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Sharing Community Happenings in Western Colorado with the ‘Community Beat’
We love our community in Western Colorado and want to share your community happenings with our loyal listeners. Townsquare Media's Community Beat is a great way to share your group's event, activity, or information beneficial to the communities on the Western Slope. Community Beat has helped organizations like Downtown Grand...
3 Colorado Towns Ranked Among the Best Romantic Vacations
It may not be Valentine's Day weekend, but there's nothing wrong with a romantic couple's escape into the fall colors of Colorado. If you're planning a fall road trip to check out the foliage you might surprise your sweetheart with a fun fall getaway. The folks at HoneymoonAlways.com know a...
Billy Joel Adds More Concert Stops With Sting
Billy Joel has announced four additional concerts with Sting, including stops in Indianapolis; Syracuse, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Salt Lake City. All of them are scheduled for 2025. See a complete list of dates below. Neither Joel nor Sting has ever appeared at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium, which...
What is Colorado’s ‘Indian Summer’ and When Does it Happen?
It's officially Fall! Then again, this is Colorado. The Autumnal Equinox for this hemisphere rolled around Sunday, September 22, 2024, marking the first day of fall. Before you hang up your shorts and flip-flops, please keep in mind we do have this matter of "Indian Summer." What is that, and when does it happen?
U2 Announces New ‘How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb’ Album
U2 has announced the release of a new album titled How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb comprised of previously unreleased songs from their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The album, which will be released on Nov. 29, arrives a week after a remastered 20th-anniversary edition of the...
Is It Illegal To Feed Pelicans In Colorado?
Every year, the pelicans show up again, especially around Windsor. They come to town in May. They spend a nice summer, and then, usually around the middle to end of October, they pack up their RVs and flee to the South with their families to keep warm—just like your grandparents.
Ozzy Osbourne: Cocaine Was the ‘Meaning of Life’ to Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne has reflected upon his years of drug abuse in Black Sabbath. During a recent appearance on The Madhouse Chronicles Podcast, Osbourne and his close friend, guitarist Billy Morrison, exchanged anecdotes about their respective histories with addiction. “In Sabbath, when we discovered cocaine, it was like the meaning of...
Here’s Where to Get the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar in Colorado
I love chocolate. I also love pistachios. When you combine the two, I am in heaven. We have a lot of amazing things here in the United States, but one thing we are certainly missing out on is pistachio cream. Think of Nutella but with pistachios instead of hazelnuts. I...
The Cure Returns After 16 Years With ‘Songs of a Lost World’
The Cure has confirmed Songs of a Lost World, their long-awaited follow-up to 2008's Top 20 Billboard hit 4:13 Dream. It's set for release on Nov. 1. Presales are already underway. Check out the album cover art and preview "Alone" below. Frontman Robert Smith has said this new song ultimately...
LOOK: Cosplay, Comics + More at 2024 Colorado Convention
Comic conventions have become extremely popular in recent years and serve as mass gathering places for fans of superheroes, fantasy and horror movies, video games, and much more. See Some of the Crazy Cosplay at Recent Colorado Comic Convention |. One of the best things about attending one of these...
Renewing a Passport for Colorado Adults is Now Much Easier
Traveling can be incredibly stressful for Colorado residents. Arriving at Denver International Airport on time, waiting in the security line that seems endless, and having all of the proper documents and identification are all comparable to having a root canal. Traveling via Colorado’s Largest Airport is About to Get Faster...
Flashback: Jimi Hendrix Makes History in a Colorado Hotel Room
While the most iconic performance by late guitar god Jimi Hendrix is typically credited to his set at the original Woodstock festival in 1969, the Voodoo Child performed his last show with his original solo band in Colorado and even made history in his hotel room. You’re Really Likely to...
America’s Three Worst Chocolate Brands are Sold in Colorado
Typically, when you stumble upon a list of the "worst" chocolate brands in the United States, the sweets tend to land on such a report because of people complaining about the taste. The “Worst” Fast Food Chain has Only Four Colorado Locations |. However, a new list released...
Ann Wilson Tells Chemo to ‘Get the F— Out’ in New Health Update
Ann Wilson has revealed that she's finished with chemotherapy and ready to prepare for Heart's rescheduled 2025 tour. The rockers were set to play additional North American dates this summer and fall but had to postpone the trek so Wilson could undergo treatment. "I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous," Wilson announced in July. "The operation was successful and I'm feeling great but my doctors are now advising me to undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I've decided to do it. And so my doctors are instructing me to take the rest of the year away from the stage in order to fully recover."
Arnel Pineda Gives First Statement Since Offering to Quit Journey
Arnel Pineda has issued his first statement since offering to quit Journey. The singer, who has fronted the group since 2007, initially turned heads when he asked fans to vote on his future with the band. "So here's the deal now, I am offering you a chance (especially those who hated me and never liked me from the very beginning) to simply text GO or STAY right here,” Pineda declared in a Sept. 22 Facebook post. “And if GO reaches 1 million... I'm stepping out for good."
Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.
While doing some “research” for an article called 16 Totally Awesome '80s Candies We Were Obsessed With, I stumbled across something that took me right back. You can’t make that list without mentioning the iconic candy, Nerds—but it brought back memories for a whole other reason.
Heart Singer Ann Wilson Selling Florida Home for $2 Million
Heart singer Ann Wilson has put her Florida home on the market at an asking price of $2 million. “Discover the ultimate retreat at the vacation estate of Ann Wilson, legendary lead singer of the iconic rock band Heart,” boasts the home’s official listing. “Set on 12.48 acres with 510 feet of frontage along the scenic St. John's River, this private getaway offers expansive eastern views and an atmosphere perfect for relaxation.”
Does Grand Junction Need the 29 Road Interchange?
Grand Junction, Colo. will have an initiative on this year's ballot about the need for an interchange at I-70, and 29 Road. I for one, really think this is a necessity. However, there is a group of citizens who think it's not a good idea. On one hand, I do, agree with a few of their points. On the other, not so much.
Did You Know that a Colorado Bridge is Named After James Brown?
Because of its many picturesque ski towns and natural beauty, Colorado is home to a number of big celebrities. Stars like James Hetfield of Metallica, Jerry Seinfeld, and of course, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are just some of the big names with homes in the Centennial State.
Former Dio and Whitesnake Guitarist Diagnosed With Cancer
Doug Aldrich, former guitarist for Dio and Whitesnake, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. The news was revealed on social media via Aldrich’s current band, the Dead Daisies. “We have some crappy news we'd like to share… Unfortunately Doug has been diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer and has...
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