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people at the Five Points Jazz Festival in Denver

Five Points Jazz Festival to End, Replaced by Grants Program

By Jason HellerNovember 21, 2024

After 22 years of enlivening Denver, the Five Points Jazz Festival is being replaced by a jazz grants program.

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Calls Grow Louder for the Ford Amphitheater to Quiet Down

By Jason HellerNovember 20, 2024

“The daily life of up to 43,000 people in the Colorado Springs area has been invaded,” states Ford Hurts Families, a community association.

Couched Studios Offers a New Space for Local Musicians

By Justin CriadoNovember 19, 2024

The latest project from the founder of Pink Sofa Hour is set to open in Broomfield next month.

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DJ Ginger Perry

Local DJ Ginger Perry Releases Her First Original Music

By Jason HellerNovember 18, 2024

DJ Ginger Perry has spent years spinning other people’s music – but now she’s making her own.

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Video: Sunstoney Dazzled Westword Members at Office Concert

By Emily FergusonNovember 14, 2024

Sunstoney performed her indie tunes from past albums as well as her latest, The Mirror Is Calling.

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Larimer Lounge Launches Seasonal Ski House EDM Venue

By Victoria GliddenNovember 14, 2024

Looking for EDM and house music after a long day on the slopes? The Larimer Lounge has got you covered.

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pop musician billie eilish

As Billie Eilish Heads to Denver, Here Are Ten of the Best Brother-Sister Musical Teams

By Jason HellerNovember 13, 2024

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are only the latest in a long line of brother-sister musical collabs.

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Denver Musician Faces Allegations of Physical Assault in Belgium

By Jason HellerNovember 13, 2024

The Reno Divorce tour was canceled after Brent Loveday was accused of assaulting his girlfriend; here’s his statement.

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Five Vinyl-Listening Spots in Denver to Meet Music Lovers

By Victoria GliddenNovember 7, 2024

Meet fellow music lovers at these Denver spots, where you can hear vinyl spun live.

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Kalyn Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp.

Denver Musicians Respond to 2024 Election Results: “Dystopian Dynasty Claims Democracy”

By Emily FergusonNovember 7, 2024

“Based on the results alone, it is clear that this country hates women and marginalized folks. If you didn’t care on a federal level, I hope you begin to care on a local level.”

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There’s a New Jazz Fest in Denver

By Jason HellerNovember 6, 2024

Inspired by the city’s vibrant scene, Don Lucoff and David Froman are bringing Denver Jazz Fest to the masses next year.

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Red Rocks Cancels Concert Due to Snow

By Emily FergusonNovember 6, 2024

If Dustin Lynch fans were upset by the election (probably not), they have another disappointment today.

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Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Red Rocks Cold Weather Survival Guide: How to Stay Warm During the Last Two Weeks of Shows

By Victoria GliddenNovember 4, 2024

The season isn’t over yet, despite the snow.

members of legendary pink dots

Local Musician Drafted by Cult Band Legendary Pink Dots

By Jason HellerNovember 4, 2024

Cult band Legendary Pink Dots has brought Colorado’s Randall Frazier of Orbit Service into the fold.

Harry Springer of Moon Walker

Denver-Born Band Tapped to Play Tool Festival, Live in the Sand

By Jason HellerNovember 1, 2024

Moon Walker’s Harry Springer is ecstatic about playing Tool’s new Caribbean rock festival, booked by Tyler Fey.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in October

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2024

Celebrate Halloween with a new symphonic black metal project, or just chill with some disco or acoustic instrumentals.

The Best Metal Bands in Denver

By Justin CriadoOctober 30, 2024

Avoid being labeled a poser and listen to these local groups.

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Neutral Milk Hotel Members Play on Denver Band’s Lost Album

By Jason HellerOctober 30, 2024

An unearthed album by PW3 features members of Neutral Milk Hotel, the Apples in Stereo and Warlock Pinchers.

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Phil Lesh Dies at 84: A Look Back at the Grateful Dead’s Colorado Connections

By Emily FergusonOctober 25, 2024

Before his final performance in July, Phil Lesh told the crowd, “I am the luckiest man in the world.”

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Tyler, the Creator Announces Denver Show

By Westword StaffOctober 23, 2024

All tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, November 1.

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox in Denver

Ophelia’s Reopened With Flobots, Polish Ambassador

By Emily FergusonOctober 23, 2024

Under new ownership, Ophelia’s has been closed while revamping its sound system. It reopens with some stellar shows.

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Funk Band Lettuce Launches New Online Platform for Live Shows

By Justin CriadoOctober 14, 2024

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

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