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This Ain’t No Cowtown wants your art
John Baxter, the man behind ZetaKaye House who curates the Colorado music compilation “This Ain’t No Cowtown” is looking for submissions for edition #6, which will come out this May.
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OpenAir at SXSW: Alisha’s final thoughts
Alisha wraps up her SXSW 2014 coverage by reminiscing on her top buzz bands and Colorado Music Party moments
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OpenAir at SXSW: Alisha’s Day Five Highlights
Alisha recaps her last day at SXSW in Austin with highlights from Cody ChessnuTT, Zach Heckendorf, Shakey Graves, and even a surprise appearance from Gary Numan.
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OpenAir at SXSW: Alisha’s Day Four Highlights
Alisha’s Day Four highlights from SXSW on location in Austin.
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OpenAir at SXSW: Alisha’s Day Three Highlights
Alisha’s Day Three highlights from SXSW 2014.
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OpenAir at SXSW: Colorado Music Party
Colorado rocked Texas at SXSW Thursday for Day One of the Colorado Music Party. There was a steady stream of music fans coming in and out of The 512 while 15 bands rocked two stages representing the Centennial state.
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OpenAir at SXSW: Day Two highlights
My second day at SXSW started and ended with “Teenage Alisha would think adult Alisha is SOOO cool” moments.
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Interview: Shaun Fleming of Diane Coffee and Foxygen at SXSW
There’s a lot of waiting in line at SXSW, and you never know who you’re going to meet. While waiting to get into the NPR Music showcase line outside of Stubb’s for two hours on Wednesday night, Alisha Sweeney started chatting with the people in front of her. They happened to be Foxygen drummer Shaun Fleming and his band Diane Coffee.
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Ages and Ages talk new album, SXSW
Tim Perry, the founder and vocalist behind Ages and Ages, spoke with Alisha Sweeney recently over the phone from their tour van.
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OpenAir at SXSW: Day One highlights
Alisha reports back from her first day at SXSW and the Illegal Pete’s showcase featuring a. tom collins and The Epilogues.
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Painted Palms talk new album, keeping their music a family business, and SXSW
Stream Alisha’s interview with Painted Palms singer Christopher Prudhomme!
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Denver bands share SXSW expectations
The SXSW Tour Kickoff happened Saturday night at Illegal Pete’s on South Broadway! Bands and music fans were all encouraged to stop by to celebrate.
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Colorado musicians, filmmakers, comedians invade SXSW 2014
Colorado will be well represented at this month’s SXSW in Austin. At last count, nearly 50 bands, solo artists, and DJs are scheduled to perform at one or more shows, along with Colorado filmmakers, comedians, and innovators.
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Interview: Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, 10 years rolling strong
The Rocky Mountain Rollergirls kick off their tenth year of roller derby this Sunday at the Fillmore Auditorium. Blocker/jammer for the Red Ridin’ Hoods, She Who Cannot Be Named, joins Alisha Sweeney to talk about ten years on skates and how seeing roller derby at the Fillmore is a lot like seeing a concert!
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Got You Covered
With all these “Best of 2013” lists emerging online, thought I’d share my favorite covers!
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UMS Co-Founder on Colbert Report
It’s been a whirlwind week for Ricardo Baca, co-founder of the Underground Music Showcase.