Music

DHS graduate plays at Sydney Opera House

Durango High School graduate Grace Wilmes, center left, performs in July at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.Courtesy of…

August 30, 2018

Music

‘Michael Jackson’s Thriller 3D’ to be remastered for IMAX

The partnership was announced Wednesday, which would have been the singer’s 60th birthday. It will be released in IMAX theaters…

August 29, 2018

Music

San Juan String Band to perform at Cortez Public Library

The San Juan String Band, from left, Carol Calkin, Joni Vanderbilt, Joan Green and Laurie Swisher, play a sample of…

August 29, 2018

Music

Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing

As Franklin’s powerful vocals from classic gospel performances were piped through the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History…

August 28, 2018

Music

Local musicians committed to the cause

Durango has a rich music community, but can you make it playing here?

August 24, 2018

Music

Steven Tyler sends cease-and-desist to Trump for use of song

Tyler’s attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to the president Wednesday, a day after the song “Livin’ on the Edge” was…

August 23, 2018

Music

Grammy-winning country star Gretchen Wilson arrested

Wilson has been charged with breach of peace. State police responded to Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, just after…

August 22, 2018

Music

At VMAs, Madonna gets backlash after bizarre Aretha Franklin tribute

Madonna presents a tribute to Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Monday…

August 21, 2018

Music

Aretha Franklin, secret style icon: With the drop of a fur coat, she proclaimed her self-worth

Aretha Franklin sings during a dedication ceremony at The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16,…

August 21, 2018

Music

Riders in the Sky moseying to Durango

‘America’s Favorite Cowboys’ to play two nights at Bar D Chuckwagon

August 19, 2018

Music

‘Queen of Soul’ had feature role in Durangoan’s film

Franklin played Mother Nature in ‘Snow Monsters’

August 16, 2018

Music

Aretha Franklin, music’s ‘Queen of Soul,’ dies at 76

Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on…

August 16, 2018

Music

Aerosmith to launch residency in Las Vegas next year

The rock band announced Wednesday that “Aerosmith: Deuces are Wild” would kick off April 6, 2019, at the Park Theater,…

August 15, 2018

Music

How Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ became an anthem for civil rights and feminism

Aretha Franklin sings for the crowd at the National Portrait Gallery gala on Nov. 15, 2015, in Washington.Katherine Frey/Washington Post…

August 14, 2018

Music

Sweetwater Station to performs at Mancos State Park

restarts music series as fire threat declines

August 9, 2018

Music

A musical prelude from out of the 416 Fire’s ashes

Thomas brings together music and photography to commemorate firefighters

August 9, 2018

Music

Demi Lovato breaks silence after apparent drug overdose: ‘I will keep fighting’

“I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction,” Lovato wrote in a letter posted on her Instagram. “What…

August 7, 2018

Music

Sundance Head, ‘The Voice’ winner, coming to Durango

Soul country singer Sundance Head will perform at this year’s La Plata County Fair.Courtesy of Community Concert Hall at Fort…

August 3, 2018

Music

New music store owned by a familiar face

But not long after Katzin’s retail doors closed for good, new ones opened. Jimmy’s Music & Supply, owned by Jim…

August 2, 2018

Music

Neil Diamond thanks Colorado firefighters with performance

The 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer took to the stage Friday night to play “Sweet Caroline” for dozens…

July 31, 2018

Music

Final Music in the Mountains weekend blazes

arrives to close The Summer of the 416 Fire

July 26, 2018

Music

Celebrities offer singer Demi Lovato support after reports of hospitalization for apparent overdose

Singer Demi Lovato has reportedly been hospitalized for an overdose.Bloomberg photo by David Paul Morris Singer Kehlani, who opened for…

July 24, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Tarnished Brass returns to Cortez for free outdoor concert

plans lighthearted songs and the unforgettable ‘Ashokan Farewell’

July 23, 2018

Music

Music in the Mountains offers two preludes, Mozart and Mussorgsky

Although not announced as a world premiere, it was the first time anyone, including the composer, had heard it. Sterrettdu1-i-syn…

July 20, 2018