Stanley Hotel Concert Hall By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK For 39 years, the Estes Park Music Festival has transformed its small Colorado hometown from an attraction for mountain adventure into a destination for musical exploration. The music festival, featuring Colorado’s finest musicians, provides community members elevated cultural events without having to leave town while … Continue reading
Join Brad Fitch and Friends, Nov. 29, for an evening of classic Christmas melodies, John Denver hits and featuring Fitch’s new album “Christmas Time With You.” Raised in Estes Park, singer-songwriter and guitarist Brad Fitch has been playing professionally since he was 15 years old. He has also been part of several other popular performing … Continue reading
Hot Rize When I’m Free Colorado’s Hot Rize, who first appeared onstage together in 1978, are touring for the first time since 1990 to support their new album, “When I’m Free.” The band features original members Tim O’Brien, Pete Wernick and Nick Forster along with Bryan Sutton who replaces the late Charles Sawtelle. The album … Continue reading
NEDERLAND Roots & Love Reggae and The Pioneer Inn in Nederland present a Ska & Rocksteady Halloween Bash, Oct. 30, featuring The Melodians & Monty Morris with The Yellow Wall Dub Squad. Dulceemania Sound System opens the show. The Melodians are one of Jamaica’s greatest rocksteady groups. The band cut a series of classic singles … Continue reading
Marc Roberge lead singer O.A.R. conquers St. Mary’s Glacier off-road trail in a Jeep Wrangler in advance of the Jeep on the Rocks concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Photo courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Chrysler Group LLC MORRISON – Thousands of Jeep® and O.A.R. fans will converge among the legendary Colorado rocks Saturday night, Oct. 4, to hear … Continue reading
Sean Harper works with a band in the Stage Stop Hayloft Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE Stage Stop owner Heather Hatwan recently turned an unfortunate situation into the Peak to Peak’s latest fully-equipped, full-service recording studio. With the help of sound engineer Sean Harper, the venue now has an all-new … Continue reading
Yonder Mountain String Band held its Kinfolk Festival at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Sept. 19-20. Here are a few images from the first night with John Bell of Widespread Panic. Continue reading
Ticket Sales Begin Sept. 23 Yonder Mountain String Band’s tradition of ringing in the new year in Boulder continues. Ring in 2015 with a four-night run at the Boulder Theater. This year, the band kicks off the party on Wednesday, Dec. 31. On New Year’s Day, expect Bloody Marys and other libations to help start … Continue reading
The Colorado Progressive Funk Collective To Perform “Mixtape 1975” Halloween Run at Home State Venues including Vilar PAC, Aggie Theatre, Boulder Theater, and Ogden Theatre Oct. 28 – Nov. 1. Tickets on sale now at http://www.themotet.net Progressive funk collective The Motet announces the addition of the Aggie Theatre to their annual Halloween run along Colorado’s … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS Since the band’s formation in 2007, Paper Bird, which plays the United Center in Idaho Springs, Sept. 27, has been playing its joyful blend of indie folk, blue-eyed soul, and rock to audiences nationwide. Paper Bird’s live performances showcase the group’s diversity and “good-time vibe.” The band’s seven members’ rare and beautiful approach … Continue reading
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