With its latest album, Out On A Limb, Denver-based rock-n-soul outfit The Hip Snacks are taking the leap into the national spotlight, a realm the group has quickly been pushing towards through powerful live performances and a keen musicianship guided by guitar prowess and towering vocals. “The more shows I’ve done, the more comfortable I’ve been, and it’s just so much fun now,” says lead singer Kara Durante. “Especially with this new album coming out, we’re just so excited about these songs. It’s just been such a cool journey so far.” Captured by Steve Avedis at Colorado Sounds Studios, the whirlwind 10-song LP is the follow-up album to The Hip Snacks 2024 debut release, What Lies Ahead (also recorded by Avedis). “This time around with Steve, we had a bit more room to explore some ideas,” Durante says. “And just feeling more confident \[in the studio\].” The Hip Snacks journey started thousands of miles away from Colorado in Maryland, where Durante was living with her husband/bandmate, Ben Suarez, who was already a known musician in touring acts. Eventually, Durante started to get the itch to perhaps jump up behind the microphone and see where music could take her — this voice within one of sheer power and force. \*\*\* The District is a rocking, soulful collective of D.C-area musicians that put electrifying spins on classic Motown, Rock'n'Roll, Pop and Soul Covers. The band performs around DC, Maryland and Virginia, most notably packing The Wharf's Pearl Street Warehouse for both public and private events since their formation. The District often uses its shows as fundraising events for causes such as funding education in underserved nations and ALS research. The District most recently performed at the Agriculture Ball in Washington, D.C in January of 2025. Led by Walt Lukken on Trombone, The District features singer Kara Durante and Bassist Ben Suarez (The Hip Snacks), drummer Mark Wetjen, Guitarists Mike Harrington and Chris Peot, and a rotating cast of stellar horn players that will get you out of your seats and onto the dance floor! From Lynyrd Skynard to Stevie Wonder, The Allman Brothers to The Rolling Stones to Chris Stapleton and Bonnie Raitt - The District does it all! Presented by Songbyrd All ages