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

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John Bear

John Bear

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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Rebelles Night Celebrates Women in Denver Music

Rebelles Night Celebrates Women in Denver Music

By John BearFebruary 18, 2020

Rebelles Denver is celebrating female energy in the Denver music scene.

Bluebook Is Back With “Carnage”

Bluebook Is Back With “Carnage”

By John BearFebruary 13, 2020

Bluebook is releasing a music video for “Carnage” in advance of an immersive show at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

A Drone Pilot Walks Into a Bar …

A Drone Pilot Walks Into a Bar …

By John BearFebruary 13, 2020

Denver bars are hosting drone races.

Bernstock: Denver Musicians Reboot a Bernie Sanders Music Fest

Bernstock: Denver Musicians Reboot a Bernie Sanders Music Fest

By John BearFebruary 7, 2020

Denver musicians throw scrappy fundraisers for Bernie Sanders.

Why Modern Suspects’ Garret Myers Can’t Stand Milk

Why Modern Suspects’ Garret Myers Can’t Stand Milk

By John BearFebruary 6, 2020

Colorado Springs “popternative” trio Moderns Suspects spent a few months making the reality-defying video for its single, “Designer Life.”

TúLips Blooming: QTPOC Musicians Create Genre Nonconforming Tunes

TúLips Blooming: QTPOC Musicians Create Genre Nonconforming Tunes

By John BearFebruary 4, 2020

The QTPOC band is playing genre-nonconforming tunes.

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Ivory Circle’s Connie Hong Recalls a Bad Relationship in “Trigger”

Ivory Circle’s Connie Hong Recalls a Bad Relationship in “Trigger”

By John BearFebruary 4, 2020

The indie-pop band’s latest release is about a bad relationship.

Sharone Looks at Her <i>Reflection</i> to See What Causes Her Pain

Sharone Looks at Her Reflection to See What Causes Her Pain

By John BearJanuary 29, 2020

Sharone, formerly Sharone and the Wind, is finding the source of pain in her own reflection.

Don’t Let “Long Goodbye” Fool You: King Cardinal Isn’t Going Anywhere

Don’t Let “Long Goodbye” Fool You: King Cardinal Isn’t Going Anywhere

By John BearJanuary 27, 2020

The Denver Americana band is entering into soul territory with its latest release.

Porn, Death and Despair: Boston’s Milquetoast & Co. Reforms in Denver

Porn, Death and Despair: Boston’s Milquetoast & Co. Reforms in Denver

By John BearJanuary 24, 2020

Wondering why he was so angry all the time, James McAndrew reformed his Boston band Milquetoast and Co.

Tuck Knee Espouses Straight-Edge Ethics With ’80s Hardcore Sound

Tuck Knee Espouses Straight-Edge Ethics With ’80s Hardcore Sound

By John BearJanuary 16, 2020

Straight-edge Denver hardcore quartet Tuck Knee is keeping ’80s sounds alive.

Can a Four-Day Fundraiser Save Antero Hall at Eck’s Saloon?

Can a Four-Day Fundraiser Save Antero Hall at Eck’s Saloon?

By John BearJanuary 15, 2020

The rock club Antero Hall at Eck’s Saloon needs a quick injection of cash, so owner Ken Morris is throwing a four-day fundraiser.

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Remembering Billy Bunting, Frontperson of U2 Tribute Act Under a Blood Red Sky

Remembering Billy Bunting, Frontperson of U2 Tribute Act Under a Blood Red Sky

By John BearJanuary 13, 2020

“We are so thankful to Billy for the path he paved for many musicians and the love and support he provided to all.”

Face Vocal Band Seeks Members for Rock Choir Colorado

Face Vocal Band Seeks Members for Rock Choir Colorado

By John BearJanuary 9, 2020

Face Vocal Band is looking for members for Rock Choir Colorado.

Mrs. Eda Bagel Brings a Hole Lot of Musical Fun to Boulder

Mrs. Eda Bagel Brings a Hole Lot of Musical Fun to Boulder

By John BearJanuary 8, 2020

Jeffrey Kash is doing a benefit at the Dairy Arts Center this weekend.

This Lakewood Dive’s Open Mic Offers Free Recording for Performers

This Lakewood Dive’s Open Mic Offers Free Recording for Performers

By John BearJanuary 6, 2020

The historic Lakewood bar is hosting an open-mic night that gives up-and-coming performers a chance to shine.

Colorado Filmmaker Explores the Holocaust Through a Nonfiction Mystery

Colorado Filmmaker Explores the Holocaust Through a Nonfiction Mystery

By John BearDecember 30, 2019

Colorado filmmaker Dylan Nelson’s new documentary follows a man’s quest to recover valuable stamps stolen from Holocaust victims.

Lost Walks Howls for Wolves

Lost Walks Howls for Wolves

By John BearDecember 23, 2019

The band keeps howling in defense of wolves.

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Purple Denim Sings About Frankenstein’s Monster, Trans Rights and Class Strife

Purple Denim Sings About Frankenstein’s Monster, Trans Rights and Class Strife

By John BearDecember 20, 2019

The Denver pop-punk band rails about trans rights, Frankenstein’s monster and the professional grind.

Jobi Riccio Brings Bakersfield Country to Denver’s Swallow Hill Music

Jobi Riccio Brings Bakersfield Country to Denver’s Swallow Hill Music

By John BearDecember 19, 2019

Jobi Riccio is rebooting a classic country sound.

Colorado Hardcore Holiday Party and Toy Drive Returns to Marquis Theater

Colorado Hardcore Holiday Party and Toy Drive Returns to Marquis Theater

By John BearDecember 19, 2019

Heavy music and generosity go hand in hand at the Colorado Hardcore Holiday Party and Toy Drive.

Want to Study EDM Production? CU Denver Has You Covered

Want to Study EDM Production? CU Denver Has You Covered

By John BearDecember 3, 2019

Students can study the Electronic Digital Instrument behind EDM production.

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