Reflecting On The Jazz & Blues Legacy of El Chapultepec As Iconic Club Closes
It was affectionately known as “The Pec.” El Chapultepec, the jazz and blues landmark in Denver, will close after 87 years. Today, we reflect on its legacy.
After A Break From Music, Zach Heckendorf Is Back And ‘Touring’ From His Denver Apartment
The singer-songwriter recently dropped the new album “HAWK TALK.”
Award-Winning Denver Percussionist Keeps The Beat During Pandemic
Justin Douté, who survived multiple bouts with leukemia while earning his music degrees, recently arranged a distanced performance of a Copland classic.
Colorado Art Show Honors Public Enemy’s ‘Fear Of A Black Planet.’ As Relevant Today As It Was 30 Years Ago
“The Terrordome” — now open at Englewood’s Black Book Gallery — features art inspired by the pioneering New York band.
Local Artists Creating Murals To Keep The Conversation Going Amid Calls For Change
The artist known as Detour talks about his murals in Denver that depict victims of police brutality and people calling for racial social justice reform.
Some Of Colorado’s Best Unsigned Acts Entered NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Contest. Watch These 7 Standout Videos
While concerts are still on hold, enjoy performances by Oxeye Daisy, The Milk Blossoms and more.
How A Violin And A Bow Could Be Music To The Ears Of Struggling Artists
The live music industry is on hold, indefinitely, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless musicians worldwide have no gigs, and no idea when they might return to the stage. Our next guests are using their down time productively. Jacob Brillhart is a violin maker based in Vermont and Evan Orman is a bow maker in Denver. They’ve donated a violin and bow to an online auction.
Denver Musician, Midwife, On New Album ‘Forever’
Denver musician Madeline Johnston recently released “Forever,” her second album as Midwife. It’s dedicated to her friend and collaborator Colin Ward, who died in 2018.
Southern Colorado Is Home To Some Great Musicians. Here Are 10 Songs To Check Out
Discover new tracks by Spirettes, We Are Not A Glum Lot and other artists handpicked by KRCC’s music coordinator Vicky Gregor.
Bob Lafley, Longtime Voice On Colorado Public Radio, Dies At 74
“Radio is an art,” said CPRs Monika Vischer. “Bob was a radio artist.”
Did You Know There’s A Music Education Grammy? An Arvada Teacher Is Up For It
Arvada West’s Chris Maunu was also a finalist for the Music Educator Award in 2018.
Watch Big Thief Play ‘Not’ And ‘Cattails’ In New York
The quartet also chatted with Willobee Carlan in The Bunker Studios in Brooklyn.
Watch Cass McCombs Play ‘Estrella’ In Our Studio
The veteran singer-songwriter stopped in to play some songs from his ninth studio album, Tip of the Sphere, before a Denver gig.
