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2012 Stories by Jon Solomon

• Wovenhand

  published November 8, 2012

  Over the past decade, Wovenhand has delivered many an intense show as a trio fronted by David Eugene Edwards. While some of the band's previous... More >>

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  The five best jazz shows in Denver this month

  published Nov 06, 2012

  Like fans of pretty much every other genre in this town, the jazz connoisseurs here are spoiled with a steady stream of great shows. In the past few months, we've been treated to shows from the like... More >>

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  Halloween in Denver: Where to go, what to do

  published Oct 31, 2012

  While a lot of people began celebrating Halloween this past weekend, there are still a ton of parties to check out, where you can show off whatever clever costume you dreamed up this year (we're goi... More >>

• Jaden Carlson

  published November 1, 2012

  Not yet in her teens, Boulder-based singer-songwriter Jaden Carlson already has three albums under her belt. Even more impressive, the gal... More >>

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  Ryan Adams at the Boulder Theater, 10/29/12

  published Oct 30, 2012

  RYAN ADAMS @ BOULDER THEATER Half of the fun of seeing Ryan Adams live, apparently, is getting to hear all his banter. He has a fascinating duality: One minute he's completely enthralling the crowd... More >>

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  Ron Carter on the evolution of jazz bass and how "guys are writing more difficult parts" these days

  published Oct 24, 2012

  Ron Carter has played on over 2,500 albums and secured a spot in jazz history as one of the world's finest bassists. Doing much more than merely helping anchor the rhythm, Carter is quite the melodi... More >>

• The Dale Bruning Trio

  published October 25, 2012

  Twelve years ago, Dale Bruning released Reunion, a two-disc live album with one of his more famous students, Denver native Bill Frisell,... More >>

• Quixote's True Blue slated to move into Bender's Tavern space at 314 E. 13th next month

  published Oct 20, 2012

  Quixote's True Blue has relocated a few times since first starting out sixteen years ago on 9150 East Colfax in Aurora as a place where Deadheads and kindred spirits could gather after the passing o... More >>

• Merchants Mile High Saloon opening tomorrow in the former Border space

  published Oct 19, 2012

  The Border had long been a popular watering hole in the University of Denver neighborhood, although it went through some dry spells -- and then dried up altogether last May. But a trio of new owners,... More >>

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  Smashing Pumpkins at 1STBANK, 10/16/12

  published Oct 17, 2012

  SMASHING PUMPKINS @ 1STBANK CENTER | 10/16/12 "So, for those of you who are insiders into our multi-faceted world, you know that we're playing our album first tonight, Oceania," Smashing Pumpkins f... More >>

• Danielle Ate the Sandwich

  published October 18, 2012

  Danielle Anderson (aka Danielle Ate the Sandwich) has said that a lot of her music is really bright and dreamy and whimsical; take a look at... More >>

• Hoot and Howl now open in Northfield Stapleton in the former Twisted Olive space

  published Oct 15, 2012

  This past weekend, Hoot and Howl, which recently opened in the former Twisted Olive space in Northfield Stapleton, celebrated its grand opening with performances by Lola Black, Scarlet Canary and Mi... More >>

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  Vijay Iyer on improvisation and the science of music: It's the rhythm we respond to

  published Oct 12, 2012

  One of the more exciting pianists in jazz today, Vijay Iyer has won a slew of awards over the past few years, including five different nods in the DownBeat International Critics' Poll. Awards notwit... More >>

• John Kite

  published October 11, 2012

  Although John Kite has been the featured pianist at the Brown Palace Hotel for the last 25 years, Anything Goes! marks his first solo... More >>

• The Yawpers' deep thoughts come through on Capon Crusade

  published October 11, 2012

  "Half of our songs are about getting fucked up, and the other half are about existential crises that make you question the nature of reality,"... More >>

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  New shows: Breathe Carolina, Vail Snow Daze, 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Eddie Money and more

  published Oct 09, 2012

  There's a whole new batch of shows to let you know about, some of which are going on sale this week, including a new date from Breathe Carolina, as well as a rescheduled date for Mouse On Mars at Su... More >>

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  Garbage at the Ogden Theatre, 10/6/12

  published Oct 07, 2012

  GARBAGE @ OGDEN THEATRE | 10/6/12 After opening the show with a vigorous take on "Automatic Systematic Habit," and then following with the equally charged up "I Think I'm Paranoid" and "Shut Your M... More >>

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  Ten essential jazz albums if you know squat about jazz but want to become more versed

  published Oct 04, 2012

  About two decades ago, I heard Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, and it floored me. It's the best selling jazz album of all time, and if there's one album that truly started an obsession with jazz, it wa... More >>

• Barry's@Highlands moves into former Arabian Bar space

  published Oct 03, 2012

  Nine years ago, Barry Zadikoff took over the old Skylark Lounge space at 58 Broadway and transformed the address into Barry's on Broadway. Now he plans to basically clone Barry's in Highland. He's tak... More >>

• Ron Miles

  published October 4, 2012

  Local trumpeter Ron Miles and former Denver native Bill Frisell have performed and recorded together on a number of occasions, but they've only... More >>

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  The five best jazz shows in Colorado this month

  published Oct 02, 2012

  While September was a stellar month for nationally known jazz talent coming through town, October has some equally compelling acts, including legendary bassist Ron Carter, forward-thinking trio the Ba... More >>

• Tavern 13 re-opening in new location on South Broadway in former Heidi's Brooklyn Deli space

  published Sep 27, 2012

  After eight years of being next door to Pasquini's at 1312 South Broadway, Tavern 13 is moving a few blocks south to 1643 South Broadway, in the space of the former Heidi's Brooklyn Deli. Owner Nata... More >>

• Small Dream Ada

  published September 27, 2012

  On Ninth and Lincoln's last effort, Static Line, leader and composer Tyler Gilmore moved away from the standard big-band form and went... More >>

• Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom

  published September 27, 2012

  In addition to performing with singer-songwriters like Ani DiFranco and Natalie Merchant and touring with Brandi Carlile for the past few... More >>

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  New shows: STS9 and String Cheese NYE runs, Fun. at 1STBANK, DeVotchKa and more

  published Sep 25, 2012

  New Year's Eve is shaping up to be an epic night of shows, with the String Cheese Incident pulling into 1STBANK Center for a three-night NYE run (tickets on sale this Saturday, September 29). STS9 p... More >>