The Black Apples of my eye

As the semester comes to an end, ice cream topics are growing slim.

So this may be a stretch, but bear with me.

The Black Apples, a local band from Conifer, Colorado, make good music.

They also like good ice cream.

Coincidence? I think not.

The band includes Robert Shipton, Andrew and Campbell Scarborough, whose favorite ice cream flavors are vanilla, cookie dough and cookies and cream, in that order.

Drawing influence from bands like the Beatles, Pink Floyd, the Kinks and the Talking Heads, their classic sound mixed with a unique spin will get even you dancing.

Whether or not that's a good thing.

Although they've yet to be signed, the band has been drawing crowds to places like Hodi's Half Note since they formed in 2005.

The combination of their musical talent, charm on stage and 70s reminiscent good looks leaves one wondering what else a record label could possibly need.

They will be playing Dec. 7 at the Larimer Lounge in Denver, Colorado, and will make it worth the hour drive to any Fort Collins Resident.

Any music lover should try and make it, because who knows, next year, they could be playing the Pepsi Center.

And trust me, it will cost a lot more.