Kegan Warner

Kegan Warner was with Colorado Public Radio's OpenAir from 2011-2014.

Top 30 October 1 – 7

1 The Worse Things Get… – Neko Case 2 Another Self Portrait – Bob Dylan 3 Yes, It’s True – The Polyphonic Spree 4 Blue Rider [EP] – The Blue Rider 5 S/T – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros 6 Negativity – Deer Tick 7 AM – Artic Monkeys 8 MGMT – MGMT 9 Evil Friends – Portugal.

Ever Since You’ve Been Gone, Josh Dillard

OpenAir helps you expand your musical horizons by offering up a new song todownload for free every week. The latest OpenAir Download of the Week is “Ever Since You’ve Been Gone” from Josh Dillard’s album The Bright Light Of Shipwreck.

Navy at OpenAir

Colorado band Navy stopped by the CPR Performance Studio to play some songs before the release of their debut EP Spirit Groove on Sept 14. Listen to the full session, then pick up the new release on iTunes!

The Dream’s In The Ditch, Deer Tick

OpenAir helps you expand your musical horizons by offering up a new song to download for free every week. The latest OpenAir Download of the Week is The Dream is in the Ditch from Deer Ticks’ 5th full length release, Negativity.

Top 30 Sept 10 – 16

1 Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait – Bob Dylan 2 S/T – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros 3 The Worse Things Get… – Neko Case 4 Modern Vampires… – Vampire Weekend 5 Yes, It’s True – The Polyphonic Spree 6 Stills – Gauntlet Hair 7 I Hate Music – Superchunk 8 Negativity – Deer Tick 9 Where Does This Door Go?

Shop OpenAir’s new online store

Show your support for local music and stay warm as the temperatures drop with the purchase of your own OpenAir sweatshirt. Choose from a variety of options to match any style, including both men’s and women’s hoodies and zip-ups. Visit OpenAir’s online store.

New to OpenAir

Stay tuned to OpenAir, new music from Colorado Public Radio, to hear the latest from Crocodiles, Willy Mason, and Elephant Revival.

In The Whale at OpenAir

Denver band In The Whale joined is in the CPR Performance Studio recently. They’re opening for Murder by Death on Friday, Sept 13 at The Bluebird Theater. Listen to the full session and interview.

Top 30 September 3 – 9

1 Pure Vida Conspiracy – Gogol Bordello 2 The Weatherman – Gregory Alan Isakov 3 Modern Vampires… – Vampire Weekend 4 S/T – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros 5 One True Vine – Mavis Staples 6 Stills – Gauntlet Hair 7 Essential Tremors – J. Roddy Walston & The Business 8 Paracosm – Washed Out 9 Evil Friends – Portugal.

10 Must-See Autumn shows in Colorado

It might not seem like it now with all the sunshine and consistent 80-plus degree temperatures, but autumn really is just around the corner. And while the summer festival and concert season is still ongoing (check out our trusty concert calendar for more details!), there are a great deal of initial shows already announced for fall, and it’s never too early to get a head start on planning your personal concert calendar.

Ancient Elk covers The Velvet Underground & Nico

“The Velvet Underground & Nico” has long been a prized inclusion of Anna Smith’s record collection, and her band Ancient Elk recently performed the entire album live. Smith and On the Cover co-producer Ian O’Dougherty recently stopped by OpenAir to discuss the monthly event.

OpenAir hosts The Blue Rider

OpenAir is excited to host The Blue Rider 10″ Vinyl Release Dance Party w/ Dirty Few and Kitty Crimes Friday, August 30 at the Hi-Dive. They stopped by the performance studio earlier this week to play a few songs and talk with Alisha about their new release, music videos, side projects and more!