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Every concert to catch at Fiddler's Green this summer (opens the original)
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Summer is nearing its end and school is back in session, but there is still some stellar live music at outdoor venues like Red Rocks and Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. There’s a slew of genres to enjoy at Fiddler’s through September, from the rock of Dave Matthews to heavier sounds from Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson (although that particular show’s opener is the real draw). And whether you’re a part of the Horde or Alliance, you’ll love the World of Warcraft twentieth-anniversary show. Friday, Au
Review: Blucifer's First Rodeo encapsulated the strength of Denver music (opens the original)
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If you’ve lived in Denver long enough, or have been masochistic enough to visit its solipsistic subreddit, you’ve probably encountered numerous complaints about the city, often directed at the food, public transportation, dating, city officials, whatever. There can be decent points there, sure. But one facet unique to this city that you’ll never hear people fully deride is its local music scene. The artists here encapsulate one of the best quotes from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: “Don’t drea
A fond farewell to Denver's music scene, the best out there (opens the original)
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It’s rare to find a job you actually love. It’s also just as exceptional to absolutely adore the people you work alongside. For five years, I had both as Westword’s music editor. But as someone who chases changes, new experiences and a little chaos, I have decided to move back to Washington, D.C., where I will be working for The Atlantic. There is much to reflect on regarding the last five years. I moved to Denver in January 2020, knowing just a handful of college friends who journeyed out here
A guide to Blucifer's First Rodeo (opens the original)
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Blucifer’s First Rodeo gallops onto Broadway July 23-26, making its debut in the old stomping grounds of the Underground Music Showcase, which is now happening in RiNo on the same weekend for its 26th year. But there are several key differences between the festivals aside from neighborhood. Blucifer is hosting nearly 80 more bands — 259 total — and, unlike at UMS, they’re all local. Tickets were also cheaper to Blucifer. (Although weekend passes are sold out, you can still cop passes for Thursda
How Blucifer's First Rodeo became Denver's most-anticipated festival (opens the original)
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Illustration by Bradley Hansen for Westword For more than a century, creators have argued that the doctrine of “art for art’s sake” — coined in 19th-century France by the bohemian Victor Coisin — is shallow. Albert Camus said art should be political and confrontational. George Sand said it should be for “the sake of truth…for the sake of the good and beautiful.” Essentially, art should make an indelible impact on both the creator and the viewer. Arguments to the contrary are derived from a minds
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