Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Opens Stony Hill Dispensary in Denver

Grammy-winning artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has partnered up with TruCannabis to open a new dispensary in Denver on September 22. “Damian Marley’s Stony Hill – by Tru Cannabis” is located at 1630 North Federal Boulevard, adjacent to Mile High Stadium, and will replace TruCannabis’s flagship location. The dispensary is…

Gregory Alan Isakov to Reunite With Colorado Symphony in January

The Colorado Symphony announced it will perform yet again with singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov, at 7:30 p.m. on January 13, 2017. This will be the symphony and Isakov’s third collaborative performance and comes on the heels of the successful 2016 release of the album Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony…

Gregg Allman Returns to the Stage at His Laid Back Festival

When Gregg Allman launched his inaugural Laid Back Festival (named after his 1973 solo debut) last year at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in New York, he hand-picked acts like the Doobie Brothers, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band and other acts. Allman says his goal for the…

Orbit Service Tours With the Legendary Pink Dots

Orbit Service performs tonight, Tuesday, September 20, at the Marquis Theater as the opening act for the current Legendary Pink Dots tour. Many may know Randall Frazier, the songwriter for Orbit Service, for his long tenure as booking manager and sound engineer at the Walnut Room or for his current…

Twist & Shout Owner on Sale of Building: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’

On Thursday, the local news outlet Denverite noticed that the building that houses the record store Twist & Shout has been listed for sale for $4 million dollars. The listing, represented by Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, includes the 13,303-square-foot building occupied by Twist & Shout, Chipotle and New World Cheese…

After Fifty-One Years, the Zombies Are Still Blowing Minds

The aura of the free-love movement echoed throughout the Boulder Theater yesterday evening as psychedelic baby boomers gathered to watch as a band that has been playing music for over fifty years tore the house down. The Zombies — that’s right, the Zombies — were in Boulder last night. Although…

Creeping on the Cutest Teenage Couple at Blink-182 2.0

“This song is like if a Jimmy Eat World song had sex with a Taking Back Sunday song, and their kid joined the Promise Ring,” Mark Hoppus said last night while introducing the 2001 hit “Stay Together for the Kids.” He then directed those in the audience who still sported…

It’s Almost Garbage Day in Denver

Since forming 1993 and putting out a self-titled debut album in 1995, Garbage has not been a band to take the easy road. Famously composed of three guys known primarily for their production work prior to this band, it was Steve Marker who spotted Shirley Manson singing with Scottish alt-rockers…

Jazz Phenom and Inventor Jacob Collier Excited for Denver Debut

English singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier can barely believe what’s going on in his life right now. In 2011, he was seventeen and making split-screen YouTube videos of himself playing a variety of different instruments while covering songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing.” But the Internet’s…

Blink 182 2.0 and the Best Concerts in Denver This Week

Daryl Hall & John Oates headline Red Rocks tonight with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue opening while Goo Goo Dolls is at the venue tomorrow. This week’s lineup also includes Blink-182 is at Pepsi Center, Bloc Party at the Ogden Theatre, Butch Walker at…

Fantasia Returns to Rhinoceropolis This Weekend

The fifth installment of Fantasia takes place at Rhinoceropolis this weekend, starting Friday, September 9, and running through Sunday, September 11. At its heart, Fantasia is an art show but one where the form of art isn’t cast in the traditional art gallery or exhibition mode. When the event launched,…