By Jeffrey Smith NEDERLAND The Nederland Music and Arts Festival returns to the banks of Barker Reservoir for three days of music, art, food and microbrews, Aug. 26-28. The annual family-friendly gathering has been hosting some of the music world’s top performers since its formation 18 years ago, and this year is no different. “International … Continue reading
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ARISE Music Festival sets stage for empowering experience
LOVELAND The three-day ARISE Music Festival runs Aug 5-7 in Loveland, Colorado boasting an impressive lineup of music, workshops, yoga, feature presenters and playshop sessions. Showcasing a national and international lineup that reads like a who’s who of conscious performers including festival headliners Ziggy Marley, Jurrasic 5, Papadosio, Elephant Revival, Hard Working Americans, Wildlight, New Mastersounds, … Continue reading
The Motet announce Mishawaka shows, Aug. 26-27
BELLVUE – Hot on the heels of their headlining Red Rocks show this past weekend, The Motet announce today that they’ll be continuing the home-state party later this summer with a two night run the Mishawaka Amphitheatre on August 26 and 27. Local DJ favorites kick on the show each night; Mikey Thunder will open … Continue reading
Inaugural Divide Music Festival, July 22-24, features top acts
The inaugural independent Divide Music Festival will kick off this Friday at the beautiful Colorado Adventure Park in Fraser, Colorado. An oasis for mountains sports enthusiasts and music lovers alike, the three-day event will offer guided hiking trails, morning yoga and unparalleled views of the Great Divide. Tickets are moving swiftly and are expected to sell out this … Continue reading
Virtuoso guitarist Buckethead performs at Boulder Theater, July 23
Buckethead is back for his first shows since New Years Eve 2012! Don’t miss one of the “Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders Of All Time” – Guitarone Magazine AN EVENING WITH BUCKETHEAD Boulder Theater July 23, 2016 Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:30 pm Tickets on sale $22 Advanced or $25 Day Of Show Buckethead … Continue reading
The Motet release new album, headline Red Rocks in July
DENVER – The Motet released its highly anticipated new album, Totem, this week. The future of funk music is clear on Totem; each song is steeped in The Motet’s signature style that slaps you in the face with sounds that are fresh and unique. Collectively written by the bands seven members, Totem was produced by … Continue reading
Documentary focuses on ‘Deadheads’
By Jennifer Pund RUSSELL GULCH With Dead and Company performing at Boulder’s Folsom Field, July 2-3, Deadheads from around the state will be reminded of their touring days long past. Revisit those days of life on tour with the Grateful Dead with Gilpin County resident Brian O’Donnell’s 25-year-old documentary Deadheads, which is now available to … Continue reading
‘Experience’ renowned musicians at special show
By Jeffrey Smith NEDERLAND Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind “musical adventure ride,” the Larry Keel Experience is coming back to town. The band, which plays Nederland’s Caribou Room, Aug. 5, features innovative and exhilarating flatpicking guitarist Keel, his wife, Jenny, on upright bass and Will Lee on banjo and vocals. The Nederland show brings the … Continue reading
Noteworthy: Songs of Heart & Home by Greg Blake
Greg Blake was born in southern West Virginia where he acquired his love for bluegrass and mountain music. Now a Conifer resident, he has twice been nominated for SPBGMA’s “Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year” award. His phenomenal bluegrass guitar playing has earned him nine nominations and five consecutive wins as SPBGMA’s Guitarist of the … Continue reading
Noteworthy: Petals by Elephant Revival
Elephant Revival’s is the music of connection and the message of Petals, its most intimate album to date, is not how life is about loss, but how much life there is in loss. The album embodies a deepening, as the quintet dives into themes of loss and rebirth, time and memory, love unbound by body … Continue reading