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Bernie Torme, guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, dead at 66

NEW YORK – Bernie Torme, a guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, died a day before his 67th birthday, according to his drummer. Drummer Mik Gaffney told The Associated Press on Tuesday tha...

DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Lou Pearlman was a disgraced mogul who defrauded ’90s boy bands – then came the $300 million Ponzi scheme

Before he was implicated in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, Lou Pearlman’s lies started to unravel at a meal with ’N Sync at a Los Angeles steakhouse. Sitting ar...

DATE: Mar 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Musical master Bach to be celebrated St. Mark’s

Of course, the poster child for the Durango Bach Festival is none other than the Baroque composer himself. A stylized four-part graphic illuminates the festival’s website and brochures. A hu...

DATE: Mar 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

DHS Jazz Ensemble wins big at FLC

Members of the Durango High School Jazz Ensemble performed at the Fort Lewis College Jazz Festival on Feb. 28 and received the Outstanding Ensemble of the day, taking first place. This is th...

DATE: Mar 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Harry Styles, Brian May, Monae to present at Rock Hall

NEW YORK – Harry Styles, Queen’s Brian May and Janelle Monae are among those who will present at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Stevie Nicks, who made it in...

DATE: Mar 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Drummer Hal Blaine, played on hits of Sinatra, Elvis, dies

LOS ANGELES – Hal Blaine, the Hall of Fame session drummer and virtual one-man soundtrack of the 1960s and ’70s who played on the songs of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys and...

DATE: Mar 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

7th Ave to bring innovative vocal show to Cortez

Vocal group born from popular ‘Sing-Off’ group Home Free

DATE: Mar 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

‘The Simpsons’ pulls Michael Jackson episode, citing child abuse allegations in HBO documentary

Nearly three decades ago, Michael Jackson offered to be a guest voice on “The Simpsons.” The result of that collaboration will now be pulled from recirculation. The top minds behi...

DATE: Mar 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Stillwater throwing a dance party this weekend

Night Out a fundraiser for scholarships

DATE: Mar 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

R. Kelly explodes during first interview after his arrest

In his first interview since his arrest last month for sexual abuse, embattled R&B singer R. Kelly lashed out on “CBS This Morning,” at several points yelling and saying his multiple accuser...

DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New Mexico lawmakers honor ‘The Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd

Farmington teen performed two songs for state senators

DATE: Mar 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis suffers stroke, expected to recover

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rock ’n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis is recovering after a minor stroke, but he’s expected to make a full recovery. A statement from his publicist says the 83-...

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music