Nick Hutchinson

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Articles

The Fighter Still Remains: Paul Simon Brings A Quiet Celebration to the Paramount

1 week ago | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

Going into Paul Simon's first performance of his three-show residency at the Paramount Theatre, it was difficult to know what to expect. The legendary singer-songwriter had officially announced his retirement from touring in 2018. Now 83 and struggling with significant hearing loss in his left ear, Simon is back on the road — and online chatter concerning the troubadour's tour has offered a spirited mix of opinions.
Denver Band the Dirty Turkeys Release Debut Rock Album

3 weeks ago | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

The college scene in Boulder has given rise to a variety of talented musical acts over the years. That includes the Dirty Turkeys, which just won a 2025 Best of Denver award for Best Acid-Rock Band and will be releasing their debut full-length, Cowboy Caravan, on April 11. "We're all students at [University of Colorado Boulder]," says drummer Ty Tullar. "I met Sam [Baker], our bass player, here about three years ago. He introduced me to the other guys and we decided to start a band.
Tyler Grant Celebrates New Bluegrass Album at Swallow Hill Denver

1 month ago | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

Tyler Grant is one hard-driving musician. If he's not teaching guitar lessons online through his ArtistWorks academy or guiding a bluegrass-themed rafting trip in Colorado or Utah, he's probably on stage with one of his various rootsy musical projects. The low-key yet supremely talented Grant, who has called Colorado home since 2009, will release his seventh solo-album, Flatpicker, on March 28, marking the occasion with a performance under his name at Swallow Hill this Saturday, March 22.
WinterWonderGrass Review: Bluegrass Brought the Heat to the High Country

1 month ago | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

A sizzling helping of roots-steeped music is usually what warms audiences up at the traditionally snowy WinterWonderGrass festival in Steamboat. But with this year's balmy, spring-like temperatures and clear blue sky, audiences were able to soak up a mother-lode of string-based artists without a bag of hand warmers.
Denver Musician Max Mackey Knows It's Never Too Late to Pursue Music

1 month ago | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

As an aspiring songwriter and guitar picker, Max Mackey has paid his dues over the years. The fifty-year-old musician, who has contributed to a variety of rootsy acts in Colorado during the past three decades, has just released his first full-length album and is marking the occasion with performances by his self-named outfit, the Max Mackey Band. "My grandfather was a musician from Tennessee," shares Mackey, who moved to Gunnison from Alaska to attend Western Colorado University.
This Funk Band Made a Movie-Worthy Connection With the Colorado Symphony

1 month ago | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

Lettuce has been bridging musical worlds since the group's original members met in 1992, when they attended a summer program at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. "Let us play!" was their early pitch to club owners back East, and it gave rise to their produce-themed band moniker. More than three decades later, the skilled jammers, three of whom are now Mile High City residents, are as enthusiastic as ever about making music and taking an improvisational approach to their sound.
These Are the Best Grateful Dead Cover Bands in Denver

Jan 7, 2025 | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

bassist Although Jerry Garcia passed away in 1995, and Phil Lesh joined him in the great gig in the sky last year, the music of the Grateful Dead has continued to proliferate, just as it has ever since the former jugband first began to inspire its audience in the '60s with a unique blend of roots, rock and jazz-like exploration.
Yonder Mountain String Band Discusses Its New Album, Nowhere Next

Nov 26, 2024 | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

Over the course of its more than a quarter-of-a-century lifespan, Yonder Mountain String Band has released eleven studio albums that capture its enduring appeal and creative songwriting abilities. Fans of the Nederland-spawned jamgrass outfit might hold up its debut platter, Elevation (1999), or Town by Town (2001)as standouts among these releases. The band's early efforts included the late mandolin player and songwriter Jeff Austin, of course.
Jamgrass Band Shadowgrass Celebrates Album With Denver Concert

Oct 2, 2024 | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountain area, the members of Shadowgrass soaked up a healthy dose of old-time music during their formative years. The aspiring roots musicians began attending bluegrass festivals and fiddler's conventions at a young age, and over time, they've artfully expanded the scope of their sound to include a broader range of material.
Neil Young and Bob Dylan Combine in Boulder's Rolling Harvest

Sep 9, 2024 | westword.com | Nick Hutchinson

With a healthy crop of roots-inspired acts playing original material on the Front Range, it's intriguing to see a group of accomplished local musicians channel some of their artistry through the work of legendary folky songwriters Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Boulder-based Rolling Harvest finds the sweet spot between nostalgia and originality, putting its own touch on classic material from the Dylan and Young songbooks. You can catch the band at Gold Hill Inn on Friday, September 13.