Maria Domingo
Denver
The Bar Facts
Regarding Kyle Wagner's "Behind Bars," in the September 25 issue:
So what do you really think of Alcatraz?
Jim Dumas
Denver
Slavish Devotion
I disagree with Michael Roberts's "Good Prince, Bad Prince," in the October 9 issue. Perhaps the Artist's use of the term "slave" is misunderstood. He felt as if he were a slave to his record company. He may not have done any of the songs Roberts likes, but maybe Roberts should have gone to the Church after the concert. There, fans saw a true Artist.
Shylah Hamilton
Denver
I just had to comment on Michael Roberts's review. Roberts is a very entertaining writer. Seriously, I laughed hard. But it's too bad that critics have to be critical; a close reader can't help but see that he really enjoyed the show. It was great, and the party at the Church was even better (not a surprise--the Artist is always great).
He has a line in a song, "You only see what your heart will show." How someone like Roberts, who is paid to pay attention, could miss his message is beyond me. I wish he would have used his time and space in Westword to be as honest and sincere as the Artist.
Please take some time and visit www.love4one another.com and understand that the Artist is and always has been a living/singing billboard proclaiming love and the equality of all men and women of every race.
Chad Steele
via the Internet
Here's Geraldine
Thanks for the article on the Geraldine Fibbers (Michael Roberts's "The Truth About the Fibbers," September 18). I've heard some rumblings about the band for a little while now, but it was finally nice to read more than "band fronted by former hooker." Also, thanks for the soundbites of GF included with the online version of the article. When you're living over in Grand Junction, it's a little hard to find someone selling the GFs' latest, let alone willing to let you take a listen to it.
Jeff Hams
Grand Junction
The Moore the Merrier
Thomas Peake's September 25 article on Artie Moore, "Moore Music," displays the vast raw talent available in the Denver area. I have had the chance to hear Artie on a few occasions, and I am a witness to his abilities. Good jazz is hard to find, and artists like Artie are a pleasure to see and listen to.
John Robnett
via the Internet
Rocky Mountain Hi
Hello, Westword! I spent the spring and summer of 1987 in the Denver area. Among the many pleasures of life in Colorado was reading your weekly. In fact, I still have a copy of the Best of Denver issue that year as a keepsake of the many cultural amenities the metro area had to offer. Unfortunately, gainful employment wasn't one of the things I found. Several incarnations later, I've finally settled in San Francisco, where I saw an announcement for your Web site in the back of the SF Weekly. It's great to hear what's going on in the old town. The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News provide such a limited perspective, I'd lost touch.
Looking forward to reading you regularly!
Jon Wagner
via the Internet
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