Last night, jam band Spafford treated fans to a special performance at the Visulite Theater, playing their rare original song, “Crazy,” which has been played only 15 times since 2012. This unexpected setlist addition thrilled the crowd, giving long-time fans a chance to hear one of the band's elusive tracks. Alongside “Crazy,” Spafford showcased an impressive rendition of “Windmill > Salamander Song,” adding to the night’s energy and keeping the audience on their feet.

Throughout the latter half of the seventies, Joni Mitchell continued to creatively break ground with her fearless and fluid exploration of jazz. Rather than tread the same path, she challenged and reinvented her style with a folk fusion like no other. Ascending to an unrivaled sonic peak, this innovative sound took shape across the gold-certified Hejira [1976], the gold-certified double-LP Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter [1977], her collaboration with Charles Mingus entitled Mingus [1979], and live album Shadows and Light [1980].

The Bluebird Music Festival made its Fort Collins, Colorado, debut on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. Opening night festivities, with Daniel Rodriguez providing the musical entertainment, were held at the Odell Brewing Company Winery. On Friday evening, October 4th, the musical magic moved to Washington’s, the expansive state-of-the-art music venue in downtown Fort Collins. Entertainment was provided by Josh Ritter and his band, Daniel Rodriguez, and The Wildwoods.

Grammy-winning ensemble Hot 8 Brass Band proudly announces the release of their new single "Big Tuba", available today. This marks the band's first new music since 2019 and serves as a heartfelt tribute to their late co-founder and sousaphone player, Bennie Pete.