Jessica Rendall
51 posts
Jessica is a writer on the music desk.
Zoe Berman Melts Hearts and Mountains With “Lilac Hour”
Zoe Berman wrote an a capella version of her new single, “Lilac Hour,” while on a bike ride…
March 10, 2021
Cherry Blossom Bloom With Versatility In New Single
Cherry Blossom used 2020 the way a lot of us used the year that will forever live in…
February 17, 2021
Duke Justice is Solo, and He’s Here to Rock Your World
Justen Howard, known now as Duke Justice, thinks it’s important to have a stage name. He got his…
February 1, 2021
The Importance of Being a “Regular” and COVID’s Impact on Denver Bar and Restaurant Culture
Rob “Jo Bob” Franklin got his nickname from an old server at Federal Bar and Grill who was…
January 7, 2021
“Bread & Jam” at Dazzle Serves as Food Pantry for Struggling Musicians
The owners of Dazzle have turned the jazz club into a food pantry for artists in need —…
December 18, 2020
Denver Musicians Find Light in Quarantine Darkness
After the lights went down in every music venue across the country, musicians and music-lovers were at a…
November 23, 2020
Ramond Murphy, Denver Musician and Entrepreneur, Puts His Money Where His Mouth is
Before Ramond Murphy agreed to collaborate on the track “I Can’t Breathe (Again,)” he hesitated. The weight of…
November 20, 2020
Kenopsia, The Kid Astronaut and Psychologic Collab Turns Desolation into Dessert
Jon Shockness was elbow-deep in weeds, tending to his friend’s garden when he wrote the lyrics for Kenopsia. Shockness,…
September 25, 2020
Q&A – Donnie l. Betts Leads Conversation About Race at Dazzle Presents
As protests continue across the country, so does the need for conversation about race and racism in America.…
June 9, 2020
The Local and National Music Industries Participate in #TheShowMustBePaused in Observation of Black Lives Matter
Since the killing of George Floyd over Memorial Day Weekend by Minneapolis Police on May 25, some companies…
June 1, 2020
“Dazzle Presents” Transforms Jazz Club into Online Platform for Community Art
Dazzle, Denver’s jazz club located in the heart of LoDo off the 16th St. Mall, is asking you…
May 21, 2020
We Talked to a Public Health Expert About Why Young Adults Should Care About Social Distancing
Glen Mays, PhD., was expecting a pandemic. It’s his job to research emergency preparedness and public health crises…
March 25, 2020