By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern Paul Epstein is a man with roots deeply embedded in Colorado’s music scene. Many undoubtedly know his name because he owned and operated the iconic Denver record store Twist & Shout for 33 years. What you may not know is that Epstein also co-founded Colorado Music Hall… Continue reading An Interview with Paul Epstein, founder and former owner of Twist & Shout and board co-chair of Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Author: Connor Lukes
Music In Our Schools Month
An interview by Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern March is “Music in Our Schools Month.” To commemorate, Colorado Music Hall of Fame is celebrating one of our inductees — the East High School Music Program – by interviewing one of the Denver school’s historians, Dr. Marcia T. Goldstein of the East High Alumni… Continue reading Music In Our Schools Month
Celebrating Black History Month: An Interview with Freddi Gowdy
By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern: We catch up with the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee and honoree for Black History Month Freddi Gowdi, founding member of the Freddi-Henchi Band alongside the late Marvin “Henchi” Graves. From growing up poor in the projects to performing overseas, Gowdy humbly shares his experiences as a […]