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Bringing PorchFest to Denver with Bradley Schwartz
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Bringing PorchFest to Denver with Bradley Schwartz

How the fest came to town

We’re joined by Bradley Schwartz, one of the organizers of the upcoming Denver PorchFest. We talk about the local music scene, what to expect from the festival, and more. How do you go about starting a music fest in the city?

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Wax Trax Records has bought and sold new and used vinyl, cassettes and all recorded music since 1978, longer than any other shop in Colorado. Since the beginning, it has deeply explored every genre from every corner of the world. In addition to its well-preserved Capitol Hill location, customers can now find Wax Trax on the Northside, on South Broadway, and in north Aurora. Or you can access every new item at their Cap Hill location online at waxtraxrecords.com, including gift cards and upcoming pre-orders! Shop local, shop Wax Trax.

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Art from Ashes empowers struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection, and transformation. Since 2003, Art from Ashes has partnered with more than 250 youth serving organizations to empower 20,000 young people through poetry, spoken word, and art. On October 15th at 6:30pm, join us at The Three Leeches Theater for a stand-up comedy and poetry event, hosted by nationally-touring, festival-headlining Ren Q. Dawe. Tickets are available at artfromashes.org/events/standup. All proceeds from the event and silent auction help keep AfA’s life-changing programs free for youth! For more information, visit artfromashes.org.

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The Trailhead Comedy Festival is Colorado’s autumn celebration of laughter and community. As the landscape ignites in fall color, comedians gather in intimate venues to discover comedy’s brightest explorers and share the warmth of a collective, side-splitting journey. More than a festival, it’s a welcoming trailhead—where world-class talent meets our local spirit, and every laugh feels like coming home.​ From Oct. 8-10. Learn more at https://www.trailheadcomedyfest.com/

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The Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton strives to elevate and inspire, working to build meaningful relationships across all cultures and communities. Season 44 includes a production of Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver, the PAWS Benefit Night, Big: The Musical, and so much more. Attendees can support local performers and be part of the fun! Learn more at https://townhallartscenter.org

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This Week’s Featured Song: “Blazer” by The Photo Atlas

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