Photo by David BarberAre you a reggae ambassador or do you just play one on TV? We've got great news for you then, mon. Our pal Byron Shaw, the ever affable frontman of Judge Roughneck and the Byron Shaw Projex (and the Jonez, if you're old school), just informed us that the 3-D Lounge, Denver's only -- and, hell, for all we know, perhaps the country's only -- open reggae jam night is back. Every Monday night from 10 p.m. to close at the Open Tap (formerly Cafe Cero, two blocks north of Herman's
David BarberJohn Baxter and Matty Clark in the fleshThe picture above pretty much tells the tale of last night's Westword Music Showcase Awards -- drunk and debaucherous. Everyone (well, we think everyone -- we didn't exactly take a formal poll or anything) had a pretty swell time. Hugs were smiles were plentiful, as was the booze that flowed freely before the ceremony kicked off. There were a few miscues, but all in all everything went off without a hitch. Special thanks to all the folks who gr
Photo by David BarberJohn Baxter and Matty Clark play skins and skins.
In the flesh.
Today in Backbeat Online:
• Westword Music Showcase Awards Wrap Up.
• Q&A with Asher Roth.
• Deejay Diabolic competing to spin at Lollapalooza.
• Fake Problems cancels Larimer Lounge date.
• Tickle Me Pink covers that are anything but "Typical."
Today in Cafe Society:
• Tonight: Bastille Day bashes at Bistro Vendome, Brasserie Felix and Le Central.
• Civic Center Eats: Crepes at the Cowboy Cart.
