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Hill Stompers bring joyful sound to Brewfest

Let’s hear it for beer. The magical elixir made up of water, hops, malt and yeast has been brewed, consumed and enjoyed since the dawn of time. And for good reason. People plan va...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Pat Corn brings trove of stories and songs to town

Musician Pat Corn can tell a story. The North Carolina native, musician and teacher has had quite the career, starting as a kid clog dancing at the Grand Ole Opry and going pro a...

DATE: Aug 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Kai Welch show promises intimate night of music

Small music venues are the choice music venues. Don’t let the size of the performance space dictate your expectations on the quality of the product. If a band or performer gradua...

DATE: Aug 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Finding musical fulfillment in the comforts of home

Let’s praise the studio musician. They may not play live much; perhaps they’re in a band that performs at the occasional farmers market or gallery event. They forgo that time on ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Bluegrass band takes musical mission overseas

The media needs more watchdogs who single out positive government programs. Our federal government makes so many decisions and policies that are ridiculed, playing out like bad t...

DATE: Jul 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Local drummer finds global audience online

Eric Kiefer has become an international performer without leaving the comfort of his own home. Performing solo under the name Oblee, the local drummer – who has played for the gr...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Creeping ever closer to Red Rocks dream

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the golden ring for touring bands. The storied venue, which has hosted legends from The Beatles to U2 to Wilco and Willie Nelson, along with every jam band in the c...

DATE: Jul 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Carver’s four-piece rock band returns for Fourth

It was 2005 when San Francisco rock band Void Where Prohibited started taking up a short summer residency in Durango. It makes perfectly good sense; Durango is a vacation destina...

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Working-class rock is alive and well in Durango

The aspiration of fame and fortune should be the last thing on the list of what you want to achieve when you put together a band. It’s really an unattainable goal. For every band that sells ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Halfway through 2014, a look at the year’s hot albums

It’s common for December editions of newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs to have a “best of” list that wraps up the musical releases of the last 12 months. This paper is no different. ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Music, food and cheers to all the dads

Last week I was paid a great compliment. My friend said, “It warms my heart to see pictures of you and your daughter.” Like many dads (with the exception of the numerous deadbeat...

DATE: Jun 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Elder Grown wins online vote, festival slot

In a new trend in festivals, promoters are experimenting with different ways to book lineups. While demo tapes, 8 by 10 glossies and electronic press kits are traditional methods of audition...

DATE: Jun 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown