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Alec Reviews Music: Queens Of The Stone Age bring glam to the modern age with ‘Villains’

Alec Erickson September 2, 2017

It has been a topic of debate for decades now, that rock and roll is dead. While it may have gone through shifts in recent years over the sound, there is still a fine appreciation of the classics. Queens...

Mary Flower plays the lap slide guitar.  (Jonny Rhein | Collegian)

Award-winning guitarist Mary Flower performs intimate set at the Downtown Artery

Jonny Rhein September 1, 2017

Piedmont-based guitarist Mary Flower played an intimate solo show at Downtown Artery Friday night.  The audience sat completely still while Flower awed them with her unique guitar playing. Her...

Colorado State and CU Boulder face off in the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown. Photo by Hunter Thompson

Collegian playlist: 12 songs to get pumped for the Rocky Mountain Showdown

Nate Day August 31, 2017

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is tomorrow. This is one of the most important games of the year for us Rams, so in order to get your adrenaline jumping, here are 12 songs to get you pumped for the game: Click...

Jamie "Jonny 5" Laurie and Stephen "Brer Rabbit" Brackett of the Denver based band, Flobots, perform at "The MOB" on August 26 ahead of the inaugural game at the new on-campus stadium. (@ashleypottsphoto | Collegian)

Stadium Sessions showcases local music, community involvement

James Wyatt August 31, 2017

Popular artists like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones performed at Hughe's Stadium. With a new wave of stadium-goers, Stadium Sessions aims to bring live music to the new on-campus stadium.  Stadium...

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10 best study songs

Nick Botkin August 30, 2017

For more study strategies visit: tilt.colostate.edu/learning/learningResources/onlineResources Click here to listen to The Collegian's "10 Best Study Songs" playlist.  There is no better companion to...

Dressed as Posidon, Andy Thran, cheers joyfuly as he is sprayed with water during the long, hot Tour de Fat ride in 2015. All riders eagerly welcomed water and free refreshments from the yards of houses that lined the Tour de Fat bike course. (Collegian File Photo)

Tour de Fat returns this weekend with ticketed performances

Chapman W. August 30, 2017

Video by Chapman Croskell   It is the time of year again when costumed bicyclists roam the streets of Fort Collins and live music brings people of all ages to Fort Collins' biggest brewery. Tour...

CSU faculty member Peter Sommer plays the saxophone while Chris Reed plays the piano at the University Center for the Arts on Monday. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

UCA’s Virtuoso Series presents lively jazz concert

Emma Turner August 29, 2017

Jazz music filled the University Center for the Arts as Colorado State University faculty displayed their expertise.  Saxophonist, Peter Sommer, performed with pianist, Timothy Burns, as part of the...

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Alec Reviews Music: Iron & Wine goes back to his roots with ‘Beast Epic’

Alec Erickson August 29, 2017

Album: "Beast Epic" Artist: Iron and Wine Length: 36 minutes Genre: Folk It can always be interesting to see an artist go back to their roots. That is exactly what singer/song-writer Iron & Wine did...

Jamie "Jonny 5" Laurie and Stephen "Brer Rabbit" Brackett of the Denver based band, Flobots, perform at "The MOB" on August 26 ahead of the inaugural game at the new on-campus stadium. (@ashleypottsphoto | Collegian)

Photo story: Flobots kicks off Stadium Sessions series

Seth Bodine and Ashley Potts August 27, 2017

Artists performing at the next Stadium Sessions on Sept. 9: Holdfast Danielle Ate the Sandwich  My Dog Ate Chad Guerilla Fanfare Strange Americans King Cardinal    [new_royalslider...

Jhené Aiko performs for CSU students and faculty at Moby Arena for Ramfest 2017. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

Jhené Aiko performs soulful set at RamFest

Julia Trowbridge August 25, 2017

https://youtu.be/6RTQ8YFlBY4   Previous Headliners: The Head and the Heart Lee Brice Mary Lambert Macklemore   Bright lights, good music and screaming crowds were the theme...

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CSU students respond: Apple Music or Spotify?

August 24, 2017

Free trials are essential to any college student, but when it comes to music subscriptions, which provider is worth the cost? Spotify and Apple Music are the top providers in the industry right now,...

The University Center for the Arts holds concerts and events. (Collegian File Photo)

John Seesholtz yields standing ovation at CSU’s Virtuoso Concert Series

Emma Turner August 24, 2017

Next Virtuoso Concert Series: When: Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring: Peter Sommer on the saxophone Where: Organ Recital Hall  John Seesholtz yielded a standing ovation from his performance...

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