One of my big goals as my son leaves the nest (graduation = this year!) is to get out for more festivals around the country. I have been working towards this the past few years, so much so, that I started a spreadsheet that evolved…

I knew American Authors and Magic Giant were doing a "co-headlining" tour for the Band of Brothers Road Show, but I was not prepared for what actually went down at Denver's Ogden Theatre last week. First, there was a Plinko board where fans were called…

I had seen Saint Motel at group shows from KTCL Channel 93.3 like Keggs & Eggs and Big Gig, but that was several years ago. Since then, they have been crushing it with the Saintmotelevision album and 2019's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 1 EP.…

As I have been increasingly traveling for music, I started keeping a spreadsheet of ones I wanted to attend. The list of music festivals grew and grew until it definitely seemed like time to share it. While we keep hearing about festivals closing down -…

Note: I am a promotional partner for Chicken Fight Fest. We had such a great time at last year's Chicken Fight Fest Denver! It was one of my favorite food tasting events and they are back again for 2020. The date is Thursday, May 21st…

I am a serious planner and the last time we were in London, yeah, I did some serious planning. We were there for over a week, so we had time to accomplish each of the walking routes below with some built-in days for doing whatever…

I went to college in St. Augustine in the early 90s, and it was the perfect place for me. Gorgeous location, great weather, laid-back atmosphere, but still tons of history (because it was founded in 1565!). Located one hour south of Jacksonville, one hour north…

Much like one of our last big trips (London), I am trying to capture a photo slideshow of our travels here – seeing as it truly is the place that holds all my memories. We went to Isla Mujeres, Mexico – a small island just…

Looking for something very UN-Valentine's Day to do in Denver this weekend? (And next weekend? And the weekend after that?) Check out the French Punk pop-up from local event company Thrice (not the band Thrice - I know, I was initially confused too). Thrice was…

The Unlikely Candidates have been on a bit of a tear recently. Their video for the song "Novocaine" has crossed 10 million views and the song itself is kicking ass on the charts. Other songs are being used in various TV trailers now. The band…

I was lucky enough to see The Aquabats at Riot Fest Denver in 2016. I am very excited they will be playing in Denver tonight at the Gothic Theatre, and was excited to get on the phone with their fearless leader, MC Bat Commander, to…

When I first listened to Montreal-based singer Geoffroy, I was struck by his voice. Then I started paying attention to the lyrics on his album 1952, and I figured out it was about loss even before I read the liner notes. His mother passed away…

Thanks for another great year, Denver! There were so many wonderful concerts in 2019, including a bunch of bands playing in smaller venues than they normally do. But it was a real highlight for me to photograph Billy Joel - one of my family's all…

Another great year for new music! I build my "Best of" Spotify playlist from January through December, adding songs as I discover them and/or when I am in the mood to go looking for new music. My 2019 playlist is mostly indie or alternative music,…

It's that time of year! Yes, Christmas ... but also Hometown for the Holidays (#HTFTH), which is a contest from KTCL Channel 93.3 to showcase our awesome Denver and Colorado local music scene. Bands from all over the state submit songs to the station, and…

It's been a year full of weddings and I am not complaining. Many were with close friends, like Jeff and Cheryl's festivities in Ouray, Colorado. It was a full weekend affair, complete with a happy hour, brunch, day-after dinner and annoying the locals to no…