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The Lil Smokies with Cris Jacobs – December 3rd – Bluebird Theater

Estimated read time 5 min read

One of Denver’s most beloved “main drags,” and home to many of the cities best live music venues, Colfax avenue is just the right blend of seedy and hipster around The Bluebird Theater these days. The storied venue played host to a great night of music last Saturday with The Lil Smokies, Cris Jacobs, and some memorable sit-ins.

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Zach Chance of Jamestown Revival Talks Texas, The Wasatch Mountains, and Lifelong Friendships

Estimated read time 12 min read

What happens when lifelong friends decide to hitch their wagons together and go into business? Well, often it ain’t pretty, but in some very rare cases the years of late night conversations, heated arguments and roadtrips prove their worth and the result is something very special. This is the case with Jamestown Revival, a duo that draws inspiration from Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance’s roots in the rural east Texas town of Magnolia.

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Darrell Scott Talks Tim O’Brien, Telluride & Pete Seeger

Estimated read time 9 min read

Listen Up Denver! had the pleasure of speaking with Darrell Scott ahead of his Colorado mini-tour with Tim O’Brien in support of their 2013 album release “Memories and Moments.” Darrell is a stunning artist who is as at home writing, singing, and performing his own songs as he is playing guitar for artists like Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and Robert Plant as a member of the Rock legend’s “Band of Joy.” His songs have been covered by a wide range of artists and he has released 11 albums, including three with Tim O’Brien.

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Lyle Lovett – January 4th – Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Estimated read time 6 min read

There is something about the open plains, freight trains, and highway lanes of the lone star state that has inspired some musicians to develop their own brand of Country music that thrives in West Texas. Lyle Lovett is high up on the list of legends that represents this raw style that is so much more than what passes for Country music to the masses. His stories are backed by different musical sounds and styles and he proved on Wednesday that they sound equally amazing whether you are in a pickup truck or in an Opera House.