Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in- it's blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels welcome. Every […]
Join us for a cultural night to remember the legacy of struggle in El Salvador with special musical guests and speakers Franklin Quezada and Rene Muñoz from Yolocamba I Tá, to remember slain archbishop Oscar Romero and Jesuit priest Rutilio Grande.
Roots Music Project Community Open Mic with host Steve Koppe Join us for the new Community Open Mic! Produced and hosted by Steve Koppe. About Steve Koppe: Steve has been a part of the Boulder music community since 1980 as a guitarist, as an engineer, producer, studio owner and most […]
Imagine someone who loves music and karaoke just as much as you do, has an eclectic taste in music genres, likes to get the ENTIRE crowd involved...not just the people singing, likes to dance and LOVES to throw a party. Welcome to Nic's Mobile Music world!! Every Tuesday from […]
Songwriter Christopher Morse and Producer Ian Steele team up to bring you Songcraft: Songwriter Showcase. A deep dive with storytellers. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission, an agency of the Boulder City Council. Songcraft: Songwriters are the architects of sonic emotion, crafting […]
Renowned as the 2019 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, Tray Wellington’s banjo prowess will transport you to the heart of bluegrass. Hailing from western North Carolina, Tray’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, earning accolades with Cane Mill Road and captivating audiences nationwide. Having emerged as a […]
George Clanton doesn’t just produce gleaming electronic pop, he produces nostalgia too. The Los Angeles artist’s process involves tweaking synthesizer presets, but beyond searching for the right melodies and textures, he’s hoping to come upon a sound that strikes a spiritual chord. “I’m looking for something that triggers a memory […]
Live Jazz & Open Jazz Jam hosted by a rotating cast of the best local jazz musicians. Drums, Keys, Guitar amp and Microphones provided. Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
With deep roots in the midwest heartland, Humbird also travels like a bramble, fusing experimental folk and environmental Americana genres in a mosaic of theaters, clubs, gardens, festivals, barns, caves, and other strange locations. Siri Undlin, the songwriter behind the moniker, forges an explorative embodiment of the narrative folk song […]
Three rising stars are featured in our Indie-College Showcase night: Horsham Road, The Galentines, Cig Freud. Indie College Showcase Boulder is a hotbed for Indie College bands. Check out three rising stars of the Boulder College Music Scene. Horsham Road reminds me of the 80's Indie scene, with hints of […]
In the past few years alone, Ruston Kelly has established himself as an essential songwriting voice, capable of transforming his unsparing and often-painful self-examination into moments of sublime catharsis. With a lyrical sensibility that constantly shifts from candid to poetic, the South Carolina-born singer/songwriter/guitarist imbues his songs with equal parts […]
The sounds and styles of vocalist/composer Jocelyn Medina cross cultures, creeds and continents. A veteran of the New York jazz scene, she is fast becoming a strong, new element of the Denver/Boulder music community. Her unique blend of jazz, neo-soul and world music enchants audiences. 2-drink minimum appreciated.
Gothic Americana? Alternative Satanic Country? Denver’s legendary Slim Cessna’s Auto Club is sure to be a show that you will remember. Cowboy hats, horned rimmed glasses and mesmerizing lyrics will mark a night of absolute artistic expression. Spend your Thursday evenings at the Longmont Museum this winter and spring for […]
Join us for our 14th annual Peace Through Music Benefit Concert in honor of the 2024 Season for Nonviolence! This year's event takes place at Unity of Boulder (2855 Folsom Street) on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. and will benefit Streetscape (https://www.streetscapeboulder.org) and Boulder MUSE (https://www.bouldermuse.org) Our amazing lineup […]
The Rekha Ohal Quartet presents the music of Supertramp. We'll be exploring the music of British prog rock band Supertramp through our own musical jazz lenses. If you're a fan of Supertramp, you'll love this; if you're new to their music, hopefully this will serve as a sweet introduction. Hope […]
Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00: Marielle Kraft When you hear Marielle Kraft’s music or experience her candid live shows, you feel as though you already know her. The indie pop singer/songwriter, now based in Nashville, displays craftsmanship beyond her years, following suit to artists like Colbie Caillat, Maisie Peters, […]
Chris Daniels & The Kings mark their 40th Anniversary in 2024 with a new album due out in June. The KINGS formed in 1984 and produced their first album in 1985. Since that beginning the Kings have released 19 albums, performed in Europe 21 times and played for three Presidents, […]
Mackenzie Rae is a singer-songwriter with roots in South Dakota and western Colorado. With rich vocals, nuanced instrumentals, and a balance of high energy and sensitivity, they deliver authentic covers and originals spanning Americana, classic country, and rock. Visit mackenzieraemusic.com for more info.
Legends of Broadway, Billboard, and Beyond Join internationally renowned artist, Cody Qualls, as he performs Billboard classics and Broadway smashes. This show regularly sells out at Muse, and features a new setlist including hits from the 80s to today's top 40. He will also perform selections from Sweeney Todd, Phantom […]
It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so electric was the moment The Fretliners first played together around a single microphone in the Cloverlick banjo shop barn one […]
Roots Music Project is proud to host a special evening celebrating the album release from talented local artist Duncan Coker. It's a night of new music and good vibes from two gifted local artists. Katie Mintle Katie is an artist, singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist. She has been performing music […]
Born in the mountains of Colorado, Tenth Mountain Division is continuing the musical legacy set down by their forefathers in Colorado. Like those that came before, Tenth Mountain Division is pushing the sound found in the mountains into bold, new directions with their exploratory take on Americana that dips freely […]
A revered folk musician, Wilcox continues to earn admirers with finely crafted melodies and storytelling that cuts deep into the soul. David Wilcox is a penetrating storyteller. The revered folk musician has an effortless talent for spinning lyrics that quietly cut deep, and crafting melodies that seamlessly ride the plot […]
Dana Cooper’s musical journey began at the young age of 2 when his father would prop him on the bar to sing along with the jukebox. Born in Independence, Missouri, Cooper was surrounded by the sounds of classic country and folk music from an early age. He quickly became enamored […]
This Motus Music session offers a tranquil experience of melodious beauty within a field of blessing. It is perfect for relaxation, reflection, and aligning your spirit with your truest intentions. There is room for 30 people to lie down and listen and another 60 to sit on a first come […]
Join award winning poet Valerie A Szarek and Billboard Magazine award winning singer songwriter Laurie D (Laurie Dameron) for Boulder Arts Week. We will focus on love, spirituality, social and environmental justice. Valerie A. Szarek is an award-winning performance Poet and Native American Flute player. Her poems are healing, present, […]
Playing originals and cover tunes, they mix it up, playing funk, blues, R&B, gospel, and rock. The Saints four vocalists all sing lead, providing an exceptional variety of sound for the listener, and their four part harmonies will absolutely lift your spirits. The joy they experience while playing is obvious […]
THE DENVER—NEW YORK FLIGHT FEAT: JOEL HARRISON GUITAR STEVEN KOVALCHECK GUITAR GONZALO TEPPA BASS JIM WHITE DRUMS This band is a collaboration between NYC-based guitarist Joel Harrison and his allies in Colorado. At separate times Jim and Joel, as well as Steve and Joel, hit it off at a session […]
A Boulder treasure, guitarist Nicolò Spera, joins us in Joaquin Rodrigo’s Fantasía para un Gentilhombre, a charming concerto with movements that are based on Spanish dances from the Seventeenth Century. We finish with a delightful discovery, Symphony No. 3 in G Minor by the Nineteenth Century French composer, Louise Farrenc, […]
"If music be the food of love, play on!” -Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare Across the centuries, William Shakespeare has inspired composers to write captivating music, from opera to art song and more. Entranced by that whole package, we’re partnering with The Wit’s Shakesbeer in April to bring you a night […]
BROOMFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS POPS AND COMEDY: On Saturday April 6 2024, 7:30 pm at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, the Broomfield Symphony features a program of orchestral favorites, plus a PDQ Bach classic featuring Broomfield legends Paul Derda and John Long, conducted by Broomfield Symphony Music Director […]
Dial-up internet? Social media? Mobile cellular telephones? Somebody get us out of this Digital Nightmare! This Spring, join TWRP in their decades-late exploration of technology, as they ask all of the wrong questions, aimlessly fumble through deep concepts related to The Computer Era, and perform their genre-blurring synth-rock music across […]
Saturday, April 6th, Derek Dames Ohl & Friends make a triumphant return to the stage. This time, they present "Illegal Smile," a heartfelt tribute to the life and music of John Prine at The Velvet Elk Lounge in Boulder, CO. DDO, along with a talented ensemble of friends, will take […]
Swallow Hill Music presents Marty O’Reilly w/ Spinster for an entertaining night of music! About Marty O’Reilly Explaining Marty O’Reilly’s music is like describing a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul. […]
This unexpected alt-rock orchestra materialized out of Albuquerque, New Mexico but they might as well have slipped through an intergalactic portal or stowed away on a derelict spacecraft before crashlanding in the desert. Dust City Opera—Paul Hunton , Clara Byom , Travis Rourk , Scott Brewer , and Jesse Culberson […]
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