Boulder Beats: Seven Famous Musicians with Roots in Boulder, Colorado Boulder, Colorado is often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, thriving food scene, and progressive culture. But beyond the Flatirons and the bustling Pearl Street Mall, Boulder has also carved out a reputation as a musical hub. From punk to bluegrass, electropop to jam bands, this […]

Josephine Antoine This fair Boulderite was beloved for her incredible rise to fame as a Metropolitan Opera star. After completing her education in Boulder, Antoine went on to earn a Master’s at the Julliard School of Music in NYC. Before her first national appearance, she received a telegram from the mayor of Boulder reading: “Every […]

1. The Fray The Fray is a rock band from Colorado who earned their fame playing at local churches, and eventually going on to nationwide fame after their single, Over My Head, was played on a local radio station and instantly became a hit. The band achieved worldwide fame after their single How to Save […]

We can’t say for sure if being in Boulder makes you a better or more successful person, but these celebrities from our fair city lend some credibility to the notion. And since we aren’t a gossip site, these won’t all be film and TV stars. We are showing you real people from Boulder who did, and […]