Tag: band
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Swing Factory plays fundraising concert for CCV High School
Professional drummer on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Robert Smith is on to another gig, reviving the bank program at the high school in Cripple Creek. It’s a challenge. “There has been no music program here for over 20 years,” Smith said. “And I’m out of instruments, trombone, saxophone, you name it, I’m out.” Undaunted,…
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Colorado Springs marching bands aim to defend their state titles
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As high school marching bands across Colorado prepare for the upcoming competition season, two Colorado Springs-based bands are gearing up to try to defend their 2024 state titles. Last October, The Classical Academy and Rampart High School marching bands realized the dream of every high…
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Yonder Mountain, The Fretliners to perform at Lulu’s for bluegrass event
Lulu’s Downtown will celebrate bluegrass this weekend with two nights of concerts filled with string acoustics. Yonder Mountain String Band will headline alongside The Fretliners both evenings. On Friday, the bands will be joined by Broken Compass Bluegrass. On Saturday, GOAT Mafia, the Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble, will open. Yonder Mountain got its start here…
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Colorado Springs band headed to world championships in Scotland
The Pikes Peak Highlanders are set to compete for the first time at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, after years of preparation and fundraising.
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VIDEO | Keeping the show rolling around Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs band, the Tejon Street Corner Thieves, is keeping their shows rolling by playing music from their bus. The band is taking requests and performing for residents outside their homes while practicing social distancing during the stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Video by Skyler Ballard)