Talk:Music of Denver

This Page is Embarrassing
I am no wiki guru or that knowledgeable about the history of music in Denver, but in my 20 years living here, playing music here, and enjoying music here not much in this article makes much sense. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.254.249.50 (talk) 21:47, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

So many better bands from here. Offspring420 (talk) 14:52, 12 August 2020 (UTC)

Are these Denver bands?
Are Soft Machine and Vanilla Fudge really associated with Denver? First I've heard of it; some supporting evidence might be in order. A quick Google doesn't come up with much. GeoGreg 05:34, 6 June 2007 (UTC)


 * Aslo Winger's wiki pages claims they are from New York. I suspect there are more on that list, but so many have no links or wiki's it is hard for one to know. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.254.249.50 (talk) 22:22, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

They are. In The Whale and The Vanilla Milkshakes both have international press. Offspring420 (talk) 14:41, 12 August 2020 (UTC)

Famous/Southern Gothic/Americana Sections
Deleted/added several bands to "Famous" section based on their following/influence. I tried to be as objective as possible here as I felt this page was rife with inaccurate/biased info. Also added Southern Gothic section as this was a very important part of Denver's musical history. Added Americana section as this seems to be a strong movement currently operating in Denver. This is my first time editing, so I am completely open to criticism. I would love to see a more professional and thorough reworking or the "Punk" section; I have very limited knowledge in this area. Thanks! Jtcroft 05:59, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

JEFF FINLIN Please put your name in alphabetical order in the "Famous" section, not on top.

You're anecdote about the 5280 reporter having to "track you down" because you were "thought" to be British really stretches the reality of the situation, bordering on complete untruth, according to the 5280 article itself. I'm strongly of the opinion that this should be removed from the Facts and Trivia section entirely. No matter how it's rewritten, a reporter assuming you're British before he finds out you live in Fort Collins is not notable.Jtcroft 20:27, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Nothing on jazz/classical
"it still manages to have a very active popular, jazz, and classical music scene, which has nurtured many artists and genres to regional, national, and even international attention."

While the article mentions plenty about punk, jam, stoner, and goth, there's nothing significant about jazz, and nothing at all in the article about classical. Could someone with some knowledge about those scenes add sections on them? --Charibdis 04:41, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

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Verifiable Proof Needed
"During the thirties jazz boom, such legendary vocalists as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and others resided."

There isn't any source listed for these facts. If someone can find something, please contribute the source.Parkerjl 02:16, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Famous Music Venues?
This list includes the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Since the Opera house is part of the DCPA isn't this a bit redundant? Either all the venues within the DCPA need to be listed (Boettcher Concert Hall, et al.) or Ellie Caulkins removed. Parkerjl 02:30, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

"Famous" lists are a joke
The "Famous" lists are out of control. Most of the "Famous Denver bands and artists" are so famous that they don't have wiki articles. Some of the "Famous" music venues are so famous that their street location is listed next to their name, so that we can find them; that's really famous. Plazak (talk) 13:02, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
 * As it stands, the list of "Famous" music venues is a hodgepodge of well-known venues with a random number of more obscure clubs. This is not the phone book. Is there any good reason not to limit this list to places with Wikipedia articles? Plazak (talk) 15:25, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Pathetic.
As a lifelong musician in the Denver area, this article tells nothing of the history. Denver's music scene goes back to the cowtown days - bawdy houses, burlesque, and saloons. During the 30's big band music flourished at places such as Elitch Gardens and Mammoth Gardens, and Denver was a lively home to much country swing, Americana and rockabilly music throughout the 40's & early 50's, as well as an important tour stop for the Doo-Wop bands of the 50's. Denver had a thriving beat community and was home to many important poets and folk artists, and in the early 60's hosted several important folk venues. Denver's 'Battle of The Bands', KIMN Radio, and the many 3.2 beer halls germinated and supported a plethora of local artists. Barry Fey and Feyline grew out of The Family Dog, and ultimately into noteworthy events such as The Denver International Pop Festival. Virtually nothing is mentioned of the importance of country music, the effects of the changes in drinking laws, Red Rocks, the proliferation of outdoor festivals, or many of the other factors which have colored and influenced the musical culture of the area... If you're going to bother to publish an article, at least try to have a grasp of the subject, beyond a narrow little slice of time and genre. Sheesh! 174.51.141.146 (talk) 19:14, 11 June 2014 (UTC)Steven Nelson 174.51.141.146 (talk) 19:13, 11 June 2014 (UTC) Steven Nelson