Local Music Archives | Denver Westword https://www.westword.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:55:14 +0000 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:55:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.6 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://www.westword.com 144 90 What to know before Underground Music Showcase https://www.westword.com/music/what-to-know-before-underground-music-showcase-40909141/ https://www.westword.com/?p=40909141 Sage Kelley https://www.westword.com/music/what-to-know-before-underground-music-showcase-40909141/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600

The festival returns in a new location with new tips and tricks.

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Music editor Emily Ferguson bids adieu to the best music scene you'll ever encounter.

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From bands to see and where to go, we've got you covered for Blucifer's First Rodeo.

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Blucifer's founders share how the festival began with grit, creativity and a lot of silliness.

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The longest-running music event in Denver continues July 24-26.

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Three new albums will be celebrated with a free show.

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The new branch will be the mini-chain's fifth location this weekend.

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"We want to be a great improv show, but more than that, we want to be a great show," says the creator of Denver's longest-running improv show.

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The venue opens Aug. 15.

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"DENVER, INTERNATIONAL" features over 40 local artists. It's a who's who of the scene.

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