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

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The Colorado Symphony Honors Charles Burrell With Tantalizing Tchaikovsky

The Colorado Symphony Honors Charles Burrell With Tantalizing Tchaikovsky

By Jon SolomonOctober 2, 2019

Charles Burrell was the first African-American to receive a permanent contract with a major American symphony.

Yates Theater Receives Liquor and Cabaret Licenses

Yates Theater Receives Liquor and Cabaret Licenses

By Jon SolomonSeptember 28, 2019

The Historic Yates Theater is on track to be turned into a new music venue.

The Flobots’ Stephen Brackett Joins Youth on Record Staff

The Flobots’ Stephen Brackett Joins Youth on Record Staff

By Jon SolomonSeptember 27, 2019

Flobots member Stephen Brackett, who founded Youth on Record more than a decade ago, has joined the music education nonprofit’s staff.

Decades After “Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse,” Moz Is “Way Worse”

Decades After “Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse,” Moz Is “Way Worse”

By Jon SolomonSeptember 24, 2019

Back in the ’80s, when the Warlock Pinchers wrote “Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse,” they hated Moz. Decades later, they hate him more.

How Frank Zappa Helped Guitarist Adrian Belew Play With the Greats

How Frank Zappa Helped Guitarist Adrian Belew Play With the Greats

By Jon SolomonSeptember 20, 2019

Guitarist Adrian Belew was playing in a Nashville cover band, when Frank Zappa discovered him.

Mark Bliesener Releases <i>Jurassic Mark</i> to Celebrate Seventieth Birthday

Mark Bliesener Releases Jurassic Mark to Celebrate Seventieth Birthday

By Jon SolomonSeptember 17, 2019

Mark Bliesener just released Jurassic Mark to celebrate his seventieth birthday

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Bad Weather California Remembers Playing With Daniel Johnston

Bad Weather California Remembers Playing With Daniel Johnston

By Jon SolomonSeptember 13, 2019

The late singer-songwriter played the Ogden Theatre with Bad Weather California.

Beta Nightclub Celebrates Its Grand Reopening in October

Beta Nightclub Celebrates Its Grand Reopening in October

By Jon SolomonSeptember 12, 2019

Beta closed in January, a month after a patron died of an overdose outside the club. On Halloween night, Beta 2.0 will celebrate its grand reopening.

Fifty Years of Prog-Rock Wizardry With King Crimson

Fifty Years of Prog-Rock Wizardry With King Crimson

By Jon SolomonSeptember 6, 2019

Tony Levin talks about King Crimson at fifty, ahead of the prog-rock band’s concert at the Paramount Theatre.

Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge Celebrates His Ninetieth Birthday

Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge Celebrates His Ninetieth Birthday

By Jon SolomonAugust 20, 2019

The jazz pianist has lived by this Beethoven quote: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.”

KUVO Celebrates $1 Million Gift Toward New Studio

KUVO Celebrates $1 Million Gift Toward New Studio

By Jon SolomonAugust 9, 2019

The jazz radio station is celebrating a $1 million gift towards its new studio.

Bernard Fowler on Touring With the Rolling Stones

Bernard Fowler on Touring With the Rolling Stones

By Jon SolomonAugust 5, 2019

Bernard Fowler never picked sides when Rolling Stones members squabbled. He always wanted what was best for the band.

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Railbenders Remember Longtime Herman’s Hideaway Owner Allan Roth

Railbenders Remember Longtime Herman’s Hideaway Owner Allan Roth

By Jon SolomonJuly 26, 2019

The late Herman Hideaway’s owner Allan Roth will be remembered at a memorial show.

Broadway Roxy Opens in Former Syntax Physic Opera Space

Broadway Roxy Opens in Former Syntax Physic Opera Space

By Jon SolomonJuly 10, 2019

Broadway Roxy’s “dress rehearsal” features live music as well as a preview of its menu.

Denver Open Media Reboots Open Music Sessions With Radio Focus

Denver Open Media Reboots Open Music Sessions With Radio Focus

By Jon SolomonJuly 5, 2019

thanks to recent grants from the Fort Collins-based Bohemian Foundation and Denver Arts and Venues, Open Media Foundation is relaunching the show tonight, July 5.

Denver-Area Bands Sue Manager Shawn Barusch

Denver-Area Bands Sue Manager Shawn Barusch

By Jon SolomonJune 26, 2019

Members of Midnight Marionettes, Public Display of Aggression and Avrell filed a lawsuit against their former manager Shawn Barusch.

Penn & Teller Music Director Mike Jones Goes Solo at Dazzle

Penn & Teller Music Director Mike Jones Goes Solo at Dazzle

By Jon SolomonJune 17, 2019

As musical director, composer and pianist for Penn & Teller’s magic shows in Las Vegas for nearly two decades, Mike Jones knows a few things about warming up a crowd.

Christian Ska Singer Matt Morginsky Loses His Home in a Fire

Christian Ska Singer Matt Morginsky Loses His Home in a Fire

By Jon SolomonJune 7, 2019

Matt Morginsky, the frontman for the Christian ska band the O.C. Supertones, lost his home in a fire.

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Ten Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Summer

Ten Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Summer

By Jon SolomonJune 6, 2019

It’s summer, and Colorado has no shortage of music festivals.

Central Jazz Returns to Central City for Its Second Year This Weekend

Central Jazz Returns to Central City for Its Second Year This Weekend

By Jon SolomonJune 5, 2019

Jeremy Fey, the son of concert impresario Barry Fey, is bringing Central Jazz back to Central City for its second year.

Full Body Sound Makes Listeners Feel the Music

Full Body Sound Makes Listeners Feel the Music

By Jon SolomonMay 28, 2019

Allison and Griffin Hale want people to feel the music — and not just figuratively.

Remembering Allan Roth of Herman’s Hideaway

Remembering Allan Roth of Herman’s Hideaway

By Jon SolomonMay 24, 2019

Allan Roth of Herman’s Hideaway died at 79 on May 20, 2019.

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