“Advocates push for increased funding and policy reforms to bolster arts education in American schools. Urging Congress to support initiatives like the ‘Arts Education for All’ bill, they highlight the transformative impact of arts learning on student engagement and well-being. With a focus on equity and access, these efforts aim to nurture creativity and inclusivity in education.”
Hickenlooper, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Music Tourism. Music tourism will reach $11.3 billion in revenue (projected) nationwide by 2032. The United States boasts one of the world’s largest music industries, generating over $43 billion in revenue annually. Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Marsha Blackburn introduced the bipartisan American Music Tourism Act to support and increase music tourism by requiring the Commerce Department to implement a plan to increase and attract domestic and international visitors to venues nationwide.
But how can it be beer be without alcohol? That’s so confusing. It’s beer? It’s wine? But not alcohol? Can the two things can’t coexist? Anika Sawni Co-Founder, and Chief Brand Officer of Grüvi, says, “100 percent they can” and they can also taste good. If you try a Grüvi nonalcoholic beer blindfolded, you cannot tell the difference.
Danielle Ponder got a law degree after her brother got a 20-year sentence because of a “three strikes” law. She was a public defender …
Alexandria Wilson, the founder of Lilith’s Daughters Altar, and Adorner of Dreams at The Lyric. Alex has a unique story of embarking on a creative and artistic journey to save her life. During the pandemic, her world shifted and her decision to live a more meaningful life took full effect. Making art was not just a hobby but a therapy for her, as she was getting sober. It was a means for purpose and creation, but equally a pathway for her to help others.
Charley Crockett releases $10 Cowboy today. Images are from Summer 2023 at Planet Bluegrass, Colorado.
On May 2, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM, there will be a free event at 33 venues in Santa Barbara. The event features art exhibitions, live music, and other activities. One exhibit will benefit the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Other activities include film screenings, book releases, crafting, and live music performances.
Making Movies blends classic rock with Latin American rhythms, incorporating African-derived percussion and styles such as rumba, merengue, mambo, and cumbia, the entirety …
Have you ever encountered a song that spoke to your soul and made you feel like it moved you differently? Deeply? That intangible …
For seven years in Nashville, Russell studied how fellow writers and performers were approaching their craft, even spending a stint on the road as Tyler Childers’ merchandise manager. Getting a firsthand look at precisely what it takes to chase down greatness, Russell believed he could achieve it as well. But ultimately, taking a breather from Nashville brought clarity—and lots of songs—to the East Tennessee-based artist, and got the ball rolling on what would become Russell’s debut full-length album, Where The Flowers Meet The Dew.
Today, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 24 recipients of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Impact Fund (ORIIF). These grants aim to assist outdoor recreation businesses and nonprofits in hiring and keeping over 100 full-time and part-time employees.
Marc Broussard’s fourth volume in S.O.S. philanthropic album series is out now. S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul has blues and soul classics, plus one Broussard original. Upon debut, it premiered at the top of the Billboard Blues Albums Chart in its first week. The new record also reigned at #1 on the iTunes Blues Chart and splashed across genres debuting at #8 on the Americana/Folk Album Chart and a slew of other charts: #31 Independent Albums, #37 Current Rock Albums and #38 Current digital albums Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith bring their expertise and passion for music to the table as the producers, and other guests, Roddie Romero, Bobby Junior, JJ Grey, Eric Krasno, and Calvin Turner contribute to the efforts.
Colorado-based band, The Burroughs release their new single, “Harder to Believe,” today on your sources for new music. The single is part of Honey Imastar, the band’s first full-length album produced since 2018’s Got To Feel, set to go on Friday, June 2nd, 2023.
Zachary Williams releases his solo album outside of the Lone Bellow that has been brewing for years.
The female-led and curated, environmentally forward, all-ages destination festival Pure Imagination has announced the fantastic line-up for its sophomore edition, set to take place on May 20, 2023.
Images of the band the Steel Drivers at iBar Ranch, iconic venue in Colorado. July 2022.
Taylor Goldsmith, the lead singer of the folk-rock band Dawes, is passionate about creating authentic and timeless music that resonates with his fans. However, in a world where success is often measured by chart-topping hits and commercial popularity, Taylor and his bandmates have taken a different approach, focusing on building a legacy of albums and shows that will stand the test of time. The band’s “Good Luck with Whatever” album is a testament to this philosophy.
Set One Can’t Get High4:40 Wet Trombone Blues6:18 Henry Parsons Died7:19 Who Do You Belong To?5:31 Quarter Tank …
Youth on Record (YOR) recognizes that education alone can not solve systemic injustice, nor can it alone liberate youth. Art is a powerful tool, but it also cannot bear the sole responsibility of creating more equitable communities. Still, education and art, when integrated under the right framework, are powerful tools for liberation and equity.
After 20 years in the music industry, Lady Gang releases her debut, self-written,
self-recorded album, “Full Throttle.”
Zoe Berman grew up in Simsbury, Conn., but calls Denver home. Zoe is a singer-songwriter who plays a mix of soul, jazz, and Americana music. Zoe wrote her new release, “Lilac Hour,” on a bike ride through the foothills (over by Reservoir Ridge) when she lived in Fort Collins.
This song will ultimately be part of a seven-song EP released in 2021 entitled “Freezing Heat,” a project Zoe is working on at Third & James Studios in Denver.
Miranda Fling started singing at a very young age. She has notebooks from elementary school full of silly childhood lyrics. Miranda shared this …
Lizigns, also known as Liz Lawrence, has been designing since she was a kid but got most of or formal training at The …
We destine 2021 to be the year of self-love, indulging in the small things we can do for ourselves. With the pandemic and …
Olivia Cox discovered her love for art in middle school. By the time she reached high school, she knew art was her most …
The option of non-alcoholic drinks has always been the unicorn of the beverage world. Endless days of ordering sugary sodas and lemonades and, …
The story of eTown. An interview with Nick Forester, CEO of eTown.
Melissa Mika is a talented artist and designer who creates beautiful and thoughtful paper goods under the moniker PAGEFIFTYFIVE. Her work is often …
Two best friends and members of the band LVDY talk about their new album and the single “Gold”.
“Gold” is the title track to their album and was released as a single on March 8th, International Women’s Day, before their full album release in April, 2021.
Robin Lewis talks about her three new singles, re-releasing her first album, and discusses personal experiences that shaped her.
