Dylan Owens

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Dylan Owens

Dylan Owens was the former music editor of . Now he freelances around Denver and nationally. He spends most of his money on music and soccer jerseys and fears the coming of second-wave YOLO-ists.

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Velorama Colorado festival face-plants on first ride in RiNo

August 17, 2017 at 8:52 a.m.

Well before pro cyclist Manuel Senni claimed a victory in the first Colorado Classic on Sunday, some attendees of the race鈥檚 surrounding festival had already gone through a gauntlet of...

Ed Sheeran performs at the Pepsi Center on August 15, 2017.

Review: At the Pepsi Center, Ed Sheeran became Denver’s guy with a guitar at the party

November 17, 2021 at 1:22 p.m.

As with any guy playing guitar at a party, Sheeran is an easy target for the misanthropic. But there's a reason this party is on an arena world tour.

A Tribe Called Quest cites “humbling” Red Rocks show in reason for Outside Lands cancellation

November 17, 2021 at 1:21 p.m.

In an open letter, the group wrote that the show led to its decision to pull out of its set at San Francisco's Outside Lands.

The festival doubles as a finish line for the Colorado Classic pro cycling race.

Beers, Bikes and Bands: Your guide to RiNo鈥檚 Velorama Colorado festival

August 10, 2017 at 12:54 a.m.

The dizzying whirl of concerts, food and accompanying Velorama Colorado makes you wonder: Is there a pro-cycling race under there?

My Morning Jacket announces Denver-area New Year’s Eve shows

November 17, 2021 at 1:21 p.m.

The three-show run features a different opener on each night, including Prince's band, The Revolution.

Review: Guns N’ Roses, the bowling alley of music, rolls a rocky set in Denver

November 17, 2021 at 1:21 p.m.

Guns N' Roses' record-setting tour comes to Denver's Mile High Stadium.

FILE - In this May 7, 2016 file photo, Kesha attends "To the Rescue: Saving Animal Lives" Gala and Fundraiser in Los Angeles. Dr. Luke and his record label say they are giving Kesha approval to perform at Sunday茂驴陆s Billboard Music Awards. His label, Kemosabe Records, said in a statement Thursday, May 19, 2016, that they are approving the performance after being reassured that Kesha was not going to use her time onstage to highlight their ongoing lawsuit. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Kesha announces first solo Denver concert in six years

November 17, 2021 at 1:22 p.m.

A reinvented Kesha comes to Denver later this year for her first show in more than half a decade.

At Denver’s 2017 UMS, fans and artists take a chance on each other

July 29, 2017 at 9:31 p.m.

For Denver's curious music mavens, Christmas in July was in full swing on Friday night thanks to the 17th annual Underground Music Showcase (UMS), the locally-focused music festival that fashions...

Bandits play at the Lost Lake on Colfax Ave in Denver, CO on July 1, 2017, for the release of their newest 7-inch record. Brother/sister combo LuLu and John Demitro bass and guitar in the three-piece band, John also plays in Boulder-based The Velveteers with his other sister, Demi.

UMS 2017: For bruising Boulder bands the Velveteers and Bandits, rock is in their blood

November 17, 2021 at 1:22 p.m.

Sibling bands the Velveteers and Bandits aren't just good family bands -- they're two of the most exciting bands in Colorado.

Justin Bieber performs during the 2016 Purpose World Tour at Staples Center on March 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Justin Bieber cancels Purpose tour, including Denver show

November 17, 2021 at 1:23 p.m.

The pop singer unexpectedly canceled the remaining shows on his Purpose tour on Monday, including his gig at Mile High Stadium.

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Velorama Colorado festival face-plants on first ride in RiNo

Review: At the Pepsi Center, Ed Sheeran became Denver’s guy with a guitar at the party

A Tribe Called Quest cites “humbling” Red Rocks show in reason for Outside Lands cancellation

Beers, Bikes and Bands: Your guide to RiNo鈥檚 Velorama Colorado festival

My Morning Jacket announces Denver-area New Year’s Eve shows

Review: Guns N’ Roses, the bowling alley of music, rolls a rocky set in Denver

Kesha announces first solo Denver concert in six years

At Denver’s 2017 UMS, fans and artists take a chance on each other

UMS 2017: For bruising Boulder bands the Velveteers and Bandits, rock is in their blood

Justin Bieber cancels Purpose tour, including Denver show