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Andy Torri, KBCO Studio C engineer, victim of Clear Channel firing days after new disc's release

Update: Since last week, we've been documenting the latest batch of layoffs at Clear Channel Denver stations -- a nationwide action referred to by affected staffers as "National Firing Day;" see our previous coverage below. Among those canned was Andy Torri, engineer for KBCO's acclaimed Studio C se ... More >>

The ten best concerts this weekend: 12/7-12/9

Welcome to the weekend, y'all. Breathe easy. You made it. Good Friday to you. And, oh, what a good Friday it is. Another stacked weekend of music awaits you. Just like the Broncos win streak continues, so does the steady stream of solid shows, whether you're hankering for some old-school punk or old ... More >>

The thirty best concert photos of the fall...so far

We suspected that the fall concert season was going to carry the momentum from the summer concert series, but we had no idea just how memorable it was going to be. Here we are just roughly past the halfway mark, and already we've been treated to shows by Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, Madonna, Leona ... More >>

In honor of Amendment 64: Ten stoner anthems, overt hip-hop odes to Mary Jane

Today's election marks a potentially monumental day for our state. With Amendment 64 on the ballot, Colorado is on the cusp of being the first state to regulate marijuana like alcohol. In honor of what could be a historic moment in the legislative annals of the Centennial State, we've compiled ten o ... More >>

The Head and the Heart at CU Boulder, 11/1/12

THE HEAD AND THE HEART @ COORS EVENT CENTER | 11/1/12 President Obama's speech last night at the University of Colorado's Coors Event Center marked the umpteenth time the Commander in Chief has stopped in the Centennial State this campaign season -- just last week, he was touting his record in Denv ... More >>

Weekend's best live bets: Rick Ross, Big Head Todd, Danielle Ate the Sandwich and more

Welcome to the weekend! Whoo freaking hoo! Another stacked one on tap. Tons of options no matter your flavor. We've got Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga and more at KS 107.5's Summer Jam, Big Head Todd and the Monsters's annual sojourn to Red Rocks, a parade of imports, including Destroyer, Sarah Jaffe, ... More >>

Queen songs send Elise Testone home

Following a strong showing on Wednesday night by almost all of the Top 6, Elise Testone, one of the best of the Queen-covering bunch, was sent home during last night's results show. She was joined by Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh, only the latter of whom belonged there. Nevertheless, someone had ... More >>

Lizzy Allen of Vitamins tells us how she ended up singing backing vocals for the Flaming Lips

With her classical training and her background singing country music, Lizzy Allen brings impressive chops to her role in Vitamins, which got its start in Greeley. And tonight at Red Rocks, she'll be putting that talent to work with the Flaming Lips, who have asked her once again to provide backing v ... More >>

Last Night: John Mayer at Red Rocks Amphitheatre - 09.01.10

Brian Landis Folkins​ JOHN MAYER With special guest Owl City 09.01.10 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre You ever been around somebody who's had a near-death experience? Notice how they're just a little more gracious than the rest of us, and perhaps a little more sincere? Or how they don't take life's ... More >>

Mile High Music Festival: Rusted Root's Michael Glabicki on the act's first big tour in Colorado

Duane Rieder​ When Rusted Root formed in Pittsburgh in 1990, it made a world-beat influenced splash with a series of releases throughout the decade. During this creative period, the band released its most commercially successful song, "Send Me On My Way." The tune, which has been used on soun ... More >>

Flaming Lips, Rolling Stones top sellers at local record stores

​While the Flaming Lips and Stardeath & the White Dwarfs' fascinating interpretation of the Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon has been available on iTunes since December, the colored vinyl version, released on Record Store Day, took the top spot at Twist & Shout and came in third at Independe ... More >>

Health-Care Hell: The insurance company didn't give a damn. The jury decided it ought to give $37 million.

On Market, trendy Monark gives way to the more casual Oak Tavern

Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Mo's

Chad FahnestockJoshua Novak helped break in Mo's on Broadway. See more photos from Mo's and the other venues at westword.com/slideshow. Andrea Ball, 12:00 p.m. Andrea Ball kicked off the Mo's lineup with an enjoyable set of mostly piano-driven, literate yet approachable songs that fit well in the ... More >>

KBCO Studio C celebrates its twentieth anniversary with two-CD set

Just received an advance of KBCO's Studio C 20th Anniversary Edition. The 38-song two-disc set, celebrating two decades of in-studio performances, gathers tracks from a few of the usual suspects (Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow), alongside some rare gems from the likes of Jeff Buckley, Dr. John an ... More >>

Monolith Festival Live Blog, Day 1

Mini Reviews

Live Review: Wadirum, Elizabeth Rose, Benyaro at the Meadowlark

The Whigs’ Backbeat Is Strong

Think timekeeping is an afterthought in indie rock? Meet Julian Dorio.

Mike Huckabee Rocked Red Rocks

AEG's Mile High Music and Arts Festival

Lobby Hero

The apartment has a doorman, but there’s no job security.

Branford Marsalis

The saxman strives to keep the music classic.

Def Jam

HD radio rocks -- but is anyone listening?

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Holy Bankroller

Pious Phil Anschutz rides the light with Narnia, the latest in his movie quest.

Trey Anastasio

Saturday, November 26, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Pooch Kicks

As kid-book adaptations go, Because of Winn-Dixie is no dog.

Trend-Spotting

In a scandal-ridden election year, the year's top ten music stories were all about winning the popular vote.

The Beatdown

Sean Kelly weighs in on the Samples' past, present and future.

The Beatdown

Jeep’s new vehicle is definitely off-road.

The Message

Rolling on the Rocks

A Denver Center Bull's-eye

Quirky Lobby Hero inhabits a small world that expands to top-rate theater.

Crossroads Revisited

Council Tree music fest showcases Native American spirit

New Men, Blue Men

Azure like it

Without a Net

Guster takes a chance with its sound -- and its audience.

Tasty Treat

The Disco Biscuits give fans of electro-jam fusion something to snack on.

Good Girls Do

Hard-rocking Kittie specializes in smashing expectations. Starting with yours.

Holidaze

Unwrapping our annual roundup of musical season's greetings -- and beatings.

Local Yodels

A sampling of new sounds from around town.

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Blackwater Runs Deep

The guiding vision behind Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise.

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Star Power

Keanu Reeves's band, Dogstar, isn't very good--but since he's in it, who cares?

Thrills for the week