B.B. King

A Towering Fall

The Late Ike Turner Speaks

Delegating Denver #28 of 56: Mississippi

Friday Rap-Up: Showcase Hip-Hop History, Grandmaster Flash, Nas, Eminem and LL Cool J

Westward Hoaxes

Denver officials and the press grope for the best way to deal with bogus anthrax scares.

This Just In 12/4-12/10/08

Tickets for B.B. King's April 10 Boulder Theater show go on sale Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.  There was a lot more action this week with concert announcements, including Scott Weiland's gig at the Gothic Theatre February 2, KBPI's Birthday Bash with Slipknot, Coheed & Cambria and Trivium March 3 at t ... More >>

Beyond Playlist presents Xmas-rated, part three: Jazz to the World

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part three is titled "Jazz to t ... More >>

Fat Possum Juke Joint Caravan

Tuesday, May 11, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308; Wednesday, May 12, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399.

Mini Reviews

Tuesday, May 11, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308; Wednesday, May 12, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399.

Tower of Power Holds Its Charge

Three decades on, the Oakland ensemble still knows what is hip.

Lonely at the 'Top

Pinetop Perkins is among the last survivors from the classic era of the blues.

Tommy Emmanuel

Saturday, September 23, First Church of Divine Science, 303-777-1003.

Buddy Plan

Blues master Buddy Guy searches for a place in today's music industry.

Death Pool for Cutie

Check the Vegas odds: It's time to predict this year's rock-star deaths.

Next Best Thing

If you weren't at this landmark blues concert, Lightning in a Bottle will do.

The Beat Goes On

Linda McCartney's photos of '60s rockers roll

Flick Pick

Denver Jazz on Film Festival

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Take Them On, On Your Own (Virgin)

Critic's Choice

Pinetop Perkins

Consumed

Bar Back

The Latest Noels

'Tis the season to rate another avalanche of holiday discs.

The RH Factor

Death comes calling jazz's legendary players.

On the Records

Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

Wrap It Up

Harvesting a summer crop of local releases.

The Man Who Would Be King

The thrill still isn't gone for B.B. King, American royal.

Suddenly Susan

Susan Tedeschi is painting the radio dial blue.

Still Giving It Up

Delbert McClinton has something better than a record deal: a sound all his own.

The Show Must Go On

Delbert McClinton has something better than a record deal: a sound all his own.

Salas Days

A.J. Salas hasn't let his youth get in the way of playing the blues.

Night & Day

August 13 - 19, 1998

Snake Charmers

Denver's Boa and the Constrictors squeeze new life out of jump blues.

Music for the Holidaze

Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

Thrills for the week

Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

PLAYLIST

Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

THRILLS

Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

PLAYLIST

Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

Mile High Music Festival Q&A: Davy Knowles

In an industry littered with tween pop stars and Disney Channel minions, it's refreshing to come across an artist whose work isn't a medley of foot-tapping drivel swathed with AutoTune. Equipped with awe-inducing guitar skills and a hauntingly intense wail, 22-year-old Davy Knowles is quickly making ... More >>

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 5, 2009

​​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list ... More >>

This Just In: Jay-Z, Bon Jovi, Avett Brothers shows announced

​As reported last week, Jay-Z brings his BP3 tour to the Pepsi Center on Monday, March 22. Reserved tickets range from $39.50 to $99.50 and go on sale Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. On Monday, March 8, Bon Jovi also hits Pepsi Center as part of the band's Circle World Tour, which includes 135 sh ... More >>

The Big Motif

The Big Motif
Self-released

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

​Master bluesman B.B. King, who seems to visit these parts a couple times a year, returns the the Boulder Theater on Saturday, January 22. Tickets ($77.50 general admission, $96.50 reserved, $124.50 gold circle) go on sale this Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m. When DJ Shadow hits the Ogden Thea ... More >>

Jenn Cleary

Back to the Wheel
Self-released

My Chemical Romance, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Best Coast shows announced

​My Chemical Romance, which hit the road near the beginning of the new year on the World Contamination Tour and just released a new album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, is due to stop at the Fillmore Auditorium on Saturday, April 9. Tickets ($32.50, $35 day of show) are ... More >>

B.B. King's show tonight at the Boulder Theater is postponed

This just in: B.B. King's sold-out show tonight at the Boulder Theater has been postponed due to inclement weather in the mountains. From the promoters: "The date will be rescheduled as soon as possible for a to-be-determined date later to be announced." This won't tide you over 'til then, but it ... More >>

Galactic gives props to the music, and musicians, of New Orleans

This just in: B.B. King's sold-out show tonight at the Boulder Theater has been postponed due to inclement weather in the mountains. From the promoters: "The date will be rescheduled as soon as possible for a to-be-determined date later to be announced." This won't tide you over 'til then, but it ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on-sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: The Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater are hosting the first annual Boulder Blues and Roots Summit. Bad Brains is coming to the Summit Music Hall in August and Blues Traveler is coming back to Red Rocks for its annual Fo ... More >>

The Big Motif's Tony Pacello weighs in on Does It Weigh Heavy

​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: The Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater are hosting the first annual Boulder Blues and Roots Summit. Bad Brains is coming to the Summit Music Hall in August and Blues Traveler is coming back to Red Rocks for its annual Fo ... More >>

2011 Denver Botanic Gardens Concert Series

​Every year, the Denver Botantic Gardens typically have a lively concert calender, and this year doesn't seem to be the exception. The season kicks off this summer on Sunday, June 1, with a show from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and culminates on Sunday, August 21 with B.B. King.

Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front,The Go-Go's are coming to the Ogden Theatre, Fleet Foxes are coming to the Fillmore, and Arvada Center has added shows to its summer lineup. Meanwhile, on local radio, Bad Weather California, Science Partner and Veronica got ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​Here's what's happening in music on the Front Range this week: Guns N' Roses is at 1STBANK Center in December, and in January, Wilco's at the Fillmore and the Jayhawks are due at the Ogden. Air Dubai, Gauntlet Hair, Ian Cooke and Jonny Barber & the Living Deads all got some spins on local rad ... More >>