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Luthier Eric Trujillo Creates New Violin for Josie Quick From Her Maple Tree

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Luthier Eric Trujillo Creates New Violin for Josie Quick From Her Maple Tree

August 20, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Josie Quick: Two years ago our beloved silver maple tree in our front yard was struck by lightning, and it... Read More → Luthier Eric Trujillo Creates New Violin for Josie Quick From Her Maple Tree

“I don’t believe in making full-length records anymore.” If you were hoping for a new Motley Crue album, Nikki Sixx says don’t hold your breath

August 13, 2026| Interesting Bits|

By Stef Latch, LouderSound | Motley Crue bassist and main songwriter Nikki Sixx says making full-length... Read More → “I don’t believe in making full-length records anymore.” If you were hoping for a new Motley Crue album, Nikki Sixx says don’t hold your breath

Wax Trax – Resonance #18: A portrait of Denver late-80s fringe

August 6, 2026| Interesting Bits|

By Duane Davis | By the mid-1980s, Denver was starting to get on the map for second- & third-tier touring... Read More → Wax Trax – Resonance #18: A portrait of Denver late-80s fringe

The Crowd Couldn’t Believe This Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob

July 23, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Emilio Piano: What started as a simple public piano performance quickly turned into an unforgettable Bohemian... Read More → The Crowd Couldn’t Believe This Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Listening to Music // ESP HiFi in Denver

July 16, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Library of ESP HiFi in Denver | By Conor Knighton, CBS News | Seattle’s Shibuya HiFi is a... Read More → Reclaiming the Lost Art of Listening to Music // ESP HiFi in Denver

India.Arie Doesn’t Like Yung Miami’s ‘Spend Dat’: ‘Everything You Listen to, See or Eat Is Going to Influence You’

July 9, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Yung Miami & India.Arie | By Jack Irwin, People | India.Arie is sharing her thoughts on Yung... Read More → India.Arie Doesn’t Like Yung Miami’s ‘Spend Dat’: ‘Everything You Listen to, See or Eat Is Going to Influence You’

Dennis Wanebo and Randy Patrick Reminisce About the Fourth of July

July 2, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Dennis Wanebo | From Dennis Wanebo on Fb: I remember the summer of 1976 SO WELL. The whole country had... Read More → Dennis Wanebo and Randy Patrick Reminisce About the Fourth of July

When Winning Backfires… by J. Michael Dolan

July 2, 2026| Interesting Bits|

There is something magical about a great dinner party. Good friends and food bring people to the table, but... Read More → When Winning Backfires… by J. Michael Dolan

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Julie Geller, Setting the Stage, Sends an Update on Her Life in Israel Now

June 18, 2026| Interesting Bits|

If you’ve been sitting with HOPE – curious but not quite sure it’s for you –... Read More → Julie Geller, Setting the Stage, Sends an Update on Her Life in Israel Now

Vibrant Discussion on Facebook Involving Asking for Musicians to Perform “For Free”

June 18, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Melanie Skye: Hello Musicians – Denver’s newest indie bookstore is looking for musicians to fill out... Read More → Vibrant Discussion on Facebook Involving Asking for Musicians to Perform “For Free”

“It’s a Good Life” for actor Bill Mumy

June 18, 2026| Interesting Bits|

By Jim Axelrod, CBS News – Sunday Morning | There aren’t a whole lot of people who can relate to... Read More → “It’s a Good Life” for actor Bill Mumy

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Musician in Audience Saves the Show // 4 Rock Songs From 1963 That Sound Even Cooler Today

June 18, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Musician in Audience Saves the Show Video story: After the pianist fell ill during an orchestral concert in... Read More → Musician in Audience Saves the Show // 4 Rock Songs From 1963 That Sound Even Cooler Today

More Thoughts on Cover Bands vs. Original Bands

May 21, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Dave Stasney: Interesting conversation recently with a local venue owner regarding original bands vs... Read More → More Thoughts on Cover Bands vs. Original Bands

Discussion on Facebook re: Touring for Independent Artists

May 7, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Byron Shaw: I have this to say to all independent artists that never hit the road and toured for years... Read More → Discussion on Facebook re: Touring for Independent Artists

Facebook Discussion on Etiquette for Musicians Who Want to “Sit In” ..

May 7, 2026| Interesting Bits|

Facebook Discussion on Etiquette for Musicians Who Want to “Sit In” // Discussion of Facebook re: Touring... Read More → Facebook Discussion on Etiquette for Musicians Who Want to “Sit In” ..

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