Katie Moulton

Some of us like to demolish the old year and ring in the new with not just explosions and cheers, but music. If that describes you, take note of these ten New Year’s Eve concerts — from dubstep to gypsy punk.

Get into the mood of these season with these Colorado bands' covers of Christmas classics.

Colorado bands and artists – including the Yawpers, John Denver, Judy Collins, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Plume Varia, Papa Pain, Kyle J. Grey of Rubedo, King Cardinal, Dressy Bessy, Cross Me Off Your List, Bison Bone and Big Head Todd and the Monsters – have all written original holiday songs.

For Sophie Allison, it all starts with the guitar. The singer-songwriter, who performs with a band as Soccer Mommy, was playing the instrument by kindergarten.

Josh Ritter can’t wait to play in the “natural frame” of Red Rocks again.