DENVER, CO (February 26, 2021) – Colorado Music Hall of Fame (CMHOF) will celebrate its tenth anniversary with events throughout 2021. “Colorado Music Hall of Fame is ten years into an exciting journey of honoring and enjoying the music that makes our state unique….The most abiding takeaway for me has been the genuinely emotional connection that lives on between an artist’s output and the hearts and imaginations of the fans who experience that music,” says CMHOF board co-chair Paul Epstein, a founding board member and the owner of Twist & Shout Records. CMHOF 10th Anniversary activities in ..read more

Moving into our second decade, the Hall’s board of directors is thrilled to present the inaugural members of the newly formed, Colorado Music Hall of Fame Board Emeritus. These four individuals consist of former board members (some, even founding members!) who have contributed to the Hall of Fame’s evolution and success. Journalism intern from University of Denver, Haley Birt, interviews our inaugural Board Emeritus: JC Ancell Associate Director, University Memorial Center/ Staff Advisor, CU Program Council University of Colorado (Retired) What motivated you to join the board of Colorado Music ..read more

Many members of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame board have a longstanding relationship with Boulder’s iconic restaurant, The Sink, whose former owner, Herbert Kauvar, passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 93. “I became friendly with Herbie when I stopped by the Sink after I left Norlin Library. One day I told him I had dropped out of CU grad school, and he offered me a job managing the Sink….I started booking local bands in the back room and upstairs in the pool hall. After hearing their rehearsals, I booked the second show ever of Flash Cadillac in the back room of the Sink on a Fri ..read more

As a nonprofit organization founded to celebrate our state’s music heritage and to champion the future of Colorado music, Colorado Music Hall of Fame recognizes the impact that our independent venues have on our communities, both economically and culturally. As such, Colorado Music Hall of Fame is proud to support the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and officially endorse the bipartisan #SaveOurStages Act which will provide federal COVID-19 relief for our music industry. NIVA is comprised of more than 3,000 of the most influential independent music venues and promoters across the ..read more

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato Dear Colorado music fans, With large concerts cancelled and small venues struggling to survive, so many of us have had to experience music from our homes this year. Musicians and music producers got very creative, providing all of us, hungry for live entertainment, with a plethora of web-based “living room” concerts and previously recorded live shows. The music never stopped; it just came to us in different packaging. Even so, many of our music friends – – musicians, venues, mus ..read more

Make a meaningful impact on the legacy of Colorado music and history by becoming an introductory or patron member of Colorado Music Hall of Fame. By making a meaningful annual contribution, you can play a pivotal role in preserving the past, present, and future of music in Colorado. With your support, our facility can continue to honor our state’s storied musical history and build a widespread appreciation for music, all through the power of education. From expanding exhibits and securing historic artifacts to leading community programming and planning local events, Colorado Music Hall of Fame ..read more

Two beloved Colorado musicians passed away in March following complications from COVID-19. It is during challenging times such as these that we appreciate the contributions of talented artists more than ever, as we truly understand the way that music can represent the incredibly full range of human emotion. From joy and humor to collective sadness, there is no emotion that cannot be expressed through the power of music. The two musicians that Colorado lost because of coronavirus each demonstrated that in their own way. Today, we honor and celebrate the memories of Freddy Rodriguez Sr. and Rod ..read more

3OH!3 came together in Boulder in 2004 during the Myspace cultural revolution. Founding members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte named the electronic music duo after the area code that once covered all of Colorado, and what started as a way to entertain friends at parties soon grew into a musical phenomenon. From the release of their first album in 2007, 3OH!3 has thrilled fans with one successful single after another and albums full of exciting tunes that blend multiple genres of music. 3OH!3 Hits The self-titled debut album spawned 3OH!3’s first successful single, “Electroshock.” 3OH!3 signe ..read more

Colorado’s music scene is about much more than its famous musicians: Without the support of music-minded businesses, this state’s award-winning scene might never have developed. ListenUp’s Beginnings Definitely deserving the status of best-supporting player, ListenUp has been an intrinsic part of the scene for almost five decades. The business got its start in 1972, when college friends Walt Stinson, Mary Kay Stinson and Steven Weiner opened a small storefront in Denver with a single goal: to offer the very best in sound. From there, ListenUp has grown into a company with over 100 employees an ..read more

The Fray is a pop-rock group that made a name for itself around the globe within the span of just a few years in the 2000s. Led by Isaac Slade’s piano, power-ballad sound and songwriting, and distinctive vocals, the group eventually claiming double-platinum status in four countries and establishing a huge presence on the world stage. But the group got its humble start in Colorado, performing at events like Film on the Rocks and using early social media platforms such as MySpace to build its fan base. The Members The core group consists of four members: Slade, lead vocalist and pianist; Joe Kin ..read more