Tag: performances
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Jelly Roll, SofaKillers and Savage Hands among this week’s performers
JELLY ROLL: Jelly Roll is rolling into Weidner Field for a night of country music with Justin Moore and special guest Ashley Cooke. The three-time Grammy winner headlines the show, presented by KCCY-FM’s Y96.9 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 111 W. Cimarron St., $115-$176; weidnerfield.com. THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS: The Kentucky Headhunters bring their blend of Southern…
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The Wallflowers, AJR and more artists to catch around town this week
THE WALLFLOWERS: The Wallflowers bring their “Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour” to Pikes Peak Center, performing songs from the band’s landmark 1996 album along with more recent releases. Early James opens the show at 8 p.m. Thursday, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $41-$196; pikespeakcenter.com. AJR: Indie-pop trio AJR brings its chart-topping records to Ford…
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Hip Hop is Dead, OhGeesy and KMAX among this week’s music lineup
SPLOINKY RAVE: A pulse-pounding, bass-blasting experience hits Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers as Sploinky Rave brings top-tier DJs and immersive visuals to Colorado Springs. Expect “face-melting” music, high-energy beats and a rave that might be hard to forget, or remember; 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $27-$316; phillongmusichall.com. HIP HOP IS DEAD:…
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Classic rock, jazz and orchestra favorites hit Colorado Springs this weekend
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS: GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns lend their smooth vocals to classics made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darin, backed by a four-piece band. 7 p.m. Saturday, Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $35-$75; entcenterforthearts.org. AC/DC VS OZZY: A…
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Q&A with Danny Hutton: rock band Three Dog Night set for Friday performance in downtown Colorado Springs
Three Dog Night will bring decades of chart-topping hits to Colorado Springs for a Friday performance at Pikes Peak Center. Special guests Ambrosia and John Ford Coley will join the legendary rock band. Founded in 1968 by Danny Hutton, now the band’s lone remaining original member, Three Dog Night emerged during a period of rapid…
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Air Force Academy’s cadet falconers thrill home crowds with live, flying mascots
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ziva, a 9-year-old falcon, is on a strict diet. She has one meal a day, in the afternoon, and before she eats, she has to stand on a scale. If she’s too heavy, she gets a little less food than the day before. But her…
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Air Force Academy’s cadet falconers thrill home crowds with live, flying mascots
Ziva, a 9-year-old falcon, is on a strict diet. She has one meal a day, in the afternoon, and before she eats, she has to stand on a scale. If she’s too heavy, she gets a little less food than the day before. But her weight doesn’t usually fluctuate much; she generally tips the scales…
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Air Force Academy cadet wins national skydiving award
When Brock Holmgreen first arrived at the Air Force Academy, a single tandem jump — a gift from his parents when he turned 18 — was the sum total of his skydiving experience. Less than four years later, Holmgreen, a senior, is a collegiate skydiving champion and a core member of the Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute…
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Air Force Academy cadet wins national skydiving award
When Brock Holmgreen first arrived at the Air Force Academy, a single tandem jump — a gift from his parents when he turned 18 — was the sum total of his skydiving experience. Less than four years later, Holmgreen, a senior, is a collegiate skydiving champion and a core member of the Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute…