Performing at Hodi’s Halfnote in Fort Collins, CO.
Brandi Carlile Rocks New West Fest in Fort Collins
Photos of Brandi Carlile playing the mountain stage at New West Fest in Fort Collins, CO.
Category: Music
Blind Pilot in Residence at the Music District
Two members of Blind Pilot, Israel Nebeker vocals and guitar and Ryan Dobrowski drummer and percussion, utilized the Music District practice rooms for writing. They did a session of singing bowls and took some of the classes offered on the campus. They lived in the Airbnb apartment and rented bikes from the bike share in Fort Collins.
Justin Roth Launches a New Singer-Songwriter group at the Music District
Justin Roth is launching a Songwriting group at the Music District in Fort Collins on Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm. The group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Songwriters are encouraged to bring a new song each month for the group to provide a critique and support to enrich the craft.
Fort Collins Gypsy Swing Band Release Craft Beer
The Happy Dapples is an eclectic group of musicians from Fort Collins that play Gypsy Swing. This Saturday they celebrated their beer release of Hoppy Dopple with Equinox Brewing in Fort Collins.
The beer has been on tap at Equinox since November of 2016. Oskar Arevalo, singer and guitar player of the Dapples, had an interest in brewing the beer. He was a chef at Fish restaurant in Fort Collins and spent many days doing beer pairing dinners. He wanted to merge his culinary talents with his musical ones.
Happy Birthday to The Colorado Sound
The Colorado Sound is the fastest growing non-commercial radio station in the nation. This week they turn one year old. To celebrate they are hosting a premiere party at Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins. An all Colorado lineup including Dragondeer, Paper Bird, Rob Drabkin, and Brent Cowles, will be featured. The celebration will be recorded by a diverse team of videographers and broadcasted on a later date. The first 200 people through the door get a commemorative T-shirt!
Chad Fisher: Fort Collins Bluegrass Musician and Teacher
Chad Fisher is a Fort Collins Bluegrass Musician and a Teacher. He got his start from listening to music, and it pulled …
Wood Belly is the New-Grass Quintet in Town
Wood Belly resonates the soul by combining traditional bluegrass with modern new grass styles. They were born in bluegrass heaven, Rocky Grass 2015, …
What Lies on the Horizon for Bluegrass Guitarist David Jensen’s Solo Career
Beloved Fort Collins bluegrass guitarist David Jensen is venturing out into a solo career after spending the last few years with National Touring band …
Fort Collins Musician Derek Blake: Live Acoustic Session
Derek Blake is a singer-songwriter in Fort Collins, Co. He has a new album, Pop hits released July 20, 2016. Pop hits …
Laura Burhenn of Mynabirds teaches about protest songs at the Music District
featured Laura Burhenn is a new revolutionist. She examines the question: “What does a revolution look like today, and what are we fighting …
Music’s role in the public good: Colorado Music Strategy
“Music as a business” is a unique concept. Our culture often romanticizes the view of the struggling artist. A creative may struggle their …
The Economic Impact of Colorado Creative Industries
Colorado Governor Hickenlooper passed the HB11-1031 bill in 2011. This bill focuses on the conception of more Creative Districts in Colorado. A Creative District is an enterprise that adds economic value to a community through creative entrepreneurship. The Office of Economic Development’s initiative states,
Tallgrass:Songs of Happiness and Sorrow
Adam Morford, Austin Morford, and Matt Skinner make up the eclectic band Tallgrass. This band delivers riveting melodies, three-piece harmonies, and transformative …
Longmont’s Bridge Studios:Both Sides of the Glass
Paul Andrews is the owner of Bridges Studios in Longmont, Colorado. Paul built this studio originally for his personal use. The more people …