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All-Star Jazz Band The Cookers Play Dazzle Before Releasing Their First Album in Five Years

All-Star Jazz Band The Cookers Play Dazzle Before Releasing Their First Album in Five Years

By Jon SolomonSeptember 17, 2021

First, the jazz supergroup plays Dazzle.

Matoma Left Atlantic Records to Strike Out on His Own

By Harry LevinSeptember 15, 2021

The producer plays the Westword Music Showcase on September 18.

Meet Denver Hip-Hop’s Pint-Sized Princess, Seven-Year-Old London Monroe

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 1, 2021

Seven-year-old rapper London Monroe just released her first single “Fleek,” with help from her dad, rapper M6.

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Denver’s Ten Best Jazz Musicians

Denver’s Ten Best Jazz Musicians

By Jon SolomonAugust 31, 2021

In the mix: Ron Miles, Annie Booth, Dianna Reeves and more.

Eric Blumer’s New Jazz Album Was Ten Years in the Making

Eric Blumer’s New Jazz Album Was Ten Years in the Making

By Jon SolomonAugust 17, 2021

“My entire life has been music – other than the fact that I’ve had to earn a living.”

Black Prez Reintroduces Himself With BERLA

By Cleo MirzaAugust 13, 2021

Aurora-raised, Berlin-based rapper Black Prez prepares to reintroduce himself with his fourth album, BERLA.

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Ten of the Best Denver Rappers

By Cleo MirzaAugust 10, 2021

From fresh faces to seasoned pros, here are ten of the best individual hip-hop artists in the city.

Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

By John BearAugust 4, 2021

It’s not always easy.

Thirteen Denver Punk Bands That Don’t Suck

Thirteen Denver Punk Bands That Don’t Suck

By John BearJuly 21, 2021

From covering Disney songs to railing against Nazis, the Denver punk scene is alive and well.

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A Perfect Storm: Trayce Chapman Revisits Contraband

By Cleo MirzaJuly 20, 2021

A storm’s coming. Can you weather it?

Saxophonist Dave McMurray Reimagines the Grateful Dead’s Music

Saxophonist Dave McMurray Reimagines the Grateful Dead’s Music

By Jon SolomonJuly 19, 2021

The saxophonist has been dazzled by the jam-band’s music.

Legendary DJ on How Heteros Infiltrating Gay Clubs Boosted House

Legendary DJ on How Heteros Infiltrating Gay Clubs Boosted House

By Alex BerryhillJuly 10, 2021

Straight people infiltrating Black and Latino gay clubs brought the sound to the masses, says pioneering DJ Jesse Saunders.

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Wild Goose Saloon Celebrates Grand Opening in Parker

Wild Goose Saloon Celebrates Grand Opening in Parker

By Jon SolomonJuly 9, 2021

The new Parker venue will host live music four nights a week.

Pop Singer Tony Meade Takes a Crack at Alt-Country

Pop Singer Tony Meade Takes a Crack at Alt-Country

By John BearJuly 9, 2021

The pop singer grew up on country music, and now he’s nodding to that tradition.

Over Thirty Years, This Bluesman Mechanic Tuned Up His Sound

Over Thirty Years, This Bluesman Mechanic Tuned Up His Sound

By Khaleel HayesJuly 8, 2021

Maynard Mills discusses thirty years of making music, building car engines and shooting photographs.

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Jay Bianchi Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Union Picketing

Jay Bianchi Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Union Picketing

By Kyle HarrisJuly 1, 2021

After a sexual assault scandal, the Grateful Dead entrepreneur is stepping out of his role at So Many Roads.

Colorado Music Festival Brings Classical Music to Chautauqua

Colorado Music Festival Brings Classical Music to Chautauqua

By Jasmine LiuJune 28, 2021

The festival of classical music takes over Chautauqua Auditorium for a month.

Sober Underground Brings Booze-Free Entertainment to Denver

Sober Underground Brings Booze-Free Entertainment to Denver

By Claire DuncombeJune 25, 2021

Chris and Mary Brewer opened the joint to give people in recovery a place to socialize.

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Xadie James Antonio: The Queer One-Person Band

Xadie James Antonio: The Queer One-Person Band

By Khaleel HayesJune 22, 2021

Xadie Antonio talks coming out as non-binary and embracing their queerness.

Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone Produced Tenth Mountain Division’s New Album

Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone Produced Tenth Mountain Division’s New Album

By Nick HutchinsonJune 16, 2021

Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone produced the band’s latest album.

Colorado Symphony Returns to Boettcher for 2021/22 Classics Season

Colorado Symphony Returns to Boettcher for 2021/22 Classics Season

By Jon SolomonJune 14, 2021

After fifteen months of being nomadic, the orchestra returns to the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

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Hippie History: <i>The Tale of the Dog</i> Chronicles a Denver Rock Landmark

Hippie History: The Tale of the Dog Chronicles a Denver Rock Landmark

By Jon SolomonJune 8, 2021

A new documentary tells the story of the Family Dog — a short-lived Denver rock club with an outsized impact on the city’s music scene.

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