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Ariana Grande joining ‘The Voice’

NEW YORK – Pop star Ariana Grande is taking her seat in “The Voice” coach’s chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021...

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Alabama Shakes drummer facing child abuse charges

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. â€“ The drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes is in custody on child abuse charges. Steven William Johnson, 35, was arrested Wednesday after b...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

It’s Elton John’s birthday and he’s got rare music for fans

NEW YORK – Elton John is celebrating his 74th birthday today – and he’s sending fans a very rare present. Six deep cuts have been made available on streaming and digital formats f...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this year

Attending Elton John’s long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. Now you can go – for $20. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is inviting every...

DATE: Mar 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

A peek behind the masks, precautions at the pandemic Grammys

LOS ANGELES – I have covered the Grammy Awards for the Associated Press for 15 years. But this strange year feels like the first time. Built around performances, full of singing a...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Annual Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass canceled

But there’s hope for Four Corners Folk Festival

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Hair metal bacchanal: New book looks back at ’80s hard rock music scene

Musicians share stories in ‘Nöthin’ But a Good Time’

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Books

International magazine features La Plata County’s rising star, Tyller Gummersall

Singer-songwriter’s traditional approach rooted in Ignacio area

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Mississippi, small-town bluesman keeps aging music alive

BENTONIA, Miss. – With callused hands, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes plucks an old acoustic guitar at the juke joint his parents started more than 70 years ago. He checks the cafe’s inventory: jars of...

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Back-to-back BACH

Orchestra and annual festival celebrate the great one

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Rock hall plans October induction before live audience

NEW YORK – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland – before an actual audience. The induction ...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Phish guitarist to found substance abuse treatment center

LUDLOW, Vt. – Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio plans to start a substance use disorder treatment center in Vermont, where the band was formed in 1983. Anastasio, who is now 14 years...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | 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.