Editor’s note: The author of this piece sings with the Joyful Resistance Choir. Amidst the chaos of political discourse and everyday life, people in Minneapolis gathered to use their voice for hope, peace, and to bring some joy back into the world. Led by women, the Minneapolis Resistance Choir grew and news spread about their […]
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Curated Calendar – March 26 to April 5
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 CLIMATE WEEKRocky Mountain Institute is kicking off the second annual state-wide Colorado Climate Week, hosting two panel discussions from 3 to 5pm followed by happy hour at the Tipsy Trout. Register at luma.com/eav0x6ej MEMORIALThane Lincicome’s memorial celebration will be held at 5:30pm at the Calaway Room in Carbondale’s Third Street Center. A […]
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Natalie Spears shares the TACAW stage with AMF String Quintet
On May 16, Natalie Spears will grace the stage of TACAW with the Aspen Music Festival String Quintet — comprised of Delaney Meyers, Camille Backman, Ross Kribbs, Sarah Graf and Carl Meinecke — featuring compositions by Spears’ longtime collaborator and friend, Ilan Blanck, for an evening that will take the audience on a musical journey […]
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Tickets now on sale for Palisade Bluegrass Festival
Tickets are now available for the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival, which has served as a weekend getaway for people in the Valley since its inception 17 years ago. The festival will take place June 6-8 with a plethora of bluegrass, roots and Americana acts ranging from big-name artists to up-and-coming ones: including a few […]
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Natalie Spears to debut first solo album
On June 7, Natalie Spears, an acclaimed local musician known for Pearl & Wood and other collaborations, will celebrate the launch of her debut solo album, “Hymn of Wild Things,” at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW). Those in attendance will get early access to the album’s tracks in tandem with a live performance from […]
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Salon series launches 2024 in a good light
On Jan. 6, six artists will showcase their skills through music, comedy, dance, storytelling and even painting — all at Carbondale Arts’ Launchpad from 6pm to 8pm as part of Alya Howe’s award-winning Salon series. Titled “Caught By the Light of Creativity,” the curation of artists this round is sure to shine. Howe, Carbondale local […]
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Pearl & Wood reunites for show at TACAW
Musician Ellie Barber, performing under the moniker Ollella, will be returning to the stage with her former Pearl & Wood bandmate, Natalie Spears, as part of a national tour to promote her debut album, “Back Back Back.” The show, at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW), will begin with two sets for each artist to […]
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Youth find voice with songwriting camp
Carbondale singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music teacher Natalie Spears is offering a summer songwriting camp for youth ages 10 to 13 in two sessions: July 18 through July 22 and July 25 through 29 at The Launchpad in Carbondale. Spears hopes to “continue to empower kids to find their creative voice” in her second year of […]
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Jóvenes encuentran su voz en un campamento de composición
Traducción por Dolores Duarte La cantautora, multiinstrumentista y profesora de música de Carbondale, Natalie Spears, ofrece un campamento de verano de composición para jóvenes de 10 a 13 años en dos sesiones: Del 18 al 22 de julio y del 25 al 29 de julio en The Launchpad de Carbondale. Spears espera “seguir capacitando a […]
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Learning Rhythms and Rhymes for Trying Times
Last June, I saw a post on the Carbondale Facebook page from local musician Natalie Spears offering music lessons. At this point, I had spent over two months in COVID-remoteness and needed something to break out of my doldrums. One Christmas, I received a ukulele as a gift. It came with a songbook and I […]