Lindsey Stirling electrifies Red Rocks on Artemis Tour
Lindsey Stirling at Red Rocks (Izzy Fincher/CU Independent)
Lindsey Stirling emerged from fiery orange floodlights, clad in a tribal costume with blonde dreadlocks. Ambient electronics and an ethereal melody flowed through the packed Red Rocks Amphitheater. When the beat dropped, she erupted into motion: twirling, leaping and kicking, as her bow danced across the violin’s strings.
For nearly a decade, Stirling, the “hip-hop violinist” who reached stardom through YouTube, has been known for her classical music meets EDM crossover style paired with dazzling music videos.
Stirling’s anime Artemis persona (Izzy Fincher/CU Independent)
Virtual Battle of the Bands, hosted by Program Council
Virtual Battle of the Bands (Courtesy of Program Council)
Usually Battle of the Bands is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled night. Musicians are fighting tooth and nail to win the hearts of fans and the title of “Best Band.”
This year, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, Battle of the Bands will be a slow-paced, virtual event without a live audience.
Program Council will be hosting a virtual Battle of the Bands for the Boulder community on Instagram. The submission deadline for competitors is March 5 and voting will end March 12. Though the virtual battle will be less action-packed, Program Council still hopes to engage with the wider Boulder community and offer local musicians a chance to promote their music and win prizes.