As Westword celebrates its 49th anniversary this year, founder and editor-in-chief Patricia Calhoun is retiring, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. But for those of you who know her, it will not surprise you that beaches and lounging are not part of her retirement plan. This month Calhoun steps into two new roles, as Westword’s editor… Continue reading Patricia Calhoun, Denver Westword Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Retires, and The Hall Gains an Iconic Volunteer Writer
Author: Brynne Popp
Colorado Creates Award Supported by Colorado Creative Industries and The National Endowment for The Arts
The Hall was honored to receive a grant from Colorado Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts towards marketing/communications expenses specifically to promote our mission, programs, inductions and events. Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) believes in the power of creativity to inspire human connections, create social change, and support economic vibrancy throughout Colorado. They… Continue reading Colorado Creates Award Supported by Colorado Creative Industries and The National Endowment for The Arts
Widespread Panic and Bill Bass Inducted into The Hall at Red Rocks
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Widespread Panic made even more history at Red Rocks Ampitheatre by becoming the inaugural recipients of The Hall’s “Honorary Coloradan” award. The milestone induction ceremony, which also posthumously inducted legendary concert promoter Bill Bass, took place during night two of the band’s sold-out three-night run. The evening was full of… Continue reading Widespread Panic and Bill Bass Inducted into The Hall at Red Rocks
Widespread Panic and Bill Bass to be inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Denver, CO — Colorado Music Hall of Fame (The Hall) is proud to announce the induction of Widespread Panic during the band’s sold-out show on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. Widespread Panic will be honored as the inaugural recipient of The Hall’s newly established Honorary Coloradan Induction category. At… Continue reading Widespread Panic and Bill Bass to be inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame
2025 A Year in Review
As this year comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for our music community—our supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and each and every one of you who make this work possible. We are incredibly proud of all that the Colorado Music Hall of Fame accomplished in 2025 and are even more excited for what 2026… Continue reading 2025 A Year in Review