The Colorado Switchblade

Before the Myth: Firefall, Boulder, and the Lost Chapter of the Colorado Sound

How a brief moment in 1970s Boulder mirrored Laurel Canyon and helped shape the Colorado Sound

Mar 11 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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Swing, Spirits, and Happy Accidents:

Jimbo Mathus and the Strange Afterlife of the Squirrel Nut Zippers

Mar 3 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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January 2026

Everclear’s Art Alexakis on Survival, Songwriting, and Why You Keep Moving

A conversation with Everclear’s founder on songwriting, survival, and what keeps you moving when stopping isn’t an option.

Jan 10 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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December 2025

Halt and Catch Dragon Fire

Halt and Catch Fire takes its name from a bit of early computer folklore — a mythical IBM-era instruction that could make a CPU lock up, spin out, or…

Dec 2, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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November 2025

THE SMART METER THAT KNEW TOO MUCH

A Gonzo Reflection Into Power, Secrecy, and the Rate Hikes Squeezing a Mountain Town

Nov 18, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

The Colorado Switchblade (Podcast) Rises From the Dead ((Now With Video, God Help Us All))

Heya folks,

Nov 11, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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The Ghosts of Futures Past at the Stanley Hotel

A Flock of Seagull's and the Shining Ball at The Stanley

Nov 4, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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Rise From the Ashes: The Mercury Café, Denver Slam, and a Three-Minute Spark

By Jason Van Tatenhove

Nov 1, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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October 2025

The Sonic Knife Fights and Dreamscapes of Matt Maltese and Cornelia Murr

Quick note before we get into today’s story — I’ve got a new piece up in Westword!

Oct 23, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

No Kings in Estes Park

Before the winds kicked up over Estes Park, some big news—I’m now writing for Westword, the Denver alt-weekly that inspired me back when I was just…

Oct 18, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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This Is Estes!

Vampires aren’t real — But sometimes the way power drains the lifeblood out of a mountain community sure makes you wonder...

Oct 13, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove

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September 2025

They Knew: The Spark That Could Burn It All Down - Chapter 14

After a pause, the serial novel returns — Raven, Phoebee, and the sparks of rebellion are back.

Sep 10, 2025 • Jason Van Tatenhove