Editor’s note: All month long we’re inviting artists into to record in advance of their appearance at this year’s , July 21-24 on South Broadway in Denver.
and his band the Burning Angels are keeping the country-rock tradition alive and well in Denver these days. Far from traditional indie-rock hipsters, Prestwood’s songs are timeless, twangy stories meant for front range saloons and dance halls. Indeed, the five songs below would sound equally at home on the stage of the as on South Broadway’s , where they will play one of the last sets of the this year. Acquaint yourself with this honky tonk playlist below, and take your sweetie out on the dance floor three weeks from now to hear ’em live. And hey, go buy yourself a new pearl snap shirt, while you’re at it.
Casey James Prestwood & the Burning Angels will play the as part of on Sunday, July 24, at 11 p.m. Click to view the full line-up and buy tickets — $40 for a four-day wristband.
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