By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS After more than 25 years, multi-instrumentalist John McEuen is returning to his former hometown of Idaho Springs, April 13, for a solo performance at the United Center. He also plays shows at Boulder’s eTown Hall, April 14, and Loveland’s Rialto Theater, April 15, with Jimmy Ibbotson. The “string wizard” … Continue reading
Chautauqua Auditorium to open May 21 BOULDER – A Boulder experience is not complete without enjoying a performance at the Chautauqua Auditorium. For over a century, the Auditorium has held a special place in the hearts of artists, speakers, and all who visit, and has brought the latest in arts, culture and education to the … Continue reading
“Santana meets Wu-Tang Clan on a runaway party bus driven by the Tower of Power horns.” –Jam Magazine BRECKENRIDGE – Breckenridge Creative Arts is proud to present the Latin fusion sensation Ozomatli on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. This event is general admission, standing room only. Tickets … Continue reading
Award-winning singer/songwriter Ellis will perform at the fundraising event, April 2 NEDERLAND – Come out of hibernation and support Boulder County’s nature center, Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, on Saturday, April 2 at eTown in Boulder. The community is invited to come celebrate spring and support the nature center with nationally-renowned singer-songwriter Ellis. The evening … Continue reading
LOVELAND – The ARISE Music Festival sets its sights on the 2016 festival season with its most ambitious line-up to date. Featuring over 200 scheduled performances across 7 stages, the festival highlights a diverse lineup of musical performances that spans hip-hop, reggae, bluegrass and a healthy serving of rock, jam and improvisational acts from around the country. The annual … Continue reading
Playing rueful Americana for adults, Colorado musician Jay Stott has been influenced by the diverse stands of his musical upbringing. The blue collar rock sensibility of Springsteen and the mournful tones of Hank Williams era classic country combine with dashes of progressive rock, punk rock, folk, modern country and traditional blues to help make his … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK “Some places are like people: some shine and some don’t.” The same can be said for bands. The famous line from Stanley Kubric’s The Shining—adapted from Stephen King’s novel inspired by The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park—is also a perfect way to define Colorado’s Leftover Salmon. Since 1989, the … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Murder by Death, a Bloomington, Indiana-based indie rock band, returns to the Stanley Hotel, Jan. 15-17, for its third, three-night semi-formal ball. The band’s excited fans sold out all performances almost immediately, but even if you don’t have a ticket, there is still plenty to get excited about with a new cover album … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith Nederland-based guitarist and songwriter Jon Ridnell has been playing music with his son, Miles, for as long as he can remember, but since Miles graduated from high school a few years ago, the two have been working professionally much more often. Miles plays bass in his dad’s New Family Dog project, … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE Nederland’s Magic Beans is a genre-blending band combining Americana, funk, rock, and electronica. The band, which spends much of its time on the road “inspiring a good time” with its “space funk” sound, has made a huge impact on the Front Range music scene. The act’s annual New Year’s Eve … Continue reading
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