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Triple Played: Santana back in the groove

One of my musical heroes, Carlos Santana, recently released his new CD “Shape Shifter,” while another one of my musical heroes, Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse, will release a new CD titled “Americana” on June 5. Both albums were years in the making, so to speak. I have been a fan of Santana since I first heard the single “Evil Ways.” My cousin Gary had the “Abraxas” LP, and I was hooked when I heard it. Santana’s first three LPs ...

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High time for summer

Temperatures have reached the mid-adfmovie has grossed $450 million at the box office. Summer must be here! Well, technically, no. It’s still spring until June 20. However, given that Independence Pass opened weeks ahead of schedule and people have started to strategically park their cars beneath trees, it’s clear summer arrived in Mesa County earlier than summer solstice. And with this theoretical arrival of summer comes an entertainment shift to outdoor concerts, baseball ...

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Music Scene: May 25–31

Rather than riding off into the sunset, you’ll find this cowboy on stage performing country rock and country western. The Sunset Cowboy will perform at his birthday bash on Friday, May 25, at Cruiser’s Bar, 715 Horizon Drive. The members of the band are: J.P. “The Sunset Cowboy” on guitar and cello and vocals; Amber Campbell, fiddle, piano and vocals; and Jeff Steele, drums and vocals, according to the band’s Facebook page. The Grand Junction-based ...

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Road Trip, May 25-31

Here are some big shows or events coming to Colorado in the near future. ■ Dolores River Festival — Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, June 2. ■ Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-a-Whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton — Belly Up, Aspen, June 7. ■ Daughtry — Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver, June 7. ■ Indigo Girls — Belly Up, Aspen, June 8. ■ KS 107.5 Summer Jam XV: Wiz Khalifa, more — Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, Englewood, June ...

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Ladies of song shining in May

It’s ladies night every night during the month of May. Several femme fatales have been assaulting the charts since May Day and there is no sign of them slowing down. Jumping right in, Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard top 200, just edging Norah Jones’ new album “... Little Broken Hearts.” Santigold’s “Master of My Make-Believe” also charted high, debuting at No. 1 on the US Dance/Electronic Album ...

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Sound Check: SPORK

Tiernan Boyd has the sass. Noah Mackrille has the look. Breeawnna Lyon and Megan Kreie have the talent. Sofia Benham has the passion and the drumsticks. Together, they make up the rock band SPORK, which formed several months ago after Benham, 11, passed out fliers advertising for band members during the 2011 Fruita Fall Festival. “I really wanted one of my own,” she said. Benham held auditions and formed a band, which practices at Fruita’s Cavalcade every Monday ...

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Music Scene: May 18–24

Girls, girls, girls, it’s Gotta Be Girls, performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Ave. According to the Montrose-based quartet’s Facebook page, band members are Glenda Fletchall, Karen Mercer, Barb Bernhardt and Margaret Freeman. They play “acoustic music featuring tight vocal harmonies accompanied by guitars, mandolin, bass, banjo and percussion.” The band originally started as a duo in 1987 with Mercer and Fletchall, notes the ...

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Change ahead for Rockestra

Things are about to change for the GJ Rockestra. It has been nearly a year since the symphony-turned-rock band staged its inaugural show at Colorado Mesa University, and the successes of the first year — two of the four shows at Robinson Theatre were nearly sold out — has prompted the Rockestra to turn up the volume. Yes, it is possible to crank up the volume of an AC/DC songs, said Calvin Hofer, Rockestra member and creator. Starting with the GJ Rockestra Concert IV at 7:30 ...

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Music Scene May 18

Here are some big events coming to Colorado and Utah in the near future: ■ Bon Iver — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, May 31. ■ Pineapple Crackers — The Woodshed, Salt Lake City, May 31. ■ BoDeans — Boulder Theater, Boulder, June 1. ■ Bob Schneider — Bluebird Theater, Denver, June 1. ■ Josh Abbott Band — Grizzly Rose, Denver, June 1. ■ Opening of Toyota Elephant Passage — Denver Zoo, Denver, June 1. ■ ...

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Uke strummer coming to GJ

It’s not every day a musician comes to Grand Junction who has drawn comparisons to iconic musicians Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis and Bill Monroe. But here comes ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, who Allmusic’s online site, allmusic.com, compared to the aforementioned musicians for his innovative approach to the instrument that resembles a mini-guitar. Shimabukuro plays at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St. Tickets to the all-ages show are $20 in ...

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