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Pink Lady Monster Gets Weird With Whimsical New Album, Ponk

By Kristen FioreJuly 29, 2025

“We had this chemistry where we were all on the same wavelength, and it just naturally got weird.”

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The Oldest Band in the U.S. Is Hosting Free Concerts Across Denver Parks

By John NichollJuly 28, 2025

This band has been building community in Denver for over 100 years.

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Project 70 Is Denver’s Newest Music Venue…and It’s Under a Bridge

By Emily FergusonJuly 25, 2025

So far, the pop-up venue has Turnstile slated for September 30 and Chase & Status on October 4.

Dropkick Murphys Done With Punk in the Park Dates After Denver Show

By Justin CriadoJuly 24, 2025

The outspoken Celtic-punk band initially shared the decision loud and proud from the stage in Denver.

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Sonic Bloom: DOGTAGS Is the Band That Denver Needs

By Emily FergusonJuly 23, 2025

DOGTAGs is planting positivity with its debut album, ROSEWORLD, and a final Undergound Music Showcase performance.

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Red Rocks Show

By Emily FergusonJuly 22, 2025

The rock legend passed away at age 76 on July 22.

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Dzirae Gold Brought Profound Jazz Singing and Stories to Our Office: Video

By Emily FergusonJuly 21, 2025

The singer shared stories and her unparalleled vocals at an intimate concert for our members.

The Junkyard’s Latest Concert Cancellation Has Fans Fuming

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2025

“It was the worst-managed concert experience I’ve encountered, and I’m almost forty.”

Two Bands Pull Out of Punk in the Park Citing Trump

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2025

The groups announced they were dropping out because of a festival organizer’s donation to Trump.

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The Best Country Concerts Touring to Denver

By Emily FergusonJuly 17, 2025

From Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson to Jason Aldean and Cody Jinks, these are the country shows you won’t want to miss.

Dropkick Murphys Is Still Standing Up for the People

By Justin CriadoJuly 17, 2025

The Celtic-punk legends will headline the final night of Punk in the Park this weekend.

Home in Harmony: Walden Frontman Richard Becker Is Going Solo

By Justin CriadoJuly 15, 2025

Richard Becker never intended to put his solo work out there, but it was calling to him through nostalgia for home.

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Stop Punk in the Park? Petition Points to Fest Producer’s Trump Support as Reason to Boycott

By Justin CriadoJuly 14, 2025

The three-day event at the National Western Stockyards is still scheduled for Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20.

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It’s Time to Unplug at the Analog Salon

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 9, 2025

The new Five Points listening party mixes music, storytelling and community.

Love Bites: Heavy Metal Speed Dating Aims to Connect Local Metalheads

By Justin CriadoJuly 9, 2025

The free Black Sky Brewery event on Friday, July 11, includes a chance to win concert tickets.

Wu-Tang Clan on stage at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Wu-Tang Clan Brought Raw Beats and Revolutionary Rhymes to Fiddler’s: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 5, 2025

Wu-Tang Clan performed at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre on July 4 with Run the Jewels.

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Phish Makes Folsom Field Debut to Kick Off Three-Night Run: Photos

By Ross JonesJuly 4, 2025

Phish and phans returned to Boulder for the first time since 1993, kicking off the band’s Fourth of July holiday run.

The Storied Past of Denver’s Hi-Dive

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 3, 2025

The hi-dive has been a Denver staple for twenty years, serving a grungy atmosphere, booze and rock-and-roll since 2003.

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Let Your Freak Flag Fly at These Fourth of July Concerts

By Justin CriadoJuly 2, 2025

From free family-friendly fun to a Wu-Tang crossover, we’ve got the scoop on music this holiday.

This Denver Country Artist Is Already Reaching International Audiences

By Emily FergusonJuly 2, 2025

Someone even flew from Dubai to see him perform in Jackson.

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Diddy Trial in Week Eight: Jury Reaches Verdict

By Emily FergusonJuly 2, 2025

Sean Combs has been found guilty of violating the Mann Act on two counts, but was found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking.

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These Ten LGBTQ+ Musicians Are Firing Up Denver’s Music Scene

By Eman El SaiedJuly 1, 2025

From indie to hip-hop, these musicians showcase the breadth of talent in the local scene.

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