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Emily Ferguson

Emily Ferguson has been the music 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 music 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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This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Has Wholesome Colorado Connections

By Emily FergusonMay 8, 2025

For the first time, the rock hero was nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

See Best of Denver Winners DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Perform at the Westword Office

By Emily FergusonMay 7, 2025

On May 8, Westword members will be treated to hip-hop, R&B and poetry in an intimate show with this power couple.

Meet the Barlow, Colorado’s Outlaw Country Band

By Emily FergusonMay 6, 2025

The Barlow is proud of its roots, even if audiences inevitably ask, “Where the fuck is Arvada?”

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Jill Sobule Has Passed Away, a Day Before Swallow Hill Show

By Emily FergusonMay 1, 2025

The musician found success with such songs as “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel,” and was excited to play Swallow Hill Music on May 2.

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Jason Isbell Gave Himself a Challenge, and He Won

By Emily FergusonApril 29, 2025

After a whirlwind year, Jason Isbell crafted deeply felt songs that fans can hear on his Colorado run.

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The Velveteers Delivered Authentic Rock and Roll at the Bluebird

By Emily FergusonApril 28, 2025

The lineup displayed the sheer talent of the local scene, with openers Tiny Tomboy and May Be Fern.

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These Are the Denver Rock Bands You Need to Check Out in 2025

By Emily FergusonApril 25, 2025

From mainstays to newcomers, these bands are keeping the spirit of rock and roll alive in 2025.

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Underground Music Showcase Announces 2025 Lineup

By Emily FergusonApril 24, 2025

All Them Witches, DeVotchKa and Flyana Boss will headline the festival, which will include more than 200 acts.

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Kylie Minogue Concert Canceled for Nuggets Game

By Emily FergusonApril 24, 2025

The pop icon was slated for Ball Arena on April 29, when the Nuggets will now play the Clippers for the NBA playoffs.

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Katy Perry Acknowledges Theory That She’s JonBenét Ramsey

By Emily FergusonApril 23, 2025

The singer recently jokingly mused on the notion, writing, “Wait am I?”

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Sublime Is Entering a New Era With Bradley Nowell’s Son

By Emily FergusonApril 17, 2025

Because of weather, the show has been postponed until Monday, April 21.

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Of the Trees Announces Lineup for Telluride Music Festival

By Emily FergusonApril 14, 2025

Camp Alderwild will include Ott., Tycho, Jade Cicada and more opening for Of the Trees at this two-day, all-ages festival.

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Video: Blankslate Packed the Westword Office for Members Show

By Emily FergusonApril 11, 2025

The Best of Denver winner offered a killer set.

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This Denver Musician Is Releasing a Masterpiece Album of Lyrical Excellence

By Emily FergusonApril 10, 2025

The new music will drop on April 11, just before an album-release show at Swallow Hill on April 12.

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Centennial Will Get a New Music Venue From Creators of the Springs’ Ford Amphitheater

By Emily FergusonApril 9, 2025

VENU, which opened Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs last year, has acquired a new property in Centennial.

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Punk in the Park Announces Daily Lineups of Legendary National and Local Acts

By Emily FergusonApril 7, 2025

Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, Circle Jerks and so many more, along with some local groups, will set the National Western Center ablaze.

How Disco Lines Went From Boulder Party DJ to Selling Out Red Rocks

By Emily FergusonApril 1, 2025

Disco Lines has sold out his first-ever headlining Red Rocks show.

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A Psychedelic Sound-Healing Journey Is Coming to the Clock Tower

By Emily FergusonMarch 24, 2025

“What better way to get people feeling and being inspired by awe than doing it somewhere that’s very unique and novel?”

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These Are the Top Indie Bands in Denver

By Emily FergusonMarch 20, 2025

Playing everything from classic indie rock to music inflected with dream pop or shoegaze, these local acts deserve a spot on your playlist.

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Natural-Born Rockers: This Band Is Turning Up the Heat on the Denver Music Scene

By Emily FergusonMarch 12, 2025

Now it’s time to experience Shady Oaks live at the Skylark Lounge on March 12.

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These Women Are Leading the Charge to Brand Colorado as a Top Live-Music Destination

By Emily FergusonMarch 12, 2025

For the first time ever, four of Denver’s leading music organizations are run by women.

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Horse Bitch Is So Hot Right Now: Why We’re Obsessed With This Denver Band

By Emily FergusonMarch 11, 2025

The group has been making waves with its madcap sound and stage presence, which you can see for yourself at Globe Hall this weekend alongside Gestalt and Tiny Tomboy.

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