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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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This Festival Will Combine Latin Music, Blues and Tequila at Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoApril 8, 2025

The Tequila Blues Festival, which debuts at Red Rocks this weekend, is community-driven effort at the world’s most popular outdoor venue.

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Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards Bring an Art Rock Production to Globe Hall

By Justin CriadoApril 7, 2025

The Oklahoma City rock band plays Globe Hall on Thursday, April 10.

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Brotherly Love: New Project Melodious Gaeng Releases Its Debut EP

By Justin CriadoApril 4, 2025

The duo, which formed from one of Denver’s best bluegrass bands the Deer Creek Sharp Shooters, explores a new sound.

Barbara Is the Denver Indie Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoApril 3, 2025

The indie trio is hosting a release show for its sophomore record on Saturday, April 5, at the hi-dive.

The Carefree Credo of the Lil Smokies

By Justin CriadoApril 1, 2025

The Montana string band plays the Ogden Theatre on Friday, April 4.

This Denver DJ Is Set to Make History at Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoApril 1, 2025

The EDM mastermind will debut a one-of-a-kind sound experience called the Audiosphere at the legendary venue.

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Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin CriadoMarch 31, 2025

This month’s offerings includes several debuts from new artists, and an old band with a new name.

Dark-Pop Artist Riah Shares a Spicy Pole Video for “Daddy Issues”

By Justin CriadoMarch 31, 2025

The musician, who won the 2023 Pole Sport Organization Mountain Championship, shows off her skills in her new music video.

Mayhem Celebrates Forty Years of Black-Metal Madness

By Justin CriadoMarch 28, 2025

The infamous Norwegian band is celebrating an unlikely milestone at Summit on Monday, March 31.

A Place For Owls Is Just “Normal Schmoes” Making Kickass Emo

By Justin CriadoMarch 28, 2025

The Denver band, which put out a new split EP this month, plays Seventh Circle Music Collective on Tuesday, April 1.

New Music School to Open in Boulder With Support From Phish, the Lumineers, Wilco and More

By Justin CriadoMarch 27, 2025

The upcoming Bluebird Festival will support the school’s opening with a benefit raffle including donations from Phish, the Lumineers, Jason Isbell and more musicians.

This Band Proves You Can Still Mosh to Melancholy Music

By Justin CriadoMarch 25, 2025

The California post-hardcore crew plays the Fillmore Auditorium on Thursday, March 27.

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Metal Up Your Ass: The Heaviest Concerts Coming to Denver in 2025

By Justin CriadoMarch 24, 2025

From stadium stalwarts to dive-bar barbarians, metalheads have a lot to look forward to this year.

Old Crow Medicine Show Reflects on 20 Years of “Wagon Wheel”

By Justin CriadoMarch 21, 2025

Before the band became a household name, Old Crow Medicine Show spent five years busking across the U.S.

Denver Band Creek Is Bringing “a Shower of Reverb” to Lost Lake Lounge

By Justin CriadoMarch 19, 2025

The emo crooners will be opening for Slow Joy on Saturday, March 22.

This Denver Rock Band Is Attracting a European Following

By Justin CriadoMarch 18, 2025

But these guys haven’t forgot Denver: The group with retro-rock roots is headlining the hi-dive on Friday, March 21.

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New Music Venue and Studio Opens in Boulder With Intimate Events

By Justin CriadoMarch 17, 2025

Stone Cottage Studios is the city’s latest music venue that will host intimate concerts, vinyl listening events and so much more.

Flipturn Shares Tour Memories Ahead of Mission Show…Including Jimmy Kimmel’s Soft Hands

By Justin CriadoMarch 13, 2025

The Florida indie band is doing big tours now, and plays Mission Ballroom alongside Krooked Kings on Saturday, March 15.

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Five Concerts in Denver to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By Justin CriadoMarch 11, 2025

Grab some Guinness and do a jig: St. Paddy’s Day weekend has hardcore, indie rock and (our favorite) a free show, too.

What the Hell Is Finnish Folk Metal? These Bands Show Denver What It’s All About

By Justin CriadoMarch 3, 2025

Korpiklaani and Ensiferum will headline Folkfest of the North at the Gothic Theatre on Sunday, March 9.

These Are Our Favorite Releases From Colorado Musicians This Month

By Justin CriadoMarch 1, 2025

From Fort Collins sludge to a singer-songwriter’s love letter to Denver, February is packed with new releases.

Wild Pink Talks Similarities With Spinal Tap Ahead of Bluebird Show

By Justin CriadoFebruary 26, 2025

The New York City band opens for MJ Lenderman at the Bluebird Theater on Friday, February 28.

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