Boulder, CO
Music connected to Boulder
RoadyGoat is tuned into Boulder, Colorado, a city echoing with both natural beauty and creative energy. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder has inspired countless musicians, from indie bands like Animal Collective, who recorded a live version of "Banshee Beat" there, to country legends like Emmylou Harris, whose "Boulder to Birmingham" is a stone-cold classic. John Prine even name-checks the city in his quirky tune "Come Back to Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krisna Beauregard."
Beyond the music, Boulder itself is a character. Imagine a place where you might spot a black bear near your house, then stroll down Pearl Street Mall, once known for its "Streaker" crossing sign. The iconic Flatirons loom large, a constant reminder of the wild landscapes that define this unique locale. With a vibe that blends intellectual curiosity and outdoor adventure, it's no wonder artists are drawn to this vibrant city, leaving their own sonic mark on its history.
About Boulder
- • Satirist and comedian, Roseanne Barr, was born in Boulder, Colorado.
- • Celestial Seasonings herbal teas originated in Boulder in 1969.
- • Gold discoveries in 1858 brought prospectors, establishing Boulder.
- • Boulder's Pearl Street Mall once had a "Streaker" crossing sign.
- • The Great St. Patrick's Day Flood of 1894 devastated downtown Boulder.
- • Named for large rocks at Boulder Creek, the city incorporated in 1871.
- • With 105,678 residents, it's smaller than Fort Collins.
- • At 5,430 feet, it's high enough for thinner air but not extreme altitude.
- • Many Boulder residents work in technology, research, and education.
- • Boulder feels like a blend of intellectual curiosity and outdoor adventure.
- • The Fountain Formation's red sandstone cliffs define Boulder's iconic Flatirons.
- • The Royal Arch is a natural sandstone arch formation in the Flatirons.
- • Boulder Creek flows eastward from the Continental Divide through the city.
- • Black bears are frequently spotted in residential areas near the foothills.
- • Ponderosa pine forests are common in the foothills surrounding Boulder.
- • The Boulder area was inhabited by the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute tribes.
- • The Great St. Patrick's Day Flood devastated Boulder on May 30, 1894.
- • The Boulder County Courthouse, built in 1903, features a distinctive clock tower.
- • The Diagonal Highway (CO 119) connects Boulder to Longmont.