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Fun.’s “Some Nights” has a Colorado tie, Josh Lee benefit, Summergrind at the Gothic, more music news

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from Evergreen High School recently reeled in the role of the lead bearded Confederate soldier in the Civil-War-inspired video for “Some Nights.” Evergreen represent! In case you missed Reverb’s coverage of fun.’s performance at the Ogden Theatre recently, check it out .

Watch the new “Teenagers” video + leaked new material from TCGO 1974

It was around this same time last year that Kam and the rest of  opened for Foster the People on a small club tour. Now, Foster the People is headlining Red Rocks. Crazy. Many videos as of late have featured kids running amok (check out Danny Brown’s new video ), such is the theme with TCGO 1974′ most “Sixteen Candles”-esque track off of “Wayward Fire,” “Teenagers.” Kamtin Mohager is hard at work on a follow-up and we get a snippet with the demo, “Sleepwalk.” You can listen to the leaked goodness over .

Josh Lee benefit has been given a green light

Last week, reported about the possible deportation of and multi-instrumentalist, Josh Lee. The benefit concert is official and will feature Eldren and on June 29 at the . Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will go to benefit the Josh Lee defense fund. Photo via the artist’s Facebook.

Talisker Skye rises from the ashes of Tickle Me Pink

The death of bassist, Johnny Schou, caught everyone in the Colorado music scene by surprise. has risen from the ashes of Tickle Me Pink and taken a different route. “Away” appears as a poignant video dedication to the legacy of Schou behind the heartfelt vocals of Sean Kennedy and some vivid images. Photo via the artist’s Facebook.

Calm. is about to “Get My Mind Right”

The old time jazzy feel that “Get My Mind Right” has wrapped its hook around makes summer days like today all kinds of right. is comprised of rapper Ի ڴdzܲԻ. The good news is that the hip-hop duo has released its latest album, “Anti-Smiles,” absolutely free (download ). In the “Get My Mind Right” video, Time appears to have come back as an extra from “The Walking Dead” while courting a straight-edged gal that loves root beer, with our gorgeous city as the backdrop.

Summergrind music festival in September

There’s always more room for another music festival, and that’s exactly what’s going to happen in that parking lot between Moe’s and the Gothic on Saturday, Sept. 1. Don’t forget your skateboards, because there will be a half pipe on hand. Most importantly, the REAL reason for the festival is the fist pumping and bone crushing music from gutter punks Leftover Crack. The NYC outfit is making its return to Denver after a four year absence. Tickets are $20 and will go on sale June 22.

Summergrind music festival 2012 

Leftover Crack

The Dwarves

Polkadot Cadaver

Stolen Babies

Potato Pirates

Frontside 5

Synthetic Elements

Speedwolf

The A-OK’s

Glass Delirium

Skyfox

Elway

Boldtype

Anchor Point

The Dendrites

Truckasaurus

Ska Skank Redemption

All Out Helter

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Julio Enriquez is a Denver writer and photographer, editor of the blog and a regular contributor to Reverb.

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