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Bootsy Collins

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Kool and the Gang's Robert "Kool" Bell on the unlikely pairing of touring with Van Halen

    This Thursday, May 24, Kool & the Gang is due at the Pepsi Center with Van Halen. While this might seem like an unlikely pairing, the legendary funk/R&B act opening for the equally iconic rock band, Robert "Kool" Bell, Kool & the Gang's founding member, tells us it's working out great. We recently s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    We pledge allegiance to the Funkadelic

    Parliament-Funkadelic gave birth to every single motley crew of funk and don't-give-a-fuck all-stars we love so much. Funkadelic, of course, begat Public Enemy, which then begat the Wu-tang Clan, which then begat Odd Future, etc. Ask not what the funk can do for you, but what you can do for the funk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, this August, Christie Front Drive is getting back together once again for old time's sake at the Larimer Lounge and Stiff Little Fingers are stopping by the Summit Music Hall. On local radio, Wheelchair Sports Camp, Mesita, Pacif ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Bootsy Collins on his unique persona and getting his start in funk playing with James Brown

    David Carlo​Bootsy Collins (due tonight at The Boulder Theater), a bass player with a larger than life persona, first came to promience in the James Brown band. After leaving Brown's outfit, Collins was convinced by a friend to go to Detroit, where he hooked up with George Clinton, with whom C ... More >>

  • Music

    June 2, 2011

    Bootsy Collins

    Monday, June 6, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, INXS is coming to the Ogden in July, Lil Wayne's coming to Comfort Dental in August and Steve Earle is due at the Ogden in September. On local radio, Force Publique, Signal Path and Bop Skizzum got some spins. Meanwhile, at our l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, INXS is coming to the Ogden in July, Lil Wayne's coming to Comfort Dental in August and Steve Earle is due at the Ogden in September. On local radio, Force Publique, Signal Path and Bop Skizzum got some spins. Meanwhile, at our l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    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: Alison Krauss is coming to Red Rocks, while Godsmack, Megadeth and Disturbed are due at Comfort Dental for the The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and Wiz Khalifa brings his Rolling Papers World Tour to the 1STBANK. Me ... More >>

  • Articles

    February 3, 2011

    Five questions with George Clinton

    Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: Alison Krauss is coming to Red Rocks, while Godsmack, Megadeth and Disturbed are due at Comfort Dental for the The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and Wiz Khalifa brings his Rolling Papers World Tour to the 1STBANK. Me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Lords of Acid and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult bring Sextacy to the Ogden Theatre

    ​ Lords of Acid • My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult • Blownload 07.21.10 | Ogden Theatre These days, it would be easy to dismiss a band like Blownload, whose music sounds like so much of that late '90s industrial metal and its ilk. But instead of trying to prove what badasses they were l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2008

    This Just In 9/4-9/10

    ​ Lords of Acid • My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult • Blownload 07.21.10 | Ogden Theatre These days, it would be easy to dismiss a band like Blownload, whose music sounds like so much of that late '90s industrial metal and its ilk. But instead of trying to prove what badasses they were l ... More >>

  • Music

    June 5, 2008

    Maceo Parker

    Thursday, June 5, Boulder Theater, 303-786-7030.

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Delegating Denver #39 of 56: Ohio

    Thursday, June 5, Boulder Theater, 303-786-7030.

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2007

    Swift Response

    Thursday, June 5, Boulder Theater, 303-786-7030.

  • Music

    August 18, 2005

    Freekbass

    Friday, August 19, Dulcinea's 100th Monkey, 303-832-3601; Saturday, August 20, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    April 22, 2004

    Now Hear This

    Friday, August 19, Dulcinea's 100th Monkey, 303-832-3601; Saturday, August 20, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    July 3, 2003

    Critic's Choice

    Buckethead

  • News

    June 19, 2003

    The Show(case) Must Go On!

    Buckethead

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Music

    June 27, 2002

    Pure Energy

    Particle, L.A.'s newbie jam band, charges up for a journey.

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    September 6, 2001

    Aaliyah

    Aaliyah (Blackground)

  • Music

    September 6, 2001

    Nobody Does It Better

    Blending free jazz with film lore, Sex Mob reworks old James Bond soundtracks for a sound that's shaken and stirred.

  • Music

    March 1, 2001

    The Doors

    The Bright Midnight Sampler: 14 Songs/8 Concerts (Bright Midnight Records/Rhino Handmade), Various Artists Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors (Elektra)

  • Music

    October 19, 2000

    Join the Club

    Any Dick or Harry can get funky with the Tom Tom Club's first recording in eight years.

  • Music

    August 5, 1999

    Playlist

    Any Dick or Harry can get funky with the Tom Tom Club's first recording in eight years.

  • Calendar

    February 4, 1999

    Night & Day

    February 4 - 10, 1999

  • Music

    September 3, 1998

    He's Big in Japan

    Keyboardist Bernie Worrell doesn't want America to lose its funkiness.

  • Calendar

    June 18, 1998

    Night & Day

    June 18 - 24, 1998

  • Music

    December 25, 1997

    And the Winners Are ...

    Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

  • Music

    September 25, 1997

    Moore Music

    Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

  • Music

    October 10, 1996

    Feedback

    Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

  • Music

    August 30, 1995

    STILL HORNY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

    SAX LEGEND MACEO PARKER ON MUSIC, JAMES BROWN AND THE KEYS TO FUNK.

  • Music

    November 16, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    SAX LEGEND MACEO PARKER ON MUSIC, JAMES BROWN AND THE KEYS TO FUNK.

  • Music

    October 26, 1994

    CRITIC'S CHOICE

    SAX LEGEND MACEO PARKER ON MUSIC, JAMES BROWN AND THE KEYS TO FUNK.

  • Music

    August 17, 1994

    SHE AIN'T HEAVY

    SHE'S THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES' N'DEA DAVENPORT, A SOUL SONGSTRESS FOR THE NINETIES.

  • Music

    July 27, 1994

    SAY IT LOUD

    HE'S JAMES BROWN AND HE'S PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

  • Music

    February 2, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    HE'S JAMES BROWN AND HE'S PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

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