Critic's Notebook

Jonathan Richman is one of rock’s greatest originals.

Denver rappers Old Man Saxon and Jakob Campbell talk about competing on Netflix’s new hip-hop competition series, Rhythm + Flow.

Ginger Baker more than lived up to his cranky reputation.

Opera on Tap, which has been bringing opera to bars, has finally found a full-time Denver home.

The late singer-songwriter played the Ogden Theatre with Bad Weather California.

Madox “Madi” Dorsey is one half of the Atlanta-based hip-hop and R&B duo Gabby and Madi.

Denver hip-hop DJ B-Money died on August 24.

Two Colorado Springs teenage brothers make up the rap duo Zulus, which just released its debut album, Attack of the Zulu.

The jazz pianist has lived by this Beethoven quote: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.”

Starting this month, Opera on Tap will launch again at Hot Fun in the Summertime at 6 p.m. on August 24 at Rory’s Tavern.

Denver rapper’s wife of more than twenty years left him for a woman. After the divorce, he took a spiritual path.

The jazz radio station is celebrating a $1 million gift towards its new studio.

Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock talks about the future of jazz ahead of his Mission Ballroom concert with Kamasi Washington.

Denver’s best open-mic night returns to the Broadway Roxy — formerly the Syntax Physic Opera.

Denver punk veterans Anthony Gautier and Octavio Urbina wanted a way to preserve the city’s punk scene.

Fresh of the release of The Big Day, Chance the Rapper announced a North American tour that stops in Denver in the fall.

Ecuadorian indie artist Neoma moved to Denver to take the next step in her career.

The Movers & Shakers had a haunting night on Beale Street.

Derek Trucks, the nephew of Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks, is returning to Red Rocks with the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

The police banned DJ BloodPreshah from Fort Collins.

Nikki Swarn on Denver’s latest hip-hop station.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, Denver indie-pop duo OptycNerd has released new single, “Flying.”