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The four best breakup albums of 2014
Alisha Sweeney picks this year’s top four albums that chronicle the emotions of a breakup.
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4th Annual Denver County Fair a hipster paradise
From mustache growing contests to unicorn rides, this year’s Denver County Fair thrives on estoterica. Entertainment director Andrew Novick spoke with OpenAir’s Alisha Sweeney about some of this year’s highlights.
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Interview: 4th Annual Denver County Fair makes global headlines
Denver County Fair Entertainment Director & Breakfast Boss Andrew Novick spoke with Alisha Sweeney about some of this year’s highlights and why the Fair is making global headlines.
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Alisha’s 10 bands to discover at UMS 2014
Alisha Sweeney picks her top 10 acts to catch at this year’s Denver Post Underground Music Showcase (UMS) from July 24-27.
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‘Women in music’ vs. ‘musicians in music’: The Neko Case debate
Last week Playboy.com tweeted their review of Neko Case’s excellent 2013 record. They claimed she is “breaking the mold of what women in the music industry should be,” and the musician quickly took offense.
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Interview: The stars of “American Idiot”
The stars of the two-time Tony award winning musical “American Idiot” dropped by the studio ahead of this weekend’s final run of their massive tour.
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Interview: Pixies’ David Lovering talks band’s first new album in 23 years
Alisha Sweeney talks with Pixies drummer David Lovering following the release of “Indie Cindy,” the band’s first new album in 23 years!
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Denver Film Society’s Britta Erickson talks upcoming 2014 “Film on the Rocks” schedule
Film on the Rocks returns this summer for its 15th season with eight film screenings paired with (mostly) Colorado bands at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
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Interview: Stuart Ward of “Once”
We welcomed English actor Stuart Ward to our studio for a chat about his role in the musical “Once.”
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Mile High Noon: On the Road with Moss Pink
This spring Alisha’s taking Mile High Noon on the road to travel around our community and get to know what Colorado music you’re listening to. Up next is Moss Pink Flora & Botanicals, just in time for Mother’s Day!
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Mile High Noon: On the Road with Illegal Pete’s
This spring Alisha is taking Mile High Noon on the road to travel around our community and get to know what Colorado music you’re listening to. Next up is Illegal Pete’s, who share five songs and teach her how to make the Pete’s carnitas burrito!
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The Stanley Film Festival thrills
(Photo: Courtesy of the Stanley Hotel)The Stanley Film Festival returned for its second year at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo., over last weekend.
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Alisha’s guide to this weekend’s Stanley Film Festival
Alisha’s guide to the upcoming Stanley Film Festival in Estes Park, Colo., including picks for films and events for the weekend-long event from April 24-27.
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My first record: Alisha Sweeney
In the days leading up to this year’s Record Store Day on April 19, the OpenAir hosts will share the story of their first-ever record purchases, however memorable or misguided they may have been. Last up is late morning host Alisha Sweeney.
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Mile High Noon: On the Road with Huckleberry Roasters
This spring Alisha is taking Mile High Noon on the road to travel around our community and get to know what Colorado music you’re listening to. First up is Denver coffee co. Huckleberry Roasters, who share five songs and teach her how to make the famous Huckleberry pour over.
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Here we are now, entertain us: Remembering Kurt Cobain
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. When Nirvana went mainstream, Cobain’s band ushered in a new sound to popular culture that made him the “Voice of a Generation” for rock music in the ’90s.