a kaleidoscope of sound
“ Their hooks and builds tend to be light and playful but the drops hit like a train!” - 303 Magazine
“Spectacle has a refreshing twist on electronic music, and successfully incorporates different elements such as violin and melodica creating an innovative and eclectic sound.” - Daily Beat
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Biography
Spectacle - A two-piece outfit hailing from Denver, CO is being praised as one of the most “unique live performances in dance music”- 303 Magazine. Since the successful release of their 2019 Debut LP “Destination” the Duo has made appearances at world renowned music festivals such as Lightning In A Bottle, Shangri-la, Sonic Bloom, and many others. The groups ability to blend their live instrumentation alongside mind-blowing drops make for an irresistible dance party and an highly-stimulating live experience! Members Michael Mahan (Producer/Guitar/Synths/Vocals), and Jessica Borth (Violin/Keys/Vocals) work in unity gripping the crowd for a show that is both mesmerizing and captivating from start to finish. Spectacle prides themselves in bringing their audience through an innovative and dynamic journey show, after show, after show…..
Brand Abstract
The Spectacle Duo’s unique instrumentation brings a multi-dimensional sound not typically heard in the electronic music scene. Spectacle breaks the mold of traditional EDM by incorporating Jazz, Funk, Classical, Afro-Cuban beats, and live instrumentation performance into an intricate masterpiece of harmonic styles and landscapes. The Duo, most commonly described as refreshing and exciting, offers its audience a new hybrid of genres that span all ages.
we are a family
"Spectacle’s managed to create quite a buzz surrounding their one of a kind, gripping performances and a soundscape that spans from classical to jazz with a tropical twist. Spectacle shows consistently bring something fresh and exciting for the crowd because they’re always looking to experiment with their sound. Which is why this pairing couldn’t be more perfect." - The musies
EVENTS
UPCOMING HEADLINER - 7.29.2023 - Cervantes - Denver, CO
2.9.2023 Meow Wolf - Denver, CO
9.5.2022 HEADLINER Snow Bowl - Steamboat, CO
9.4.2022 High Ground Music Festival - Denver, CO
9.3.2022 Shangri-La Music Festival - Harmony Park, MN
May 25-27th, 2022 - Arise Music Festival, CO
2.14.2021 The official Arise Music Pre-Party with Maddy O’Neal
9.5.2021 Shangri-La Music Festival - Harmony Park, MN
4.23.21 DS Support for Beats Antique - Denver, CO - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
11.2020 Livestream with Arise Music Festival - Denver, CO
6.2020 Livestream with Knew Conscious - Denver, CO
4.2020 Livestream with AEG Live - Denver, CO
4.4.2020 HEADLINER at Hodi’s Halfnote - Fort Collins, CO
2.25.2020 HEADLINER at Neon Baby - Denver, CO
2.15.2020 HEADLINER at the W Hotel - Aspen, CO
2.8.2020 HEADLINER at the Liberty Lounge - Telluride, CO
1.11.2020 HEADLINER at the BlueBird Theater - Denver, CO
1.4.2019 HEADLINER (SOLD OUT) at Schmiggity’s - Steamboat, CO
12.31.2019 HEADLINER (SOLD OUT) at Ullrs Tavern - Winterpark, CO
12.28.19 HEADLINER at the W Hotel - Aspen, CO
10.31.19 HEADLINER (SOLD OUT) at the W Hotel - Aspen, CO
10.25.19 Ogden Theater - Denver, CO
10.19.2019 HEADLINER at Kentucky Yoga Fest - Edmonton, KY
9.13.19 HEADLINER at the W Hotel - Aspen, CO
9.1.19 SHANGRI-LA MUSIC FESTIVAL - Harmony Park, MN
8.30.19 HEADLINER at the Otherside - Kearney, NE
7.19.19 & 7.20.19 Official AFTERPARTY for STS9 - Asheville, NC
6.20.19 SONIC BLOOM MUSIC FESTIVAL - Rye, CO
5.24.19 HEADLINER Road to Compound Sound - Fort Collins, CO
5.18.19 ONE VIBRATION MUSIC FESTIVAL - Durango, CO
5.8.19 LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE - Bakersfield, CA
4.20.19 Ullrs Tavern - Winterpark, CO
4.5.19 Schmiggity’s - Steamboat, CO
3.30.19 Animas City Theatre - Durango, CO
1.10.19 HEADLINER Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
11.2.18 Morrison Mansion, Dreamers Delight (SOLD OUT) - Morrison, CO
9.2.18 LOCALE MUSIC FESTIVAL - Boulder, CO
8.25.18 COMPOUND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 Cheyenne, WY
8.22.18 Cervantes Otherside - Denver, CO
8.3.18 ARISE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 - Loveland, CO
7.28.18 POOLOZA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 (SOLD OUT) - Omaha, NE
5.12.18 Spread The Word Music Festival - Denver, CO
4.12.18 Fox Theatre (Brasstracks) - Boulder, CO
4.4.18 Cervantes Otherside - Denver, CO
12.30.17 The Gothic Theatre (Boom Box) - Denver, CO
11.17.17 The Fox Theatre, So Down (SOLD OUT) - Boulder, CO
10.26.17 HEADLINER Ophelia's Electric Soapbox (Anomalie) - Denver, CO
9.22.17 The Fox Theatre (SOLD OUT) - Boulder, CO
9.14.17 Kung Fu Necktie - Philly, PA
9.11.17 Wonder Bar - Boston, MA
9.9.17 Pacific Standard Tavern - New Haven, CT
9.8.17 The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY
9.6.17 Wonder Bar - Boston, MA
9.3.17 Electric Haze - Worcester, MA
9.1.17 Club Metronome - Burlington, VT
8.31.17 Jewel Nightclub - Manchester, NH
7.29.17 HEADLINER The Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO
5.6.17 Cervantes Otherside - Denver, CO
4.9.17 Cervantes Otherside - Denver, CO
3.8.17 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom (DJ Set) - Denver, CO
2.13.17 Ophelia's Electric Soapbox (DJ Set) - Denver, CO
1.6.17 The Bluebird Theater (SOLD OUT) - Denver, CO
11.26.16 American Beauty - New York, NY
11.25.16-11.26.16 Lotus & Spectacle 2-Night run in NYC, PlayStation Theater
11.20.16 Penuches - Manchester, NH
11.19.16 Arias Lounge - Providence, RI
11.17.16 Pacific Standard Tavern - New Haven, CT
11.16.16 Electric Haze - Worcester, MA
11.15.16 Wonder Bar - Boston, MA
10.28.16 HEADLINER Ophelia's Electric Soapbox - Denver, CO
9.2.2016 The Fox Theatre (SOLD OUT) - Denver, CO
Arise Music Festival 2016
5.18.16 Cervantes Otherside (SOLD OUT) - Denver, CO
2.12.16 Cervantes Otherside (SOLD OUT) - Denver, CO
1.8.16 The Bluebird Theater (SOLD OUT) - Denver, CO
10.30.15 The Armory (SOLD OUT) - Denver, CO
Arise Music Festival 2015
2.13.15 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom - Denver, CO