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Emily Ferguson

Emily Ferguson has been the music and culture editor atWestword since November 2021. In her role, Emily writes and edits profiles of local and national musicians, previews of upcoming performances and guides to the best of Denver’s entertainment scene. Her previous work experience includes contributing to the arts sections of the Wall Street Journal, The Spectator and the Free Beacon. While attending the College of Charleston, Emily was a fire performer and worked at music festivals.

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s Path to World Domination

By Emily FergusonAugust 5, 2025

Stu Mackenzie tells Westword about the band’s symphonic explorations and why they chose Colorado for Field of Vision.

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Denver Bluegrass Bar Fears for Future Amid Colfax Construction

By Emily FergusonAugust 1, 2025

Lack of foot traffic, parking and more has businesses on the edge of their seats.

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Raves Will Take Over Civic Center Park in New Concert Series

By Emily FergusonJuly 31, 2025

From Jamie XX to a Boiler Room set featuring stellar artists, the Greek Amphitheatre will be a rave before it undergoes renovations.

The Best Denver Bars With Live Music

By Emily FergusonJuly 30, 2025

There’s nothing like sipping on your favorite drink while listening to some excellent live music.

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We’re a Mess: The Final Underground Music Showcase Went Out With a Bang

By Emily FergusonJuly 28, 2025

See what you missed at the 25th – and final – Underground Music Showcase.

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Project 70 Is Denver’s Newest Music Venue…and It’s Under a Bridge

By Emily FergusonJuly 25, 2025

So far, the pop-up venue has Turnstile slated for September 30 and Chase & Status on October 4.

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These Are the Top Artists to See at the 2025 Underground Music Showcase

By Emily FergusonJuly 25, 2025

We’ve got you covered on all the best local artists to see, from rock to hip-hop to indie and everything in between.

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Sonic Bloom: DOGTAGS Is the Band That Denver Needs

By Emily FergusonJuly 23, 2025

DOGTAGs is planting positivity with its debut album, ROSEWORLD, and a final Undergound Music Showcase performance.

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Red Rocks Show

By Emily FergusonJuly 22, 2025

The rock legend passed away at age 76 on July 22.

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Dzirae Gold Brought Profound Jazz Singing and Stories to Our Office: Video

By Emily FergusonJuly 21, 2025

The singer shared stories and her unparalleled vocals at an intimate concert for our members.

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A Special Surprise Is Popping Up at Underground Music Showcase

By Emily FergusonJuly 21, 2025

The local agency Future Garden is hosting renegade shows throughout the festival.

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The Best Country Concerts Touring to Denver

By Emily FergusonJuly 17, 2025

From Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson to Jason Aldean and Cody Jinks, these are the country shows you won’t want to miss.

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These Are the Summer’s Most Anticipated Red Rocks Concerts

By Emily FergusonJuly 16, 2025

We’ll be daydreaming about these shows until we’re hiking up to the venue to see them.

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Dzirae Gold Westword Members Concert Happens This Friday

By Emily FergusonJuly 15, 2025

Dzirae Gold, who won a Best of Denver award for Best Debut Album, is slated to perform on Friday, July 18.

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Screw the Haters: Katy Perry Exceeded Expectations on the Lifetimes Tour

By Emily FergusonJuly 11, 2025

Katy Perry proved all the internet trolls wrong with a stunning, cinematic spectacle that included acrobatics and, yes, actual live singing.

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Primus Brought the Weird to Red Rocks With a Mind-blowing Performance: Review

By Emily FergusonJuly 10, 2025

Primus is better than ever, surprising the crowd with back-to-back songs from the Brown Album to celebrate drummer John Hoffman’s debut at the legendary venue.

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Paul McCartney Is Coming to Coors Field!

By Emily FergusonJuly 10, 2025

Paul McCartney has just announced a show at Coors Field this fall.

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Is Jared Polis Heady? Let’s Discuss

By Emily FergusonJuly 9, 2025

The Colorado governor was called “heady” after his social media account included posts about Widespread Panic and Phish. As it turns out, Polis wasn’t at the shows.

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The Ultimate Gig: How Primus Found Its New Drummer

By Emily FergusonJuly 8, 2025

John Hoffman shares how he went from drumming in the Louisiana DIY scene to landing a role in his favorite band.

The Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Summer

By Emily FergusonJuly 7, 2025

From Pretty Lights, Of the Trees and King Gizzard holding their own mountain festivals to Denver gatherings like the UMS, these are our picks for the summer.

This Denver Country Artist Is Already Reaching International Audiences

By Emily FergusonJuly 2, 2025

Someone even flew from Dubai to see him perform in Jackson.

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Diddy Trial in Week Eight: Jury Reaches Verdict

By Emily FergusonJuly 2, 2025

Sean Combs has been found guilty of violating the Mann Act on two counts, but was found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking.

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