Riding with No Handlebars - The Flobots
You would be hard pressed to find someone here in Denver who hasn’t heard of the Flobots. An extremely talented locally bred band of seven musicians (including a viola player and a trumpet player!), the Flobots’ break out hit “Handlebars” has been heard all over the country and just keeps gaining momentum. They’ve appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Carson Daly Show, as well as receiving awesome rotation in a number of radio stations.
If you haven’t heard of them yet, you should do whatever it takes to get your hands on a copy of “Fight With Tools”, their latest release. The lyrics are catchy and carry a strong message of Peace and Change, and the music is nothing short of genius. I am a huge music head and when I heard “Handlebars” for the first time I got goosebumps. It’s hard to describe the feeling that really great music gives you, but you know it when you feel it.
Formed in 2005, they have been bringing their positive message and amazing crowds ever since. One shouldn’t try to put them in any particular category, as their unique instrumentation and double emcee front men allow them to cross over from hip hop to alternative to rock and just about everything in between. “Fight With Tools” was released locally in October of 2007, but just last month was released nationwide to anxious fans everywhere. They have truly become one of Denver’s most celebrated bands, and they deserve it. Not only are they spreading the word of peace through their music, but they have created Flobots.Org, a site that advocates change and encourages people of all ages to join together and make their communities a better place through community service, teaching peace, and reaching out to those who need help.
The Flobots are currently on tour and if they come to your town you should check them out, you won’t be disappointed.
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3 opinions for Riding with No Handlebars - The Flobots
Melissa
Jun 30, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I didn’t realize that they’d been getting so much great press lately. Good for them; they deserve it!
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