Fort Collins Smiles & Shoeshines
It’s hard to talk about the evolution of Smile and a Shoeshine without knowing much about their previous incarnations. The word on the street, however, is that Samuel Graf’s latest work with this band shows a definite maturity after the two-year hiatus. It’s very dense and provocative work, demonstrating more reflection than bravado, and that’s rare for a punk band. It’s also a little heartening to be learning about the Fort Collins scene, where there’s apparently been as many punk re-visions as the rest of the world.
Fort Collins has always been a great place for music, of course. Being a college town that’s close enough to Denver that they share some of the same vistas means that there is a ready-made road for artistic communication. It might seem that in recent years Fort Collins has come into its own, but it’s also apparent that it always already was. The excellent local Scene Magazine is centered on a very thriving music industry in town, and there’s also plenty of other indie culture markers here, too, including a very lively underground film scene.
Colorado really does have everything, with some of the most interesting cities anywhere in the country, and some very interesting populations. With as many subcultures as Seattle, it’s a perfect spot to find out if the latest art city might be this one. It has everything else, for anyone looking for a perfect vacation in the city and the country, making it a great place for a few nights in a luxurious hotel. Fort Collins also has a reputation for being not just one of the best cities to live, but has scored at the top, and at number two. The combination of fresh air, a great community, and a college scene to keep things interesting turns out to be good for everybody.
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