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SirDevon
by Tim Wenger Sometimes, you meet a young kid with undeniable ambition. Such is the case with seventeen year old SirDevon. His take on the rap genre is open, honest, and a pure representation of his life. Through his music, he is clearly finding his identity as well as a solid foot to stand on. […]
Why Jazz Matters: Track 10
by Norman Provizer In 1969, a clarinet player by the name of Bill Frisell graduated from Denver’s East High School. Though born in Baltimore, Frisell came to Denver at a very young age; and in high school, he found himself in the musical company of some very talented, fellow students like Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn […]
Upper Colfax Root 40 Music Fest: ‘Seven Days of Music and the Business of Making Music.”
by Tim Wenger Mark your calendars for April 21-27. The second annual Upper Colfax Root 40 Music Fest is hitting, of course, at the Upper Colfax business district, which runs from the State Capitol east to Columbine St. Those familiar with the area, or with Denver’s music community, have undoubtedly spent their fair share of […]
First Lady of Denver Announces Student Finalists of Music Competition
DENVER – Denver First Lady Mary Louise Lee today announced the eight Denver Public Schools student finalists for her “Bringing Back the Arts” music competition. The finalists will go on to compete for the top three prizes at a FREE concert at the Bluebird Theater this Sunday, March 18. “What gifted students we have in Denver! The decision to select […]
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