Fort Collins electronic music sensation Pretty Lights (aka Derek Smith) releases all of his music online for free, then makes a bazillion dollars filling up …
CU’s WelcomeFest taps Chiddy Bang, Pnuma Trio, XV, Air Dubai
The University of Colorado’s Program Council won’t formally announce the lineup for its annual back-to-school WelcomeFest until next week, but Colorado Daily music writer Wendy …
Paper Bird “When the River Took Flight” CD release parties
If you’ve been waiting for a Paper Bird party, wait no longer. The birdies party tonight at BMoCA and tomorrow night in Denver. The parties …
Kristen Schaal, Longmont native, on Late Show with David Letterman (video)
Kristen Schaal, adorable Longmont native and very funny alternative comedian, was hilarious on her Late Show with David Letterman debut. She did say how much …
Fiske Planetarium upgrade: But can Laser Floyd get any better?
Fiske Planetarium at CU, home to planetarium-y things like Laser Floyd and Laser Daft Punk and, well, probably other things (OK, plenty of other things …
Louisville band Orange Free State record release this Saturday (free song download)
Louisville band Orange Free State is just about ready to drop a new record, “Brighter Days Coming,” and they’re doing it with a CD release …
The Indulgers add guitar player from… Fleetwood Mac?
A.V. Club Denver/Boulder reports that Boulder’s house band, The Indulgers — you’ve seen them at Conor O’Neill’s, the 29th Street Mall and plenty of public events …
Shawn Colvin gives her Colorado fans a fun, loose show
At least among people I’ve been conversing with, the Shawn Colvin show was one of the more anticipated shows of the summer — which came …
Vintage “base ball” recalls simpler/funnier times
If you’re like me, you enjoy reading old-timey descriptions of sports and checking out the excellent uniforms. So if you’re like me, you’ll think the …
RockyGrass 2010 winds down: What I’ll remember
2 p.m.July 25, Lyons: Welcome clouds are taking the heat down (along with jumping in the creek) for the sold-out crowd on the final day …
Beer cap art! Why not?
If you’re a craft beer lover like I am, you probably find yourself with a lot of extra beer bottle caps. Instead of just throwing …
Bangladesh surf club film playing at Patagonia Boulder on Monday
There aren’t many opportunities to surf on the Front Range. That’s why you should hang ten with the free screening of the film “Gum for …