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	<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Summer House Star Jesse Solomon Talks Reunion Leaks and a Timely Tour</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:51:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Jesse-Solomon-denver.jpg" alt="Jesse solomon" /><p>"This isn't just, like, a reality TV guy trying to make it as a DJ for fun," he says. "I care about the music and I care about the craft, and I'm not, like, skipping any steps. I'm taking it seriously."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/summer-house-jesse-solomon-reunion-leaks-touring-40878731/">&lt;i&gt;Summer House&lt;/i&gt; Star Jesse Solomon Talks Reunion Leaks and a Timely Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Underground Music Showcase Drops 2026 Lineup</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-31/devotchka__jordanaltergott-7.webp" alt="Devotchka playing UMS 2025" /><p>This year's UMS schedule includes 160 local Colorado bands and musical acts, in addition to national headliners.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/denver-undergound-music-showcase-2026-lineup-40885245/">Underground Music Showcase Drops 2026 Lineup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Two Seminal Bright Eyes Albums Are Officially of Drinking Age, Which the Band Celebrated at Red Rocks</title>
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					<dc:creator>Brendan Joel Kelley</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1154.jpeg" alt="Bright Eyes&#039; Conor Oberst" /><p>The show was rescheduled because of last week's snow.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/two-seminal-bright-eyes-albums-are-officially-of-legal-drinking-age-and-the-band-celebrated-with-a-concert-at-red-rocks-40884949/">Two Seminal Bright Eyes Albums Are Officially of Drinking Age, Which the Band Celebrated at Red Rocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Who Would&#8217;ve Guessed? Longmont Has a Thriving Young Punk Scene</title>
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					<dc:creator>Zachary Visconti</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/celebrating-longmonts-growing-punk-scene-40882775/">Who Would&#8217;ve Guessed? Longmont Has a Thriving Young Punk Scene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Yungblud Had a Sold-Out Debut at Red Rocks. Was It Worth the Hype?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:19:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/05-12-25-Yungblud-PhotoCredit-@bjohnsonxar-16.jpg" alt="Yungblud on stage at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado." /><p>The musician has collaborated with Aerosmith, Smashing Pumpkins and Ozzy Osbourne. But his solo work took center stage in Colorado.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/yungblud-red-rocks-2026-concert-review-40884563/">Yungblud Had a Sold-Out Debut at Red Rocks. Was It Worth the Hype?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Danceportation at Convergence Station: Meow Wolf Transforms Into a Global EDM Festival This Weekend</title>
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					<dc:creator>Justin Criado</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Danceportation-pic-3-Monica-Lloyd.jpg" alt="Danceportation at Convergence Station: Meow Wolf Transforms Into a Global EDM Festival This Weekend" /><p>Artists from around the world will perform at this year's "Bass Invasion" show.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/denver-meow-wolf-bass-invasion-danceportation-40882006/">Danceportation at Convergence Station: Meow Wolf Transforms Into a Global EDM Festival This Weekend</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>One Direction&#8217;s Niall Horan Announces Denver Show</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:38:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/unnamed_974aa6-e1778510698392.jpg" alt="Niall Horan" /><p>The Dinner Party Tour will come to Ball Arena next year, but tickets go on sale very soon.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/niall-horan-denver-concert-dinner-party-tour-40884273/">One Direction&#8217;s Niall Horan Announces Denver Show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Local Musician Has Cancer. The Scene Is Throwing a Two-Day Party to Support Him</title>
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					<dc:creator>Michael Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:47:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/chris.dellinger.and_.lola_.black_.jpg" alt="A Local Musician Has Cancer. The Scene Is Throwing a Two-Day Party to Support Him" /><p>The Oriental's Chris Fest benefits Chris Dellinger, a local music legend fighting stage 4 prostate cancer.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/chris-dellinger-fest-oriental-theater-denver-benefit-concert-40882776/">A Local Musician Has Cancer. The Scene Is Throwing a Two-Day Party to Support Him</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Springs Issues Permit Allowing Ford Amphitheater to Continue Concerts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:54:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-32/img_1186.webp" alt="Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs" /><p>The venue has been subject to numerous noise complaints since opening.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/colorado-springs-ford-amphitheater-noise-hardship-permit-40882651/">Colorado Springs Issues Permit Allowing Ford Amphitheater to Continue Concerts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Iconic UK Electronic Group Returns to US One Last Time</title>
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					<dc:creator>Justin Criado</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:48:14 -0600</pubDate>
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