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The Shook Twins Like to Write Music With Five Cooks in the Kitchen

By Lara Ruggles
Feb 7, 2017

Ever since sisters Laurie and Katelyn Shook began making their quirky brand of jam-folk, as seen through the lens of magical realism, the Shook Twins have been steady climbers.
A Fan Proposed to His Girlfriend by Playing a Pandas & People Song

By Lara Ruggles
Jan 12, 2017

After Panda & People's lead singer left, the group had to decide: Should it continue doing what it was doing or try something new?
Having a Kid Made Get Along Comfortable Writing Weird Songs

By Lara Ruggles
Dec 27, 2016

Nicholas and Cara Yañez of the band Get Along are making their way as a married couple and musicians with a two-year-old daughter.
One Band Leads to Another: Colorado Women in Music

By Lara Ruggles
Dec 20, 2016

We’re shining the spotlight onto a few of the brilliant women in Colorado’s music scene and the musicians they admire.
How to Support Music on Colorado Gives Day

By Lara Ruggles
Dec 1, 2016

Colorado is host to many unique nonprofits supporting music and making a positive impact in our communities, so with Colorado Gives Day coming up, we’ve compiled a list featuring some of the standouts.

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