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Whole Lotta Love

May 03, 2022 03:48PM ● By Leanne Goebel

Delta cellist Martha Ditto toured and did studio work with big-name musicians like Dolly Parton and Led Zeppelin.

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Musical memories with Mom

May 03, 2022 02:32PM ● By Denise Thiery

Hearing one of my late mother’s favorite tunes also brings waves of nostalgia and grief, but it’s eased by laughter. She knew how painfully bad her singing was—she just didn’t care.

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The British Beat

May 03, 2022 02:32PM ● By Bobby Dee

Interesting facts about the bands during the British Invasion.

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That old Prima magic shines again

Feb 24, 2022 03:33PM ● By Jan Weeks

Enter to win two tickets to Louis Prima Jr. on April 28.

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Album cover of Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water
The gospel roots of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Jul 26, 2021 11:18AM ● By Randal C. Hill

Upon completion of the first draft of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon was so affected that he burst into tears.

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Young grandma smiles at camera with two granddaughters smiling with her.
You can’t always get what you want

Jun 28, 2021 09:06AM ● By Terri Kaiser

...but you get what you need. And maybe that's all that really matters.

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Summer Festivals 2021
2021 Summer Festivals

May 25, 2021 10:05AM

A round-up of all things festive happening this summer in western Colorado.

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Outdoor summer music concert or festival
Tips for returning to summer music festivals

May 24, 2021 12:41PM ● By Michael Murphy

For seniors who may not be veteran attendees of such events, here are some helpful suggestions.

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Cloie Sandlin, her mom and husband clinking glasses before a concert.
Where you will (and won’t) find me this summer

May 24, 2021 11:54AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

With COVID restrictions lifting, the possibility of seeing live music again seemed hopeful. Then, I got the email: “Your event has been rescheduled for 2022.”

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Bonnie Sarchet jazz singer songbird of the south
Bonnie Sarchet aka "Songbird" of the south

Feb 22, 2021 04:12PM ● By Aaron Reynolds

Bonnie's singing career began when she was a kid and took off in her 50s.

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