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Review: Widespread Panic Brought the Heat on First Night at Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 28, 2025

The Southern-rock jam band started strong on its three-night run, which will include the group's 75th Red Rocks show.

Photos: Goose Makes a Four-Piece Debut at Fiddler's

By Ross Jones

Jun 7, 2025

The band's return to Fiddler's on June 6 was marked by song debuts and deep second-set jams.

members of the jam band goose stand in pink lighting with confetti

Goose Talks Its New Direction as a Four-Piece Ahead of Fiddler's Run

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 6, 2025

Peter Anspach of Goose discusses the band's new studio album and touring as a four-piece before taking on Fiddler's for a two-night run.

This Funk Band Made a Movie-Worthy Connection With the Colorado Symphony

By Nick Hutchinson

Feb 25, 2025

The jam-funk band Lettuce will reprise its collaboration with the orchestra at the Mission Ballroom after a movie premiere at the Sie.

The four members of Magic Beans standing together

This Science-Fiction Concept Album Is What the World Needs Right Now

By Jason Heller

Feb 20, 2025

The Magic Beans have gone galactic with the synth-fueled, groove-guided Impendo Destructo.

Phish Announces Folsom Field Run, No Dick's Shows This Year

By Emily Ferguson

Feb 18, 2025

The rumors were true: Phish will not be at Dick's for Labor Day, but will be playing Folsom Field for a three-night run Fourth of July weekend.

The Disco Biscuits performing on stage at Mission Ballroom

Photos: The Disco Biscuits Bring Their Bubble Tour to Mission Ballroom

By Ross Jones

Feb 9, 2025

The jam-electronica wizards brought the heat to Mission Ballroom on February 8.

Colorado Is a Home Away From Home for This Southern Jam Band

By Justin Criado

Jan 28, 2025

"Our best shows are the ones with the best audiences," says Futurebirds guitarist Carter King, "and that’s usually a pretty solid bet anywhere in Colorado. It always has been.”

Goose Is Coming to Fiddler's Green This Summer

By Westword Staff

Jan 13, 2025

The jam band will have a two-night run at the venue in June.

man playing guitar with lights in the background

These Are the Best Grateful Dead Tribute Bands in Denver

By Nick Hutchinson

Jan 7, 2025

The Dead's music never stopped, and many dedicated devotees keep it moving on a local level.

Funk Band Lettuce Launches New Online Platform for Live Shows

By Justin Criado

Oct 14, 2024

Lettuce Live provides subscribers with more music, making your couch tour a breeze.

Neil Young and Bob Dylan Combine in Boulder's Rolling Harvest

By Nick Hutchinson

Sep 9, 2024

The tribute band will perform at Gold Hill Inn on Friday, September 13.

Photos: Phish Kicks Off Four-Day Run at Dick's Sporting Goods Park

By Ross Jones

Aug 30, 2024

The legendary jam band is back for its traditional Labor Day run.

Colorado’s Phish Story Goes Back Many Years

By Gil Asakawa

Aug 1, 2024

Phish's annual Labor Day weekend shows at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City have become a beloved tradition.

STS9 Discusses Its First Live Album Ahead of Rescheduled Red Rocks Show

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 1, 2024

The Red Rocks show was rescheduled to Sunday, September 29, after thunderstorms caused a cancelation in July.

Goose Night One at Fiddler's: Photo Recap

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 8, 2024

Goose performed its first night at Fiddler's with tight jams suspending the songs "Seekers on the Ridge," "Wysteria Lane," and "Jive 1" and "Jive Lee."

Goose's New Drummer, Cotter Ellis, Shares His Journey to the Band Ahead of Fiddler's Concert

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 5, 2024

"I gotta say, this whole experience has been one of those 'what the fuck is going on in the universe' situations."

Two Breweries Reel in Phish Fans With Jam Band-Inspired Beers

By Ryan Pachmayer

May 21, 2024

“The Phish community is so tightly knit and supportive."

Drums and Space Delivers the Entire Grateful Dead Experience With Monthly Events

By Emily Ferguson

May 16, 2024

Drums and Space has its own Shakedown Street, bringing vendors, drum circles, face painters, flow artists and grilled-cheese food trucks to the band's concerts.

Joe Russo Calls Colorado His Creative 'Ground Zero'

May 7, 2024

Ahead of shows at Red Rocks, the Bluebird, and in Vail, the JRAD founder and drummer reflects on what keeps him coming back to Colorado.

Jam Bands

Phish Celebrated July 4th by Focusing on Phish: Review

Photos: Phish Descends on Boulder

Jam Bands

Phish Celebrated July 4th by Focusing on Phish: Review

Photos: Phish Descends on Boulder

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