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In a town that loves Halloween, events abound

Durango loves Halloween, sometimes making it a holiday that stretches on for two, three or four nights.

Often this is because Halloween falls during the week and venues want to give the Monday-through-Friday crowd weekend options while also catering to those who can stay out until 2 a.m. on, say, a Tuesday. It’s a great option, but it can get excessive. Last year, I saw a group of revelers in Halloween costumes on Nov. 3. Being in costume on Sunday after Halloween is unnecessary.

Fortunately, Halloween 2014 is tonight, a Friday. In a perfect world when the afternoon of Nov. 1 rolls around, people won’t be readying themselves for more costumes. Save for the rugged handful, those capable of keeping the party going. Some of you no doubt will.

Holiday options abound, including the KDUR Halloween event for a few lucky people who got tickets. That event sold out on Monday.

For those of you wanting an early start and an early exit before Main Avenue gets over-run with revelers, the Black Velvet Duo of Larry Carver and Nina Sasaki will perform at The Office.

Carver Brewing Co. will continue its Halloween run of hosting Durango’s beloved bluegrass. This year will feature old-time quartet Six Dollar String Band and its high-energy take on originals along with songs older than you and I.

Brew will also feature bluegrass, with local band Running out of Road. Running out of Road is currently hosting a kick-starter campaign to fund its next record. The band, which is made up of mostly Escalante Middle School teachers, plans to record the release – its official studio debut – at Scooter’s Place with engineer Scott Smith.

Moe’s is hosting music and a costume contest; the venue will also feature a much-needed Saturday night “Halloween Hangover” party with DJs Myke Lyte and CK.

Finally, Durango’s newest music venue (which opened Thursday) will host music. The Balcony Backstage, formerly The Summit, has become a colder-weather extension of The Balcony Bar & Grill. It remains under the same ownership as the Balcony, and Russ Crossland will continue to book music. Tonight it will feature the music of Magic Beans. Grown out of the fertile musical community of Nederland, Magic Beans is a jam band; bluegrass-based, it forays into worlds of rock, funk and improvisation.

The public service portion of today’s column is something I have to say. I’ve been around this town long enough to know something always goes awry on Halloween. From selfish kids thinking they own the streets during the zombie parade to idiots vandalizing local businesses. Most of your parents didn’t raise you to be disrespectful jerks; don’t be one tonight. Be safe, have fun, happy Halloween.

Liggett_b@fortlewis.edu.

Bryant Liggett is a freelance writer and KDUR station manager.

Bryant’s best

Today: Bluegrass and old-time with Six Dollar String Band, 9 p.m., no cover, Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave, 259-2545.

Today: Bluegrass and jam music with The Magic Beans, 10 p.m., $5, The Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave., 422-8008.



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