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Summer of Peril Bassist Released From ICE Custody

By Zachary ViscontiFebruary 25, 2026

“Terrified about my future. I spent the next 60 days not knowing if I would be sent to a country I haven’t been to since I was 4 years old.”

Spin HERStory Celebrates Women’s History Month With a Vinyl Club for Music Lovers

By Michael RobertsFebruary 25, 2026

After a rough start, Littleton’s Records on Main is hosting events through March.

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Boots Jaffee Keeps on Trucking, From Grateful Dead Crew to Colorado Artist

By Nick HutchinsonFebruary 25, 2026

“There’s a voluminous amount of Grateful Dead cover bands in this area, and I have fun sitting in with some of them when I can.”

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Electronic Producer and DJ Maddy O’Neal is Ready for an Atmospheric Debut at Mission Ballroom

By Jackson PittsFebruary 24, 2026

“I’ve had this slow climb, and being in the Colorado (music) community has been a huge part of my project.”

DJ HELLOKENNY Says Goodbye to Denver

DJ HELLOKENNY Says Goodbye to Denver

By Justin CriadoFebruary 24, 2026

“My goal is not to be the biggest artist in the world, but possibly one of the most business-savvy and clever.”

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Aria Ready? Ellie Caulkins Opera House Celebrates Twenty Years

By Toni TrescaFebruary 23, 2026

From 1908 convention hall to world-class opera house, the Ellie marks twenty years with a new stage, new seats and a gala.

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The Polish Ambassador Has Gone Phishing

By Brian TurkFebruary 20, 2026

“I didn’t want to alienate the fans that were coming to hear my fully original productions, so I decided to do these ‘Polish Phish’ shows.”

Colorado Music Hall of Fame Celebrates 15 Years

Colorado Music Hall of Fame Celebrates 15 Years

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 19, 2026

The celebration includes the induction of a new class on April 8, as well as a birthday bash on April 19

Buried in Lies Turns Turmoil Into Emotionally-Charged Metal

Buried in Lies Turns Turmoil Into Emotionally-Charged Metal

By Justin CriadoFebruary 18, 2026

The Pueblo metalcore band will play a benefit show at Ante Up on Saturday, February 21.

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Pickin’ on the Dead Ready to Come to Life at Cervantes’ Other Side

By Jackson PittsFebruary 17, 2026

The band will be playing February 21 with frequent collaborator Bridget Law.

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Dumpstaphunk and Joey Porter Trio Take Over Cervantes’ on Valentine’s Day

By Jackson PittsFebruary 13, 2026

“Our previous shows and our relationship with Denver over the years have created a bond with some music-loving folks that love to come hang and party.”

Broken-Heart Ballads: Gentleman Deluxe Offers an Alternative Valentine’s Day Concert

Broken-Heart Ballads: Gentleman Deluxe Offers an Alternative Valentine’s Day Concert

By Justin CriadoFebruary 12, 2026

“I love sad songs. Listening to sad music when you’re sad is good for your mental health.”

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Rootbeer Richie and the Reveille Is the Band Colorado Needs

By Emily FergusonFebruary 11, 2026

Are you ready for the fifth Mile High Mardi Gras Mambo?

Orange Peel Moses on His Totally Unexpected Anti-ICE Protest Song

By Michael RobertsFebruary 11, 2026

“We want to give people hope, because joy is an act of resistance.”

Underground Music Showcase Returning, Moving Up to RiNo

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 9, 2026

“The BID saw this partnership as an intentional way of investing in RiNo’s creative ecosystem, not just funding a festival, but actively stewarding it.”

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James Acaster Is Ready to Answer All Your Questions at Wax Trax Today

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 7, 2026

“That is all I do when I come to America. I do Late Night with you, and I do Wax Trax in Denver, Colorado.”

Horse Bitch Talks About Biggest Show Yet — and Dolphin Sex

Horse Bitch Talks About Biggest Show Yet — and Dolphin Sex

By Michael RobertsFebruary 6, 2026

“We’re mostly just scared that nobody is going to come,” one member says of the Friday gig at the Bluebird.

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Franz Hilberath Launches MP3 LABS

By Justin CriadoFebruary 5, 2026

One of its first projects is a sunrise concert at Vail Mountain Friday, February 6.

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Try, Try Again: The Dreamy Synth Beats of mon cher

Try, Try Again: The Dreamy Synth Beats of mon cher

By Tim WeighartFebruary 5, 2026

Meghan Holton’s indie electronic project will bring an evolved sound and a new member to Skylark Lounge February 6

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The Rebirth of Sudan Archives

By Houston WiltseyFebruary 5, 2026

The violinist and songwriter discusses how family, dance music and science fiction shaped her stunning third album.

Your Mom’s House Is Going to Auction

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 3, 2026

The City of Denver posted a “treasurer’s sale” notice for February 13.

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Making Space Where It Matters: Inside Bruce Trujillo’s Manos Sagrados

Making Space Where It Matters: Inside Bruce Trujillo’s Manos Sagrados

By Eman El SaiedFebruary 2, 2026

As one of the few Denver venue owners who is both queer and of mixed heritage, Bruce Trujillo is intentional about creating opportunities for marginalized communities.

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