The Westword.com blog shortcut, May 4 edition

Sally 4th. Today in Backbeat Online: • Over the Weekend: Houses at the hi-dive. • Over the Weekend: Gil Scott-Heron at the Fox Theatre. • Tech N9ne grabs top spot at Independent Records. • Bob Dylan top seller at Twist & Shout. • Here's how to get your free Wavves/Windsurf...

By Michael Roberts

May 4, 2009

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Sally 4th.

Today in Backbeat Online: • Over the Weekend: Houses at the hi-dive. • Over the Weekend: Gil Scott-Heron at the Fox Theatre. • Tech N9ne grabs top spot at Independent Records. • Bob Dylan top seller at Twist & Shout. • Here's how to get your free Wavves/Windsurf 45.

Today in Cafe Society: • Women Cook!, you eat. • Geeks Who Drink: trivia for anti-social critics. • Milking It: Cinnamon Toast Crunch. • Olivea opens tonight, Otto's and Pho on 6th already up. • The Market Report, May 2. • Ask The Critic: What does Colorado taste like? • Getting to the root of the boot at Root Down.

Today in The Latest Word: • As swine flu numbers build (a little), sneezing in public now a crime. • Prescription for more Nuggets victories: Continue to hammer on Dirk Nowitzki. • Video: The Wall Creeper makes the news. • More about former Broncos assistant Joe DeCamillis, injured in Dallas Cowboys practice-bubble collapse. • At march, cries of "Greeley! ¡Escucha! ¡Estamos en la lucha!" That German class I took in high school is really paying off.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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