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Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

By John BearAugust 4, 2021

It’s not always easy.

Thirteen Denver Punk Bands That Don’t Suck

Thirteen Denver Punk Bands That Don’t Suck

By John BearJuly 21, 2021

From covering Disney songs to railing against Nazis, the Denver punk scene is alive and well.

A Perfect Storm: Trayce Chapman Revisits Contraband

By Cleo MirzaJuly 20, 2021

A storm’s coming. Can you weather it?

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Saxophonist Dave McMurray Reimagines the Grateful Dead’s Music

Saxophonist Dave McMurray Reimagines the Grateful Dead’s Music

By Jon SolomonJuly 19, 2021

The saxophonist has been dazzled by the jam-band’s music.

Legendary DJ on How Heteros Infiltrating Gay Clubs Boosted House

Legendary DJ on How Heteros Infiltrating Gay Clubs Boosted House

By Alex BerryhillJuly 10, 2021

Straight people infiltrating Black and Latino gay clubs brought the sound to the masses, says pioneering DJ Jesse Saunders.

Wild Goose Saloon Celebrates Grand Opening in Parker

Wild Goose Saloon Celebrates Grand Opening in Parker

By Jon SolomonJuly 9, 2021

The new Parker venue will host live music four nights a week.

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Pop Singer Tony Meade Takes a Crack at Alt-Country

Pop Singer Tony Meade Takes a Crack at Alt-Country

By John BearJuly 9, 2021

The pop singer grew up on country music, and now he’s nodding to that tradition.

Over Thirty Years, This Bluesman Mechanic Tuned Up His Sound

Over Thirty Years, This Bluesman Mechanic Tuned Up His Sound

By Khaleel HayesJuly 8, 2021

Maynard Mills discusses thirty years of making music, building car engines and shooting photographs.

Jay Bianchi Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Union Picketing

Jay Bianchi Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Union Picketing

By Kyle HarrisJuly 1, 2021

After a sexual assault scandal, the Grateful Dead entrepreneur is stepping out of his role at So Many Roads.

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Colorado Music Festival Brings Classical Music to Chautauqua

Colorado Music Festival Brings Classical Music to Chautauqua

By Jasmine LiuJune 28, 2021

The festival of classical music takes over Chautauqua Auditorium for a month.

Sober Underground Brings Booze-Free Entertainment to Denver

Sober Underground Brings Booze-Free Entertainment to Denver

By Claire DuncombeJune 25, 2021

Chris and Mary Brewer opened the joint to give people in recovery a place to socialize.

Xadie James Antonio: The Queer One-Person Band

Xadie James Antonio: The Queer One-Person Band

By Khaleel HayesJune 22, 2021

Xadie Antonio talks coming out as non-binary and embracing their queerness.

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Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone Produced Tenth Mountain Division’s New Album

Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone Produced Tenth Mountain Division’s New Album

By Nick HutchinsonJune 16, 2021

Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone produced the band’s latest album.

Colorado Symphony Returns to Boettcher for 2021/22 Classics Season

Colorado Symphony Returns to Boettcher for 2021/22 Classics Season

By Jon SolomonJune 14, 2021

After fifteen months of being nomadic, the orchestra returns to the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Hippie History: <i>The Tale of the Dog</i> Chronicles a Denver Rock Landmark

Hippie History: The Tale of the Dog Chronicles a Denver Rock Landmark

By Jon SolomonJune 8, 2021

A new documentary tells the story of the Family Dog — a short-lived Denver rock club with an outsized impact on the city’s music scene.

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Whip It: Want to Explore a Fetish? Party at the KINK Ball

Whip It: Want to Explore a Fetish? Party at the KINK Ball

By Kyle HarrisJune 8, 2021

Gay and straight alike will get a taste of the kinky lifestyle in Denver.

Musicians Flee the Arapahoe Philharmonic on a Sour Note

Musicians Flee the Arapahoe Philharmonic on a Sour Note

By Jasmine LiuJune 2, 2021

Legal threats, firings and fights have defined the community orchestra under the tenure of conductor Devin Patrick Hughes.

Resrface Rises After Leukemia Diagnosis

By Cleo MirzaMay 28, 2021

Denver rapper Resrface talks about his latest album, Virginia Place, which was in part inspired by his battle with leukemia.

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Meet the Commerce City Family Caring for Baby Doe Tabor’s Piano

Meet the Commerce City Family Caring for Baby Doe Tabor’s Piano

By Claire DuncombeMay 26, 2021

Jeff Ball and Rochelle Ulrich see themselves as caretakers of the instrument and an iconic slice of Colorado history.

Maddy O’Neal Is Ready for Red Rocks

Maddy O’Neal Is Ready for Red Rocks

By Stephanie GreyMay 25, 2021

The Colorado DJ is at the top of her game.

Sax What? GRiZ Announces Three-Night Stand at 1STBANK Center

Sax What? GRiZ Announces Three-Night Stand at 1STBANK Center

By Kyle HarrisMay 19, 2021

Single tickets go on sale Friday, May 21.

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Midas Still Has the Golden Touch

Midas Still Has the Golden Touch

By Cleo MirzaMay 19, 2021

Denver rap veteran Midas talks about his new singles, open heart surgery, creating a clothing line, and starting a podcast.

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