Dave Matthews

Dave Matthews Band due at Dick's Sporting Goods Park this summer at the end of August

If you're fond of the Dave Matthews Band, you'll want to bust out your Sharpie and circle Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24 on your calendar. That's when Mr. Matthews and company are slated to make their return to Colorado, or more specifically to Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, ... More >>

Laroy & Co

Worth Reckoning
Self released

Reader on acts going on late, making folks wait: "What's up with the lack of respect for Denver?"

With the election and the passing of Amendment 64, the discussion has been pretty lively, particularly in response to the Twitter reaction to 64 item we posted yesterday. Among the more interesting comments, one reader hypothesized that there will be border checks put in place to search the vehicles ... More >>

Election night 2012: The best red, white and boo watching parties

Want to watch the 2012 election results as they come in but don't want to sit at home alone, screaming at the television? Or maybe you just want to celebrate an end to political campaign ads (until next election). Whatever your reason or affiliation, there's an election-watching event for you tonigh ... More >>

Why do musicians endorse candidates?

There's probably a certain amount of sincerity involved when a famous musician endorses a political candidate. But even the most un-cynical, democracy-loving patriot will have to admit that there's a hell of a lot more to the rock star/candidate public union than just fiscal policy. Endorsing a poli ... More >>

Photos: Dave Matthews at Community College of Aurora stumping for President Obama, 11/4/12

You've got to hand it to whoever is in charge of coordinating talent for Obama's Colorado appearances, particularly the grassroots event last night at Community College of Aurora featuring Dave Matthews. It was a shrewd move tapping Mr. Matthews to stump for the Prez. That's one way of wooing the Ce ... More >>

Photos: Barack Obama's Aurora rally makes final push for "real change"

At the end of a busy day that included stops in four different states, Barack Obama touched down in Colorado late last night for his final pre-election rally in this key swing state, where he pushed the message of "real change" -- just one day after Mitt Romney used the very same phrase in his last ... More >>

Dave Matthews to perform for free Sunday in Aurora for Obama/Biden grassroots event

Update: Campaign reps alerted us to an error in the initial release: Dave Matthews will be appearing solo. Our post has been amended to reflect this. There's four days until the election. Only four. We know this first because, well, at least a dozen helpful Obama for America volunteers reminded us ... More >>

Tonight: Bobby Long at the Bluebird

Bobby, Bobby! Sign our back, too!​Oh, Bobby Long, how hard we swoon for you. If it wasn't for the first Twilight soundtrack, we may have never discovered your gruff, Southern-by-way-of-London voice, perfect for carrying songs of heartbreak and seasonal love.

Liz Phair on Exile, Funstyle and being a studio geek

Darren AnkenmanLiz Phair​ In the early '90s, Liz Phair (due at the Bluebird Theater this Tuesday) started releasing tapes she called Girly Sound. These early tapes revealed a wide-ranging and playful musical creativity and helped to establish Phair in the underground music scene in Chicago. S ... More >>

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Old 97's, Black Angels shows announced

​Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, who have released three live albums together, visit the 1STBANK Center on Thursday, December 9, to play stripped down version of Dave Matthews Band classics. Tickets ($85-$95) go on sale Saturday, October 16 at noon.

Mile High Music Festival day two travelogue: My Morning Jacket and Bassnectar

Brian Landis FolkinsMy Morning Jacket​My Morning Jacket opened up their set with "Tonight I Want To Celebrate With You" and the favorite "Gideon," then "Anytime and "Magheeta." Jim James wove gorgeous guitar lines while jamming in and out of songs, meandering from place to place. They played " ... More >>

New York Times critic praises Nathaniel Rateliff

So just in case you were wondering how well Nathaniel Rateliff is being received in other parts of the country, check this out: Last week, he caught the notice of Jon Pareles, the highly estimable pop critic for the New York Times, who saw fit to include Rateliff's show at Le Poisson Rouge in the ... More >>

Meet Zach Heckendorf, a high school junior who's quickly moving to the head of the class

Being a junior in high school is all about experiencing things for the first time -- your first girlfriend, your first kiss, your first car. But seventeen-year-old Cherry Creek High School junior Zach Heckendorf is clearly not your typical high schooler. While his peers are still trying to figure ... More >>

Poptimystic: We Are The World cannot unseat Ke$ha

Appearing in an episode of The Simple Life and then singing uncredited back-up vocals on the worst single of last year would not appear to be the path to pop enshrinement. But here is Ke$ha, who did exactly that and is now parked on top of the Hot 100. Above is the video for her next single, "Bl ... More >>

We Are the World 25/2010 performers pull off impressive performance

All right, so we were admittedly skeptical of how this whole "We Are the World" remake was going to turn out with the seemingly random cast of characters organizers assembled. When we first glimpsed the initial list of those present the night of the recording, there were some head scratchers in the ... More >>

Today's featured event: Swallow Hill hosts a hoedown at Four Mile Historic Park

Swallow Hill's Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park is surely one of those hidden gems of summer: It's laid-back and easy, cheap for families and full of great music and musicians, most of them also hidden gems and many of them locals. Opportunity knocks, people: Danny Barnes, a fo ... More >>

Eminem grabs top spot at Independent Records for third week in a row

For the third week in a row, Eminem grabbed the top spot at Independent Records for the week ending June 7. The rapper's Relapse beat out brand new albums by Dave Matthews, Rancid and 311. Tech N9ne's Sickology 101 came in fifth and has stayed in the top ten on Independent's top seller list since be ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 8 edition

Baker St. Pub. Click it or ticket. Today in Cafe Society: • Baker St. Pub moves into former Nine75. • Gelazzi's gelatinis are unwrapped tonight on the Food Network. • Milking It: Golden Grahams. • The Gin Mill adds the Barn Out Back. • Colore Pizzeria Moderna set to heat up South Broadwa ... More >>

Rob Drabkin

On These Heavy Feet
Self-released

Hot Buttered (Green) Rum

Mile High Music Fest Live Blog, Day Two

Over the Weekend... UmConscious, Rhythm Vision, And Sometimes Why @ Soiled Dove Underground

AEG Live's Mile High Music and Arts Festival Lineup Announced

Q&A With Julian Dorio of the Whigs

James Blunt is a Douchebag and Other Assorted Goodies

Willie Nelson

Moment of Forever
Lost Highway

Blowing Smoke

The rib-tickling history of Hoss Orwat.

The Write Stuff

To resonate, a songwriter doesn’t have to be original -- just interesting.

Five for Fighting

Just because Jurassic 5's latest disc is titled Feedback doesn't mean the crew's looking for any.

Play Mikey for Me

Mike Doughty's fans tend to be a little delusional and obsessive.

What's My Line?

I once waited for Dave Matthews. I'm not making that mistake again for a snowboard.

Evil Inside

When it's not barbecuing its members, Himsa tortures babies.

Mike Doughty's Band

Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

Soulive

Friday, October 7, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Dave Matthews Band

Friday-Monday, September 9-12, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

Dave Matthews Band

Stand Up (RCA)

Reggae on the Rocks XVIII and XIX

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

Locals Only

New music from area artists

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Not a Gas

A mediocre Wind bags only a few charming laughs.

Coldplay

A Rush of Blood to the Head (Capitol/Parlophone)

Hunger Strike

Can a non-9/11 benefit album make any noise?

Various artists

Now That's What I Call Music! 6 (Epic)

Letters

Letters

Dave Matthews Band vs. Rolling Stone: Who Sucks Harder?

Love That Dave

Critics hate Dave Matthews, but that doesn't mean you should.

Thrills for the week

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