Music
Two drummers, one beat
Blues-rocker Joe Bonamassa has made a habit of choosing a specific theme or musical direction before recording many of his solo albums.
For his new...
Al Stewart’s cast of characters
In April of this year, Al Stewart was awarded A Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC2 Radio Folk Awards ceremony. These events are usually bittersweet...
People power
Ziggy Marley wants people to get up, stand up and be heard, especially when it comes to genetically modified organisms (GMOs...
The recesses of unconscious
Sam Amidon wears headphones a lot, although a lot less than he used to. Think of them like a stethoscope and Amidon the physician,...
10-town travel
When faced with the bleak prospect of a grueling tour in support of her 2009 album, Wilson St., Austin, Texas, singer-songwriter Charlie Faye had an idea. Instead of 100 shows in 200 days, why not experiment? How about 10 one-month residencies in 10 towns across ...
Along for the ride
Mike Rosenberg is in a New York coffee shop when we get connected to chat. Maybe it’s the British accent, but he’s terribly charming.
“Whot...
Chompin’ at the bit
Bonnie and Taylor Sims have been integral elements of the Front Range music scene for over a decade, lending their unique talents to just...
New label, new concept
Dani Filth, frontman of Cradle Of Filth, made himself a promise after writing the latest in a series of concept albums with the group’s 2008 CD, Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder...
Bullet with a change for rockers Nonpoint
To put it mildly, Nonpoint went through a major transition heading into its seventh album when it replaced two band members — guitarist Zach Broadrick and bassist Ken “KB” MacMillan — with three new recruits, lead guitarist Dave Lizzio, rhythm guitarist Rasheed ...
The horror
If fending off zombies sounds more appealing than hearing “Monster Mash” at another costume party, never fear: Boulder musicians have much to offer this Halloween. Acts like Devotchka, Paper Bird, The Motet and more are coming to town, offering Halloween-themed ...
Holiday classical concerts in Boulder
The calendar of holiday events by Boulder County’s classical music organizations heats up this weekend with Pro Musica Colorado and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir’s performances of Bach’s rarely heard Christmas Oratorio (see story at left). 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, St...