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Damon Albarn Doesn’t Agree With Bob Dylan’s Phone Pouch Policy
For several years, Bob Dylan has banned cell phones from many of his concerts. Damon Albarn of Blur doesn't agree with this practice. "If you start banning things where does it end? I think you've just got to turn up and do your thing," he said in a recent interview with BBC. "People won't want to be on their phone if you're engaging with them correctly."
This Villa is the Most Expensive Home For Sale in Larimer County
There is nothing quite like living in Northern Colorado. Quick access to Rocky Mountain National Park, numerous cities and towns to explore, and the views are pretty amazing too. One of my most favorite areas in Northern Colorado happens to be Old Flowers Road and you could live right in the middle of this beautiful area.
Bruce Kulick on ‘90’s Kiss Lineup: ‘It’s a Shame It Was Killed’
Bruce Kulick says he understood why Kiss leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons decided to stage an original lineup reunion, complete with makeup, in the ‘90s – but it took him a while to accept it. And the guitarist pushed back against the pair’s dismissal of the work...
Steely Dan Tell Trump Cover Band to Cover Their Anti-Trump Song
It’s well-known that, due to music industry contracts, it’s often impossible for artists to prevent their music from being used in ways they don’t like. In the instance of Steely Dan seemingly being unable to stop covers band Sixwire from performing “Reelin’ In the Years” at the Republican National Congress this week, the band decided to react by offering an alternative suggestion.
The Neil Young Song Inspired by Charles Manson
Before he was a convicted murderer, Charles Manson was an aspiring musician, who, at one point, rubbed shoulders with Neil Young. That was thanks to Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Wilson and Manson had become friends in 1968, occasionally making music, hanging out with girls and experimenting with drugs, none of which would have raised too many eyebrows at that time, even if Manson appeared a bit more intense than other people around him.
Deep Purple, ‘=1′: Album Review
Since signing a new record deal 11 years ago, Deep Purple has found new life in a career that seemed to have bottomed out at the turn of the century. The move coincided with the band's affiliation with veteran hard-rock producer Bob Ezrin, who's produced the band's past five albums, including 2020 highlight Whoosh! and =1, the 23rd LP of a six-decade run that now includes more than a dozen members among its ranks.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Major Closure of Road Could Snarl Traffic in Windsor for Weeks
If you live or work in Windsor, Colorado, chances are you may be affected by an upcoming road construction project. Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection every day in this Northern Colorado town and I am one of those people who use this intersection on a daily basis. Windsor is a rapidly growing town in Colorado and with the growth comes the growing pains of updating the town's roadways to accommodate the traffic.
The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
RANKED: These 10 Colorado Cities Have the Best Quality of Life
Are you proud of the city or town that you call home? Many of us in Colorado are proud of the place that we have decided to call home. Some of us are not happy with where we live. Well if you are not happy, we have some good news for you.
Colorado is the Most Dangerous Place for Workers in the US
As it would turn out, safety here in Colorado may be going down. When U.S. News ranked the top states in the country, they placed Colorado as the third most dangerous. The crime statistics aren’t great either. We have a violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000, which includes murder, aggravated assault, and robbery amongst many others.
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Colorado Motorcycle Safety + Travel Method to Be Legalized
Cruising around on a motorcycle is something that really brings a sense of exhilaration, adrenaline, and freedom to travel that doing so in a car or truck simply can't offer. Check Out Some of the Coolest Vintage Motorcycles in Colorado |. However, it's no secret that while it can be...
9 Fortune 500 Companies in Colorado Worth Watching
The Fortune 500 list is a showcase of the largest U.S. companies, both public and private, ranked by total revenues and first published in 1955. Some of the first lists only included companies that focused on manufacturing, mining, and energy until service companies were added in the 1990s. Released each...
Foo Fighters’ US Summer Tour Kickoff Cut Short Due to Storms
Foo Fighters' U.S. summer tour leg got off to an inauspicious start on Wednesday when the band was forced to cut its performance at New York's Citi Field short and evacuate the venue due to lightning storms. The rockers, who are in the middle of their Everything or Nothing at...
Ex-Great White Singer Jack Russell Retires From Touring
Jack Russell, former singer for Great White, has announced on social media that he will be retiring from touring on account of his health. "To my fans and friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road," he wrote online. "After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve. Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love and support. Thank you for letting me live my dreams. You have made my life a wonder."
6 Jersey Numbers That the Denver Broncos Love, So Aren’t Used
Living in Colorado means rooting for and following the Denver Broncos; the ups, the downs, the firings, the hirings. With all the different players the team has had, there are six jersey numbers that don't get used. When football players join the Denver Broncos team, they may have been using...
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