NEDERLAND The Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center and soon-to-open Crosscut Pizzeria and Taphouse present a Summer Concert Series “in the spirit of the old Acoustic Coffeehouse” that regularly played host to the country’s best acoustic players in an intimate, Nederland room. The Eco-Arts Lounge is a community resource area and gallery featuring artists exhibiting their … Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
Top artists, iconic venues, seasonal music events hit high notes for Denver
Denver Day of Rock, Zac Brown Band at Coors Field, Red Rocks Summer Concerts Treat The Mile High City to Nation’s Best Live Music Offerings DENVER (Thursday, May 21, 2015) – Some of the nation’s most beloved musicians will take the stage at a variety of unique Denver events this summer, including Memorial Day Weekend’s … Continue reading
Duet night benefits senior center
IDAHO SPRINGS – Da Rivuh Fish and BBQ Company hosts “a great night of music for a good cause,” May 16 from 6-9 p.m. The evening features duets from several performers to raise funds for the Project Support Senior Center in Idaho Springs. The night is free, but donation buckets will be available and door … Continue reading
Noteworthy: The Railsplitters’ The Railsplitters
The Railsplitters’ The Railsplitters Select Upcoming Shows: May 1: CD RELEASE – Wildflower Pavilion/Planet Bluegrass, Lyons May 9: Swallow Hill, Denver May 25: Boulder Creek Fest, Boulder June 26: Clear Creek RapidGrass From their home in Colorado, The Railsplitters have been scaling new heights with a refreshing and charming range of bluegrass and beyond-bluegrass music. … Continue reading
Venue reopens for season of superb music, food
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL It’s back. The Gold Hill Inn’s historic wooden beams and rafters will once again be vibrating to the sounds of some of the country’s finest musicians—both local and touring—when the venue opens for its 53rd season, May 1. This one-of-a-kind music venue, which has been booking bands since the … Continue reading
Add Colorado film, music festivals to 2015 playlist
DENVER – The weather is warming, the days are getting longer and Colorado is gearing up for the sights and sounds of festival season. Colorado is a popular destination for film buffs and music goers alike with events set against gorgeous backdrops from the Telluride Film Festival to Denver’s Underground Music Showcase. Below is a … Continue reading
Noteworthy: Taarka’s Making Tracks Home
Taarka: Making Tracks Home On March 24, Lyons-based band Taarka released its latest album, Making Tracks Home. It’s their sixth full-length album. Taarka features David Tiller and Enion Pelta-Tiller, who draw musical influences from Romania and Appalachia, on mandolin and violin. Making Tracks Home is their follow-up to the successful Songs from Vagabondia. It features … Continue reading
Noteworthy: The Prairie Scholars’ The Good Old Days Now
The Good Old Days Now by The Prairie Scholars On March 4, The Prairie Scholars releases its first full-studio album. At an expansive 20-tracks, the double album is unlike anything The Prairie Scholars have done before. “The Good Old Days Now” features the songs The Prairie Scholars have been charming audiences with over the last … Continue reading
Reformed Grass is Dead touring for first time in decade
Florida band performs at Rollinsville’s Stage Stop with Barrel House String Band for 4:20 Fest By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE The Grass is Dead is growing again. The South Florida band has rearranged Grateful Dead songs in their own bluegrass style since forming in 1997 as a side project of the tribute band Crazy Fingers. … Continue reading
Mountain shop celebrates record store culture, record store day
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Record Store Day—the third Saturday of April—has become the music industry’s biggest holiday. The special day is set aside for staff, customers and artists to celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role these independently-owned stores play in their communities. It’s also when fans can … Continue reading