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Bela KaroliMusic in the Mile High City
When the 4,200 Democratic delegates and accompanying media horde arrive in Denver this week for the party's national convention, they'll have an opportunity to sample a thriving music scene in their off-hours. On today's show, we explore what makes music in Denver unique. Also: Aussie songwriter and pianist
Greta Gertler performs live in our studio. And finally: how Michael Phelps used his iPod to help him get in the zone.
A Denver Music Primer
Denver has never been known for having one of America's major music scenes. But as Democrats land in the Mile High City this week, it may get a second look Joining us with a Denver music primer are Ricardo Baca, pop music critic for the Denver Post and Julie Davis, a bassist and vocalist in the Denver-based band Bela Karoli.
Denver Post's Music Section
Soundcheck Blog: Musical Variety in the Colorado Rockies
Greta Gertler
Australian singer-songwriter Greta Gertler is a rising name in New York's downtown singer-songwriter scene. She has opened for Martha Wainwright, Keren Ann and Madeleine Peyroux, co-written two Top 40 songs ("Blow Up the Pokies" and "Charlie 3") and appeared numerous times on national television and radio in Australia and New York. She joins us to share her most recent album, "Edible Restaurant."
Greta Gertler performs tomorrow, Aug. 26, at the Zipper Factory Theater at 8 p.m.
Just what was on Michael Phelps' iPod anyway?
Now that the Michael Phelps Show, er, Summer Olympics is over, a nagging question remains: Just what was on the swimmer's ubiquitous iPod? Jason D. O'Grady, an editor at ZDNet.com and editor of PowerPage.org joins us with some answers.
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