Everclear @ Gothic Theatre

Everclear crushed their show at Gothic Theatre on September 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. With Jimmy’s Chicken Shack and Marcy Playground starting out the night, it was a blast for all.

Jimmy’s Kitchen Shack

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack formed in 1993. J.C.S. blends rock, funk, metal, ska and reggae to create “Muttrock”. The band released two tapes and two cds on their own label, Fowl Records, from 1993-1995. The band then signed to Elton John’s Rocket Records in 1996 and released their major-label debut, “Pushing The Salmanilla Envelope.” In 1997 and started touring nationally and internationally. Their single High became a staple on rock radio around the world, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Active Rock chart. The video for High the first digital video ever aired on MTV. In 1999 they released Bring Your Own Stereo on Island/DefJam records.

Their single Do Right crossed over to multiple radio formats and reached number 8 on the Billboard Alternative chart. The video was a staple on MTV and M2. In 2004 the band released Re.Present on the Koch label. In 2009 they released Fail On Cue on Fowl records. J.C.S. new record called “Seconds” was released on Fowl Records. Known for their energetic and eclectic live sets, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack’s line up consists of founding member Jimi Haha on vocals and guitar, Jerome Maffeo on drums, Christian Valiente on bass, Island Styles on guitar and past member Matt Jones has rejoined the band on guitar to make the band a 5 piece. J.C.S. is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2023.

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Marcy Playground

Although the members of Marcy Playground met in New York City during the mid-’90s, both singer/guitarist John Wozniak and bassist Dylan Keefe originally hailed from Minneapolis, and drummer Dan Rieser grew up in Ohio. The group took its name from the Marcy Open School, an experimental elementary school that Wozniak attended in the late ’70s. Wozniak intimidated by a few other students during his time at Marcy Open, and he ultimately refused to join his peers on the school’s playground during recess.

Subsequently, the singer claimed that this tough period of his life served as “a foundation for a future self.” In one of the band’s first bios, he explains, “The strange way in which I see the world today can be directly traced back to the time when, as a little boy, I sat paralyzed by the unfortunate realities of life as I looked out of a school window and down onto the Marcy Playground.”

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Everclear

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination.

In addition to his thousands of Everclear performances over the band’s lengthy career, Alexakis created and runs the annual Summerland Tour, which features a package of popular ‘90s alt rock bands. He released his first solo album, Sun Songs, in 2019, and recently released the band’s first ever live album, Live at The Whisky a Go Go via Sunset Blvd. Records. The album features all the hits and hidden treasures from throughout Everclear’s extraordinary catalog as well as two new original bonus studio tracks. More than three decades later, Everclear’s enduring legacy and ongoing appeal as a live band continues.

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