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Telluride Blues & Brews – September 12, 13, 14 – Telluride Town Park

Estimated read time 7 min read

Telluride Blues & Brews is always a one-of-a-kind weekend in paradise, but with bluebird skies, beautiful weather, and a notable line-up, this year was special. While it’s tough to complain about anything when in Telluride, stellar sets from the likes of Don Bryant, Marcus King Band, Monophonics, Gov’t Mule, and Robert Plant really pushed this one over the top!

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Rocky Mountain Folks Fest – August 17th, 18th, 19th – Planet Bluegrass

Estimated read time 8 min read

As families we all have our traditions and, whether it’s opening presents on Christmas Eve, driving to the cabin every summer, or making pancakes on Sunday morning, these traditions are what define our lives and give us those memories that last a lifetime. For our family, one of those traditions is our annual August pilgrimage to Lyons for the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Though it’s been twelve years some thing remain the same; the beer is cold, the music is amazing, and the river water cools the blood in minutes.

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Telluride Bluegrass Festival – June 21, 22, 23, 24 – Telluride Town Park

Estimated read time 9 min read

The Summer Solstice has always been a significant time of year for celebration in many cultures and that holds true for Bluegrass “festivarians” as well. Each year, more than 10,000 music lovers, many of them repeat offenders, congregate in one of the most picturesque box canyons known to man, Telluride Colorado. This unique town has been host to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival since its inception in 1974. That’s 45 years of perfecting a balance of bluegrass, hippies, outdoor enthusiasts.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Darrell Scott – Soiled Dove Underground – Friday, July 8th

Estimated read time 1 min read

Darrell Scott is a Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist, a highly demanded multi-instrumentalist, and an ASCAP songwriter of the year. Darrell delivers his soulful performances in solo, duo, trio, band, and string quintet configurations, all equally dynamic and powerful. Don’t miss Darrell in Denver this Friday at The Soiled Dove Underground!

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Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin – September 25th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

As legend has it, Led Zeppelin struggled to recreate their studio recordings on stage. The recordings had countless loops and sound effects, sometimes piecing different recordings together and a myriad of other recording maneuvers that couldn’t be replicated on the live stage. This is where Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin has stepped in. Their aim is to recreate those recordings live on stage…and the do it well.

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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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Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters – July 10th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

Wednesday night at the legendary Red Rocks seemed even more legendary than most. A hint of mystical awesomeness sailed through the air; tacit comradery among the seasoned tailgaters was evident. There’s a reason this crowd was brought together on this beautiful mid-July eve: the renowned Robert Plant. And, of course, who could forget his wacky eclectic band, the Sensational Space Shifters?

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A Man About Everywhere: Marco Benevento Talks Train Car Pianos, His New Album, and Why Colorado Has Such A Great Scene

Estimated read time 9 min read

You may know him as the man behind the dirty Wurlitzer of the Benevento-Russo Duo or you may remember him as the left hand man of Garage A Trois, but you should know him as the riff mastermind soundscape artist Marco Benevento. While he is certainly a man about…everywhere, his trio of three years, as well as his new album, ‘Tigerface,’ is where it’s at.

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Beats Antique – October 27th – The Fillmore Auditorium

Estimated read time 6 min read

Beats Antique and Halloween were made for each other as both offer the chance to shed the normalcy of our society and let your freak flag fly. Colfax and the downtown area was overflowing with costumed people and excitement was at a fever pitch as the crowd approached The Fillmore. The Saturday night line-up offered a broad array of music from Dubstep to Hip-Hop to the eclectic grooves and beautifully mystical sounds of Beats Antique.