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Jam Dass Is the Jam Band Yogis Need

By Justin CriadoJanuary 25, 2024

The group’s debut album mixes Grateful Dead with meditative kirtan.

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in January

By Justin Criado and OthersJanuary 24, 2024

From heavy rock to intoxicating pop, here’s what these Colorado creatives put out in the first month of 2024.

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Metal Band Alluvial Opens the Door to a New Type of Heavy

By Justin CriadoJanuary 24, 2024

Hear it yourself when the Atlanta deathcore band plays the Gothic Theatre on Friday, January 26.

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This Band Is Ready to Drop Its New Album Live in Denver

By Justin CriadoJanuary 23, 2024

The local indie rockers are headlining a release show on Saturday, January 27, at hi-dive.

The Infamous Stringdusters and the Best Concerts in Denver This Week

By Chris SpeedJanuary 22, 2024

There’s also a night of dubstep at Kulture Music Hall, Pheops at Ophelia’s and Meow Wolf, Toubab Krewe at Ophelia’s and Gio Bard Zero at Dazzle.

In Memoriam: Denver Musician Bruce Wayne Carl

By Teague BohlenJanuary 19, 2024

“He was such a powerful crusader, full of passion and belief that we must shine a light on the evil in this world.”

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Five of Denver’s Best Open-Mic Nights

By Julianna O'ClairJanuary 17, 2024

From the Merc to the Roxy, you’ll always find top-notch talent.

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From A to Z, Alphabeat Soup Has It All, Including the Future of Denver’s Electronic Scene

By Jed MurphyJanuary 17, 2024

“To me, it’s almost like church,” says the EDM collective founder, who hosts Alphabeat Soup at Black Box the second Thursday of each month.

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Charley Crockett, Qveen Herby and the Best Concerts in Denver This Week

By Chris SpeedJanuary 16, 2024

There’s also Wabi Wednesday at Goosetown Tavern, an Immersive Jazz Art Experience at Lumonics Gallery and Pete Walker’s folk songs at Golden Mill.

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Roxy on Broadway Deals With Break-In, Creates GoFundMe

By Emily FergusonJanuary 10, 2024

“The saving grace to all of this is just how incredible our community is.”

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The Making of Denver Legends, the City’s Newest Hip-Hop Collective

By Julianna O'ClairJanuary 9, 2024

These six talented MCs learn, create and thrive together.

Denver Supergroup Mind Incision Creates a New Metal Subgenre

By Justin CriadoJanuary 8, 2024

The band will make its Mile High debut at the Bluebird Theater on Friday, January 12.

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Pink Fuzz: The Family That Rocks Together Stays Together

By Justin CriadoJanuary 5, 2024

The Denver desert-rock trio plays the Bluebird Theater on Saturday, January 13.

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The Orchestrator Demonstrates the Power of Hustle Ahead of His Afroman Show

By Emily FergusonJanuary 4, 2024

The multi-instrumentalist will perform with the “Because I Got High” hit-maker at Summit this weekend.

Cherokee Social Is the Only Band In Town Making Indigenous Indie Pop

By Justin CriadoJanuary 4, 2024

Come check out the duo’s release show at Lost Lake on Friday, January 5.

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Dazzle Denver Bids a Fond Farewell to Its President, Donald Rossa

By Toni TrescaJanuary 2, 2024

Donald Rossa resigns as president of Dazzle Denver, leaving behind a rich legacy of jazz culture and community since 2001.

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Rockstar Music Hall Opens Inside Celebrity Lanes on NYE With Live Music and Bowling

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 29, 2023

Rockstar will be the Denver area’s Brooklyn Bowl, where live music and bowling converge for the ultimate entertainment experience.

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Our Ten Most Popular Music Stories of 2023

By Emily FergusonDecember 28, 2023

From Taylor Swift to Tool, Les Claypool and a collection of candid John Lennon photos by his former lover, we were there to cover it all.

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People to Watch 2024: Mario Nocifera and Robert Champion, Nightlife Kings

By Emily FergusonDecember 28, 2023

The owners of RiNo nightlife destination Beacon are opening a new club in 2024.

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Riot House Brings High-End Nightlife Venue to Former Real World: Denver House

By Emily FergusonDecember 27, 2023

The owners of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row are expanding their LoDo empire.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in December

By Justin CriadoDecember 27, 2023

New EPs from Cherished and In Plain Air highlight this month’s offerings.

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The Ten Biggest Denver Music Stories of 2023

By Emily FergusonDecember 26, 2023

From independent venues celebrating milestone anniversaries to new ones opening and a history-making tour, these were the biggest music stories this year.

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