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The Doobie Brothers reschedule 50th anniversary tour

NEW YORK – The Doobie Brothers are rescheduling their 50th anniversary tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced Tuesday that the...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Author Murakami DJs ‘Stay Home’ radio show

TOKYO – Acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of the world with his favorite music, and said the fight against the coro...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Recording Academy records John Prine song for charity

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Recording Academy has released a new recording of John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” with proceeds going to support the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Pr...

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Remembering Cy Scarborough: Durango icon leaves behind more than musical legacy

For more than 50 years, Cy Scarborough spent summer nights entertaining countless tourists and residents at the Bar D Chuckwagon. His sense of humor and big heart have made him an icon. ...

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

A rare tribute to a rare musician: Cellist Lynn Harrell dies and Carnegie Hall marks his passage

Acclaimed American cellist Lynn Harrell died on April 27. His sudden death was not associated with the coronavirus. The news sent shock waves throughout the world of international music. ...

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Caitlin Cannon releases latest album

‘The TrashCannon Album’ explores hard truths

DATE: May 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Grammy-winning 1970s soul singer Betty Wright dies at 66

MIAMI – Betty Wright, the Grammy-winning soul singer and songwriter whose influential 1970s hits included “Clean Up Woman” and “Where is the Love,” has died at age 66. Wright died...

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Photos: Stillhouse Junkies bring music to their fans

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Little Richard, flamboyant rock ’n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ’n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introdu...

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider-Esleben dies at age 73

BERLIN – Florian Schneider-Esleben, a co-founder of German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, has died, record label Sony said Wednesday. He was 73. Citing fellow group founder ...

DATE: May 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Stillhouse Junkies heading out on Durango-centric yard-to yard musical tour

Roots band will play for 10 families Saturday and Sunday

DATE: May 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

J-Calvin drops new single just when we need it

Local soul-funk-groove band J-Calvin has released a new single, and it couldn’t come at a better time, said Jesse Ogle, the band’s bass player and leader-composer. “We thought it ...

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.