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Born in the Flood (above) is one of several Denver acts that will play Stand By Your Band III on Saturday. Photo by Brian Carney.
You know that sense of community the local media writes so much about in the Denver music scene? It’ll be in full flower at the Hi-Dive on Saturday when it hosts […]



Grant Gordy (right) is one of several artists playing Dazzle’s Wednesday night Rhythm & Roots series.
We know you’re a busy person. Between the job, the relationship and the mutant living in your basement, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Well, here’s one more thing to add to the pile, and listen up because it’s […]



The poster says it all.
Confessional, mood-driven songwriters are in no short supply, but one occasionally comes along that reminds you why it’s good to be on the receiving end of said confessions. That brings us to Andrea Ball. The Denver-based piano player and singer only went public with her music about a year ago, but […]



Bela Karoli (above) is one of several notable Denver bands playing the Oriental Theater on March 26. Photo by Nathan Perry.
If you’re looking for proof of the community-based spirit of Denver’s music scene, get yer local music-lovin’ pants on and head down to the Oriental Theater on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. to […]



The ukulele: It’s not just for your weirdo cousin anymore.
We all know the ukulele — that cute, guitar-ish instrument (that’s right, we said “ish”) that has played a pivotal role in everything from “The Jerk” to a billion Hawaiian music pieces. But the instrument is much more than that, as Saturday’s first-ever Colorado UkeFest intends […]