Spring Into Action Music Showcase

Spring officially begins on March 20th and with the recent release of "No Kings," by the Denver based band, .iies, this event would serve as the antithesis of that release. An evening of music with iies,, RO$$AY, and JD the MC focuses on the power of community and using one's voice, featuring powerful lyricists and artists, to benefit the Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition (CIRC).

iies.

The band "iies." (pronounced "eyes") revolves around the concept of diverse perspectives, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and expressing individual viewpoints. Through a fusion of genres like Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Hip-hop, the band showcases a unique musical perspective. Their lyrics delve into themes of mental wellness, trauma, and redemption, offering a fresh and positive outlook that highlights community, acceptance, and humanity.

Their latest album "Don't Forget The Dot" blends Hip-Hop, Jazz, funk, and electronic music, showcasing the "experimental jazz rap" style that the iies. Collective has become known for. The band, featuring Aidan Roberts (guitar) Jacob Montano (bass), Nick Schell (Drums) has performed at notable venues & Events across Colorado, including KUVO live, Dazzle, The Marquis, The Underground Music Showcase, and Sofar Denver and many more.

Look out for their upcoming EP. coming soon! 

RO$$AY

Conscious hip-hop artist RO$$A¥ is the SOL CHILD of Denver rap. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, he fell in love with Southern rappers like OutKast and started writing rhymes as a teen. After years of fine-tuning his musical abilities, he rose through the ranks of open mics to become the dynamic artist and producer he is today. Since joining Denver’s underground hip-hop scene in 2021, RO$$A¥ has performed dozens of shows at iconic local venues, opening for the likes of Termanology and The Pharcyde. His festival resume includes South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, FOCOMX in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Denver’s own Underground Music Showcase. Following his 2022 debut album Sol Child!, RO$$A¥ has released four more full-length projects: self-produced album Messenger Who Shot Back, RO$$A¥ ON SXNDAY, a collaboration with producer Gloomy Sxnday, Dorothy, inspired by and named for his late grandmother, and most recently Mo’ Green Less Blues?, a joint album with Denver-based producer Burroughs. In 2025, Westword named him one of the Top 15 Hip-Hop Artists in Denver and awarded Mo’ Green Less Blues? Best Revolutionary Rap Album of the year. Taking inspiration from the raw vulnerability of artists like J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Kid Cudi, RO$$A¥ narrates the lessons he’s learned and encourages other determined dreamers to persevere. - Written by Cleo Mirza