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John Hiatt – August 13th – Denver Botanic Gardens

Estimated read time 2 min read

Last Tuesday night, Denver Botanic Gardens played host to a true legend of the songwriting world, Mr. John Hiatt. Hiatt, who was one of the pioneers who broke down the barriers between Country, Rock, and Pop, has been producing consistently strong material since his first release way back in 1974 and he proved he can still command attention with just an acoustic guitar, a harmonica, and his voice.

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The Ride Festival – July 12, 13, 14 – Telluride Town Park

Estimated read time 8 min read

The Ride Festival presented a very Rock and Roll heavy line-up this year in Telluride Town Park. Anchored by two nights of Widespread Panic, the festival also offered up sets from Jason Isbell, Big Something, Thunderpussy, Rose Hill Drive and more all while the sun shined down on the picturesque town for most of the weekend.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band – August 5th – Red Rocks

Estimated read time 6 min read

The annual Tedeschi-Trucks Band headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is marked on many calendar’s months in advance and, with openers including North Mississippi Allstars and Los Lobos, there was no way this night would disappoint. The only thing weighing down the good vibes among the crowd were the looming clouds and forecast for a rainy night. Fortunately, the clouds were soon forgotten and the good vibes sent any chance of rain far away.

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Widespread Panic – November 1st – 1stBank Center

Estimated read time 1 min read

After a blazing two set Halloween show full of covers and bust outs, Widespread Panic returned to the 1stBank Center on Saturday night for the second of three shows in the small arena. Energy was high and the band delivered a crowd pleasing set of classics like “Space Wrangler,” “Radio Child,” “Porch Song,” and “Ain’t Life Grand” along with a few well chosen covers including the debut of Joe Cocker’s “High Time We Went” and their long shelved take on The Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Sedated.”

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John Hiatt & Taj Mahal – August 13th – Chautauqua Auditorium

Estimated read time 4 min read

The Chautauqua Auditorium never fails to set its own tone with each event it hosts. The historic building is set in the shadow of the Flatirons and packs a visual wow factor as you amble up the hill to the door, but then drives it home as you take your seat and absorb all the warm, wood ambiance that is standard show experience in the 116 year old structure. This line-up of the Taj Mahal Trio and John Hiatt & The Combo was a true whopper and, as you can imagine, the show was sold-out.

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Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – August 17th & 18th – Lyons, CO

Estimated read time 8 min read

This year’s Rocky Mountain Folks Festival featured marquee names like John Butler Trio, Patty Griffin and John Prine but it was the lesser known acts like Seryn, Foy Vance, Nathaniel Rateliff and Charles Bradley that really wow’d the faithful crowd. Word on the street months before the festival was that the organizers and staff of Planet Bluegrass were more excited by the acts this year than they had been at any time in recent memory, and they just may have been right on!

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Steve Winwood – November 20th – Paramount Theatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

The energetic crowd at Steve Winwood’s Paramount Theatre show proved they were no fair-weather set of fans last week. They were the real deal and they were at the Paramount Theater to show their collective love for this amazing musician. With a timeless sound that has transcended genres and also many generations, Winwood performed a spectacular show. He gave the crowd exactly what they wanted, a fun night filled with hit after hit and a twinge of nostalgia.

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Huey Lewis & The News – August 12th – Comfort Dental

Estimated read time 5 min read

When Huey Lewis took the stage with only a harmonica in hand, he introduced himself by saying “I’m Huey Lewis and this . . . is The News,” and quickly proved that “The Heart of Rock and Roll” is indeed still beating as they tore into the band’s 1984 hit. With Lewis fronting a ten piece band they delivered a solid show that featured many of the hits that his fans know and love. Was it one of the all time great shows? No. But was it worth the trip down to Englewood? For sure!!!