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Kayla Marque headlines Open Music Sessions at Denver Open Media on Friday, December 7.

Free for All: The Five Best Free Events This Week

By Byron Graham

Dec 3, 2018

Tuesday is Colorado Gives Day, but Denver performers will be giving all week long.

Grumpy Uncle Joined Kalyn Heffernan for Open Music Session

By Brett Callwood

Jan 25, 2018

At Open Music Session, you can enjoy free pizza and some of the best music in town.

Wildermiss Soars at the Open Music Session

By Brett Callwood

Nov 28, 2017

The November Open Music Session welcomed Wildermiss, a band whose members say on their Facebook page that, for the better part of the past year, they've been quietly taking Denver by storm.

Eldren Blasts Open Media Foundation Into Space

By Brett Callwood

Oct 24, 2017

The October Open Music Session welcomed Eldren, the psychedelic space-pop band that won "Best Psych Rock Band in Denver" two years in a row at the 2016 and 2015 Westword Music Awards.

Open Music Session: The Budrows Brought Blues to OMF

By Brett Callwood

Sep 1, 2017

Today, on September 1, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, showcasing the rabble-rousing Latin blues-rock ensemble Los Mocochetes. It's also community radio station KGNU's anniversary party and comics will be on site to celebrate.

Open Music Session: Joseph Lamar Gets Poignant at the Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Jul 28, 2017

On Friday, August 4, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will spotlight music from the Budrows, plus local comedy, beer and artists.

Open Music Session: Awaken Your Spirituality With Transition Theater

By Brett Callwood

Jun 29, 2017

On Friday, July 7, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will spotlight music from Joseph Lamar and comedy from Caitie Hannan and Joshua Skillman.

Open Music Session: Lolita Fuses Cultures and Genres at Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

May 4, 2017

On Friday, May 5, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will spotlight music from Los Lunaticos, while comedy will come courtesy of Jose Macall.

Open Music Session: El Javi Channels Queen at Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Apr 3, 2017

The March Open Music Session welcomed El Javi, a Denver-based Mexican acoustic flamenco guitarist who uses his gypsy lifestyle to shape his music alongside percussionist Jordi Marin, as showcased by this year's EP A Gypsy Journey: Pt.1 Trip.

Open Music Session: Matt Rouch & the Noise Upstairs Brings Virginia Roots to the Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Feb 20, 2017

On Friday, March 3, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will feature musical guests El Javi, as well as a set by comedian James Conklin. Last month, the February Open Music Session welcomed Matt Rouch & the Noise Upstairs, a folk-roots-country outfit...

Open Music Session: Hang Rounders Brings the Honky Tonk

By Brett Callwood

Nov 25, 2016

Last month, the November 2016 Open Music Session welcomed Hang Rounders, a Denver band that insists it's both country and Western, and is undeniably American roots music at its finest. There is some bluegrass and folk amid the heart-wrenching ballads and barnstorming dance anthems, but there's a dash of reggae, too.

Open Music Session: Jux County Sings About Cruising Down Colfax

By Brett Callwood

Oct 24, 2016

On Friday, November 4, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will feature musical guests the Hang Rounders and comedian Timmi Lasley. Last month, the October 2016 Open Music Session welcomed Jux County, a band recently profiled in Westword and self-described as "punktry."...

Open Music Session: The Symbols Shake It at the Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Sep 30, 2016

On Friday, October 7, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will feature musical guests Jux County and comedian Brent Gill. Last month, the September 2016 Open Music Session welcomed bluesy pop-rock band the Symbols, a band that actually describes its own music...

Open Music Session: Kenny Lee Young Feels the Weight of the World at the Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Aug 24, 2016

On next Friday, September 2, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will feature musical guests the Symbols, and comedian Janae Burris. Last month, the August 2016 Open Music Session welcomed singer-songwriter Kenny Lee Young. The native Michigander now based in Denver showcased his...

Open Music Session: The Take Gives Back at Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Aug 3, 2016

On Friday, August 5, the Open Media Foundation hosts its next monthly free Open Music Session event, which will feature musical guests Me Me Monster, the Corner Girls and Kenny Lee Young, as well as comedian Miriam Moreno. Last month, the July 2016 Open Music Session welcomed indie rockers the Take. The...

Open Music Session: Sole and Mikrofone Rob Joined Forces at Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Jun 29, 2016

This Friday, July 1, the Open Media Foundation hosts its monthly free Open Music Session event, which will feature musical guest The Take, as well as comedian Zac Maas. Last month, the Open Music Session was once again a two-for-one night, as hip-hop acts Sole and Mikrofone Rob joined forces...

Open Music Session: Curta and Qbala Combine at the Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Jun 3, 2016

Tonight, the Open Media Foundation hosts its monthly Open Music Session which features Sole and Mikrofone Rob, and doubles as a celebratory kickoff for the organization's new FM radio station. Last month, the Open Music Session was two-for-one night, as hip-hop acts Curta and Qbala joined forces to present those gathered...

Open Music Session: Brent Cowles Lifted Up the Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

May 12, 2016

In February, we predicted a big year for former You, Me and Apollo singer Brent Cowles. And it wasn't only us. In that same article, Cowles himself said, “I haven’t been this excited in a long time. Just about everything that’s happening. I have this feeling under my skin that it’s...

Open Music Session: Space in Time Brings the Retro to Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

May 5, 2016

Is there anything that screams "1970s hard rock" more than the sound of a Hammond organ? It's the use of that instrument, plus some mighty big riffs and singer Suzanne's huge voice, that makes Space in Time sound so epic in a classic Deep Purple/Black Sabbath/Jethro Tull/insert-your-own-'70s-rockers way. The band...

Open Music Session: Natalie Tate Got Poetic at Open Media Foundation

By Brett Callwood

Apr 29, 2016

Ah, Natalie Tate. The Denver artist who has a voice capable of calming the most batshit-crazy of loons. She describes herself as merging "the roots sensibilities of her Colorado home with the planes of a more ethereal land," and that's pretty accurate. Seamlessly blending traditional singer/songwriter fare with trip-hop/trance, Tate...

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