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2013 Stories by Jon Solomon

• Jammin Joe's in Arvada closed

  published May 17, 2013

  In 2011, Jammin Joe's moved from Wheat Ridge to its current location in Arvada, a strip-mall spot that was previously home to the Brickhouse Nightclub and the very short-lived Mind Bender's. Since r... More >>

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  The ten best places to sing karaoke in Denver

  published May 16, 2013

  While there are a countless number of places to do karaoke around town, we've singled out the ten best spots in town to indulge your inner song bird. Some of these places cater to singers every nigh... More >>

• Andy Hackbarth

  published May 16, 2013

  Andy Hackbarth was hailed as a classical-guitar virtuoso in his early twenties; in 2006, he left Colorado for Nashville, where he honed his... More >>

• Rumors Nightclub & Lounge moves into former Oasis space at 1523 Market Street in LoDo

  published May 10, 2013

  After eight years of promoting parties around town, Patrick Young of Young Nightlife, thought it was about time to open his own his venue. In March, Young and his business partner took over the Oasi... More >>

• The Adam Bartczak Republic

  published May 9, 2013

  While there are still a number of big bands out there drawing inspiration from swing groups of the '30s and '40s, there are also a number of... More >>

• Chamber Plot

  published April 25, 2013

  “If you are a composer in this area, there are not a lot of opportunities to hear your music played,” says Conrad Kehn, founding... More >>

• Sam Lee

  published May 2, 2013

  Near the end of "According to Me," the spirited opening track on Raise Your Flag, Sam Lee intones, "Turn it up and sing it like you mean... More >>

• New Denver shows: Phoenix, Five Iron Frenzy, Channel 93.3 Big Gig with Lumineers and more

  published Apr 30, 2013

  Another solid batch of new shows going on sale this weekend, including Phoenix, which is coming to the Rocks with Dinosaur Jr.; Five Iron Frenzy, set to play the Ogden in August; KTCL Channel 93.3 b... More >>

• The five best jazz shows in Denver this May

  published Apr 30, 2013

  FIVE POINTS JAZZ FESTIVAL @ FIVE POINTS | SAT, 5/11/13 Since starting a decade ago, the Five Points Jazz Festival has been celebrating the music, culture and history of Denver's historic Five Point... More >>

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  The Matchbox celebrates its second anniversary

  published Apr 26, 2013

  This weekend, the Matchbox at 2625 Larimer is celebrating its second anniversary. When the owners first opened the bar two years ago, they made a decision to make the space available for various non... More >>

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  Tryst owner to take over club in Jet Hotel

  published Apr 24, 2013

  At one time, the Jet Entertainment Group ran a number of spots in town, including Wicked Garden, two Purple Martini locations (one of which was later dubbed Jet South) and the Jet Lounge, located o... More >>

• The Firehouse Tavern in Thornton has closed

  published Apr 24, 2013

  Another closure to let you know about: The Firehouse Tavern has closed. The Thornton bar, which opened in 2009, went dark recently after a three-and-a-half-year run. A two-story suburban outpost hou... More >>

• Dan Treanor & Code Blue

  published April 25, 2013

  With more than 45 years of playing under his belt, Dan Treanor is a master of the blues. His Afrosippi band recently came in third out of 220... More >>

• Ryan Chrys

  published April 25, 2013

  As frontman for the Demon Funkies, Ryan Chrys has demonstrated that he knows his way around the groove, but on 2011's The Ambivalent Justice... More >>

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  The Bar on South Broadway has closed

  published Apr 23, 2013

  When Phil Villotti and Ray Rodriguez took over the Atrium Bar & Grill space at 554 S. Broadway, they gave the place a much needed overhaul and reopened as The Bar in September, 2011. But after a yea... More >>

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  The Grizzly Rock is no longer rocking

  published Apr 23, 2013

  Blame the Best of Denver curse: After less than year, the Grizzly Rock, which just earned a nod as the Best New Venue in our Best of Denver issue last month, closed over the weekend. News of the clo... More >>

• Paer

  published April 18, 2013

  While in high school during the late '90s, guitarist Kyle Zender and drummer Hill Baker bonded over the likes of Miles Davis, Frank Zappa and... More >>

• The 2UP leases Kitty's East space

  published Apr 16, 2013

  A year after opening the 1UP in LoDo, owner Jourdan Adler took over the former home of Pete's Monkey Bar last June and put his second arcade-themed bar, the 2UP, in that space. While the 2UP might b... More >>

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  The 4/20 party list: Where to get your, ahem, green on at shows this holiday weekend

  published Apr 16, 2013

  This Saturday is poised to be the most celebrated day in our state's history, what with it being the first 4/20 since Amendment 64 was passed and all. Some of music's most heralded indulgers are bei... More >>

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  James McElwee on why his Kickstarter funded Bob Ferbrache doc still hasn't been made

  published Apr 12, 2013

  It's been roughly two and half years since James McElwee raised more than $5000 on Kickstarter to make a documentary on Bob Ferbrache, and the film still isn't finished. After raising the money, McE... More >>

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  Janet Feder on the $100 Guitar Project

  published Apr 11, 2013

  When guitarists Nick Didkovsky and Chuck O'Meara bought a $100 guitar, they came up with the idea for their $100 Guitar Project: They hit up a dozens of their guitar-playing friends and asked them t... More >>

• The Glowing House

  published April 11, 2013

  When coming up with a moniker for their project, Jess Parsons and Steve Varney wanted a name that would match their lush, inviting music. The... More >>

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  Trumpeter Dave Douglas on touring fifty states in celebration of his fiftieth birthday

  published Apr 09, 2013

  When trumpeter Dave Douglas played at Dazzle just over a year ago as part of Greg Garrison's Improvised Roots series, he was introduced to Crooked Still's Aoife O'Donovan, who sang during the sets. ... More >>

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  James "Rooster" Olson on turning pedal-board creations into art with Trailer Trash Pedalboards

  published Apr 04, 2013

  After playing with Denver-based bands including G-Force and Autobahn in the '80s, James "Rooster" Olson made a name for himself with his company Trailer Trash Pedalboards. Olson essentially revoluti... More >>

• Andy Palmer

  published April 4, 2013

  On Hazard of the Die, the followup to his 2011 debut, Sometime Around, Andy Palmer shows continued growth as a songwriter. The... More >>