LYONS The first annual Viva Lyons, featuring a free perfromance by the Grammy-nominated bluegrass-rock band Infamous Stringdusters, takes place, Sept. 13, in the town’s Bohn Park. Presented by Oskar Blues Brewery, Viva Lyons will be an event of remembrance, marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating floods and celebration, saluting the resilience and rebuilding efforts … Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
Noteworthy: Monocle Band
Monocle Band/Monocle Band Led by the sweet and soaring vocals of Monica Whittington, Monocle Band combines the best of song-craft and captivating performance. This is original music, the acoustic sound of the spirit, innately authentic yet sonically aligned with the roots music revival. Monocle Band blends stirring songcraft, flatpicked guitar, fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, and … Continue reading
KYGT’s ‘Night at the Goat’ brings local musicians to radios, computers around world
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Forget about leaving home for an intimate music experience, some of the best locally-crafted music can be heard live right in your own living room weekly. KYGT, the all-volunteer, locally-owned, non-commercial community radio station in Idaho Springs, every Tuesday presents “A Night at the Goat,” an open mic-like show … Continue reading
Kinfolk Festival begins new era for band, venue
Night one audio: http://www.panicstream.net/vault/john-bell-with-yonder-mountain-string-band-09192014-lyons-co/ By Jeffrey V. Smith LYONS Yonder Mountain String Band has always had a strong relationship with Planet Bluegrass. Banjo player Dave Johnston says playing the main stage at the Lyons venue during the 1999 RockyGrass Festival was “the first big step in the band’s career.” To begin a new era for … Continue reading
Noteworthy: The Motet
The Motet/The Motet With the release of its seventh album, The Motet once again showcases its commitment to pushing the sonic envelope, while remaining dedicated to the musical traditions that have defined the band’s sound. The new album, which is self-titled, boldly states that “this is the band The Motet has strived to become.” The … Continue reading
Latella reaches Ethereal Plane on recent live album
By Jeffrey V. Smith BOULDER COUNTY Patrick Latella is a very versatile and accomplished musician. He has been performing, writing, and producing professionally since 1993 and has been playing music for 35 years. His compositions span a wide variety of styles and genres, while his live shows run the gamut of original material from electric … Continue reading
Glacier Fest showcases high-altitude community
By Jennifer Pund ST. MARY’S GLACIER/ALICE Living at 10,000 feet is not easy, so the residents of St. Mary’s Glacier and Alice are throwing a family-friendly party, Glacier Fest 2014, to celebrate summer in the mountains. The free event features great music, crafts, simple food and drinks as well as a personal view of the … Continue reading
ARISE offers chance to activate, reconnect, interact, synchronize, empower
By Jennifer Pund LOVELAND Throughout his career, Paul Bassis has always bridged entertainment and activism, even through he doesn’t consider himself an activist. Coming out of retirement from producing music festivals in California, he works passionately to make the ARISE Festival in Loveland a unique and memorable experience for all. Sunrise Ranch opens it doors, … Continue reading
Noteworthy: The Grant Farm “Plowin’ Time”
Plowin’ Time The Grant Farm August 22: NedFest Music Festival Grant Farm is a band on a mission. Lead by National Flatpicking Champion Tyler Grant, the talented four-piece is built on the foundation of love, family and the joy of music. The group, which plays at NedFest on Aug. 22, released it latest album Plowin’ … Continue reading
Dedicated volunteers work hard to keep NedFest alive
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND NedFest is back for its 16th year, Aug. 22-24, and is once again featuring some of our region’s top talent mixed in with popular touring acts. While the annual three-day outdoor music, arts and microbrew festival, for most, comes and goes in a single weekend, it’s dedicated volunteer organizers spend … Continue reading
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