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Aspen Peak - 2015 - Issue 2 - Winter - Lift Off

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Andrew, Danny, David, and Michael Goldberg T H E F O U R M U S I C -T E E R S THE G OLDBERGS "We really grew up in this place," says Danny Goldberg, the middle son of the three Goldberg boys, all of whom work with their dad, Michael Goldberg, overseeing one of the nation's best small music venues, Belly Up Aspen. In the 10 years since 66 -year-old Michael—a former defensive tackle for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers who later built a successful career in the aviation-leasing industry—opened Belly Up Aspen, it has become a must-stop for the elite of the music world, as well as a significant part of Aspen's musical heritage. "Music was here before I came, but I hope we have made a consistent and varied contribution to the Aspen music scene," Michael says. Perhaps the biggest change in the recent history of Belly Up has been that sons David, 27, Danny, 25, and Andrew, 24 —all raised in Aspen before matriculating at the University of Colorado—have returned to help manage the club and foster its future. "Belly Up has become a part of this town," says David, "and we all believe that anyone who has ever been inside, bought a ticket, or played here as an artist has an ownership stake in Belly Up." The Goldbergs are also moving into band management. "We love working with artists," says Danny, who has stints at the William Morris Agency and concert promoters C3 Presents on his résumé. Their first act, the Canadian-via-Austin duo Black Pistol Fire, has become a much-sought-after band on the festival circuit. And the future? "We're committed to Aspen," enthuses Andrew. "Aspen would be Aspen without the Belly Up, but we all think it is much better with it." ON ANDREW: Coat, Lone Pine ($3,385). Pitkin County Dry Goods, 520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-1681; pitkincounty drygoods.com. Shirt, pants, and shoes, Andrew's own. ON DANNY: Morvek L jacket, Theory ($995). 204 S. Galena St., 970-544-0079; theory.com. Shirt and pants, Danny's own. ON DAVID: Cashmere jacket, Hastego ($3,500). Mark Richards Fine Outerwear, 427 E. Cooper Ave., 970-544-6780; mark richardsaspen.com. Shirt, pants, and shoes, David's own. ON MICHAEL: All clothing, his own WAR DRO B E - M U ST: "Jeans and a T-shirt." —Michael Goldberg FAVO R ITE APR È S -S KI LOC ATIO N : "After a long day of skiing? My couch!"—Danny Goldberg G U I LT Y PLE A SU R E : "Not too guilty, but anything involving football." —David Goldberg WH E R E YO U TAK E FR I E N DS WH E N TH E Y CO M E TO TOWN : "Independence Pass!" —Andrew Goldberg ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM 161

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