If there's a genre called "Colorado Rock," Mark's Midnight Carnival Show exemplifies it. It's rock and roll with an indie feel - a special blend of rock, blues, jazz, funk & soul; with traces of country, jam, pop, and hip-hop - all melted together in a high energy sound that defies simple classification. This band is not afraid to let their influences seep through, and often times the diversity of their influences make it difficult to pin-point just where their sound comes from. You just have to experience them for yourself, and maybe then you will get it. Dig? Beyond being well-versed and agile musicians, first of all, they write and perform original songs that both fractal inward with pensive and moving lyrics, and explode outward into danceable jams and infections rhythms. MMCS is also known for how they can take covers everyone loves to hear when they're out having fun (yes, there's CCR in there - plus all the Wilco covers you didn't know you needed) and keep them masterful yet accessible. A lot of bands claim to make cover songs their own and barely deliver on said boast , but this band actually does! The dynamics of the humans of the group also draw audience members in: Guitarist Scott, often-stoic and intensely concentrating, and effervescent drummer Brandon are led by cerebral frontman Mark's strong, precise vocals and solid basslines.