Critic's Notebook

Marty Jones, a Denver musician and Westword contributor, released a ballad titled “Smokey the Coors Field Cat” that is sure to tug on listeners’ nostalgic heartstrings.

Ross James has played with Billy Strings, was Phil Lesh’s tour manager on Fare Thee Well and books music for Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox.

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks

Composer and violist Jordan Holloway is only 23, but he’s debuting a composition for Chautauqua Park’s anniversary July 16.

Make a joyful sound! The members of SCI discuss their humble ski-bum beginnings to making jam band history.

She’s bringing her own son to the show on July 2.

Longtime metalcore band The Ongoing Concept is back in all its glory!

The Portland heavy-metal band, which is on tour with Cynic and Atheist, will have your ears ringing for days… but it’s worth it.

Voideater’s concerts are an immersive experience, so don’t miss the band’s album-release show at HQ on Friday!

We caught up with Ryan Stasik of Umphrey’s McGee and Al Schnier of moe. ahead of their Red Rocks run.

“I think I just need to stay in my true self,” says Harriette. “That’s honestly where the best music comes from and where the best content comes from, too.”

Five Indigenous metal bands converge for a free festival on Friday!

This all-women lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists at Levitt Pavilion includes SWV and Muni Long!

Aurora native Dante Jones is part of the progressive R&B duo THEY., which just released “Nü Moon,” with features from Yung Bleu, Blackbear, Kacey Musgraves and more.

Known for her hit “Fuck the Pain Away,” she opens for M.I.A at Red Rocks on May 29-30.

Who will we see there?

“As a people, we are as strong, rugged and vast as the Rockies and the high plains that make up our state,” the country singer says.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre has a new bag policy, banning multi-pocket bags from the venue.

“Energy, vibes and awesome, honest, pure and true connection with other like-minded human beings is the best part of the core of the electronic music movement, and ketamine kills that.”

She’s playing the Mission on Sunday, and wishes she had time to visit the Dushanbe Tea House.

With an official tagline of “We don’t like cops or capitalism,” American Overdose has never been shy about sharing its opinions on stage.

Hip-hop musician Anthony Morales, aka Old Soul Era, likes his music old-school.