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2010 Stories by Jon Solomon

• Pitbull's 1stBank Center show canceled

  published Jul 19, 2010

  Pitbull was originally scheduled to bring his Mr. Worldwide's Carnaval Tour to the 1stBank Center in May, but had to postpone. The gig was rescheduled for this Thursday, July 22. But he won't be makin... More >>

• Local bands needed for Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon

  published Jul 16, 2010

  The first ever Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon and Half Marathon, slated to take place on Sunday, October 17, is going to have 26 bands playing at each mile along the 13.1-mile and 26.2-mile courses. So... More >>

• Last Night: Paul McCartney at Pepsi Center

  published Jul 16, 2010

  Paul McCartney Thursday, July 15, 2010 | Pepsi Center After kick-starting a set with a couple of Wings songs and the Beatles' hit "All My Loving," Paul McCartney stood at the middle of the stage a... More >>

• U2 reschedules its prevously postponed Denver date, Rihanna cancels show this Thursday

  published Jul 13, 2010

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• The Pub on Penn is now pouring in the former Cafe Netherworld

  published July 15, 2010

  Andrew's on Lincoln closed last summer for a quick remodel that split the space into two areas, one with a brand-new stage. But that... More >>

• Crowded House, James, Nickelback shows annnounced

  published Jul 13, 2010

  Crowded House, whose new album Intriguer hits stores today, visits the Fillmore Auditorium on Thursday, September 9. Intriguer, the band's follow-up to 2007's Time on Earth, will also be released as a... More >>

• Danielle Ate the Sandwich, 3OH!3 top sellers at local stores

  published Jul 12, 2010

  While national acts like the Roots, the Black Keys and the Wolf Parade continue to be strong sellers at local record stores, local acts came in on top at two stores for the week ending Sunday, July 11... More >>

• Superstar DJ Keoki opens Club Exile

  published Jul 09, 2010

  Superstar DJ Keoki, who's done his share of gigs in Denver, recently moved back from Los Angeles to Golden. With some help from his business partner John Bogard, he just opened Club Exile at 753 San... More >>

• Wilco start new label, begin work on new album

  published Jul 08, 2010

  When we spoke with Wilco guitarist Nels Cline a few weeks ago for a profile that previewed his gig at Dazzle, we mainly talked about the Nels Cline Singers' latest effort, Initiate. But right before c... More >>

• Wovenhand's David Eugene Edwards interviewed for Czech radio

  published Jul 07, 2010

  Between fronting 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand, David Eugene Edwards has spent a fair amount of time touring Europe. Before opening for Tool recently on seven dates, including Red Rocks last week, Wov... More >>

• John McVey

  published July 8, 2010

  While some people can bang out an album in a weekend, it took singer-songwriter John McVey a decade to make his third solo effort,... More >>

• Summit Music Hall will soon sound off in LoDo

  published July 8, 2010

  When Soda Jerk Presents took over the former Bash at 1902 Blake Street, the concert promotion company changed the name to Summit Music... More >>

• 3OH!3, the Roots, Eminem top sellers at local record stores

  published Jul 06, 2010

  Streets of Gold, 3OH!3's new disc, which dropped last week on Photo Finish/Atlantic, grabbed the top spot at Twist & Shout, and claimed the top two slots (both deluxe and regular versions) at Albu... More >>

• Gary Numan, Bettye LaVette, Brad Paisley shows announced

  published Jul 06, 2010

  Electro-pop legend Gary Numan is making a short sixteen-date trek across North America this fall, which is slated to include a stop at the Gothic Theatre on Thursday, October 28. To commemorate the 30... More >>

• Jonas Brothers cancel Denver show

  published Jul 02, 2010

  While Jonas Brothers released a new world tour schedule today that includes additional shows in Latin American and Europe, the band also removed a number of American dates from the current routing, in... More >>

• Eclectic month-long Biennial of the Americas music series starts today

  published Jul 02, 2010

  Kate Lesta of Boulder-based Communikey and JT Root of Aeon Child, who curated The Nature of Things music series with some help from MUTEK's director Alain Mongeau, have put together what looks like an... More >>

• Liz Clark wins local talent search for Lilith Tour

  published Jul 01, 2010

  Singer-songwriter Liz Clark, who divides her time between Colorado and Ireland, was tapped to play the Lilith Tour at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 13. She won the the Denver-local tale... More >>

• Below Bar at Larimer Square went dark over the weekend

  published Jun 30, 2010

  After opening the subterranean Below Bar at 1422 Larimer Street nearly two and a half years ago, owner Bill Ward did a bit of remodeling to the place, switched around some of the furniture, added a lo... More >>

• Frogs Gone Fishin'

  published July 1, 2010

  There's just something about the name Frogs Gone Fishin' that, well, kind of screams "jam band." That's not necessarily a bad thing if you're... More >>

• All aboard! Leigh Jones turns the Recovery Room into Bar Car

  published July 1, 2010

  When Leigh Jones moved to Denver a decade ago, she was living in Park Hill, and the Recovery Room (a longtime dive at 819 Colorado Boulevard)... More >>

• Ray LaMontagne, the Walkmen, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars shows announced

  published Jun 29, 2010

  Ray LaMontagne and his backing band, the Pariah Dogs, visit the Boulder Theater for an eTown show Thursday, August 12, five days before before his fourth album, God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise hits... More >>

• The Roots, Eminem top sellers at local record stores

  published Jun 28, 2010

  How I Got Over, the Roots' latest effort released last week on Def Jam, took the spot at Twist & Shout, second at Albums on the Hill and third at Independent Records for the week ending June 27. Emine... More >>

• Chances celebrates its grand opening tonight

  published Jun 25, 2010

  Paul Piciocchi has been a busy guy. After opening Mix Music Lounge, Drink and Rack & Rye, he moved Tryst down to Playa del Carmen and recently opened in Dive on Fifteenth in its place. He's also behin... More >>

• Ginger Perry kicks off Kitty Kat Social tonight at Beauty Bar

  published Jun 24, 2010

  DJ Ginger Perry kicks off Kitty Kat Social tonight at Beauty Bar (608 East 13th Avenue), which just celebrated its grand opening last weekend. Perry will head up the weekly ladies nights on Thursdays ... More >>

• Leigh Jones set to open Bar Car in former Recovery Room

  published Jun 24, 2010

  When Leigh Jones first moved to Denver a decade ago and was living in Park Hill, the Recovery Room, at 819 Colorado Boulevard, was her neighborhood bar. She went on to open several bars and restaurant... More >>