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Pops Staples – “Don’t Lose This”

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One of the coolest albums of 2015 so far also has one of the coolest stories behind it. Before Roebuck “Pops” Staples, the patriarch of the iconic Staples Singers, passed away in 2000, he gave his daughter Mavis a record which contained “Pops” singing and playing guitar. While in his final days, “Pops” told Mavis to look after the record he recorded, telling Mavis, “Please don’t lose this.”

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Swallow Hill & Arvada Center Unveil Summer Stage Concert Series

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SUMMER STAGE CONCERT […]

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Denver Botanic Gardens Announce Summer Concert Series

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Summer is just […]

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Dr. John & Mavis Staples – June 14th – Denver Botanic Gardens

Estimated read time 5 min read

A nearly perfect day gave way to a beautiful night during a great evening of music from two 70+ year old Grammy winners at The Botanic Gardens. While both performers showed us why they had become the legends they are, when all was said and done the sheer power and inspirational nature of Mavis Staples’ set overpowered a more laid back and mellow performance from Dr. John.

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Line-Up for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Revealed

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The Telluride Blues […]

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Denver Botanic Gardens Releases STELLAR Concert Schedule

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The Denver Botanic […]