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The Atrium seeks prospective buyer for Old Town music venue

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter September 4, 2024

Nestled under the Alley Cat Coffeehouse, The Atrium At The Alleycat has provided solace for rookie and veteran musicians and artists alike for the past three years. Now it is searching for a new owner. Originally...

Viewed from the side, a performer squints as he sings passionately into a microphone and plays his electric guitar, a green stage light shining down from behind him.

5 spots to jump-start your live music addiction 

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 9, 2024

Whether you’re new to Fort Collins or have been in town for years and are looking for a change in pace, here are the top five stops we recommend checking when starting your live music addition — and...

A sign reading, the music district, in front of a short brick building with a lawn and a concrete staircase.

The Music District provides valuable space for local musicians

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter July 26, 2024

Fort Collins offers a multitude of opportunities for residents looking to explore their artistic interests, and for incoming students at CSU wanting to explore that creative side of themselves, The Music...

A performer playing a guitar smiles while singing into a microphone, backlit by purple stage lights.

FoCoMX brings concert exposure to seasoned bands, newcomers

Ruby Secrest, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

The annual festival Fort Collins Music Experiment is exposure therapy for anyone who says, "No, that genre's just not for me," bringing together over 400 bands, DJs and solo acts across all music genres. The...

Taylor Swift brings mature, reminiscent tone to 'Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift brings mature, reminiscent tone to ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Allie Seibel and Aubree Miller April 23, 2024

Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," released April 19, is about as vast of a tonal departure as the singer could possibly manage. Surprise announced at the Grammy Awards...

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Maggie Rogers’ new album explores narrative lyrics

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 18, 2024

Alternative indie artist Maggie Rogers, famously known for hit song “Alaska,” released her latest album “Don’t Forget Me” April 12. Compared to her 2022 album “Surrender,” Rogers' 2024...

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RamFest is ready for country lovers of CSU

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts & Entertainment Director April 9, 2024

Country is the theme of this year’s RamFest, featuring the traditional sound of the trio Midland and preceded by the more alternative country group Sugar Britches.  Ashliee Treblik, the president...

Colorado Blues Society Vice President Mark Schleiger and Treasurer Joe Menke stand in front of Maxline Brewing, one of their favorite places meet in Fort Collins April 2.

Colorado Blues Society keeps the blues alive

Tyler Weatherwax, News Editor April 3, 2024

The blues is a genre of music that has impacted and inspired people for decades. People have always had the blues as a feeling, but the genre as a whole is in a fragile state. What will people do when...

A man kneels while playing guitar in front of a man playing drums.

3rd annual Fools Fest is ready to rock

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 2, 2024

Punk rock lovers, get excited. The third annual Fools Fest will be 1-5 p.m. Thursday in the Sutherland Garden of the Lory Student Center. KCSU is partnering with RamEvents and Blast N Scrap to provide...

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