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Summer Sounds for Everyone
With two weeks of 95+ degrees heat, it's easy to realize we're in the thick of summer. But at the end of the day, as the sun grants us reprieve, the evenings are ripe for spending time outside with a...
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It's an art installation....It's a mammoth beat making structure.....It's...
Musician, programmer, recording artist, composer, sound designer and ninja...but on top of all that, a futurist with a pulse that is always beating ahead of it's time.Born in Brazil, artistically...
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Flobots: The Circle in the Square
If music was like sports, the Flobots might be Denver's home team. This socially conscious hip hop band is a major local community player, and they have both an upcoming album and a couple of concerts...
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Woody Guthrie : An Okie Centennial
July 14th, 2012 marked what would've been Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday. Although he passed away in 1967, his legacy is as vibrant as ever.Like many of my generation, I was introduced to Woody in my...
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Blackberry Smoke
Southern rock can be likened to a tree with many branches and even more roots. Tapping deep into the ground, it draws nourishment from blues, country, soul, folk, and a whole lot of other genres, all...
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The Musical Mothers and Fathers of Mumford & Sons
Are you one of the 450+ people waiting for the new Mumford & Sons album, Babel? No reason to sit idly by until that hold arrives at your local library. Check out these great artists who paved the...
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JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 60 YEARS OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is celebrating by offering an ambitious and engaging schedule this 2012-2013 season, including their October 21st opener Afternoon at the Opera, with gifted guest...
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PriMDNA Tour?
If you caught the Madonna show at the Pepsi Center on Thursday night, you were probably operating at a sleep deficit if you had work Friday morning.The material girl arrived on stage nearly 3 hours...
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Holiday Magic
Amp up any holiday party with new tunes or remakes of Christmas classics. Whether you prefer R&B, country or jazz music, there is much to choose from in 2012 to complement your favorites.Hold lists...
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Pa' todos: The 2012 Latin GRAMMYs
I have no patience for TV awards shows, but I love the Latin GRAMMYs! And this year's performances and winners were no exception. Last night's event (November 15) showcased the fantastic variety that...
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Free Magic
You're welcome to interpret that as the library giving out some, but it's also the title of the newest creation by Medeski Martin & Wood. Comprised of a collection of recordings from their...
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Past Noise...Future Sound
As we mentally prepare for what will be, it’s always helpful to look back at what was. Looking forward, 2013 will undoubtedly be an exciting year for new music. With anticipated releases from Black...
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Fresh City Life Weekend Music Series: Jesse Manno Live
World music and diverse instruments inspire this Colorado artist.Global Sound: Jesse Manno Saturday, January 19, 2-3 p.m. Central Library, Level 1 Schlessman HallComposer and multi-instrumentalist...
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Violinist Plays to commemorate the children of Terezin Concentration Camp
Compassionate musician Sandra Wong brings a sense of history and humanity to Holocaust Remembrance Day -- this Sunday, January 27“So I was hiding out in the heap of dead bodies because in the last week...
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Two ninjas, a dinosaur and a weirdo.
The Denver Public Library starts 2013 with a dream team for your speakers, featuring new CDs by Two Fingers, Kid Koala, Diplo, and the Gaslamp Killer...The DPL catalog is no stranger to the Ninja Tunes...
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To Erhu is human, to hear it -- divine
The erhu, a two-stringed instrument which is evocative of China, is being used in contemporary recordings of pop and underground dance music. For a one-thousand-year-old instrument, the erhu is holding...
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Elton John Inspired Pianist Nick Busheff
Writer, composer and performer Nick Busheff knows a thing or two about showmanship; he's learned from the legends of pop and rock.Part of the group Kinky Mink, that entertains packed houses with their...
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Heart and Soul: 2013 Weekend Music Series
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." -- Victor HugoFresh City Life has been bringing Denver musicians together with their fans and supporters for two...
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Denver Gay Men's Chorus Is Bringing Soul To a Free Concert
Fresh City Life and The Denver Public Library are proud to host this concert -- a part of our continuing partnership with The Denver Gay Men's Chorus.Hope you can join us for this special (and free)...
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Denver Public Library hosts Austin Piazzolla Quintet
APQ (Austin Piazzolla Quintet) was recently dubbed the Number-One-Not-To-Be-Missed group at the 2012 Houston International Festival. APQ has been stunning audiences in Austin and beyond since 2009....
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