A symposium at Fiske Planetarium convened members of Spontanuity, whose psychedelic light show provided visual background for the Dead’s 1969 concert in Boulder.
In the ’90s, many acts touring Colorado dropped in to play live on KBCO, a trailblazing broadcaster of “adult album alternative” programming. Jeff Uhrlaub curated a compelling visual showcase which he shares with the Colorado Music Experience.
Dave Mason, the English singer and guitarist who co-founded the seminal band Traffic before starting a successful solo career, died April 19, 2026. He was 79.
The Doobie Brothers’ numerous hits collectively formed one of the most impressive repertoires of any American band. Their legendary 1970s shows were marked by the percussive thrust of dual drummers, a full arsenal of guitar chops and the patented Doobies harmonies. The band cited a number of ties to Colorado, the only state where they headlined stadium shows twice—at Folsom Field in Boulder in 1975 and 1979.
Esmé Patterson
Singer-songwriter Esmé Patterson is a former member of Paper Bird, an indie folk band that started as sidewalk buskers, performing its joyful blend of roots, folk and indie pop on the streets of Breckenridge. The septet was voted a “Top 10 Best Underground Band” by The Denver Post three years in a row, and Ballet Nouveau Colorado… more ≫
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