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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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These Are the Best Jazz and Blues Clubs in Denver

By Emily FergusonDecember 18, 2024

From jazzy nights to blues at Jack Kerouac’s favorite haunt, get your music fix at these spots.

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Skibidi Toilet Obliterates Denver in 77th Episode

By Emily FergusonDecember 17, 2024

You’ve probably heard the infuriating word “skibidi,” but did you know the show it comes from destroyed Denver?

Meow Wolf building, sky.

Meow Wolf Layoffs Cuts 8 Percent of Total Workforce, Six Denver Jobs

By Emily FergusonDecember 12, 2024

Six positions were eliminated in Denver. “It is especially despicable at this time of year,” the Meow Wolf Workers Collective writes.

musician Kayla Marque

Kayla Marque Is Still Brewing Magic

By Emily FergusonDecember 3, 2024

The longtime Denver-born musician calls her sound “sparkly dark ritual pop,” which is on display in a new, must-listen album.

Danielle SeeWalker in her studio.

Native Truths: Danielle SeeWalker Blurs the Lines Between Art and Activism

By Emily FergusonNovember 27, 2024

“To me, there’s not a fine or hard line drawn between the two,” says the artist.

Billie Eilish at Ball Arena in Denver.

Review: Billie Eilish Fills Ball Arena With Shrieking Fans and Set List of Hits

By Emily FergusonNovember 20, 2024

The musical sensation was smiling from ear to ear at the first show of her sold-out, two-night run in Denver.

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Video: Sunstoney Dazzled Westword Members at Office Concert

By Emily FergusonNovember 14, 2024

Sunstoney performed her indie tunes from past albums as well as her latest, The Mirror Is Calling.

See Where the Wild Things Are Up Close at the DAM’s Stunner Maurice Sendak Show

By Emily FergusonNovember 11, 2024

This could be the last time all the original illustrations for Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the Wild Things Are will be displayed together.

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Westword Office Concerts: Sunstoney Bringing Indie Pop in November

By Emily FergusonNovember 11, 2024

Sunstoney is one of the best indie acts to see in Denver, and Westword members can catch her at our office on November 13.

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Ten Things to Calm (or Embrace) Your Post-Election Rage

By Emily FergusonNovember 7, 2024

Try to find your calm at a cannabis spa, let it all out at a rage room or just head to the airport and book a one-way ticket to another country.

Kalyn Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp.

Denver Musicians Respond to 2024 Election Results: “Dystopian Dynasty Claims Democracy”

By Emily FergusonNovember 7, 2024

“Based on the results alone, it is clear that this country hates women and marginalized folks. If you didn’t care on a federal level, I hope you begin to care on a local level.”

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Red Rocks Cancels Concert Due to Snow

By Emily FergusonNovember 6, 2024

If Dustin Lynch fans were upset by the election (probably not), they have another disappointment today.

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Rare Photos of Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Eddie Van Halen, More Unearthed in Denver Art Show

By Emily FergusonNovember 5, 2024

Ben Perea’s rediscovered concert photography not only provides rare shots of the biggest icons in rock and roll – it also shows how much concerts have changed.

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Shawn Mendes Opens Up About Sexuality at Red Rocks Show

By Emily FergusonOctober 30, 2024

“I guess I’m just speaking freely now because I just want to be able to be closer to everyone and be in my truth,” the singer said.

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Review: GWAR Slays Multiple Presidents in Bloodbath Concert

By Emily FergusonOctober 28, 2024

From Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to Barack Obama, Abe Lincoln and George Bush, no one was safe from GWAR.

Phil Lesh Dies at 84: A Look Back at the Grateful Dead’s Colorado Connections

By Emily FergusonOctober 25, 2024

Before his final performance in July, Phil Lesh told the crowd, “I am the luckiest man in the world.”

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What Is itchy-O? Behind the Scenes of Hallowmass With Denver’s Most Unique Music Collective

By Emily FergusonOctober 23, 2024

Itchy-O “kidnapped” our culture editor to show us what goes into the making of its tenth-annual Hallowmass, a seasonal affair that’s more than a concert – it’s a ceremony.

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox in Denver

Ophelia’s Reopened With Flobots, Polish Ambassador

By Emily FergusonOctober 23, 2024

Under new ownership, Ophelia’s has been closed while revamping its sound system. It reopens with some stellar shows.

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ACLU Sues Vail for Removing Native Artist Danielle SeeWalker From Residency

By Emily FergusonOctober 14, 2024

Danielle SeeWalker was removed from the Art in Public Places program because community members were “upset” over a painting of hers called “G for Genocide.”

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Velvet Banjo, a Bluegrass and Pool Bar, Opening This Weekend

By Emily FergusonOctober 8, 2024

The “newgrass” spot is opening in the former Sancho’s Broken Arrow location.

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Recap: Watch High Lonesome Bring Bluegrass to the Westword Office

By Emily FergusonOctober 7, 2024

High Lonesome played a set of original bluegrass tunes from its self-titled debut album, set for release November 1.

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Jack White Announces Surprise Show at Bluebird Theater

By Emily FergusonOctober 7, 2024

The legendary musician has been touring, stopping at small venues for stripped-down shows. He’ll play the Bluebird on October 8.

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