparty with Colorado's own Shakedown Street and the Alligatorz from California to the new and improved stage configuration with Electric Whiskey Experiment assisting with the atmosphere in the front Sancho's Unbroken Chain lounge. This is one hell of a party with our favorite friends from the West coast providing plenty of good times. It's been a long strange trip and I am sure it's going to get stranger.

It is amazing that I was only 19 years old when Shakedown Street just started. This group has been faithfully serving up Grateful Dead music for almost two generations and it looks like no end is in sight. SKULL & ROSES has invited both Shakedown Street and The Cosmic Charlies to be a part of the greatest single celebration of the communal/community Grateful Dead scene around. This festival is a glorious exploration into all facets of the scene.

Come get a little taste of this festival in our little slice of heaven.