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Matt Smiley – Quartet Art

By Dusty Ray Matt Smiley might be best known for his work with Fort Collins’ own Subterranean Jazz Trio, but his own improvisational and compositional ability is shown in full force with his latest cut, […]

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Springdale Quartet – Noise Factory

By Devin Morse In the most quintessential way, Springdale Quartet is a jam band. This instrumental, Boulder based funk/jazz fusion outfi t threads upbeat rhythms with playful organ and guitar riffs in a manner that […]

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Shooting Down Satellites – The Sovereign EP

By Conor Hooley Shooting Down Satellites’ The Sovereign EP takes modern rock into outer space, with an inviting combination of anthemic sounds and interstellar overtones. The opening track “Beautiful Backbone” begins with an ambient overture […]

Local Culture, Arts & Community

Something GNU – Concept Gallery Opens in Old Town

By Lincoln Greenhaw Deep underneath downtown Fort Collins, dogs roam among provocative paintings and cardboard forts constructed during the night. There is quiet as hammers and electric saws finish their work on a music stage […]

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Local Punk Rockers Drop New Album

If you’re aware of the local punk scene, you probably know 10-4 Eleanor – local “beardos” and some of the most diehard punk rockers in the area. Now known as Elway, the band recently signed […]

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Third Eye Blind Comes to FoCo

Third Eye Blind will be headlining this year’s Taste of Fort Collins, an annual festival dedicated to putting on a fun, family friendly event on June 11-12 in Civic Center Park. Admission is $5 before […]

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Festivals Galore!

June is a choice month for festivals. A few offerings include the Greeley Blues Jam (blues music & entertainment) on June 10-11 and Global Dance Festival (electronica & dance music) at Red Rocks on June […]

Bikes

Eat Cupcakes to Benefit Bike Library

Amazing espresso and even better desserts await you at Starry Night Espresso Café. Filled to the brim on most evenings, Starry Night is a locals’ favorite. And now we have more reason to celebrate! Every […]

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Emcee Evolution – Street Corner Poet

By Conor Hooley The only way that Emcee Evolution’s Street Corner Poet could be more backpacker-friendly is if it was released on Rawkus Records. In 1997. The album spends most of its time – both […]