Music
Fun on the fourth
There are a lot of things to do on July 4, but with multiple parts of the state literally on fire, it might be hard to come by those oft-cherished fireworks. Here are some of the best things to do this Independence Day — fireworks not guaranteed. Ralphie’s ...
Boulder Chamber Orchestra seeks harmony via alchemy
If you mix the right ingredients, you will get pure gold...
Joshua Davis finds his voice on ‘The Voice’
What is it about Republican presidential candidates and their inability to choose a proper campaign song? It’s as if conservative ears have a special filter that only allows the words of an ironic chorus to make it into the candidate’s head while stripping out a song...
Country style granola
When Kristina Murray first started performing her country/Americana songs around Boulder County, there simply weren’t many people doing what she does. And to this day, country in Boulder stands out like a three-piece suit at a hoedown...
MahlerFest XXXII offers two orchestral concerts in expanded schedule
Colorado MahlerFest is growing.
This year, the 32nd edition of the festival will feature more repertoire than ever, including two separate orchestra programs in Macky...
Greensky Bluegrass: All grown up
Maturity is a term some musicians prefer not to see associated with themselves or their bands. After all, music is considered a young person’s...
Professional development
When Emelise Munoz was young—younger than she is now—passersby would hear her busking down the street, drawn by her deep, soulful voice, surprised to...
Tayla Parx competes with only herself
Taylor Parks, who goes by the stage name Tayla Parx, has one message: “Come as you are because, whatever that is, is acceptable.”
It’s a...
Luna phase
Drifting through our back pages prior to a chat with Luna’s Dean Wareham last week, we were mildly astonished to see that our last...