Boogie Machine Celebrates 20 Years!

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Can you believe it’s been 20 years!? Before making the move to Denver in 1998 Boogie Machine was a 3-piece Top 40 Dance/Rock band called Lickety Split. We traveled full time playing 5 to 6 nights a week across the country and over seas in South Korea. When the market for traveling bands started its decline we realized it was time for a change and decided to rebrand ourselves after seeing another Disco band perform in Arizona. We began the transition by learning the new repertoire early in 1998 and made our plans to “get off the road”. After the Read More …

Is it Fall already?

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Holy cow! Where did this year go? I guess it slipped away while we were all waiting for the rain to stop! Despite actually getting rained out a couple times, we had a pretty good “summer”. We traveled to Big Sky and Billings, Montana for two separate shows in June and July, played shows in Fruita, Palisade, Cheyenne and Garden City , Kansas as well as made the rounds here in the Denver area. We still have some great shows coming up this year too so be sure to keep an eye on our calendar!

Boogie Machine performs for the Winter Park 75th Anniversary Gala!

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What an honor and an adventure we had this past Saturday night performing at the Winter Park 75th Anniversary Gala. We started out by having all our gear loaded onto a snowcat and hauled up to Sunspot Lodge where the view from 10,700 feet is nothing less than spectacular. The guests began arriving by way of the chairlift at 6 0’clock where they enjoyed cocktails before their dinner and pre-dance activities. In true party fashion the guests flooded the dance floor to get their groove on as soon as we started playing and didn’t stop until it was time to get Read More …

Boogie Machine Loves Lafayette, CO and Nissi’s!

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Lafayette residents really know how to dress for an occasion! Boogie Machine performed at Nissi’s to an enthusiastic crowd on Friday, January 9th. Are the 70s experiencing yet another comeback? We know why it just won’t go away. When it comes to dancing, there’s never been a more perfect decade. Park that in your Chevy Van! It’s all right with me. What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire! Are you looking for a dance band in Denver, or in fact, ANYWHERE? We’re available coast to coast and worldwide. We’ve been bringing the Read More …

Boogie Machine’s Summer of Outdoor Concerts!

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Wow! What a season! This has been Boogie Machine’s biggest year for outdoor concerts. We thought we should do a recap to show what it was like. The season got started early in Snowmass, CO on April 20 at  the 80’S BEACH PARTY with Ronnie Raygun and the Big 80s to celebrate the end of the ski season in Snowmass Base Village. It was a beautiful day for some 80s favorites. On June 1st, the season got kicked into high gear when Boogie Machine performed at the Denver Chalk Art Festival on Larimer Square, which is a two day  festival. More than 200 artists Read More …

Boogie Machine and Ride the Rockies 2014!

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Some of you may not know this, but Boogie Machine has a passion for cycling. Colorado is one of, if not THE BEST state to live in for cycling. This year we had the privilege of performing for the Ride the Rockies finale in Golden, CO and it was awesome! 2000 riders rode over 470 miles, climbing over 33,000 feet to end up flying down Lookout Mountain into the City of Golden. We hope to have team Boogie Machine in the ride in the near future.   Click on Mosaic for slide show.   What is Boogie Machine? Based in Read More …

Twenty Ninth Street LIVE! with Boogie Machine!

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This was our first time playing the Twenty Ninth Street LIVE! event in Boulder. Despite the cooler weather, and the threat of rain, we had an awesome turnout! The crowd showed their enthusiasm by dressing up in afro’s, funky hats and glasses, and dancing with illuminated hula-hoops courtesy of Silent Disco of Boulder! Be sure to check out our calendar for upcoming shows near you and “Like” us on Facebook to see additional photos! We also have video footage!    Photos by: Laura Kelley at Elle Kelle Productions Get Lost in Life’s Adventures! What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Read More …

Boogie Machine and Friday’s On The Plaza

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2014 marks the eighth year in a row that Boogie Machine has performed in Cheyenne, WY for their Friday’s On The Plaza outdoor concert series. People come from miles around, even from as far as Nebraska, to see Boogie Machine at this annual event. It’s definitely a family affair with everyone from grandparents to grandchildren and everyone in between attending. They just love dressing up in their favorite 70s attire, singing along and getting their groove on. Thank you Cheyenne for being there, and in this year’s case, rain or shine! We have more shows in Cheyenne this summer so Read More …

2014 Denver Chalk Art Festival with Boogie Machine

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Nothing says summer like outdoor concerts, and Colorado has a ton of of them. We’re kicking off our summer with seven in a row so be sure to check out our calendar for dates, times and locations. Our first for 2014 was the Denver Chalk Art Festival in Larimer Square on June 1st. Yes, it was a hot summer day but that didn’t stop the crowds  from coming out to see the fantastic chalk art, enjoying an ice cold beverage and dancing to the groovy sounds of Denver’s “super-funky” party band, Boogie Machine! Check out our Facebook page for more pics! What Read More …

Boogie Machine performs as party band Ronnie Raygun and the Big 80s at the Tailgate Tavern in Parker, CO

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Sometimes you gotta just get in your DeLorean and move forward a decade. Boogie Machine‘s alter ego, party band Ronnie Raygun and the Big 80s puts on a show thats, well, somewhat shocking. The hair alone will make yours stand on end! You’re supposed to know who’s in the band, right? Playing to a packed house on Jan. 17, The Tailgate Tavern got a taste of what the 80s was like and totally forgot what year it was. Check out a piece of video below and make plans to mousse your hair up really big and sticky and come see Read More …

Boogie Machine incognito as Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties is the perfect band for costume parties!

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On January 16th, 2014, Boogie Machine left the afros at home and donned a variety of costumes to perform as Ronnie Raygun and the Big 80s for Ping Identity’s 2014 Kickoff Party at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO. The theme this year was “heroes and villains” which spawned an endless barrage of “Whoa! Check that out!” ranging from the obvious to the irreverent. Ping Identity has consistently been our most creative client when it comes to their annual launch. The costumes are always over the top and you can count on being entertained by the crowd, making it one Read More …

Boogie Machine performs as Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties at the Tilted Kilt DTC!

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The Tilted Kilt got a big sticky dose of AquaNet 3 on December 20th. Boogie Machine‘s alter ego Ronnie Raygun and the Big 80s brought the Thermo-nuclear decade of spandex, leg-warmers, and synth pop back to a jamming’ house of dancing party-goers.   What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire! Are you looking for a dance band in Denver, or in fact, ANYWHERE? We’re available coast to coast and worldwide. We’ve been bringing the FunK to corporate holiday parties, weddings, and private events for over 15 years. Take a look at some of our corporate event Read More …

What do you mean “Rotarians don’t dance?” You just haven’t had Boogie Machine yet.

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On December 15th, Boogie Machine performed the Holiday Party for the Boulder Rotary Club in Boulder, CO at the Hotel Boulderado. I think the following quote says it all: “Boogie Machine was a huge hit for our party!  I was asked to plan a Christmas Party for a group of Rotarians ages 25-95, I was also asked to “spice things up”.  Boy did we have a “groovy” time!  Everyone was on the dance floor and the party was a huge success!!  Boogie Machine exceeded our expectations.  I totally recommend them!!” – Adrienne Bulinski Thanks Adrienne! We had a blast right Read More …

Boogie Machine and Ability Specialists – A Holiday Treat!

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Boogie Machine has had the honor of entertaining the Ability Specialists families for five years running. Over these years we have made some very awesome friends and fans who we are excited to see every December! “Ability Specialists fosters achievement through challenge. For more than a decade, we have helped adults with cognitive disabilities create balanced, productive lives. We believe that everyone has a higher potential that can be achieved with the right guidance.”   What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire! Are you looking for a dance band in Denver, Read More …

Company Christmas Parties were made for Boogie Machine!

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On December 7, Boogie Machine performed at a company Christmas Party for BT Construction based out of Henderson, CO. We had the party at the Riverdale Golf Course in Brighton, CO. It’s great to see a company come out and party as a family and really get into the holiday spirit. There were some fairly serious costumes including a great Burt Reynolds look-a-like and the dance floor was packed all night.   What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire! Are you looking for a dance band in Denver, or in fact, Read More …

Boogie Machine and Ronnie Raygun Rock the Tailgate Tavern!

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November went out kicking at the Tailgate Tavern in Parker, CO with Ronnie Raygun and the Big 80’s on the 29th and Boogie Machine on the 30th. The town was buzzing and gearing up for the holiday season with Thanksgiving under their belt and the town park beautifully lit with festive lights. Everyone was ready to get into the spirit as they stopped in over the weekend to get their groove (and their drink) on! What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire! Are you looking for a dance band in Denver, Read More …

Boogie Machine Kicks Off Live Music at The Tilted Kilt DTC!

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On November 15th, Boogie Machine took over the Titled Kilt in Denver Tech Center. This is the first of the Kilt’s Live Music Fridays. If you haven’t been there you’d probably be surprised at how big the place is. There’s a large dance floor in the midst of a well laid-out bar, with an upscale feel. Oh, and of course there’s the lovely “Kilt Girls” to keep you taken care of. The service of this place was some of the best we’ve had and we loved performing there. Boogie Machine was a great fit for the place and we saw Read More …

One of the busiest weekends Boogie Machine has ever had at Bistro Al Vino.

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That’s right, it was slammin! Boogie Machine takes the stage at 8:30 and the dance floor fills immediately, but by 9:00 the place looks like it’s right at the peak of the night. Then it stays that way! Bistro Al Vino does an awesome job of taking care of their customers and you can count on seeing and talking to Al at least once each night. It’s kind of become Boogie Machine’s home away from home and is great place to dance. What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire! Are you Read More …

Corporate Fun with Boogie Machine!

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Whether it’s for a company of 100 or 1000, Boogie Machine’s goal is to get everyone dancing! This weekend in Montrose was no exception. As soon as we started playing people stopped milling around the bar and headed for the dance floor to get their groove on. It was especially exciting because everyone was dressed in their finest polyester, bellbottoms and platform shoes! Dressing up always seems to bring a huge fun-factor to any event and it’s these occasions that we like to tell the crowd, “We’re the band, you’re the audience. It’s your job to keep us entertained!”, and Read More …

Boogie Machine! The 70s are alive and well at Nissi’s!

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Great fun last night at Nissi’s. Seeing people who we haven’t seen in a while as well as some traveling clear from Cheyenne, WY to catch the show (thanks to uber fans Jerry and Marla). This also included who we call “hula hoop girl” who always shows up dressed to the nines in Disco attire. Nissi’s is a great place with great food and a full dance floor whenever Boogie Machine takes the stage. What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire, available coast to coast and worldwide. We’ve been bringing the Read More …

Another Groovy BOOtification BALL with Boogie Machine!

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The Boo Ball is a fundraising event held each October for the purpose of boo-tifying Cheyenne, Wyoming. It features a Halloween costume party and contest, a silent auction, a dinner and a dance. Boogie Machine and the Boo Ball have been teaming up since 2005 to bring Cheyenne and it’s surrounding communities together in an effort to raise money to help beautify their city. This year’s proceeds will be used to adhere artistic wraps to 10 downtown traffic control boxes – the metal boxes on street corners near the traffic lights. The class selected local artists to produce artwork inspired Read More …

Boogie Machine Rocks the 2013 Children’s Hospital Gala!

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With 1400 people in attendance, this years Children’s Hospital Gala raised an astounding $1.7 million dollars to support pediatric healthcare. We had a blast performing for this amazing group of people and would like to thank the leadership committee for choosing us to be part of this years festivities. We’d also like to thank event coordinator, Kelli Kindel, who made everything go so smooth, and Jensen Sutta, photographer extraordinaire, for allowing us to share some of his amazing work. Davidson: 36th Children’s Hospital Gala has 1,400 guests, raises $1.7 million – The Denver Post.   What is Boogie Machine? Based Read More …

Boogie Machine Performs at Baker Street Pub in Westminster, CO.

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Boogie Machine got to thoroughly remind partygoers just how much fun it is to dance to 70s music on Friday, October 4th at Baker St. Pub in Westminster. This is usually a spot where we play as our 80s band Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties, so it was a treat to give ’em something different.   What is Boogie Machine? Based in Denver, CO, Boogie Machine is THE party band for hire, available coast to coast and worldwide. We’ve been bringing the FunK to corporate holiday parties, weddings, and private events for over 15 years. Take a look at some of our corporate event Read More …

Our new Boogie Machine promo video!

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We recently shot a new promo video. Many thanks to Al and Bistro Al Vino for allowing us to shoot there. As usual it was OUR crowd there. We get a great mix of age ranges and people always have a fun time. Ramblin’ Jackson came out and did a 3 camera setup, complete with a GoPro for the bass headstock and great shots of our drummer. The footage looks really good and I’m excited about the end product. Michelle and I did a “green screen” shooting at their studio in Boulder, and although I think I look like a Read More …

Boogie Machine plays for CU Denver’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!

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On August 22nd, we played an awesome event on the corner of 15th and Lawrence in Downtown Denver for CU Denver’s 40th Anniversary. After a performance by an amazing a cappella group,  we kicked off the show with some EW&F and laid down the funk for an awesome afternoon. The layout of this party was wonderful. Block partygoers could choose from a dozen food trucks and then work off the calories at the mobile ropes course, rock climbing wall, or of course, the dance floor. I especially loved the grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly from Hey PB&J. It was open to the Read More …