On That Note

Andy Potter performs at the Georgetown Railroad. Andy Potter understands the transformative power of music. From picking up his first guitar at age 18 to watching the young musicians in our community come to life on stage, Potter believes music and the response from...

You’re a miracle Everyone but you can see —“Call On Me” by Jock Bartley Jock Bartley of Firefall Brings Message of Suicide Prevention to Center Stage Jock Bartley, an original member of the band Firefall, will present an evening of song and storytelling on February 13...

Rex Rideout Enjoy the music of Rex Rideout, Norman Hughes and Dennis Swiftdeer Paige at the ninth annual Conifer Christmas show December 21. This year’s performances will take place at StageDoor Theatre with a 2 pm matinee and an evening show at 6 pm. As is the...

Photo by Noah Martin From the Texas hill country to the bustling streets of New York City to the picturesque mountains of Colorado, singer-songwriter Tyler Phillips’ compass has always been pointed toward authenticity. “When I was a teenager and young artist, I was...

Celebrating more than six decades of playing traditional jazz in Colorado, the Queen City Jazz Band (QCJB) can boast not only of its longevity, but also of its dedication to keeping jazz music alive and well in Colorado. The band stays engaged by educating young...

The Mountain Music Fest will showcase multiple music genres in its lineup—from an Elvis tribute band to a rock orchestra, from a hip hop duo to the classic rock of Firefall. While an eclectic mix of musicians, every performer who takes the stage is united behind a...

“The audience wants to hear songs sung well, and they want to be engaged.” Galen Crader has come to realize that to be a true entertainer, it’s not only about vocals and instrumentals, but also about engaging the audience with eye contact and witty banter. A regular...

Rodney Bennett, Woodcellar's Music Maestro “Music provides a communal forum to connect with each other, take a step back from daily stresses, leave politics aside,” says Rodney Bennett, man behind the bar and creator of the Woodcellar’s dynamic music scene. In the...

“Seeing enjoyment on people’s faces is why I do this,” says Keith Stokinger, aka “Stokie,” who manages bookings for Cactus Jack’s Saloon and Grill, a destination for live music. With the support of CJ’s owners, Gary and Megan Mitchell, Stokinger has amplified CJ’s...

Alyssa Medina has found her authentic voice in Colorado. Photo courtesy of Old Dominion Photography In December of 2016, a young woman stuffs all her belongings into her Toyota RAV4, drives 1,700 miles across country from Virginia to Colorado, and puts an ad on...

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Evergreen music lovers and “flatlanders” broke away from the spring-like weather and entered the dimly lit Little Bear to hear Jon Lundberg & The Locals perform a song list ranging from Johnny Cash to Tom Petty, Dwight Yoakum to Amos...

Kyle embraces his rock star image. Kyle Wilson’s love of rock music was ignited at the age of 10 when a friend played for him the recently released KISS Alive II album. Kyle was blown away, picked up his Wiffle Ball bat to play air guitar, and began to dream of...