As a community, musicians, musicians and people employed within the music industry in Denver are experiencing a collective struggle right now. Those people who rely on shows and concerts, whether as our primary source of income or our act of entertainment, are reevaluating the way we connect in the ways which are most valuable for us. Concertgoers and music lovers must make the decision to compartmentalize which artists that they could afford to hold. On the other hand, a number of our musicians, local and otherwise, have had to change how that they and lovers and their supporters connect. Entire tours are canceled, rescheduled or delayed. Locally shaped and encouraged shows which have been run without delay for years with strong followings, such as the Broadway Roxy’s Weird Touch, were put off for the first time as they started.

As occupations and careers change in accordance Denver’s formative places are changing as well. These places have rich histories of collective stories because they developed at the center of the neighborhoods which surround 23, to tell.

Cervantes’ Masterpiece, initially the Casino Ballroom, pictured next to the Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Photo Courtesy of Denver Libraries.

Let’s draw it back a bit over a century. From the early 1900s, Denver wasn’t on a map for all people traveling from the east into the west, or vice versa. However, as Denver grew, it laid the foundation so far for its notable places. Red Rocks, The Ogden Theatre, The Bluebird Theater, and The Fillmore all initially opened within the 20th century’s first two years. Every one of these venues started out with various titles and purposes– the Ogden originally functioning as a vaudeville and traveling entertainment hub and the Fillmore as a roller coaster — and saw many changes over the age.

From the 1930s, what we now know as Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom began as a prominent Jazz club in historical Five Points. The venue housed performances from everyone from Duke Ellington, to BB King, to Tina Turner at its historical location before a name change in 2003 dubbed the venue Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom (and also The Other Side)

Smaller local favorites such as The Marquis, Larimer Lounge — which books Lost Lake and Globe Hall — The Black Box and many others just recently established their home in Denver in the wake of those communities. Of the numerous live music venues who can call Denver their residence, we each have discovered at least one which feels like home. However, for now, our collective experiences within these places are put on pause.

Post Malone performing at the Pepsi Center prior to all shows were cancelled involving the outbreak / Photo from Mark Tepsic

While many shows at larger places are rescheduled or delayed until further notice, several tours at small and large places have been canceled. Notices of tours at several places guarantee the likelihood that the venue may weather the storm that we all are experiencing. However, smaller places that are independent are the most accountable to changes and closures. Cervantes’ and The Black Box have both recently posted links to their own respective GoFundMe campaigns, in hopes to support their staff and continue their legacies when that is finished. The Hi-Dive is selling a $50 charge to some future shows in a bid to stay afloat.

Regardless of the uncertainty, there is still a chance that many of these places may have the opportunity. We may even see a rising number of smaller DIY places and collectives finding new beginnings as things begin to balance out again. Oftentimes, smaller DIY collectives and places often adapt more easily to rapid change than traditional places do. Since managing the impermanence of distance is already an occupational risk for these distances, the changes we continue to see can actually provide more chances for music in these regions within Denver later on.

For now, the ideal solution for music lovers in Denver is to provide support where we could. Sometimes, aid is meant by this where possible– remaining up to date with which places need what support and how. With some information from our musicians, this may mean current in the others — both local and otherwise.

Whatever the case, although we (im)patiently await the future of our favourite gathering places to be ordered for us, our entire idea of what the phrase “venue” signifies is not-so-quietly shifting. Virtual & ldquo; distances ” are becoming cultural gathering places while extroverts are learning how to reevaluate their way of social relationship.

Musicians and artists in Denver and around the globe have changed their after that was digital their focus. Denver favorites– such as Midwife— are still likely digital releases of new albums next month. Quite Right Records, a Denver-based house and techno tag, held a virtual rave a couple of days ago. 303 Magazine remains holding its 303 Cover Challenge for local musicians– submissions due April 2.

There are still options, both for lovers and musicians. ” our horizons will merely expand as we continue to develop our own understanding of our new virtual “ places.

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