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Emily Ferguson

Emily Ferguson has been the music editor atWestword since November 2021. In her role, Emily writes and edits profiles of local and national musicians, previews of upcoming performances and guides to the best of Denver’s music scene. Her previous work experience includes contributing to the arts sections of the Wall Street Journal, The Spectator and the Free Beacon. While attending the College of Charleston, Emily was a fire performer and worked at music festivals.

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Modern Nomad Is Moving From RiNo

By Emily FergusonJune 29, 2023

A new location will come in the fall.

Detour Is Up Against the Wall, Trying to Finish Nuggets Mural Before Parade

By Emily FergusonJune 15, 2023

Of course, he’s adding a trophy!

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Les Claypool Is Bringing the Frog Brigade Back to Denver

By Emily FergusonJune 13, 2023

After swinging through Denver for a sold-out show in May, the band just announced that it will return for a fall tour that hits Mission Ballroom on October 15. Tickets go on sale Friday!

Umphrey’s McGee and moe. Are Ready to Melt Faces at Red Rocks, Dillon

By Emily FergusonJune 13, 2023

We caught up with Ryan Stasik of Umphrey’s McGee and Al Schnier of moe. ahead of their Red Rocks run.

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The “Alternative Clowns” of Idiot Theatre Are Not What You’d Expect

By Emily FergusonJune 9, 2023

“I would love for audiences to come and feel it’s okay to have that childlike wonder.”

Detour's colorful mural in Denver of Denver Nuggets players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray

Check Out These New Murals in Denver

By Emily FergusonJune 8, 2023

From Detour’s mural of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to new works at the Museum of Outdoor Arts and the Botanic Gardens.

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Governor Polis Vetoes Ticketing Consumer Protection Bill

By Emily FergusonJune 7, 2023

“There are also some significant problems with the bill that risk upsetting the successful entertainment system in Colorado.”

Meow Wolf Announces Two New Spots in Texas, With One Opening This Summer

By Emily FergusonMay 16, 2023

Denver’s Convergence Station was the third in a growing empire.

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Bill to Protect Tickets From Scalpers Awaits Governor’s Signature

By Emily FergusonMay 15, 2023

If it’s signed, the bill also enforces that ticket prices are shown including fees, so no one is surprised upon checkout.

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Caroline Polachek on Her Influences, Her Bandmates and Boulder

By Emily FergusonMay 12, 2023

She’s playing the Mission on Sunday, and wishes she had time to visit the Dushanbe Tea House.

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Bar Bar Finally Has (Legal) Live Music Again, Adds Monthly Drag Shows

By Emily FergusonMay 8, 2023

The beloved dive bar received its cabaret license after nearly a year of no live music, and is testing out monthly drag shows.

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Chelsea Handler Talks Weed, Tucker Carlson and Politics Ahead of SeriesFest Headliner

By Emily FergusonMay 2, 2023

Chelsea Handler is happy, and not just because Tucker Carlson was fired.

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Welcome to the Orchid, LoDo’s New Upscale Music Venue

By Emily FergusonApril 26, 2023

The Orchid is a 1920s-style jazzy supper club with an indoor stage and a rooftop patio for summer concerts.

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Red Rocks Announces 2023 Film on the Rocks and Yoga Season

By Emily FergusonApril 25, 2023

Tickets go on sale this Friday!

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Bill Kreutzmann Won’t Be at Dead & Co Final Tour

By Emily FergusonApril 22, 2023

“The final tour will go on as planned with Bill’s full endorsement and support.”

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New Art Installation for Cities Summit of the Americas Shows What Lies Beneath Denver’s Streets

By Emily FergusonApril 19, 2023

“Pipelines” opens at a plaza in Denver that will be renamed Plaza of the Americas during the summit.

A black and white street art mural in Denver by muralist A.L. Grime

After a Year Delay, This International Mural Fest Is Officially Coming to RiNo

By Emily FergusonApril 13, 2023

After cutting ties with Crush Walls, RiNo was looking for a new annual mural event. Now, Denver Walls will showcase street art and augmented reality from local and international artists.

Adam Deitch Talks About His New Solo Album, a New LoDo Venue and Making Beats for 50 Cent

By Emily FergusonApril 6, 2023

The drummer for Lettuce is releasing a new solo album at Meow Wolf, and he’s also helping put together a new venue in RiNo.

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Did The Simpsons Predict Cypress Hill’s Collab With the Colorado Symphony?

By Emily FergusonApril 3, 2023

“Do you know ‘Insane in the Brain’?”

“We mostly play classical… but we’ll give it a shot.”

Lotus Announces Four Benefit Concerts to Honor Drummer and His Son

By Emily FergusonMarch 31, 2023

There will be two concerts at the Fillmore Auditorium, which include special guests Mike Rempel, Steve Clemons, Jeff Franca and more.

South Park Episode Combines Coney Island Hot Dog With Casa Bonita

By Emily FergusonMarch 29, 2023

Trey Parker and Matt Stone seem to be reflecting on their Casa Bonita purchase in the South Park episode “DikinBaus Hot Dogs.”

Lotus Drummer and His Son Feared Dead in Kayaking Tragedy, Band Says

By Emily Ferguson and OthersMarch 21, 2023

“While we are deeply grieving, we plan to celebrate Chuck and Charley’s lives, our memories with them, and what they meant to so many people.”

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