As if she needed an introduction, Tori Amos is an influential American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her distinctive blend of piano-driven alt pop rock and emotional lyrics. I can attest to that, because she made me cry more than once when she played Red…

I love when our kid, who is now approaching 21 years old, introduces us to new music. Such was the case with orchestral indie band The Family Crest, although they are not a new band. The brainchild of composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Liam McCormick, The…

I was lucky enough to catch Olivia Jean live twice this year – first at Shaky Knees, and then in a much more intimate concert at Lost Lake here in Denver. While she rocked it in Atlanta, I have to say I much preferred the…

I was lucky enough to cover Riot Fest for the years they were in Denver, but I have never been there to Chicago. That changes in 2023 when both Bryan and I are looking forward to attending this premiere music festival. Founded in 2005, Riot…

I am thrilled to partner with Westword again this year for their food tasting event: Westword Feast! I have a discount code for $5 off General Admission for you – it's one of out favorite events in Denver. Use the promo code "GREEBLE" in the…

All My Relations Celebration was a music festival at Levitt Pavilion meant to celebrate indigenous artistry through music, dance, and art by bridging cultural heritage with a contemporary lens. In partnership with Denver Indian Center, this festival aims to highlight native creatives through a mixture…

Everyone has music that takes them back to a specific time, right? The Ocean Blue's self-titled 1989 album does that for me. The funny thing is, when I listen to it now, it still sounds modern – a testament to good music making. Recently, I…

I had seen K.Flay (stage name for Kristine Flaherty) several times before I got to photograph her. It's always a high-energy show with a blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, and indie-pop blasting to the rafters. Recently, she was struck deaf in one ear by a…

I always love meeting new Denver bands, so it was great to chat with Nonetheless, which is actually a duo comprised of vocalist Brenden Worthington and Guitarist Taylor Spain. Their new song “Better Off” is a rock banger, perfect for a mysterious late night cruise.…

For over a decade, this site has been focused primarily on music and travel. As our kid grew into adulthood and we became empty nesters, we looked for more and more opportunities to meld the two. We have started traveling for concerts and festivals, literally…

As the world opens back up after lockdown, I think travel destinations are taking a look at how they can guide visitors to be more thoughtful in their choices as they travel anywhere, but especially climate sensitive locations like Hawaii. Recently, I met with representative…

We are headed to Puerto Vallarta soon! We have only been to the Riviera Nayarit in that area of Mexico before, and did not get a chance to explore the city much. So I started gathering a bucket list of all the yummy restaurants there.…

The Violent Femmes are an iconic American indie rock band known for their distinctive blend of folk, rock and punk. Formed in Milwaukee in 1980, the band's lineup consists of Gordon Gano (vocals, guitar), Brian Ritchie (bass guitar), joined by multi-instrumentalist Blaise Garza, and drummer…

We made it! Shaky Knees 2023 Day Three! It was the hottest day of the festival this year, but that didn't keep the bands from rocking out all day. Fans enjoyed live music from both established bands and up-and-coming artists. This is one of my…

I have always liked Taylor Swift. She has a gorgeous voice and is very talented. But I never understood the *hype* until I stepped into Mile High Stadium for night one of The Eras Tour stop in Denver. All around me were people, mostly young…