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On July 1, crews began transforming the 62-year-old venue into a Latino dance club.

The band is celebrating its anniversary by kicking off the Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival at EastFax Tap on July 4.

Nathaniel Rateliff is ever the reluctant rockstar, tackling how he handles stardom on the Night Sweats’ new album.

“There was no mistaking what this was: We all saw a giant disc-shaped craft hovering a few hundred feet above the ground with three rows of windows and lights.”

Celebrate the beginning of summer with a new album from Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and fresh local singles

Most bands only dream of being discovered by a big-time agent. But that’s exactly what happened to Oak, Ash & Thorn.

Commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Arts in 1983 to host small-scale events, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre now brings in major touring artists.

Ian James established a new artists’ collective to help Denver musicians promote and perform their work to a larger audience.

Formerly of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, the multi-instrumentalist is creating a new sound by blending Motown and funk with grunge and hip-hop.

SarahFest is a femme-forward festival showcasing badass Denver bands and celebrating all the Sarahs.

Classic-rock fans with an ear for harmonies dripping in sunshine and relaxation need look no further than “Sunflower Sky.”

The car dealership has acquired the naming rights to the new Colorado Springs amphitheater, which is set to open on August 9.

The queer four-piece won a Best of Denver award for Best Debut Album, and we can’t wait for our members to see the band live.

“We have the city of Denver in our in our corner to help us keep this business going for generations.”

When Michael Stein was mugged and beaten in Las Vegas, he had “given up on struggling with” heroin addiction. Now he’s celebrating two years sober.

Many newcomers don’t know that a hike is involved when attending a show at the historic venue.

Find your favorite tunes for the summer right here.

There are many major tours hitting the venue, so here’s what you need to know about what you can bring into the arena.

There are multiple major tours hitting the arena, from pop stars like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo to bands such as Blink-182, Megadeth and Aerosmith. But that’s not all.

Local musicians can submit their entries to the competition now through May 31.

The band’s new single “For Good Measure” is available on all streaming platforms.