Grateful Mike
Mike, a Wyoming native, loves music and finding out more about the performers who create it. Grateful also enjoys a good road trip, old movies, taking photos, hiking, camping and spending time with his wife and two children.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the site where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address.
Tonight, April 23, the Laramie County Community College Wind Symphony presents 'A Musical Monument for Gettysburg' for free at the Cheyenne Civic Center beginning at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the COMEA House.
What type of blood do you have?
United Blood Services has an urgent need for type O-negative blood donors. During the past several weeks, the demand for type O-negative blood has outpaced the supply significantly. Also, the winter storms in the region have significantly affected donations.
Are you hungry and trying to decide what to have to eat tonight? Roast beef, it's what's for dinner and can help out some Carey Junior High students at the same time.
Between 5 and 8 tonight, April 22, at the Arby's restaurant at 3228 West College Drive, near the I-25 and College intersection, a portion of all purchases will go towards the Carey Jr. High 8th grader's promotion.
Can you think of any Earth Day songs?
I came up with a few to play on 'Your Sunday Brunch' to get you ready for Earth Day on Monday. Join me from 7 to 10 a.m. as I play some music of bands whose album covers were designed by Storm Thorgersen, songs from groups touring through the area, musicians with new releases out Tuesday and cuts from some singers celebrating birthdays.
Are you going to audition for the X Factor?
Auditions for the FOX TV talent competition, X Factor, with Simon Cowell are being held at the Denver Coliseum on May 14 with registration on May 12 and 13.
Are you ready to party tonight after a crazy week? BeatGrass is having their CD release party at The Midtown Tavern starting after 8 p.m.
The Patti Fiasco 'You Break It, You Buy It' (YouTube)
How would you like to see hundreds of bands this weekend without a lot of traveling?
It's possible at the fifth annual Fort Collins Music Experiment, featuring more than 200 local bands at 20 different venues over 2 days.
Roads out of Cheyenne have been closed due to the extreme weather conditions, to help out stranded motorists, the Red Cross is setting up a shelter at Storey Gymnasium tonight.
This week's concerts might depend on the weather, but there are some good ones around the area kicking off with Bon Jovi at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, April 16.
Were you dreading the closure of the Converse and Pershing intersection near Cole Shopping Center? Construction on the new roundabout coming to that intersection in east Cheyenne has been delayed by weather this week.
Do your daily travels take you through the Converse and Pershing intersection?
Construction on the roundabout at that intersection near Cole Shopping Center began on Monday, April 15, and isn't expected to be completed until November 15.
Do you need some good music to listen to while you figure out your last minute income tax return?
We have some special tunes coming up on 'Your Sunday Brunch' between 7 and 10 a.m. on April 14.
We'll hear from a couple future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands, a guitarist celebrating a birthday and some bands playing this week in our area. There's rock news to tell you about, including the death of a prolific producer and engineer and even a song request for a singer out of Belfast, Ireland.