- The recent mass shootings in Tucson, Newtown, and Aurora have rekindled the national debate over the causes of gun violence and how to best prevent these kinds of attacks from happening again. This week, a package of four gun-control bills passed the state House and focused national attention on Colorado.
- Originally aired May 17, 2012 It can be hard to pin down the music of Denver trio, Chimney Choir. David Rynhart, Kevin Larkin, and Kris Drickey are rooted in Americana and folk music. But they add touches of electronic samples and unusual percussion instruments, like trash can lids, wine bottles, and a bicycle tire.
- The Denver group, Faceman, is made up of guitarist David Thomas Bailey, drummer Dean Hirschfield, and a frontman who simply goes by “Steve.” The trio has become known around town for extravagant performances filled with costumes, props, video clips and a supporting cast of dozens from Denver’s music scene.