Welcome to the Rocky Mtn Mixdown podcast where we discuss and document the making of the Colorado music scene. On this week's episode, hosts Kenny Vasko and Liz Vasko are paling around with former Dog House members and current Dog House hall-of-famers Eddie and Justin of Colorado-based Big Dopes. Big Dopes' music evokes the loose, lighthearted feel of 90s alternative and indie with detours into loungey 60s-indebted pop. Lead songwriter Eddie uses a playful, conversational baritone to sing through neuroses about long-distance relationships, being a houseguest, and wasting money on busted headphones. Veteran drummer Ricky lends a steady groove and harmonies, and Justin's bass often takes the lead, playing energetic, melodic lines. Paul, who joined in 2019, plays tasteful guitar, violin, and keys.
Big Dopes' second album Destination Wedding came out in November 2021 and was recorded in 2020 during the heart of the pandemic. The band recorded the album in Denver while two bandmates were living out-of-state, making the recording process an "interesting" but also deeply fulfilling experience. The band recently played their first shows at Denver's iconic Bluebird Theater (with Tokyo Police Club) and Gothic Theater, both of which being major achievements and benchmarks in the group's career. Big Dopes is currently working on a vinyl release for the new album, (projected for this summer) and continue to get together for weekly writing sessions to work on new music!
If you're listening from the (currently frigid) midwest, look out for Big Dopes' spring midwest tour April 7th through 16th!
You can find the Rocky Mtn Mixdown podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and at doghousemusic.com/rockymtnmixdown. As always, thank you to Dog House Music's own Ty Gallaway for producing this and every episode.
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Big Dopes | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify
Dog House Music Studios | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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Liz Vasko | Facebook
