Tag: country
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Steve Earle’s blend of rock and country set for show at Phil Long Music Hall in Colorado Springs
By Bill FormanLast Word Features Two weeks before embarking on last year’s “50 years of Songs and Stories” tour, Steve Earle was performing at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. After finishing a song, country star Vince Gill unexpectedly walked on stage and presented Earle with a Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary guitar strap. It was a…
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Jazz, rock and country music fill Colorado stages this week
DOTSERO: A Colorado original band, Dotsero will bring its high-energy blend of jazz, funk and instrumental groove to Stargazers Theatre for an evening of smooth and dance-ready music. The internationally touring group is known for saxophone-driven melodies that have made it a longtime name in contemporary jazz. 7 p.m. Friday, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $23;…
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Mix of country, rock and kid’s concerts means music for everyone
SAVE FERRIS: Southern California ska-punk veteran Save Ferris brings the “It Means Everything” 29th anniversary tour to The Black Sheep, performing songs from the band’s breakout debut album alongside fan favorites from its nearly three-decade-long career, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2106 E. Platte Ave., $31.14; blacksheeprocks.com. SUMMER ADVENTURE CELEBRATION: Families can celebrate the Pikes Peak Library…
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Denver parents of trans child plan to leave country, citing President Trump policies
Candace and Brandon saw executive actions by the President almost immediately in his term as an existential threat to their trans child. The pair have started a GoFundMe to help alleviate some financial burden with moving a family of four to New Zealand.
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VIDEO: A Country Legend
Dean Dillion has written hundreds of songs in his lifetime, many of which have been number one hits sung by country stars like George Strait and Chris Stapleton. This week, the Country Music Association announced the legendary songwriter would be entering Country Music Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 alongside Hank Williams Jr. and Marty…
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer of the Year: Girls’ Cross Country
Get to know Sawyer Wilson, the 2019 Gazette Preps Girls’ Cross Country Peak Performer of the Year
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer of the Year: Boys’ Cross Country
Get to know Gus McIntyre, the 2019 Gazette Preps Boys’ Cross Country Peak Performer of the Year