Blackhawk Colorado

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?

Blackhawk might not have released an album in a while, but that's alright with us. They absolutely killed it on the Country Jam stage as they brought back classics that will never grow old. Check out pictures from the concert in the gallery above.

Many of us are familiar with Zac's Legacy Foundation but for those of you not quite up to speed click their link above and educate yourself to a more than worthy cause.  One of the funnest events they do all year is the Black Hawk Blast, now in it's 12th year, and it's this weekend.

Many of us are familiar with Zac's Legacy Foundation but for those of you not quite up to speed click their link above and educate yourself to a more than worthy cause.  One of the funnest events they do all year is the Black Hawk Blast, now in it's 12th year, and it's just that...A BLAST!

A few months ago Brian and I hosted the Grand Ole Auction for United Way of Weld County.  My wife and I bought a package in the auction that included a night's stay at the beautiful Lodge Casino in Blackhawk.  So, last weekend we headed up the mountain for a couple days. I had big dreams. I was going to win a huge jackpot. Those dreams were dashed on a slot machine in the former mining town. Read