PPL MVR

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Digable Planets.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood.

Above, at 3Kings Tavern, Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers and actor Brian Cronan of BDT Stage perform songs from Pekarek's concept album "Rattlesnake Kate," about a Greeley legend who reportedly fought off 140 migrating rattlesnakes on her farm to save her 3-year-old son in 1925. She then famously made a dress from their skins. The Denver Center has commissioned Pekarek to develop the album into a fully staged musical.

Photo by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Sputnik.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood.

Above, at 3Kings Tavern, Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers and actor Brian Cronan of BDT Stage perform songs from Pekarek's concept album "Rattlesnake Kate," about a Greeley legend who reportedly fought off 140 migrating rattlesnakes on her farm to save her 3-year-old son in 1925. She then famously made a dress from their skins. The Denver Center has commissioned Pekarek to develop the album into a fully staged musical.

Photo by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Digable Planets.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Digable Planets.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Ramakhandra at the Skylark Lounge.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Porlolo at Illegal Pete's.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood.

Above, at 3Kings Tavern, Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers and actor Brian Cronan of BDT Stage perform songs from Pekarek's concept album "Rattlesnake Kate," about a Greeley legend who reportedly fought off 140 migrating rattlesnakes on her farm to save her 3-year-old son in 1925. She then famously made a dress from their skins. The Denver Center has commissioned Pekarek to develop the album into a fully staged musical.

Photo by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

J Hoard at Import Mechanics.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Superchunk

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood.

Above, at 3Kings Tavern, Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers and actor Brian Cronan of BDT Stage perform songs from Pekarek's concept album "Rattlesnake Kate," about a Greeley legend who reportedly fought off 140 migrating rattlesnakes on her farm to save her 3-year-old son in 1925. She then famously made a dress from their skins. The Denver Center has commissioned Pekarek to develop the album into a fully staged musical.

Photo by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Ramakhandra.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Silver and Gold at Illegal Pete's.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Shark Dreams.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Cloud Cult.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Cloud Cult.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

The Dead & The Daylily

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Superchunk

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Superchunk

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

The Still Tide at Illegal Pete's.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Jeff the Brotherhood.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Cloud Cult.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

J Hoard at Import Mechanics.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Superchunk

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

The Builders & The Butchers

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Codename: Carter

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Last of the Easy Riders at the hi-dive.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Cloud Cult

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Porlolo at Illegal Pete's.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Cloud Cult.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Cloud Cult.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

Pictured: Original UMS band Mr. Pacman played an unofficial kickoff set on Thursday at Syntax Physic Opera.

The Still Tide at Illegal Pete's.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Ramakhandra at the Skylark Lounge.

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over four days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival runs through July 29. Information at theums.com. #UMS2018.

The Builders & The Butchers

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

PPL MVR

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018

Codename: Carter

My photos from the 2018 Underground Music Showcase, otherwise known as "The UMS." Now in its 18h year, The UMS is Denver's premier indie-music festival, featuring 350 performances over three days at more than 20 venues on a 10-block stretch along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. All photos by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Senior Arts Journalist John Moore, who founded The UMS in 2001. The festival ran July 27-29. More coverage at MyDenverCenter.Org. #UMS2018