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John Tesh, Red Rocks god. Blogging is fun-damental. Backbeat Online features a slideshow of fourteen memorable (or not) live recordings made at Red Rocks. Which category would you put John Tesh's album in? Also earning items of their own: a preview of the new Portugal. The Man album, a behind-the-scenes...

By Michael Roberts

September 11, 2008

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John Tesh, Red Rocks god.

Blogging is fun-damental.

Backbeat Online features a slideshow of fourteen memorable (or not) live recordings made at Red Rocks. Which category would you put John Tesh's album in? Also earning items of their own: a preview of the new Portugal. The Man album, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Frontside 5 gear, and the decision by Fear Before the March of Flames' members to shorten their moniker to Fear Before. A terrible move in my opinion -- but, of course, I like flames.

The Cat's Pajamas checks in with more about the IKEA store coming to Denver. And Cafe Society examines the open-and-shut cases of Lala's and Prime 121 and divulges particulars about the planned opening of two new Lime restaurants. Juicy stuff. -- Michael Roberts

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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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