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Folk Music

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    R.I.P. Earl Scruggs, 6/26/24 - 3/28/12

    Redefining an instrument and creating a new genre are rare musical feats, creative accomplishments that come once in a generation, at best. The death of Earl Eugene Scruggs on Wednesday at the age of 88 marked the passing of such an innovator, an American artist who built a brand new sound out of fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Jewel: "I've never held back because I'm a woman. I feel like I can accomplish anything a man can accomplish in my field.""

    Since having her son, Kase Townes Murray, last summer, Jewel might have taken time off the road, but she's still busy at home with a number of things, including working on a new Christmas album. Her free solo acoustic show this Saturday night at the Colorado Convention Centeras part of the Women's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Ten authentic Irish drinking songs

    Finding an Irish soundtrack for a St. Patrick's Day celebration doesn't take a lot of exhaustive research. Generic "Best of Ireland" compilations abound in outlet stores, on iTunes and even on racks in gas stations, collections that feature anonymous artists playing generic versions of traditional C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2012

    U2's The Joshua Tree turns 25

    It's difficult to imagine, but U2 used to be cool. Not just cool, but one of the most innovative, inspiring and mysterious bands of their generation. The group challenged the sounds, look and emotional resonance of rock music, forever redirecting the cultural stream for good or ill. Today, while man ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    Harry Tuft on being inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame

    Harry Tuft, slated to be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame this Sunday, February 12, opened the Denver Folklore Center in 1962 and started promoting concerts a few years later, bringing in Joan Baez to Denver for the first time in 1964 and later bringing her to Red Rocks. In the early ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Suzy Bogguss on her American Folk Songbook and her fondness for playing smaller venues

    ​When Suzy Bogguss hits the Soiled Dove Underground tomorrow night, she'll be delving into her musical roots a little bit with songs from her latest release, American Folk Songbook, which spotlights standards from the American folk tradition. For an artist known more for her country success, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Bob Dylan turns 70 today (happy birthday, big guy!): A list of our favorite Bob Dylan albums

    As you're probably already aware, Bob Dylan turns seventy today. We want to take this moment to thank Mrs. Zimmerman for giving birth to one of the most influential musicians of our time. We're hard-pressed to find a musician that is more versatile or as cool as Dylan. He has been called the voice o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    CU's Leigh Holman pays tribute to American opera with Susannah

    ​Leigh Holman has faith in the future of American opera. The director of opera at the University of Colorado has made the native art form a priority at the school, hosting American composers for workshops and offering American musical drama during summer seasons. The school's upcoming production o ... More >>

  • Music

    October 28, 2010

    Hot Rize was bluegrass before bluegrass was cool

    ​Leigh Holman has faith in the future of American opera. The director of opera at the University of Colorado has made the native art form a priority at the school, hosting American composers for workshops and offering American musical drama during summer seasons. The school's upcoming production o ... More >>

  • Music

    June 10, 2010

    Grant Gordy's folk songs rely on a global palette of sounds

    ​Leigh Holman has faith in the future of American opera. The director of opera at the University of Colorado has made the native art form a priority at the school, hosting American composers for workshops and offering American musical drama during summer seasons. The school's upcoming production o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    Q&A with Jonson Kuhn of Jonny Woodrose & the Broken Hearted Woodpeckers

    ​In the short time Jonny Woodrose & the Broken-Hearted Woodpeckers have been together, the outfit has grown from being a bit of a joke band vehicle for singer Jonson Kuhn's humorous storytelling into one of the most engaging and fun Americana bands in the scene. The project's early shows consi ... More >>

  • Music

    September 24, 2009

    Chella Negro

    ​In the short time Jonny Woodrose & the Broken-Hearted Woodpeckers have been together, the outfit has grown from being a bit of a joke band vehicle for singer Jonson Kuhn's humorous storytelling into one of the most engaging and fun Americana bands in the scene. The project's early shows consi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Q&A with Frank Turner

    ​There is a long tradition of ex-punk rockers trading in their power chords and electric guitars for the idyllic green pastures of folk music. Frank Turner of Winchester, England made that very leap a few years ago after the breakup of his progressive hardcore band Million Dead had reached its ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    Q&A with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers

    Crackerfarm​Arena rock is making a comeback. Thanks to bands like My Morning Jacket, Wilco and North Carolina's the Avett Brothers, the spirit and tradition of the '70s is swelling and helping to conjure up images of rock and roll when it was at it's purest, most visceral and most likely bearded. ... More >>

  • Music

    July 9, 2009

    The Rural Alberta Advantage

    Crackerfarm​Arena rock is making a comeback. Thanks to bands like My Morning Jacket, Wilco and North Carolina's the Avett Brothers, the spirit and tradition of the '70s is swelling and helping to conjure up images of rock and roll when it was at it's purest, most visceral and most likely bearded. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2009

    Steve Earle grabs top spot at Twist and Shout

    Steve Earle, who performed songs from his new Townes Van Zandt tribute album at Twist & Shout last Friday, beat out Green Day for the top spot on the store's best seller list for the week of May 17. Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Iron & Wine and Conor Oberst continue to hold down spots in the top te ... More >>

  • Culture

    August 7, 2008

    Colorado Shakespeare Festival gets patriotic in Woody Guthrie's American Song

    Steve Earle, who performed songs from his new Townes Van Zandt tribute album at Twist & Shout last Friday, beat out Green Day for the top spot on the store's best seller list for the week of May 17. Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Iron & Wine and Conor Oberst continue to hold down spots in the top te ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 24, 2008

    Planetary Vibes

    Swallow Hill celebrates world-fusion folk music.

  • Calendar

    February 28, 2008

    For Pete's Sake

    Swallow Hill celebrates world-fusion folk music.

  • Music

    January 31, 2008

    Cat Power

    Jukebox
    Matador

  • Music

    December 13, 2007

    Richie Havens

    Thursday, December 13, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Film

    November 29, 2007

    Like a Complete Unknown

    I'm Not There and the changing face of Bob Dylan on film.

  • Film

    November 22, 2007

    I'm Not There

    The elusive Bob Dylan, masterfully considered.

  • Music

    September 27, 2007

    Andy Milne

    Saturday, September 29, Dazzle, 303-839-5100.

  • Music

    August 16, 2007

    Guggenheim Grotto

    Sunday, August 19, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, 1-800-624-2422.

  • Music

    September 14, 2006

    The Hidden Cameras

    Awoo (Arts & Crafts)

  • Music

    February 16, 2006

    The Love Letter Band

    Fear Not My Brothers, Fear Not My Sisters, For I Have Seen the Future... (Happy Happy Birthday to Me)

  • Music

    June 2, 2005

    Ramblin' Man

    Human tumbleweed Ramblin' Jack Elliott keeps on rollin'.

  • Music

    May 26, 2005

    OCS

    Monday, May 30, Monkey Mania, 303-292-4370.

  • Music

    December 16, 2004

    Loudon Wainwright III

    Friday, December 17, Lion's Lair, 303-320-9200.

  • Calendar

    August 19, 2004

    Folk at Home

    Swallow Hill fest highlights pickin' and grinnin'

  • Culture

    March 27, 2003

    War on War Songs

    Iraq and roll don't go together well when rockers protest

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Calendar

    December 12, 2002

    Free For All

    Highlighting the week's greatest gratis event

  • Music

    August 22, 2002

    Bringing It All Back Home

    Take a peek inside the nation's unlikeliest Bob Dylan archive.

  • Music

    May 9, 2002

    Songs of Old

    An artist for the ages, Roz Brown works the Western world as well as the senior circuit.

  • Music

    May 2, 2002

    The Band

    The Last Waltz (Warner Bros./Rhino)

  • Film

    June 28, 2001

    The Blue Bluegrass of Home

    In Songcatcher, the music of Appalachia comes alive.

  • Calendar

    April 5, 2001

    Turn, Turn, Turn

    Former Byrd Roger McGuinn wants to keep folk aloft.

  • Music

    January 11, 2001

    State of Grace

    As a train-hopping folk artist in the '60s, U. Utah Phillips rode into the heart of America's working class. He's been singing its song ever since.

  • Music

    September 9, 1999

    Lady, Sing the Blues

    Odetta is happy to find trouble everywhere she goes.

  • Music

    June 10, 1999

    A LaFave Rave

    Jimmy LaFave upholds American musical tradition one song at a time.

  • Music

    September 24, 1998

    Reid-ing Music

    Multi-instrumentalist Harvey Reid proves that acoustic folk doesn't have to be boring.

  • Music

    August 20, 1998

    Native Intelligence

    Robbie Robertson digs into his past so he can move into the future.

  • Calendar

    August 13, 1998

    Life in the Fest Lane

    Robbie Robertson digs into his past so he can move into the future.

  • Music

    August 28, 1997

    Etc.

    Outstanding in His Field The recordings of Alan Lomax dig up the roots of American music.

  • Music

    July 17, 1997

    A Blast From the Past

    Onetime Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin makes tradition sound new again.

  • Music

    August 22, 1996

    Media Dar-ling

    Onetime Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin makes tradition sound new again.

  • Music

    June 14, 1995

    ANI GET YOUR SONG

    Onetime Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin makes tradition sound new again.

  • Music

    March 1, 1995

    IS HE BLUE?

    G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE PLAY THE BLUES THE NEW-FASHIONED WAY.

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