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Why You Should Head to Fort Collins for FoCoMX This Weekend

Why You Should Head to Fort Collins for FoCoMX This Weekend

The Rocker Mountain Ripper Returns to Denver

The Rocker Mountain Ripper Returns to Denver

Photos: WinterWonderGrass Rings In Eleventh Year With Sold-Out Festival

By Emily Ferguson
Mar 4, 2024

Festival highlights included sit-ins with Pickin' on the Dead, as well as phenomenal sets from WinterWonderWomen, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Ferrell and more.
Denver Will Go Beat Crazy Over First-Ever Ska Fest This Summer

By Gil Asakawa
Feb 21, 2024

This all-ages celebration of the music will feature Goldfinger and Less Than Jake, The Planet Smashers, Kill Lincoln, Joystick, Five Iron Frenzy, Sorry Sweetheart, and The Potato Pirates.
Metal & Beer Festival Comes to Denver in December

By Justin Criado
Nov 22, 2023

There will also be the debut of a hot sauce called Ass Gasher.
Blood of Lilith Creates All-Woman Metal Festival: "Every Fucking Metal Band You Meet Is a Bunch of Dudes"

By Justin Criado
Nov 3, 2023

Femme Fest will "celebrate local women in the Denver metal community and create a safe place and awesome show.”
WinterWonderGrass Festival Announces Lineup, Tickets on Sale

By Westword Staff
Oct 31, 2023

Yet another weekend full of snow, bluegrass and beer awaits!
Denver Deluxe Music Festival Returns to Walnut Street This Saturday After Three-Year Hiatus

By Aubrey Cox
Sep 29, 2023

Denver Deluxe is returning after a hiatus in partnership with Colorado UpLift. The event, founded by Peter Newlin of the Gastamo restaurant group, includes a packed day of music, food and other festivities.
Photos: GRiZ Closes Out Saturday Night of Vortex Music Festival

By Evan Semon
Aug 27, 2023

Arguably the most anticipated act of the weekend, GRiZ closed out the festival's second night along with BLOND:ISH.
Shine Music Festival Returns for Its Third Year at ReelWorks

By Aubrey Cox
Aug 25, 2023

Shine Music Festival, a music festival that goes above and beyond ADA requirements, is back for its third year at ReelWorks Denver this weekend with Sunsquabi, Dan Africano of Thievery Corporation and more.
The Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Summer

By Emily Ferguson
Aug 8, 2023

A new DIY festival is hitting three venues on South Broadway in August!
From Massachusetts to Mancos: A New Englander's Colorado Concert Tour Diary

By Johnny Nicholl
Aug 4, 2023

"I cannot overstate the wonder of finishing an amazing set and then soaking in a hot spring with an incredible view of the San Juan Mountains."
New DIY Experimental-Rock Festival Hits South Broadway Venues in August

By Justin Criado
Jul 26, 2023

Four local musicians created Ghost Canyon Fest, which will bring national and local experimental-rock bands to the hi-dive, Skylark and Mutiny.
Underground Music Showcase, 3 Doors Down and the Best Concerts in Denver This Week

By Chris Speed
Jul 24, 2023

Big Wild plays Red Rocks, All Day I Dream hits Sculpture Park, Tropa Magica plays the hi-dive and more.
Hawthorne Heights Brings Emo Festival to Denver With Alkaline Trio, PUP and More

By Justin Criado
Jul 18, 2023

Don’t forget to update your MySpace Top 8 and break out the digital cameras.
Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival Raises Mental Health Awareness With Punk Bands

By Justin Criado
Jul 18, 2023

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks
Janae Burris Narrates Peter and the Wolf at Colorado Musical Festival Family Concert

By Toni Tresca
Jul 1, 2023

She's bringing her own son to the show on July 2.
Regenerate, the First Festival From 128 Productions, Will Fill Civic Center on April 22

By Julianna O'Clair
Apr 20, 2023

"This isn't just ours. This is Denver's house and techno festival. We've got some of the most absurdly talented locals on our lineup."
Our Ten Most Popular Music Stories in 2022

By Emily Ferguson
Dec 29, 2022

Red Rocks secrets and more!
Westword Music Showcase Schedule: What to See Where and When

By Westword Staff
Sep 4, 2022

Friday night is free!
Five Takeaways From Meow Wolf's First Denver Vortex Festival

By Alex Berryhill
Aug 9, 2022

Kaleidoscopic mania.
DIY Psychedelic Rock Festival Psych's Peak Comes to Pike National Forest

By Alex Berryhill
Jul 21, 2022

Ticket sales end on Friday.

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