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The Boss co-directs his first movie: A concert documentary with some extras

“Western Stars,” a new documentary co-directed by and starring Bruce Springsteen, swaggers across the landscape like a cinematic epic, but it’s basically a concert flick, with some extras. A...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Eco-bluegrass comes to Absolute Bakery

San Juan String Band joins in Mancos library celebration

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Two writers claim they deserve credit on Lizzo’s ‘Truth Hurts’

NEW YORK – There’s a debate about the truth behind Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts.” Lizzo’s breakthrough tune, which spent six weeks on top of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this year, features ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Houston, Notorious B.I.G. nominated for rock hall of fame

NEW YORK – The late musical icons Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. are among the 16 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2020 class. The organization announ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Natalie Merchant honored with Lennon award

NEW YORK – At this stage of her life, Natalie Merchant is more proud of getting an honor named for John Lennon because of what it says about her activism than her music. The singe...

DATE: Oct 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

A Harvest Night of Metal at the Garage

Harvest festivals are about to get a heavy metal twist this weekend in Durango. On Saturday night, The Garage Billiards & Music Hall (formerly Pongas) will host A Harvest Night of...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Owners of Charlie Brown song sue Dollywood

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The copyright owners of the “Charlie Brown Christmas” theme song have sued Dollywood in federal court for copyright infringement. News outlets report the compla...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Bedbound and ‘bored stiff’ Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour dates

LOS ANGELES – Ozzy Osbourne is stuck at home with health woes, but plans to be back on track soon. Osbourne says in a video posted to Twitter on Wednesday that in a “bad fall” ear...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Book World: Andrew Ridgeley reminisces about George Michael and the meteoric rise of Wham!

Warning: Reading Andrew Ridgeley’s memoir “Wham! George Michael & Me” may send you straight down a YouTube or Spotify rabbit hole. It’s a reminder that the pair, in a mere four years, churne...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Kurt Cobain’s ‘Unplugged’ sweater, guitar, head to auction

LOS ANGELES – The olive green cardigan that Kurt Cobain wore during Nirvana’s MTV “Unplugged” performance and one of the late rocker’s custom guitars are headed to auction. Julien...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Eagles plan massive ‘Hotel California’ performances on tour

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eagles are planning massive performances of their album “Hotel California” during their 2020 tour. Performances of the band’s 1976 album will include a 46-piece...

DATE: Oct 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Annie Moses Band opens Southwest Colorado Concerts season

Band blends roots and classical music

DATE: Oct 8, 2019 | 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.