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Happy Days Actor Ditches Hollywood for Colorado With Jazz Dreams

By Toni TrescaJanuary 2, 2025

The accomplished actor, who recently moved to Colorado, will perform with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, singing Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and more on January 5.

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Sounding Off: Five People to Watch in the Music Scene in 2025

By Westword StaffJanuary 1, 2025

From Gregg Deal, who is going on tour with Pearl Jam, to Pedro Urbina of Couched Studios, Neoma and more, these are the folks making a name in the local music industry.

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Musicians Over Fifty Performed Some of the Best Concerts in 2024

By Emily FergusonDecember 31, 2024

From the Stones to Stevie Nicks, these musicians proved that music is the key to life.

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The Best New Music That Colorado Musicians Released This Month

By Justin CriadoDecember 31, 2024

Finish up 2024 with some local disco, post-metal, indie pop and rock.

Faaaar Out: John Denver Would Have Been 81 Today

Faaaar Out: John Denver Would Have Been 81 Today

By Gil AsakawaDecember 31, 2024

His plane crashed on October 12, 1997, 25 years after his biggest hit was released.

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This New Band Is Bringing You Rock and Roll Straight From the Rockies

By Victoria GliddenDecember 30, 2024

Calling rock aficionados: You need to hear this new trio out of Summit County.

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Music to My Ears: I Took My Year-in-Review Assignment a Little Too Far

By Jason HellerDecember 27, 2024

I didn’t stop with looking back a year. I went all the way back to 2002, and a writing career that almost ended before it began.

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Blood Incantation Makes Time Magazine’s Top Ten

By Jason HellerDecember 27, 2024

The Colorado-based metal group’s latest album, Absolute Elsewhere, has been racking up spots on high-profile year-end lists.

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Remembering Marc Campbell of the Ravers and the Nails

By Jason HellerDecember 26, 2024

The Colorado singer and guitarist pioneered punk in Boulder and beyond.

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The Biggest Denver Music Stories of 2024

By Emily FergusonDecember 26, 2024

From bizarre UFO sightings to venues opening and closing.

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TikTok Resurfaces Video of Don Cheadle Performing With East High Students

By Westword StaffDecember 23, 2024

“Oh, what fun it is to sing on Channel 6 today!”

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Denver Metalcore Band Drop Dead, Gorgeous to Reunite at Summit

By Jason HellerDecember 23, 2024

The nationally popular group is back in action after releasing major-label records, then fizzling out in 2011.

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Gardens II Is the Local Album Release You’ve Been Waiting For

By Victoria GliddenDecember 23, 2024

Three local musicians came together for a full-length album, recorded in one live take.

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Boulder Band Features Members of Black Keys, Cage the Elephant on New Song

By Jason HellerDecember 20, 2024

The Velveteers, one of Colorado’s fiercest bands, have released the music video for “On and On,” which rages against misogyny.

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How Decadence Became a Yearly Testament to Denver’s Love for EDM

By Victoria GliddenDecember 19, 2024

If Decadence isn’t on your NYE bucket list, you are doing it wrong.

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Colorado Springs and Neighborhood Group Continue to Spar Over Ford Amphitheater Noise

By Jason HellerDecember 18, 2024

The ongoing feud between Ford Amphitheater and Ford Hurts Families was not resolved at the December 17 meeting with Mayor Mobolade.

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These Are the Best Jazz and Blues Clubs in Denver

By Emily FergusonDecember 18, 2024

From jazzy nights to blues at Jack Kerouac’s favorite haunt, get your music fix at these spots.

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Alternative Holiday Concerts and Events in Denver

By Zachary ViscontiDecember 16, 2024

Don’t sleep on the many alternative holiday concerts, drag shows and more that Denver has to offer this month.

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The Best Record Stores in Denver

By Jason HellerDecember 12, 2024

From used jazz to new pop, the vast array of vinyl in Denver-area record stores makes for a collector’s heaven.

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Pearl Jam to Take Denver Band on Tour in April

By Jason HellerDecember 9, 2024

Denver punk band Dead Pioneers was hand-picked by Pearl Jam to open four East Coast tour dates next year.

This Independent Label Has Sweet Offerings for Denver Artists

By Justin CriadoDecember 9, 2024

A new program aims to be a one-stop shop for musicians at any stage in their career.

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Red Rocks Drops Spin on Spotify Wrapped. Here’s the Mix.

By Victoria GliddenDecember 6, 2024

It’s been a big year for Colorado’s best venue.

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