Halloween in Boulder and Denver is like celebrating a national holiday, and all the bands and venues get into the “spirit” of the event. That’s why DeVotchKa’s taken up a two-night stint at the Boulder Theater (Friday and Saturday) for it’s annual Halloween bash in Boulder. This year’s theme is going to be all about matadors [...]

  Times are tight, but Boulder wants to keep music venues alive and well. Word had been circulating that Boulder’s b.side Lounge was for sale, and b.side Lounge owner Betsy Workman just confirmed the news.  But this savvy club owner is looking for a way to keep music going at the venue’s location. “We are definitely for [...]

Everybody loves free shows! That’s why indie rock fans will be heading down to CU Boulder to check out a free concert with Tapes ‘N Tapes. The show is part of CU’s Homecoming events and it’s being held in the Glenn Miller Ballroom this Friday. Did we say it’s free? Find out more about Tapes [...]

  Never say never with Colorado bands. The members of the String Cheese Incident had put the band on hiatus  — and then reunited for last summer’s Rothburr music fest. The band must’ve had a really good time, because it looks like this music party is  going to continue: Check out more at:  http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_13663078

   Michael Travis is known for his excellent drumming skills in Colorado’s  String Cheese Incident. Now, Travis has a new electro band called EOTO and the group’s playing the Gothicin Denver Friday for a Pre-Halloween show. Read more about EOTO’s brand of dubstep and electrofied sounds and find out about String Cheese’s 2010 shows at: http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_13663078

Boulder’s in a midst of the massive snowstorm, but the Fox Theatre says the members of MSTRKRFTare on the plane and on their way to Boulder to play tonight’s show. The electro house duo’s music is blowing up around the world and the Toronto act is ready to show off its new beats to Boulder. [...]

Pretty Lights is all about giving away the music for free. That’s why this electro-rock act has become one of the hottest new music talents in Colorado. A few weeks back, Pretty Lights released a new CD called “Passing By Behind Your Eyes” — and its ready for free downloading at the act’s very cool [...]

U2 really comes alive with its outdoor stadium concerts — that’s why Colorado is looking forward to the band’s June 12 date at Invesco Field. The Irish rockers always cook up outrageous settings and give their all for the stadium shows, so people will be lining up to buy tickets for this rock extravaganza. U2 [...]

Matisyahu is all about change. The reggae-rapper just put out his new CD “Light” — and he’s already changing up his musical sound. Matisyahu discovered the Dub Trio and he invited the act to be his new back-up band. The outfit’s already putting a new spin on the “Light” songs. Find out more about Matisyahu, [...]

There’s lots of national and international acts hitting the Boulder and Denver market this week. Carolina Liar has become the new “it” band for VH1 with its fusion of American singer-songwriter and Swedish pop influences. Tuesday, the popular band opens for Rob Thomas at DU’s Magness Arena. And — Kraak & Smaak are Holland’s hottest [...]