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The first-ever SXSW schedule: No day parties, no Fader Fort, no Friday shows

The lineup poster from the first year of SXSW.

If you’ve been to SXSW in the last decade, it would be hard to imagine the behemoth festival as a baby.



Fray guitarist Joe King releases new single, tour dates today

The Fray @ Red Rocks 5/12/12

As we’ve previously reported, Fray guitarist/songwriter Joe King is readying his first-ever solo album — under the name King, in fact. And fans are a lot closer to being able to hear his new material, on record and in person.



Listen to Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) and Ruby Amanfu’s (Jack White’s “Love Interruption”) new Third Man Records single

Alabama Shakes @ The Fox Theater 8/10/12

Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard paired with Jack White’s buddy Ruby Amanfu paired up for the new Third Man Records single.



Gathering of the Clouds creator Kurt Ottaway on the death of a band and birth of a festival

Sleepy Sun @ The Larimer Lounge - March 22, 2012

Gathering of the Clouds creator Kurt Ottaway talks to reverb about the death of his band, Overcasters, and the birth of a festival.



Born in the Flood to play a “secret” Lost Lake show Friday

Born in the Flood @ The Gothic Theater 12/21/12

Denver musician Nathaniel Rateliff announced on Facebook that his band, Born in the Flood, will play a “secret” show at Lost Lake on Friday.



UPDATE: Rodriguez changes Colorado show venue due to demand

In this photo taken Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013, Sixto Rodriguez performs on stage at Carnival City, near Johannesburg, South Africa. (AP Photo)

The Rodriguez show at the Ogden Theatre has changed venues because of overwhelming demand, according to promoter AEG Live.



Full 2013 Telluride Bluegrass Festival lineup announced: Mumford & Sons, String Cheese Incident and more

2012 Telluride Bluegrass - Day 4 @ Telluride Town Park

The full 2013 Telluride Bluegrass Festival lineup has been announced and includes Mumford & Sons, String Cheese Incident and more. See the full lineup here.



The David Byrne and St. Vincent tour includes two Colorado shows

St. Vincent @ Boulder Theater

One of the most likable records of 2012 was easily “Love This Giant,” the lovely, if subtle, debut collaboration from David Byrne and St. Vincent. The duo just announced an extensive U.S.-Canada tour this summer that includes a couple big, select dates in Colorado.



Bassnectar announces Red Rocks dates

Bassnectar @ Red Rocks

Ashton, better known as Bassnectar, sent out a note today promising a return to Red Rocks in 2013 – with A-Trak and DJ Shadow as his openers, no less.



Rodrigo y Gabriela and Colorado Symphony announce a Red Rocks show

Rodrigo Y Gabriella

Rodrigo Y Gabriela and Colorado Symphony have announced they are teaming up for a show together at Red Rocks this summer.