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2010 Stories by Jon Solomon

• Hit the Road with the Yard Dogs

  published October 7, 2010

  About twelve years ago, just after Denver native, author and former hobo Zebu Recchia (aka Eddy Joe Cotton) started the Yard Dogs Road... More >>

• Widespread Panic, Jane's Addiction, Michael Franti shows announced

  published Oct 05, 2010

  After selling out three nights at Red Rocks, Widespread Panic returns to the Pepsi Center for a two-night New Year's Eve run on Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31. Tickets are $61 and go o... More >>

• Mark Oliver Everett of Eels talks about his latest trilogy, his book, and doing things the Tom Waits way

  published Oct 05, 2010

  Eels frontman Mark Oliver Everett (aka E) has been hyper-productive lately, releasing three albums as part of a trilogy in just over a year. He says each album (last year's Hombre Lobo and this year's... More >>

• Neil Young, Deerhunter, Blonde Redhead, Ice Cube top sellers at local stores

  published Oct 04, 2010

  Le Noise, Neil Young's collaboration with producer Daniel Lanois, released last week on Reprise, claimed the top spot at Twist & Shout, checked in at number three at Albums on the Hill and rounded out... More >>

• New rockabilly bar slated to open in early 2011

  published Sep 30, 2010

  After searching for the last year or so for a place to open a rockabilly-themed bar, Jimmy Nigg and his brother just took over the former Cucina Roma Roma spot at 12363 West 64th Avenue in Arvada and ... More >>

• Randall Frazier switching things up at The Walnut Room

  published Sep 29, 2010

  After being a sound engineer at the Walnut Room for nearly five years and the head engineer for the last year, Randall Frazier jumped into the talent buyer seat last month. While he has plans to bring... More >>

• Munly & the Lupercalians

  published September 30, 2010

  Jay Munly's presence can be a bit frightening at times. And with some of the Lupercalians wearing black robes and cone hats and others wearing... More >>

• John Abercrombie Quartet

  published September 30, 2010

  Over the last decade, jazz guitarist John Abercrombie has released three brilliant albums on ECM, a label he's been on since the mid-'70s, with... More >>

• Kristian Kelly is now in charge at the Gin & Sin Speakeasy

  published September 30, 2010

  Working as a bartender at the short-lived Jezebel's Juke Joint & Brothel, Kristian Kelly became so enamored of the old building at 3862 High... More >>

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  Wunderkinds: Air Dubai is set to release its debut, Wonder Age

  published September 30, 2010

  Nothing like having somebody who's been there tell you exactly like it is, eh? Brutal honesty. No sugarcoating. This past June, just before Air... More >>

• B.B. King, DJ Shadow, Os Mutantes shows announced

  published Sep 28, 2010

  Master bluesman B.B. King, who seems to visit these parts a couple times a year, returns to the Boulder Theater on Saturday, January 22. Tickets ($77.50 general admission, $96.50 reserved, $124.50 gol... More >>

• Michael Franti, Santana, Blonde Redhead top sellers at local stores

  published Sep 27, 2010

  Michael Franti & Spearhead's The Sound of Sunshine , released last week on Capitol, grabbed the top spot at Albums on the Hill and checked in at number three at Twist & Shout for the week ending Septe... More >>

• Crimson & Gold Tavern should be open this weekend

  published Sep 23, 2010

  When brothers Kevin and Craig Caldwell took over the former Aroma Cafe (and Pita Jungle before that) at 2017 South University Boulevard near the end of 2009, they'd hoped to reopen the spot as the Cr... More >>

• The Knew

  published September 23, 2010

  It took six months for the Knew to make Pulpería, its long-player released earlier this summer. In contrast, the guys banged out... More >>

• Nate Birkey

  published September 23, 2010

  Although Nate Birkey grew up in Evergreen, the trumpeter spent a lot of time in Santa Barbara, where he split his time playing in jazz clubs... More >>

• Crimson & Gold to open near the University of Denver

  published September 23, 2010

  When brothers Kevin and Craig Caldwell took over the former Aroma Cafe at 2017 South University Boulevard near the end of 2009, they'd hoped to... More >>

• STS9, the Heavy and Dimmu Borgir shows announced

  published Sep 21, 2010

  After selling out a two-night stint at Red Rocks and a show at the Boulder Theater earlier this month, STS9 has announced its return to the area for a three-night stand at the Fillmore Auditorium, fro... More >>

• No more live music after next month at PT's Club Inferno

  published Sep 20, 2010

  Throughout the late '60s, 1601 West Evans was a prime destination for live music, with acts like the Doors, Cream, the Grateful Dead and Van Morrison performing in the space now occupied by PT's Sho... More >>

• Grinderman, Black Angels, Trey Songz top sellers at local stores

  published Sep 20, 2010

  Grinderman, which features Nick Cave and three members of the Bad Seeds, claimed the top spot at Albums on the Hill and landed in the top five at Twist & Shout with Grinderman 2, released last week on... More >>

• Hayter's & Co. opened today in former Lizard's space

  published Sep 14, 2010

  After overhauling the former Lizard's Bar & Grill space at 1920 Blake Street for the last month and a half, Hayter's & Co. officially opened today. Mike Hayter and Mike Refling moved down from Bozema... More >>

• The Blue Canyon Boys

  published September 16, 2010

  On the Blue Canyon Boys' fourth album, Mountain Bound, the bluegrass quartet does some fine covers of older material from Alton Delmore,... More >>

• Old bar, new tricks: 1301 Santa Fe Tavern & Grill opens in the former Hoffbrau space

  published September 16, 2010

  Since its construction in 1883, the building at 1301 Santa Fe Drive has been home to everything from a hardware store to a grocery store to... More >>

• Brandon Flowers, Rob Halford, the Judds shows announced

  published Sep 14, 2010

  Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is hitting the road this fall in support of his solo debut, Flamingo, which hits stores today on Island. He'll be at the Ogden Theatre on Thursday, November 18. Ticket... More >>

• Interpol, Animal Collective, Eminem and the Heads top sellers this week

  published Sep 14, 2010

  While there weren't any clear winners across the board at local record stores for the week ending September 12, !!!'s Strange Weather Isn't It made it into the top ten at Albums on the Hill and at Wax... More >>

• John and Kim Baxter launch ZetaKaye House

  published Sep 09, 2010

  Although ZetaKaye House, the name of John and Kim Baxter's new booking and management company, might sound like sorority house, it's actually a deliberate fusion of the names of two individuals: Oscar... More >>