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January 8, 2009
Spools of Dark Thread's future uncertain
Although it hasn't been said as much outright, it sounds like Spools of Dark Thread's days may be numbered. Chris Thomas, Spools' furiously talented frontman (far right), revealed this afternoon that he and his mates are discussing whether or not the band will continue. Let's hope so. Spools has pr ... More >>
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January 27, 2009
Spools of Dark Thread not dead yet
Hold off sending any floral arrangements to the funeral home. It appears that news of Spools of Dark Thread's demise may have been a bit premature. Two of the remaining members (the drummer and a guitarist?) are committed to finding new players -- specifically, a new frontman to replace Chris Thomas ... More >>
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March 22, 1995
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
FORMER VELVET UNDERGROUNDER JOHN CALE IS STILL DOING WHATEVER HE DAMN WELL PLEASES.
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June 18, 2009
See the Epilogues for free next Saturday night at Herman's
Fresh off their homemade, sandwich-board-wearing stint at Showcase, the Epilogues are getting ready to embark on a short tour of the West Coast by way of the Pacific Northwest, and to kick things off, as you've probably deduced from the headline and the above graphic, the act is playing a tour sendo ... More >>
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June 19, 2009
MP3 Freeloader: Spools of Dark Thread's return, Saturday night at Herman's Hideaway
Jason Paul RobertsRemember way back in January when we speculated that Spools of Dark Thread was headed for a dirt nap, only to rescind our prediction a few weeks later when we received word that a few members had designs on soldiering on? Little did we know then -- especially given the fact that fr ... More >>
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April 30, 2010
Backbeat presents: An exclusive first listen to No Weak Heart Shall Prosper from The Pirate Signal
Don't miss The Pirate Signal's CD release show tomorrow night at the Marquis with The Sunset Curse, F.O.E., Karma and Haven (of Blackhearts), Flowers From Her, DJ Musa & Peter Black. Forget everything you know about The Pirate Signal. Okay, well, perhaps not everything -- that's probably a li ... More >>
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February 15, 2011
Spools of Dark Thread making its return
Power metal fans rejoice! Spools of Dark Thread, one of Denver's favorite on-again, off-again metal bands, led by charismatic frontman Chris Thomas (Random Friend Generator, Omniism), is back in the saddle again. Yessir. Mark your calendars. A date has been set for the act's triumphant retu ... More >>
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April 13, 2011
2011 Westword Music Showcase Ballot
Seventeen years! It's hard to believe we've been doing the Westword Music Showcase for that long. I can still remember being at the first one in LoDo nearly two decades ago. And when I think back, it seems like that cold, rainy Sunday night was just a few years ago.
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September 9, 2011
Brian Blade on the history of the Fellowship Band and working with Daniel Lanois
Having established himself as an in-demand drummer in both jazz and rock circles by working with everyone from Wayne Shorter and Bill Frisell to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, Brian Blade is also a strong leader in his own right -- namely, with his Fellowship Band, which will be at Dazzle tonig ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
Spools of Dark Thread frontman Chris Thomas puts out a solo album
Having established himself as an in-demand drummer in both jazz and rock circles by working with everyone from Wayne Shorter and Bill Frisell to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, Brian Blade is also a strong leader in his own right -- namely, with his Fellowship Band, which will be at Dazzle tonig ... More >>