Creedence Clearwater Revival

Soundgarden's Ben Shepherd recalls being with Nirvana when it stopped by 23 Parish in Denver

Soundgarden formed in 1984 as a three-piece with Chris Cornell on drums on vocals, Kim Thayil on guitar and Hiro Yamamoto on bass. Though noisier in the beginning, the band would go on to be one of the main purveyors of a slow, sludgy, intense, punk-rooted rock that was dubbed "grunge" by the Britis ... More >>

You can't hate everything: How Treefort Music Fest changed my mind about music festivals

Before I explain why last weekend's Treefort Music Fest was amazing, I have to say that I hate big/corporate/non-DIY music festivals. Most of those events are just a bloated excuse for bloggers, record-label people and other industry assholes like myself to get drunk in public for days on end, while ... More >>

Twenty fabled moments in Denver music: #8: The Jimi Hendrix Experience's last show

Over the next few weeks, Backbeat will be finishing our count down of the twenty most fabled moments in Denver music history. Today, we take a look back at Barry Fey's Denver Pop Festival, a three-night musical event in June 1969 that culminated with the final appearance of the Jimi Hendrix Experien ... More >>

Idol recap: Phillip Phillips stays consistent, Jessica Sanchez and Hollie Cavanagh thaw out

It's down to the wire on American Idol now. On last night's show, each of the four remaining contestants brought out everything they had to be considered for the final three. No longer are any of the contestants resting on their laurels, except Phillip Phillips who stuck with his tried-and-true form ... More >>

Fox Theatre celebrates its twenty-year anniversary tonight with the Funky Meters

It took many years and countless headlining acts before Don Strasburg felt secure about the financial future of the Fox Theatre. Along with fellow investors Dicke Sidman, Dave MacKenzie, Jon O'Leary and James and Charles Hambleton, Strasburg had taken a big risk investing in the former movie house, ... More >>

American Idol in San Diego: The only one to be idolized is Jennifer Lopez

Last night's episode of American Idol saw auditions in a vastly different location than usual: the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego, California. At points, the industrial and fly-over noise was a nuisance, but it didn't stop nearly all of the contestants who saw air time during the episode k ... More >>

John Fogerty

Monday, November 16, Buell Theatre, 1-877-234-8425.

From open to close at one of Denver's best dives: The Nob Hill

Polytoxic gets back together again. And again. And again...

Tobin Voggesser​With eight shows coming up over the next four months, it's safe to say Polytoxic, which from all appearances supposedly parted ways some time ago, is still very much an on going concern, despite the fact that Chadzilla is now keeping time with Slim Cessna's Auto Club and CR Gruver ... More >>

Mini Reviews

Live Review: Boss 302 with Primasonic and the Geds

KHOW Magazine Headed to a Mailbox Near You

Live Free or Die Hard

Even with the Mac kid at his side, John McClane is just...old.

John Fogerty

Friday, August 25, City Lights Pavilion, 303-830-8497.

Thee Shams

Friday, April 22, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Summer Camp

This Manchurian Candidate overhaul goes for the giggle.

In Da Club

South Park Tavern

Just the 'Fax, man

Thirty miles of developments, drunks and dreams -- the ultimate road trip.

Festival Fun

The hills are alive with the sound of music. Ever wonder why?

Backwash

16 HP rides high with Hoarse, a new collections of live cuts from local performances.

So Happy Together

Rachel & Andy, Denver's newest acoustic addition, live in perfect harmony.

Say That You'll Be True

Dale Hawkins remains faithful to “Susie Q” and roots rock. No matter what the cost.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

These cops have a beat, but can you dance to it?

Stalker Fiction

Joy turned Cracker’s David Lowery into fiction. Too bad he’s real and really angry.

For Krist's Sake

Krist Novoselic has more to talk about than his days in Nirvana.

Blondy on Blondy

Africa's Alpha Blondy speaks reggae's language.

Blackwater Runs Deep

The guiding vision behind Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise.

Thrills for the week

Playlist

On the Skids

Southern Culture on the Skids is finger-lickin' good.

FOR PETE'S SAKE

WITH A SONG IN HIS HEART

HIS NEWSPAPER'S IN COLORADO, BUT HIS BAGS ARE PACKED FOR NASHVILLE.

GRAND OLD PUNKERS

JOHNNY RAMONE TAKES A SWING AT BILL CLINTON, BOB DYLAN AND CHANGE OF ANY KIND.