Some performances arrive as concerts, and some arrive carrying the weight of history, culture, and resistance. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, DakhaBrakha will bring all of that and more to Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder for an evening that promises to be as visually arresting as it is musically powerful. Presented by Z2 Entertainment, 88.5 KGNU,… Continue reading DakhaBrakha Announce Chautauqua Auditorium Performance in Boulder on July 22, 2026
There’s something about a summer night at Chautauqua Auditorium that feels timeless—wooden beams, mountain air, and the kind of music that lingers long after the final note fades. On Saturday, August 8, 2026, that setting will host a pairing built for exactly that kind of evening, as The Jayhawks and James McMurtry bring their deeply… Continue reading The Jayhawks and James McMurtry Announce Chautauqua Auditorium Show August 8, 2026
Geiger von Muller: Neocubist Blues A recipe for fusing cubism and country blues has surfaced, and it works just fine. London’s experimental slide guitarist Geiger von Muller is premiering his new album, Neocubist Blues, a release that strips guitar music down to the core while pushing it into stranger, sharper territory. It is not merely… Continue reading Geiger von Muller Premieres Neocubist Blues
Irish singer-songwriter Darren Flynn continues to carve out his space in the Americana and roots world with the upcoming release of his new single, “I Ain’t Gonna Worry About It,” arriving April 24, 2026. Blending country blues fingerpicking with a relaxed, conversational vocal style, Flynn’s sound leans into simplicity, storytelling, and lived-in emotion. The new… Continue reading Darren Flynn Announces New Single “I Ain’t Gonna Worry About It”
For more than five decades, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival has stood as one of the Pacific Northwest’s great cultural gatherings, a place where music, art, food, film, fashion, comedy, and beautifully off-kilter spectacle all collide beneath the Space Needle. Now, Seattle’s legacy festival has revealed its 2026 lineup, and this year’s edition looks every… Continue reading Bumbershoot 2026 Unveils Lineup with Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile, Japanese Breakfast
Credit: Charlie Weinman White Denim band leader James Petralli’s wide-ranging musical appetite has become more voracious over time, delivering new album 13 – out April 24 via Bella Union – as a groove-heavy alchemy of rock, funk, dubby calypso, soul and down-dirty blues and shimmery sunshine-pop. Following acclaimed early album cuts “(God Created) Lock… Continue reading White Denim Announce New Album 13, Share “Ruby” + 2026 Tour Dates
Rising jam and classic-rock outfit Creamery Station is set to bring their vibrant, genre-blending sound to Colorado this spring, announcing a multi-date run across the state from April 30 through May 9, 2026. The tour will see the band performing in a mix of intimate venues and community-driven events, showcasing their signature fusion of improvisation,… Continue reading Creamery Station Heading to Colorado for Multiple Dates in Spring 2026
Each October, as the Appalachian highlands begin to glow with the deep reds, oranges, and golds of peak fall foliage, the town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia transforms into a gathering place for bluegrass lovers from across the country. In 2026, that tradition continues in a meaningful way as Blue Highway Fest returns October 8-11… Continue reading Blue Highway Fest 2026 Announces First Artists for Return to Big Stone Gap
In a partnership as improbable as it is inspired, where box scores meet the Beat Generation, the Lowell Spinners have teamed up with the Jack Kerouac Center to launch a season-long fundraising campaign. The effort will support the restoration of Saint Jean Baptiste Church, recently purchased by Zach Bryan as the future home of the… Continue reading The Lowell Spinners and Jack Kerouac Center Launch Season-Long Fundraising Partnership
Photo: Courtesy of Julianna Photography Moon Magnet has always felt like more than a business. It is part artist collective, part educational hub, part studio, part event engine, and fully rooted in the kind of DIY imagination that has long made Denver’s music scene such a fertile place for experimentation. That spirit is at the… Continue reading Moon Magnet Rising: Reed Fox, CU Denver, and the DIY Spirit Fueling Colorado’s Creative Community
