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Featured image for post: Paul Epstein’s “Let Me Take You Down (to the basement)” #10 – Pt. 1

Paul Epstein’s “Let Me Take You Down (to the basement)” #10 – Pt. 1


Any discussion of the music history of Colorado or the development of Denver as a cultural hub must invariably lead back to The Family Dog concert venue. In 1967, Colorado music promoting legend and Hall of Famer Barry Fey and his (former) wife Cynthia decided there should be a club in Denver that participated [...]

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Featured image for post: Paul Epstein’s “Let Me Take You Down (to the basement)” #9

Paul Epstein’s “Let Me Take You Down (to the basement)” #9


Did you know Led Zeppelin played their first American concert on December 26, 1968 at the Denver Auditorium Arena? The Auditorium and Arena, built in 1908 and holding over 12,000 people was the sight of so many great rock concerts in the 60s and 70s. Torn down in 1990, the sight is now home to the Temple [...]

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Featured image for post: EVENT TICKETING MAKES IT TO THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE

EVENT TICKETING MAKES IT TO THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE


Colorado’s event ticketing laws are under scrutiny. As an advocate for Colorado’s music community, Colorado Music Hall of Fame endorses Senate Bill 60 “Consumer Protection in Event Ticketing Sales,” currently being reviewed by the Colorado’s House of Representatives. The ticketing systems [...]

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Featured image for post: Paul Epstein’s “Let Me Take You Down (to the basement)” #8

Paul Epstein’s “Let Me Take You Down (to the basement)” #8


Were you at this show? Years ago, while working at Twist And Shout, a small piece of paper fell out of a record I had just purchased. I almost tossed it in the trash. However, I luckily turned it over and noticed that it had a cute illustration on it. When I looked closely, I was startled to see it [...]

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