ESTES PARK Snowygrass, “Estes Park’s very own music festival down by the river,” returns, July 20-21, to Baldwin Park and Snowy Peaks Winery. The event—presented by local artist and musician Nadine Sekerez’s Upstream Enterprises—features local bluegrass and Americana bands, food vendors, artists and artisans, kids activities along with wine and beer. It’s dog-friendly and, according … Continue reading
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Doors to Garaj re-opened in Nederland
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Sometimes life gets in the way of a good thing. Sometimes it’s just a snowbank. One of the most diverse, multi-dimensional and accomplished acts to fall under the jam-band umbrella unexpectedly brought more than a decade of heavy touring to a stop following an incident with black ice in 2010. … Continue reading
Elephant Revival release video in advance of May 20 Red Rocks show
NEDERLAND In preparation for their 2018 Red Rocks performance, May 20 with Blind Pilot and Hiss Golden Messenger, Elephant Revival releases a new video—a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Have a Cigar”, captured from their 2017 performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Watch “Have a Cigar” here, which Relix premiered yesterday. The upcoming Red Rocks show will take place on … Continue reading
Grandoozy unveils inaugural 2018 lineup
DENVER – (March 20, 2018) – Superfly, the co-creators of Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, today unveiled the lineup for their newest festival creation, Grandoozy, taking place September 14-16, 2018 at Overland Park Golf Course in Denver. This new three-day, multi-format festival featuring nearly 40 music acts alongside distinct culinary, craft beer, art and outdoors experiences, … Continue reading
Popular Colorado musicians blend Latin, bluegrass styles, Feb. 9
ESTES PARK The monthly Upstream Concert Series at the intimate 225-seat Historic Park Theater continues, Feb. 9 from 6-11 p.m., with an “incredible” evening of Latin dance music fused with bluegrass. The “Night of LatinGrass & Dancing” concert features Nederland-based musicians Bridget Law, formerly of Elephant Revival and Silas Herman of Gipsy Moon performing with … Continue reading
Loveland Fire & Ice Festival nation’s largest Valentine’s Day festival
More fire, ice, entertainment and heart featured at 2018 event, Feb. 9-11 LOVELAND At its core, the nation’s largest Valentine’s Day Festival, the Loveland Fire & Ice Festival, Feb. 9-11, brings fire, ice, entertainment and fun to families and couples looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Loveland, Colorado, the nation’s Sweetheart City. In its fourth … Continue reading
Estes Park artist, musician growing local live music scene
ESTES PARK Nadine Sekerez loves to express herself an artist and musician, but she’s just as passionate about showcasing other people’s talents. The Estes Park resident—and half of duo Dahlby and Nadine—not only organizes the town’s annual mid-summer SnowyGrass Bluegrass Music Festival, but produces other local events with her company Upstream Enterprises. Her latest effort … Continue reading
Anders Osborne brings New Orleans to mountains
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Get ready to welcome 2018 while dancing. Anders Osborne, one of the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today, brings New Orleans to the mountains when he performs at The Caribou Room on New Year’s Eve. Known as much for his “richly detailed” songwriting as his improvisational insight, … Continue reading
Homegrown band spreads hip-shaking, joyful vibe
By George Watson NEDERLAND Known as one of the most dynamic and determined bands, Donna the Buffalo has continuously toured America for nearly 30 years, creating a community environment at its shows through distinctive, groove-heavy, and danceable music. The band performs at The Caribou Room, Nov. 3, 9 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and … Continue reading
Listen, learn from Gypsy jazz virtuoso
By George Watson GEORGETOWN Mark Morris brings his “Django in Georgetown” event back to the Georgetown Heritage Center, Sept. 22, to continue his effort to introduce Gypsy jazz to new audiences in a traditional folk manner. This time, the concert features Joscho Stephan, a guitar virtuoso who is also a master of the unique style … Continue reading