NEDERLAND Known for his solo troubadour spirit—and knack for telling a good story—Todd Snider has been carving a musical niche for himself ever since releasing a debut album in 1994. It took joining a band three years ago, however, to push him in some new directions and teach him to be less “wordy.” Snider, who … Continue reading
LOVELAND Mark your calendars for ARISE Music Festival‘s 5th Year Celebration this August 4-6 at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. The 2017 ARISE Festival lineup includes Atmosphere, Tipper, Ani DiFranco, Rising Appalachia, Brother Ali, The Expendables, Dirtwire, Desert Dwellers and Late Night Radio; as well as featured appearances from bluegrass favorites The Travelin’ McCourys, Jeff … Continue reading
TELLURIDE The RIDE Festival returns to Telluride July 8-9 in its sixth consecutive year of world-class music, camping and mountain adventure that only Colorado can deliver. Featuring an all-star line up in an intimate mountain setting; event headliners include BECK, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The John Butler Trio, Rival Sons, The Temperance Movement, … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY One of Colorado’s most distinctive indoor music venues opened last year in a former casino in Central City. The Scarlet, a multi-purpose events center, has been hosting concerts featuring holistic healers in the former Scarlet’s Casino at the southern end of Main Street since last September with considerable success … Continue reading
NEDERLAND The Dustbowl Revival’s eight members calls themselves an American roots orchestra that plays it all. The Los Angeles-based band plays two Colorado shows at Nederland’s The Caribou Room, Jan. 21, and Denver’s Larimer Lounge the night before, Jan. 20. The unique act mashes the sounds of traditional American music into a genre-hopping, time-bending dance … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Grab an ugly sweater, some dancing shoes and prepare to join Vince Herman in a Nederland-style celebration of family, music and community at “A Very Caribou Christmas,” Dec. 17. The former area resident, and leader of Leftover Salmon, is sharing The Caribou Room stage with his talented sons, and a … Continue reading
By Marc Tonglen NEDERLAND In the midst of uncertain times, the expression of art has always defined the understated will of the people. Nowadays, the expression of art also speaks for the will of the earth too. In recent months, a theatrical circus production has been curated in the foothills of Boulder County, entitled Eco-wakening. … Continue reading
John McEuen, a former Clear Creek County resident and founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, has continually performed since 1964 including 8,500 concerts and 300 television shows throughout more than 3 million miles with the band and as a solo performer. Beyond performing, he has a rich history of creating, producing and preserving … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND The members of Colorado’s The Drunken Hearts have matured musically, and emotionally, during the last two years. What started as a trio of best friends playing acoustic tunes, has progressed into an electrified, five-piece powerhouse of alternative Americana music fueled by its members’ newfound commitment to their musical evolution. The … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS Mark Morris hopes his new Django in Georgetown event will do for gypsy jazz what his Clear Creek RapidGrass festival has done locally for modern bluegrass. He is bringing the world’s “hottest” gypsy swing band to the Georgetown Heritage Center, Nov. 11-12, in an effort to spread the genre of music, its audience … Continue reading
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