Posts in Music
Arise Music Festival Announces ARISE Online NYE featuring Desert Dwellers w/ Magic Beans, Spectacle, Melody Lines and More

Streaming from Colorado Sound Studios on December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. MST, fans, friends and family can tune in for ARISE Online and couch surf their way to the new year with concert-quality performances, newly released music, exclusive interviews, live painting, poetry, interactive chats and even more to be announced soon. ARISE Online will premiere on Facebook and YouTube as a free, streaming celebration headlined by music producers Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe of Desert Dwellers and recently streamed performances by Magic Beans, Spectacle, Melody Lines and live painter Laura McGowan.

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ARISE Online Continues Roll-Out w/ Melody Lines Dec 3rd!

“ARISE Online continues on Thursday, December 3 with innovative electronic duo Melody Lines for a high-quality online concert experience.

Streaming from Colorado Sound Studios, fans can stay safe at home, catch a watch party with friends or even an online stream slumber party at A-Lodge and jam out to brand-new electronic music and fan favorites, exclusive interviews and virtual hangouts.

You can join us immediately after the concert for a special one-night-only virtual meet and greet with Melody Lines. Simply upgrade your ticket and receive exclusive access to meet the band, ask questions, dance, and take in-stream photos and videos.

Tickets start at only $10.
A portion of the proceeds to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to help musicians and music industry workers in need.”

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Colorado Live Events Industry to Participate in #WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART On Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Denver, CO – On September 1st, 2020 from 9 PM – 12 AM MT, venues, buildings, structures, and residences across Colorado will be lit in red as part of #WeMakeEvents, #RedAlertRESTART, and #ExtendPUA’s national call to action, imploring the US Congress to pass the RESTART Act (S.3814) as quickly as possible. The RESTART Act would offer economic relief to the Live Events Industry, which has been shuttered since March, 2020, putting millions of people out of work. Additionally, the movement is to support ExtendPUA.org in their efforts towards continuation and extension of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to provide relief to those without work due to COVID-19.

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Drive-In Concerts Are Here (Hopefully) To Stay - Catch Up Before Heading To Your Next Drive-In Show

I think it started in Germany, who probably executed it way better than us, but drive-in concerts are hitting the US front in a big way and as far as we’re concerned, they need to be here to stay. Names like Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, The Chainsmokers, Black Jacket Symphony, Keith Urban, Marc Rebillet, The Avett Brothers, Blake Shelton, and now after last night, Colorado’s own, Dirt Monkey and SoDown have all either rocked a socially distant Drive-In concert or are scheduled to in the upcoming weeks. So let’s take a look at this new trend and discuss why we need to keep it around, while also maybe contriving some ways we can all do better in ensuring the longevity of this innovative throwback that’s got cities and fans hearing live music again!

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How Musicians Are Coping During COVID-19

Artists and musicians have been in a fuzzy state of confusion, attempting to adjust after their entire world was flipped on its axis. After all, no one was prepared for the country-wide shutdowns that ensued from the spread of COVID-19. Shows and tours have either been postponed or completely canceled in order to protect public safety. This has forced everyone in the music industry to rethink their immediate strategies, as well as those for the future.

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Into The "Wormhole" With Telemetry. Hear The New Track First + Interview With The Band

There’s no doubt the last month has been one of the most trying times of our generation, especially for artists, musicians, and entertainers out there. Most of the musical world has been flipped on its head, having all live performances canceled for the foreseeable future and leaving musicians feeling mostly uncertain about their future. So what does an artist or a band do in such troubling times? For the members of the trio, Telemetry, the answer is to continue making music.

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Bye Bye Beta! Get The Grand Opening Details Of LIVV Nightclub This Weekend!

If you’re from Denver or even lived here a short while, you are probably familiar with LoDo. The bustling district known as LoDo is where people go to party; a central hub for bars, music, and food. Right on the corner of 19th and Blake, a brand new concept is opening its doors to the public this Saturday, just in time for St. Patrick's Day festivities. LIVV Nightclub plans on being a destination space for all things entertainment.

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Side Projects Are The Magic Of Live Music: Alana Rocklin & David Phipps at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox

Have you ever seen a musician from one of your favorite popular bands – no matter the genre - play at a small venue or unique place? They may have been by themselves or with other musicians, but regardless, you probably felt the magic?

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NGHTMRE @ 1st Bank Center: Review & Gallery Plus Big Gigantic's New Album Preceding Gigantic NGHTMRE @ Red Rocks Next Fall

NGHTMRE along with SVDDEN DEATH came roaring through the first bank center and left Denverites with the neck-aches they likely went into the show anticipating for the next morning. The heavy-hitting, in-your-face dubstep, and quasi-shy in person producer better known as Tyler Marenyi did not disappoint with an almost 2-hour set jam-packed with all the fan favorites and plenty we’d never heard before.

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Mona Magno Is Celebrating Life And She Wants You To Join In!

A highly celebrated and active Denver native currently managing multiple projects, Mona Magno, has certainly made her mark upon her beloved hometown and other communities across Colorado. As founder and executive director of FreeMusicForFreePeople, Mona began her impactful philanthropic and creative journey as an eager teenager who saw a lack of safe spaces for artists to express themselves. Gaining inspiration from many different aspects of the Denver culture, Mona found a drive to create avenues and outlets for safe spaces to explore, express, and showcase local Denver talent. But she certainly didn’t stop there!

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