Music – The Durango Herald

Bobby Rydell, 60s teen idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ star, dies

Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ’n’ roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” died Tuesday. Rydell died of complications from pneu...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

LAS VEGAS – An 81-year-old jazz giant and a 15-year-old rock singer were the first to perform tributes to Joni Mitchell on Friday night. Such was the diversity of artists honoring a most di...

DATE: Apr 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango School District 9-R holds first regular in-person board meeting since September

Students from Animas Valley Elementary and Miller Middle School perform for Youth Art Month

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Foo Fighters cancel all dates after drummer’s death

LOS ANGELES – Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates after the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The rockers had been scheduled to play at the Grammy Awards in Las ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you’re in

Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.” The Rock &...

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks

Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn't “earned that right.” The music icon who has been elected into the...

DATE: Mar 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Bobbie Nelson, sister of country music legend, dies at 91

AUSTIN, Texas – Bobbie Nelson, the older sister of country music legend Willie Nelson and longtime pianist in his band, has died, her family said. She was 91. An original member of the Willi...

DATE: Mar 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Music

Let the music begin: 15th Bach Festival resumes community celebration

Local music impresario C. Scott Hagler knows how to craft a festival for the whole family. He will open the 15th annual Bach Festival at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Sunday in the f...

DATE: Mar 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Exchange: Composer cruising Route 66 to put highway to music

KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) – If U.S. Route 66 were a symphony orchestra, what would it sound like? That’s a question Dr. Nolan Stolz, a South Carolina music professor and classical music composer, ...

DATE: Mar 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment