By Jerry Roys
Published: April 25, 2010

Chris Daniels has survived 30-plus years in a business that has a life span, for many, of only a few years. Chris started to climb his way to the top of the Colorado music heap in the early 70s. He and his band, The Kings, have remained one of Colorado’s top bands for quite some time now. Chris has not only made it locally, but also on an international level. However, the climb hasn’t been without its share of free falls and slippery slopes.

By Jake Ryan
Published: March 24, 2008

One of the most difficult decisions when it comes to getting a tattoo is selecting a talented and skilled artist at a reputable shop.

Enter Josh Hughbanks, owner and operator of Guilt By Association. His reputation as a masterful craftsman has made him one of Colorado’s premier tattoo artists, while at the same time building his business from the ground-up and making Guilt By Association one of Colorado’s top ink shops.

By Jerry Roys
Published: January 26, 2008

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is running its 102nd showing in Denver. Located in the same area since its inception, 46th Ave. and Humbolt St., the NWSS has become the world’s largest livestock, rodeo and horse show.

By Jerry Roys
Published: Novermber 28, 2007

Zeke Pusateri, known to many in the Denver metro area as Chicago Zeke and owner of Celebrity Tattoo, is the son of Sicilian immigrants. Zeke grew up on the mean streets of Chicago. By the time he reached his mid-teens, he was apprenticing in a local tattoo shop, hanging out and jamming with local blues musicians and living the life of an outlaw.

By Jerry Roys
Published: September 10, 2007

"I had the awful task of watching people die and having to document it. After a few more jumpers, I just couldn’t take it anymore. All I could do was lock off my tripod; set my camera recording the event on a medium shot, turn my head and pray."

By Jake Ryan
Published: August 6, 2007

From the outside of a home in Broomfield, everything appears to be normal. But inside the garage of the residential dwelling lies Shamrock Fabrication (www.shamrockfabrication.com), a custom motorcycle building and fabrication business owned and operated by "Irish Rich" Ryan.

By Jerry Roys
Published: June 25, 2007

"Drag racing is like an old western gun fight, the fastest draw wins. When I show up I carry a pretty big gun. I plan on living."

So says Don Spaulding, 53, a Denver auto mechanic and car enthusiast who has been wrenching on cars since he was a teen. His high horse powered cars have been featured in a number of custom car magazines, and his trophy cars have won numerous awards.

By Jerry Roys
Published: September 8, 2009

Our metal writer Jake Ryan recently worked on a project titled, "Bring The Gibson V Back To Life," which was Jake’s mission to repair a 1985 Gibson Flying V that someone had hacked to hell and then discarded like a slice of five-day-old pizza. Lucky for the V, it fell into the hands of a man who has a deep appreciation for music and musical instruments. Jake finished the project in April, to see the end result go to www.tdpri.com and look in the Finely Finished section of the website’s forum.

By Jerry Roys
Published: February 23, 2009

Joshua Blue, winner of NBC’s 2006 Last Comic Standing contest, has been taking away people’s breath with laughter for years. But it was Josh who had a hard time catching his breath when he was born.

By Jake Ryan
Published: January 12, 2009

Many people within the local music industry, as well as some outside of it, know that it’s no secret Colorado has a big player lending a major hand in boosting the exposure of the state’s music scene to the rest of the country. He is best known to metal fans everywhere as the current lead guitarist of the Latin-metal band Ill Niño, and former guitarist of Machine Head. With over 1.5 million albums sold throughout his career, nationally and internationally known guitarist Ahrue Luster has been producing and aiding local metal bands in the area he has made his home, Colorado.

By Momma Tee
Published: July 5, 2008

For months, skateboarders and fans had been hearing announcements for Journey’s Backyard BBQ, featuring skateboarding greats Tony Hawk, Shawn White and Bam Margera. The event was held at The Colorado Mills Mall in Littleton on Saturday, May 17. Hundreds of fans gathered for the event in anticipation of meeting their skateboarding idols. It was a perfect sunny afternoon, just right for skateboard demos, local bands, barbecue grilling and tons of free stuff.

By Momma Tee
Published: May 29, 2008

On Sunday, April 20, I was both privileged and honored to partake in one of the most soul touching events that I have been party to in quite some time. Jammin Joe’s in Westminster held a benefit/fundraiser, hosted by journalist and musician Jerry Roys for local musician Janell McElwain. McElwain, who founded Sound Town Music with husband Mark, supplied vocals and played bass guitar for Mario and the Durango Band. She is now fighting cancer, with her beloved husband Mark and family by her side. April 20 was just a taste of just how many friends this precious woman has, and that some folks in today’s society really do care.

By Jerry Roys
Published: March 1, 2008

Conversation through Movement is one way to describe Cleo Parker Robinson’s latest production, "Katherine Dunham… She Lives." Not only a conversation in a mixture of African, ballet, jazz, Latin, tap and modern dance moves among the performers, but also with the audience, because I truly felt the artists were telling and showing me the story behind the choreographed works. This is a performance that leaves you feeling good and saying "Wow." I strongly recommend seeing it, no matter who you are.

By Jerry Roys & Jen Stansfield
Published: January 6, 2008

Doctors told popular Denver movie and food critic Reginald McDaniel to get his affairs in order - he had only 90 days to live.

"First there is denial, then anger," Reggie says. "You ask, ’Why me?’ Then you think, ’Why not you? What makes you so special that you can’t die?’"

By Jake Ryan
Published: October 1, 2007

"Don’t be territorial. Support the other bands from your scene. And don’t think you’re the best band out there, because as fast as you rise, you can fall just as fast."

By Jerry Roys
Published: September 7, 2007

Someone once said divas are female vocalists who have earned the title to be known by their first name. In Colorado, when a person hears the name Lannie, many people know they’re talking about local vocal legend Lannie Garrett.

By Jerry Roys
Published: July 30, 2007

"Good morning officer, my name is Joe Sellars. I am attempting to break the Guinness World Record for most miles ridden on a motorcycle, without the use of hands. I know this looks strange to see someone riding this way, but let me assure you I have spent many days working on this technique of riding a motorcycle." So read the letter carried by 54-year-old Joe Sellars’ pace and chase car drivers as he rode (no hands) 311.8 miles on his 1999 BMW K1200LT from Denver to North Platte, Nebraska.

By Jerry Roys
Published: April 13, 2007

"The West is not a place. It is a state of mind." Jack A Weil

At 106-years-young, he’s the oldest CEO in the nation. Known as the father of Western wear, Jack A. Weil and his Colorado company Rockmount Ranch Wear are national icons in Western fashion.