Thomas Rutherford
123 posts
Originally from Nashville, Thomas Rutherford moved to Colorado around 10 years ago and quickly fell in love with the mountains, the music and everything in between. When not writing, he can be found going to shows, reading, playing drums and enjoying everything this state has to offer.
Review — Paul McCartney Brings Peace and Love to Coors Field
On Saturday, October 11th, Sir Paul McCartney came to Denver’s Coors Field to remind all packed into that…
October 17, 2025
Profile — Local Rising Stars May Be Fern Talk Turning Music Into Community Ahead of 9/20 Album Release Party
Local funk rock band May Be Fern’s star is on the rise. Over the past few years, they’ve…
September 15, 2025
Profile — Tennis Finds Beauty in Impermanence Ahead of August 26th Farewell Show at Mission Ballroom (Exclusive Interview)
Tennis — the beloved Colorado-based dream-pop duo comprised of married couple Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley — is…
August 21, 2025
Q&A — A Conversation With Local Jazz/Jam Innovator Mickey Lenny of Electric Giz About Their Dazzle Residency and Much More (Exclusive Interview)
Local producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mickey Lenny — real name Michael Lenssen — has been something of an…
August 20, 2025
Profile — Dogs in a Pile Keyboardist Jeremy Kaplan Talks Finding Home Through Exploration (Exclusive Interview)
East coast jam band Dogs in a Pile are becoming something of a phenomenon. In the last few…
August 5, 2025
Final Underground Music Showcase Recap: Our 29 Favorite Sets
The final Underground Music Showcase has come and gone, leaving behind only sweet memories and music still ringing…
July 31, 2025
Prepare for the Final Underground Music Showcase: The 32 Sets —Plus a Few Secrets — We’re Most Anticipating (Features Playlist)
Well, beautiful people of Denver, this is it. The final Underground Music Showcase is coming up this weekend…
July 24, 2025
Q&A — Jami Duffy, Co-Manager of the Underground Music Showcase, Talks UMS’s Final Year (Exclusive Interview)
On Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, beloved local music festival the Underground Music Showcase (UMS) announced that this year…
July 15, 2025
Q&A — Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers Celebrates the Band’s 29th Anniversary With Run of Colorado Shows
There isn’t a band out there quite like Drive-By Truckers. Almost enigmatic in their prolific eclecticism, the band…
June 24, 2025
Q&A — Local Americana-Rockers Ridgeliners Talk Finding Beauty in Collaboration Ahead of June 19th Cervantes’ Show
Local band Ridgeliners blend a distinct sort of Americana with soaring country-rock affectations that hits the soul like…
June 18, 2025
Q&A — Brian Vicente, the Attorney Who Led Colorado’s Cannabis Legalization, Celebrates 15 Years Fighting for Drug Reform (Exclusive Interview)
Attorney Brian Vicente and his law firm Vicente, LLP have spent the last 15 years fighting for drug…
June 17, 2025
Q&A — Norman Harris, Organizer of Juneteenth Music Festival, Talks the Festival’s History, Community Impact, Music and Much More
Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival returns this Sunday, June 15th. The festival is a vibrant celebration of the diversity…
June 13, 2025