Many members of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame board have a longstanding relationship with Boulder’s iconic restaurant, The Sink, whose former owner, Herbert Kauvar, passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 93. “I became friendly with Herbie when I stopped by the Sink after I left Norlin Library. One day I… Continue reading The Sink: Remembering Herbert Kauvar
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Remembering El Chapultepec
Colorado Music Hall of Fame is grateful to have had several artifacts and newspaper clippings donated to our archives from El Chapultepec. The Hall of Fame will ensure its history is not forgotten. Get your El Chapultepec t-shirt and other merchandise before they sell out – here. Read more about the legendary club: Westword:… Continue reading Remembering El Chapultepec
#SAVEOURSTAGES
As a nonprofit organization founded to celebrate our state’s music heritage and to champion the future of Colorado music, Colorado Music Hall of Fame recognizes the impact that our independent venues have on our communities, both economically and culturally. As such, Colorado Music Hall of Fame is proud to support the National Independent Venue Association… Continue reading #SAVEOURSTAGES
Become a Member
Make a meaningful impact on the legacy of Colorado music and history by becoming an introductory or patron member of Colorado Music Hall of Fame. By making a meaningful annual contribution, you can play a pivotal role in preserving the past, present, and future of music in Colorado. With your support, our facility can continue… Continue reading Become a Member
Remembering Two Fallen Colorado Musicians
Two beloved Colorado musicians passed away in March following complications from COVID-19. It is during challenging times such as these that we appreciate the contributions of talented artists more than ever, as we truly understand the way that music can represent the incredibly full range of human emotion. From joy and humor to collective sadness,… Continue reading Remembering Two Fallen Colorado Musicians
Colorado Artist Spotlight: 3OH!3
3OH!3 came together in Boulder in 2004 during the Myspace cultural revolution. Founding members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte named the electronic music duo after the area code that once covered all of Colorado, and what started as a way to entertain friends at parties soon grew into a musical phenomenon. From the release of… Continue reading Colorado Artist Spotlight: 3OH!3
Listen up, Colorado!
Colorado’s music scene is about much more than its famous musicians: Without the support of music-minded businesses, this state’s award-winning scene might never have developed. ListenUp’s Beginnings Definitely deserving the status of best-supporting player, ListenUp has been an intrinsic part of the scene for almost five decades. The business got its start in 1972, when… Continue reading Listen up, Colorado!
Colorado Artist Spotlight: The Fray
The Fray is a pop-rock group that made a name for itself around the globe within the span of just a few years in the 2000s. Led by Isaac Slade’s piano, power-ballad sound and songwriting, and distinctive vocals, the group eventually claiming double-platinum status in four countries and establishing a huge presence on the world… Continue reading Colorado Artist Spotlight: The Fray
7 Things to Know About the Grateful Dead in Colorado
Deadheads know that the Grateful Dead, icons of rock, got their start in San Francisco, but the Dead also have a storied history in Colorado. The Grateful Dead’s Colorado legend began at a simple Denver venue in 1967; they would go on to play at all of Colorado’s most legendary venues and stadiums. Take a… Continue reading 7 Things to Know About the Grateful Dead in Colorado
Dick Weissman: An interview with Paul Epstein
Dick Weissman is an entirely unique mix of historian, musician, teacher, and mensch. He has his curmudgeonly side, but his genuine love of music and understanding of the times in which he lives permeate everything he says. His self-effacing manner belies a sharp and incisive wit, whether he’s dispensing wisdom to a class full of… Continue reading Dick Weissman: An interview with Paul Epstein