Peace Officer will stage free concert

Amidst tea and conversation with members of local reggae band Peace Officer, some exciting things brewed: The ideas they have for a burgeoning Front Range reggae scene that combines great sounds with songs that shed light on the issues of the day —and their first full-length album.

“It’s kind of our mission to work with as many other musicians as possible who are reggae-based and socially aware,” Peace Officer guitarists and vocalists Andy Crow and Brian Zeiger said. “We’re definitely trying to build the scene in Fort Collins for the kind of music we’re playing.”

They begin their quest with a free show Wednesday, April 11. The Fort Collins quintet shares the stage at Hodi’s Half Note with Midwest reggae band Public Property, of Iowa City, Iowa.

Hodi’s is a place where bands like Peace Officer, local artists and entertainment lovers, can reach a new audience. The venue — once called the Starlight Theater — has an ambiance and warmth that appeals to the band’s members, who have played there before.

“I love playing that room. I like the feeling of the room itself,” keyboardist, trumpet player and vocalist, Jared Scherger said.... Read more at (http://www.nextnc.com/content/view/14454/90/)

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