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Jon Solomon

Jon Solomon writes about music and nightlife for Westword, where he’s been the Clubs Editor since 2006.

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Wil Key Shines a Spotlight on Black Lives Matter With New Video

Wil Key Shines a Spotlight on Black Lives Matter With New Video

By Jon SolomonJuly 30, 2020

The Los Angeles-based musician and producer made a new music video celebrating the movement for racial justice.

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Honors Los Trujillos

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Honors Los Trujillos

By Jon SolomonJuly 29, 2020

The family band has been at it for more than five decades.

Primitive Man’s Ethan Lee McCarthy on the Brutality of 2020

Primitive Man’s Ethan Lee McCarthy on the Brutality of 2020

By Jon SolomonJuly 29, 2020

Ethan Lee McCarthy is neck deem in this depressing year.

Alliance for Music Education Equity Sounds Off in Denver

Alliance for Music Education Equity Sounds Off in Denver

By Jon SolomonJuly 23, 2020

Denver’s music organizations have come together to promote inclusivity in music education.

Community Raises Funds for Nightwolf Singer Attacked at Jake’s Roadhouse

Community Raises Funds for Nightwolf Singer Attacked at Jake’s Roadhouse

By Jon SolomonJuly 22, 2020

Ryan McPherson was attacked after gunfire erupted at Jake’s Roadhouse, and the community is rallying to raise funds for medical bills.

Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli on His New Jazz Album

Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli on His New Jazz Album

By Jon SolomonJuly 22, 2020

The Big Gigantic sax player has been exploring his jazz roots from quarantine.

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Michael Bennet and the Lumineers Champion Venues With the RESTART Act

Michael Bennet and the Lumineers Champion Venues With the RESTART Act

By Jon SolomonJuly 17, 2020

The Senator and band joined Z2 Entertainment brass to promote the RESTART Act, to help venues weather the COVID-19 shutdown.

Bass Is Back: Dirty Drive-In Sells Out First of Four Concerts

Bass Is Back: Dirty Drive-In Sells Out First of Four Concerts

By Jon SolomonJuly 14, 2020

EDM fans gathered in a parking lot for a COVID-19-friendly concert.

Flobots and the Reminders Will Play a Private Concert at Arroyo Village

Flobots and the Reminders Will Play a Private Concert at Arroyo Village

By Jon SolomonJuly 9, 2020

Youth on Record and Rocky Mountain Communities have booked the show at the affordable-housing complex.

Slow Caves Takes a “Walk in the Park”

Slow Caves Takes a “Walk in the Park”

By Jon SolomonJuly 9, 2020

“Walk in the Park” is about falling in love with a friend and strolling through public spaces.

Avant-Garde Musician David Mead on Living With Cancer

Avant-Garde Musician David Mead on Living With Cancer

By Jon SolomonJuly 8, 2020

The Denver music community is rallying to support musician David Mead.

Drive-In Concerts Are Coming to United Flea Markets

Drive-In Concerts Are Coming to United Flea Markets

By Jon SolomonJuly 8, 2020

Summer music calendar just got a little busier.

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Trumpeter Joshua Trinidad’s Experimental Music Makes Its Way Around the World

Trumpeter Joshua Trinidad’s Experimental Music Makes Its Way Around the World

By Jon SolomonJuly 7, 2020

The Denver trumpeter just dropped his first album with the India-based label Subcontinental Records.

FreePeopleTV Launches a New Denver Artist Video Series on Wednesdays

FreePeopleTV Launches a New Denver Artist Video Series on Wednesdays

By Jon SolomonJuly 7, 2020

FreePeopleTV will highlight the Denver creative community; the project goes live on Twitch every Wednesday starting in July.

Take a Load Off With Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s New Album

Take a Load Off With Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s New Album

By Jon SolomonJuly 2, 2020

Hero Trio offers listeners a chance to take a load off.

Denver Jamgrass Releases First Compilation Album

Denver Jamgrass Releases First Compilation Album

By Jon SolomonJuly 2, 2020

Denver Jamgrass is releasing podcasts, a new record and more.

Scaled Back, the Mercury Cafe Is Rising With Live Entertainment

Scaled Back, the Mercury Cafe Is Rising With Live Entertainment

By Jon SolomonJune 29, 2020

At 25 percent capacity and with reduced hours, the Mercury Cafe is open for business but still struggling after the COVID-19 shutdown.

Colorado Scientists Investigate the Dangers of Wind Instruments

Colorado Scientists Investigate the Dangers of Wind Instruments

By Jon SolomonJune 28, 2020

Researchers are trying to figure out how safe wind instruments are in the COVID-19 era.

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Oriental Theater Hosts Live Music Again

Oriental Theater Hosts Live Music Again

By Jon SolomonJune 27, 2020

On the last weekend in June, the Oriental Theater launched its Safe Sound Series.

Mile High Flea Market Could Start Hosting Large Concerts Soon

Mile High Flea Market Could Start Hosting Large Concerts Soon

By Jon SolomonJune 26, 2020

A national concert promoter is planning on bringing concerts to flea markets nationwide.

These Concerts Are Really Happening in Summer 2020

These Concerts Are Really Happening in Summer 2020

By Jon SolomonJune 25, 2020

Live music is still happening in Colorado. Concerts just look different.

Justice Comes Alive and More Online Concerts

Justice Comes Alive and More Online Concerts

By Jon SolomonJune 24, 2020

Bands around the world are offering streaming concerts, archival shows and more!

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