The Werks long time keyboardist, Norman Dimitrouleas, died over the weekend, he was 33.

There’s something about Grateful Dead tunes that no other song, lyric or melody can really duplicate. There’s something about a Grateful Dead song that reminds you of every happy moment, every smile you’ve seen from a stranger, and makes you want to dance. I was lucky enough to roll in the New Year with that warm, comforting feeling of the Grateful Dead with the longest touring Grateful Dead cover band, and one of my greatest muses, Dark Star Orchestra.

K I M O C K is an exciting, new, intimate ensemble from the father/son duo Steve & John Kimock.  They have been composing music over the past year, inspired by SK's new solo album, Last Danger of Frost (out on 3/18), a major departure focusing largely on acoustic/electronic sounds.  K I M O C K heads in a new direction, orchestrating musical styles across genres and generations. SK's left hand Bobby Vega is on bass for the debut tour, bringing us deep grooves and tones plus 30-years of chemistry and collaboration, along with special guest vocalist Leslie Mendelson.

If life is an adventure, DAVE STEWART has always pushed way beyond its limits.

There’s something truly special about a New Year's show.  Everyone puts on their best and celebrates a long year of work. Every year Colorado is particularly lucky to host a number of great bands who seem to compete for the coveted “Best Show” among fans. In epic fashion, The String Cheese Incident returned to the 1^st Bank Center for a ritual 3 set show.  Filled with unique surprises, this show elevated the possibility for live music.

In one of the most amazing and powerful music stories of the past year, under-recognized classic soul blues singer Wee Willie Walker, who was previously best-remembered for a few 1960s obscure singles for Goldwax and Chess Records, released a new album, If Nothing Ever Changes, which has captured the hearts and minds of blues and soul music fans around the world.