Bob Marley

A 4/20 playlist from marijuana critic William Breathes that's perfect for an irie 420, mon

Ah, the happiest holiday of the year is upon us! Around the country, thousands of people will be getting together to celebrate our favorite plant, myself included. And what goes better with a spliff of some good ganja than some reggae music? That's right -- reggae music about ganja. Below is the off ... More >>

Weekend best party bets: Aquarius edition of '90s house party, Molina's Bronze Future chapbook release and more

Catch Molina Speaks's Bronze Future chapbook release party tomorrow at Grohaus.​If you manage to survive today's snowpocalypse, there's plenty of party goodness happening in the Mile High City this weekend. It's Bob Marley's birthday, in case you feel like celebrating. Oh, and speaking of cele ... More >>

Review: Ziggy Marley at the Boulder Theater, 1/21/12

ZIGGY MARLEY @ BOULDER THEATER | 1/21/12 There's an ongoing fight in Boulder County regarding the farming of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) on public land, and Saturday night, Ziggy Marley headlined a sold-out show that generated some serious artillery (and funds) for the GMO Free Boulder co ... More >>

Mudhoney, Cattle Decapitation, the Wailers and more this weekend

Sub Pop / Shawn BrackbillCatch Mudhoney tonight at the Bluebird for the Kulwicki Twins benefit with the Fluid and the Purple Fluid​Even in the early part of January when the concert calendar is typically just barely beginning to ramp back up after the holiday season, there's still plenty of gr ... More >>

Musical marijuana: It's always been assumed they make great bongfellows, now we have proof

Nothing like music to get you high​Speaking strictly anecdotally, from Bob Marley and Cypress Hill to Sublime and Wiz Khalifa to an endless parade of musical stoners, it's always been something of a forgone conclusion that music and maryjane go together swimingly, like ham and burger, beach an ... More >>

Beadebe

Small Ax
Self-released

Dubskin

Release From Fear
Self-released

In honor of Mother's Day this weekend: A list of the music world's top five hottest mamas

​Even though most of our moms aren't rock stars, some of them sure as hell seem like it. With their busy schedules and insane ability to multi-task, they deserve screaming fans and scads of cash. We know it's hard being just a suburban mom trying to juggle work and a family, so we got to think ... More >>

Cora Vette

Smokin' Reefers
Self-released

Holy crap! Talk about a Super weekend -- and we ain't talkin' about football here!

Man alive! Ahem, it's a super weekend. As you can see, there is no shortage of things to do in the Mile High City. There's a full Dance Card, FaceMan having its First Waltz tonight at the Bluebird, then there's that kick ass double-bill at 3 Kings and the hi-dive, Bob Marley's b-day celebration at ... More >>

The Wailers

Sunday, January 30, Ogden Theatre, 303-830-8497.

Democratic candidates: You are where you eat

Bob Marley gets 8 River's vote.​If you're a Democrat who hasn't voted yet, you might want to digest where some of the candidates are throwing their primary-night parties before you give them your support. In the down-and-dirty Senate race, Andrew Romanoff will be at City Hall, 1144 Broadway, w ... More >>

3 Kings needs your songs about weed and pinball

​The folks at 3 Kings Tavern are in the process of updating their jukebox and they need your help. They're creating a couple of mix CDs based around the timeless subjects of weed and pinball, and they're soliciting input on what to include. The request includes the plea to, "Please keep hippie ... More >>

Mile High Music Fest Live Reviews: Day One

Aaron Thackeray See photos of Day One's fans on the slideshow page. It's here: The second edition of the Mile High Music Fest is underway, and our gaggle of writers and photogs are shvitzing their way around the grounds to bring you ongoing, as-close-to-live-as-my-fingers-allow coverage of Denver ... More >>

Mile High Music Fest Live Reviews: Day Two

Brian Landis Folkins See photos of the day's fans and crowds on the slideshow page. We're back for Day 2, which looks to be shaping up a little hotter, and not just because of HoneyHoney's frontwoman (above). Check back throughout the day for more photos and reviews. For coverage from Day One, se ... More >>

Thank God It's Friday!

Punk not your thing? A little too loud for you, you say? No worries. There's tons of other great music for you to catch tonight. Across from 3 Kings, over at the hi-dive, Curious Yellow makes its valiant return to the scene after a four- year hiatus, with the Still City (members of which are moonlig ... More >>

Feast Fantastic

Arts and culture rule the Black Is…CultureFeast.

Bhi Bhiman's Righteous Recipe

Cookbook pairs sweet music with spicy lyrics.

Redemption Song

Celebrate Bob Marley's life and music at What About Bob?

A Date at 8 Rivers

Celebrate Bob Marley's life and music at What About Bob?

A Date at 8 Rivers

Celebrate Bob Marley's life and music at What About Bob?

Marley and Me

Comedian Bob Marley lives up to his infamous name.

Passing the BoulderVibe

Comedian Bob Marley lives up to his infamous name.

What About Bob?

Comedian Bob Marley lives up to his infamous name.

Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong

Friday, April 6, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Joseph Israel

This reggae ambassador's faith is all over the map.

Beres Hammond

Thursday, January 11, Gothic Theatre, Englewood, 1-866-468-7621.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of August 24, 2005

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

The Wailers

Wednesday, January 18, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

Get Up, Stand Up

Damian Marley conveys his father's vision to a new generation.

Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra

Thursday, September 23, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399; Friday, September 24, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

Reggae on the Rocks XVIII and XIX

Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22, Red Rocks Amphiteatre, 303-830-8497.

Old Chicago

DJ Fox keeps Chicago house for the Denver masses.

Steel Pulse

Wednesday, July 28, Fox Theatre, 303-447-0095.

Best Men's Room in a Bar

Sancho's Broken Arrow

Music for the Masses

Exalting the gospel according to Jah, Preacherman launches his own reggae movement.

Feelin' Skanky

Four new discs show that reggae is bigger than just one mon.

Israel Vibration

Power of the Trinity (RAS Records)

Peter Tosh

Live at the One Love Peace Concert (JAD Records)

Anthony B / Bob Marley

Seven Seals
(VP Records)

Chant Down Babylon
(Tuff Gong/Island)

Year-End Close-Out

We've got 1998's best albums in stock, but they're going fast.

Still Wailing

Aston "Family Man" Barrett of the Wailers is keeping a reggae tradition alive.

Learning From Scratch

Inside the twisted mind of dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry.

Please, Mr. Postman

Meet Roger Gillies, letter carrier and walking reggae encyclopedia.

The Culture Club

Meet Roger Gillies, letter carrier and walking reggae encyclopedia.

Standing Ital

Meet Roger Gillies, letter carrier and walking reggae encyclopedia.

BURN, BABY, BURN

AT FIFTY, REGGAE'S BURNING SPEAR HASN'T COOLED OFF YET.

THE REAL STEEL

AFTER A LONG DECLINE, THE BLOOD IS PUMPING THROUGH STEEL PULSE AGAIN.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

DONALD KINSEY CONTINUES THE BLUES TRADITION OF HIS BIG DADDY.