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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Week

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John Bear has written about crime, culture, government and just about everything in between for newspapers and weeklies in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado since 2004. He has a cat named Gary.

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Falcon Haptics Bridges the Chasm Between Metal and Nerd

Falcon Haptics Bridges the Chasm Between Metal and Nerd

By John BearSeptember 23, 2020

The Denver band plays fuzzy, medium-tempo songs that segue violently into short bursts of crossover thrash, death and even black-metal.

Courtney Whitehead Thought He Was Sad; Turns Out It Was Lyme Disease

Courtney Whitehead Thought He Was Sad; Turns Out It Was Lyme Disease

By John BearSeptember 22, 2020

Bison Bone’s Courtney Whitehead thought he was sad. Turns out, it was Lyme disease.

In the Whale Swims Into the Belly of the Big Pharma Beast in “Drug Dealer”

In the Whale Swims Into the Belly of the Big Pharma Beast in “Drug Dealer”

By John BearSeptember 15, 2020

The Denver rock band dives into the belly of the Big Pharma beast.

Death by Dub’s Debut Represents the Cycle of Life and Death

Death by Dub’s Debut Represents the Cycle of Life and Death

By John BearSeptember 14, 2020

The reggae band takes on social issues and more on its first release.

EHpH Is Blasting Trump, Saving Bats, and Wondering Which Way We’ll All Die

EHpH Is Blasting Trump, Saving Bats, and Wondering Which Way We’ll All Die

By John BearSeptember 10, 2020

While hurricanes, firenadoes and asteroids may be coming, the Denver electronic-body-music duo keeps swinging at the president.

Britney Jane Is Blossoming

Britney Jane Is Blossoming

By John BearSeptember 9, 2020

After years as a background singer for other Denver artists, Britney Jane is telling her story through song.

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New Energy: Kid Astronaut Goes Electronic With Psychologic

New Energy: Kid Astronaut Goes Electronic With Psychologic

By John BearSeptember 8, 2020

Jon Shockness, who performs as Kid Astronaut, talks about his surprising collaboration with electronic producer Psychologic.

In the Whale’s Nate Valdez Goes Solo on “Saint Munchausen”

In the Whale’s Nate Valdez Goes Solo on “Saint Munchausen”

By John BearSeptember 3, 2020

The In the Whale singer takes on the psychiatrist disorder in his new song as Valdez.

King Cardinal Flies High on “Bluebird Day”

King Cardinal Flies High on “Bluebird Day”

By John BearSeptember 3, 2020

Sunny days are still a thing.

White Rose Motor Oil Takes Country Music Into the Garage

White Rose Motor Oil Takes Country Music Into the Garage

By John BearAugust 29, 2020

The husband-wife duo is getting ready to release its newest album You Can’t Kill Ghosts.

Eldren’s Latest Pays Tribute to Bandmate Steve Holloway, Who Died at 25

Eldren’s Latest Pays Tribute to Bandmate Steve Holloway, Who Died at 25

By John BearAugust 27, 2020

Bandmembers joke that their late bassist would have pretended to hate the tribute song they wrote for him, “Our Dear Brother.”

Shad Buxman and the Graveyard Shift: From Asphalt to Alt-Country

Shad Buxman and the Graveyard Shift: From Asphalt to Alt-Country

By John BearAugust 26, 2020

Shad Buxman and the Graveyard Shift misses live music.

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Jello Biafra Has Never Put Out a Music Video, but That’s About to Change

Jello Biafra Has Never Put Out a Music Video, but That’s About to Change

By John BearAugust 26, 2020

For the first time in his career, Jello Biafra is dropping new music videos.

Denver Art Song Project Drops “Last” Album, Changes Name

Denver Art Song Project Drops “Last” Album, Changes Name

By John BearAugust 24, 2020

Despite the title of its latest album, the musicians behind the Colorado art song group have plenty going on.

Switch Ghost Digs Far Beyond Its Jam-Band Roots

Switch Ghost Digs Far Beyond Its Jam-Band Roots

By John BearAugust 21, 2020

The Nederland-based group is allergic to genre.

Colorado Sound Recording Needs Help Creating a Music Hub

Colorado Sound Recording Needs Help Creating a Music Hub

By John BearAugust 20, 2020

The studio, that has recorded Nathaniel Rateliff, the Lumineers, Eminem and more, is looking for a little help.

The Man Cubs Punk Up Disney Classics

The Man Cubs Punk Up Disney Classics

By John BearAugust 18, 2020

If you want to hear high-octane covers of your favorite Walt Disney classics, the Man Cubs are your men.

Trevor Hall Takes a Break From Spirituality to Express His Rage

Trevor Hall Takes a Break From Spirituality to Express His Rage

By John BearAugust 13, 2020

Known for his spirituality, the Boulder singer-songwriter lets out some rage.

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Colorado Metalheads Unite for Black Lives Matter

Colorado Metalheads Unite for Black Lives Matter

By John BearAugust 11, 2020

Colorado metalheads are coming together for Black Lives Matter

The Mazlows Nod to Pop Punk’s Glory Days While Looking to the Future

The Mazlows Nod to Pop Punk’s Glory Days While Looking to the Future

By John BearAugust 10, 2020

Even though there’s something nostalgic about the Lakewood-born quartet, the bandmates are looking toward the future.

Willbeaux Drops Summer-Inspired “Gravity” Ahead of EP Release

Willbeaux Drops Summer-Inspired “Gravity” Ahead of EP Release

By John BearAugust 6, 2020

What’s a DJ to do during a pandemic?

COVID-19 Hasn’t Slowed the Psych-Rock Band Eldren

COVID-19 Hasn’t Slowed the Psych-Rock Band Eldren

By John BearJuly 24, 2020

The Denver band has kept busy during quarantine.

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