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Local Band Velvet Daydream Drops the Perfect Summer Single

By Michael MazenkoJune 10, 2024

Classic-rock fans with an ear for harmonies dripping in sunshine and relaxation need look no further than “Sunflower Sky.”

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Sunset Amphitheater Changes Name to Ford Amphitheater

By Emily FergusonJune 7, 2024

The car dealership has acquired the naming rights to the new Colorado Springs amphitheater, which is set to open on August 9.

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Westword Concerts: Denver Band May Be Fern Will Perform at Our Office Tonight!

By Emily FergusonJune 6, 2024

The queer four-piece won a Best of Denver award for Best Debut Album, and we can’t wait for our members to see the band live.

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Five Points Jazz Festival 2024: Everything You Need to Know

By Toni TrescaJune 5, 2024

Here’s how to make the most of this year’s Five Points Jazz Festival in Denver on June 8.

Monkey Barrel Honored as Denver Legacy Business

Monkey Barrel Honored as Denver Legacy Business

By Jack SpiegelJune 4, 2024

“We have the city of Denver in our in our corner to help us keep this business going for generations.”

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Lost and Found: Denver Band American Culture Welcomes Back One of Its Own

By Justin CriadoJune 4, 2024

When Michael Stein was mugged and beaten in Las Vegas, he had “given up on struggling with” heroin addiction. Now he’s celebrating two years sober.

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Your Red Rocks Parking Guide: Map, Pricing, Tips and More

By Jack SpiegelJune 3, 2024

Many newcomers don’t know that a hike is involved when attending a show at the historic venue.

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe Takes Center Stage in Art Installation by Chloé Duplessis

By Toni TrescaMay 30, 2024

Explore the legend of the “Godmother of Rock and Roll” with an art installation at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in May

By Justin CriadoMay 30, 2024

Find your favorite tunes for the summer right here.

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Todd Park Mohr Takes Us Behind Big Head Todd and the Monsters’ New Album and Tour

By Emily FergusonMay 29, 2024

“What I tell other bands is: The most important thing is your relationship to the audience,” says Todd Park Mohr.

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Stevie Nicks Reschedules Denver Concert

By Emily FergusonMay 28, 2024

The show has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 1.

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Why Colorado Joined the DOJ Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster Over Alleged Live-Music Monopoly

By Catie CheshireMay 24, 2024

Live Nation manages three venues in Denver: the Marquis Theater, Summit and the Fillmore Auditorium.

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Ball Arena’s Bag Policy: What to Know Before You Go

By Emily FergusonMay 23, 2024

There are many major tours hitting the venue, so here’s what you need to know about what you can bring into the arena.

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Every Concert at Ball Arena in 2024

By Emily FergusonMay 22, 2024

There are multiple major tours hitting the arena, from pop stars like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo to bands such as Blink-182, Megadeth and Aerosmith. But that’s not all.

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Yonder Bar Renamed Velvet Banjo, With Plans to Open in Former Sancho’s Location “Very Soon”

By Emily FergusonMay 21, 2024

“We made this decision after a dispute arose concerning the name ‘Yonder Bar’ to avoid any possible confusion based on perceived similarity with any other ‘Yonder’ entities.”

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Denver Legend David Amram Makes a Grand Return

By Toni TrescaMay 21, 2024

The 93-year-old’s career spans eight decades and includes collaborations with such iconic figures as Charlie Parker, Leonard Bernstein and Miles Davis.

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Concerts at Westword: Denver Rock Band Ipecac to Play Intimate Set in Our Newsroom

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekMay 20, 2024

At our next members-only event on May 24, Culture Editor Emily Ferguson will interview Ipecac before they rock out at the Westword office.

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Local Musicians Get a Chance to Play Red Rocks With Sundown Throwdown Battle of the Bands

By Emily FergusonMay 17, 2024

Local musicians can submit their entries to the competition now through May 31.

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Indie-Rock Trio Barbara Is Breaking the Glass Ceiling

By Michael MazenkoMay 17, 2024

The band’s new single “For Good Measure” is available on all streaming platforms.

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Drums and Space Delivers the Entire Grateful Dead Experience With Monthly Events

By Emily FergusonMay 16, 2024

Drums and Space has its own Shakedown Street, bringing vendors, drum circles, face painters, flow artists and grilled-cheese food trucks to the band’s concerts.

Veteran Colorado Concert Promoter Named President of AEG’s North American Regional Offices

By Emily FergusonMay 10, 2024

The longtime Colorado promoter’s role is expanding across the continent.

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Pulling Up Roots: Alysia Kraft Gets Sober and Unlocks Her Power to Rock

By Jed MurphyMay 8, 2024

The longtime Colorado musician plays the Skylark Lounge with her band on Friday, May 10.

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