Concerts

Did you hear that Billy Joel is bringing his tour to Denver? The Piano Man will be venturing from the friendly confines of Madison Square Garden, where he's enjoying an indefinite residency, to entertain fans across the country and that includes the Mile High City.

Want to fit in some live entertainment before January ends? A lot of acts are performing all around the Cheyenne area this weekend, take a look at the weekly calendar to pick your favorite show.

Have you heard Sam Smith's hit 'Stay With Me' and thought it sounded a lot like Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down'? The company that secures the royalties for Petty's song library thought they sounded alike so they filed a lawsuit last year and it was settled out of court last October.

Which version of 'Mony Mony' do you like better? There are lots of songs that have been covered by other artists over the years, some times the newer version ends up being a bigger hit than the original.

What concert memories do you have from Red Rocks? The famous natural amphitheatre west of Denver in Morrison has hosted many great shows over the years including Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble.

If you're looking for live entertainment this week, there's a wide assortment to see around the Cheyenne area. The San Pedro, California based band Cold War Kids rock the Ogden Theatre in Denver on Wednesday, check the calendar for more shows.

Did you know an Irish rock band pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. on one of their hits? The song 'Pride (In The Name of Love)' from U2's 1984 album 'The Unforgettable Fire' was written about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I'll feature a live performance of the song as tonight's KING Concert Cut.

Have you ever joined Another Perfect Circus for a show? The Colorado/Wyoming band made up of veteran local musicians will be my first guests on Cheyenne Home Grown.

Do you know any Dead Heads? You can claim me if you like, I consider myself a Dead Head. I've spent many enjoyable evenings with the Grateful Dead and their fans. Recently a Mother reported her son missing, 20 years after he'd left to 'follow the Dead.'

Did you hear about the 'Piano Man's latest record? Billy Joel was honored last week for his record run of performances at Madison Square Garden, I'll feature one of his encore songs as my KING Concert Cut.