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The ten best concerts in Denver this weekend

LEFTOVER SALMON @ BLUEBIRD THEATER | FRI & SAT, 3/29-3/30 Leftover Salmon has graced the the bluegrass scene with their talents for 23 years and counting. With the passing of Mark Vann in 2001, the band hasn't produced an album in eight years. The new addition of Andy Thorn, carried over from Emmitt ... More >>

The ten best concerts in Denver this week

LOW @ LARIMER LOUNGE | FRI, 3/29/13 Since its inception in 1993, Low has created a body of work characterized by a fragile intensity. Although often lumped in under the banner of "slowcore" with a group of bands of similar sonic leanings, like Red House Painters, Galaxie 500, Tarnation and Codeine, ... More >>

The five best concerts in Denver this week

Maybe it's just because we're claustrophobic and get all sorts of anxious being pressed in by tight crowds, but the thought of being trampled seems more than a little unnerving, which is precisely why we always avoid Black Friday. But being trampled by turtles, on the other hand, well, now that just ... More >>

The Lumineers, due tonight on Letterman, officially reach platinum status for "Ho Hey"

If the Lumineers haven't already gone supernova, by god, they're about to. The locally-based outfit, which got its start humbly playing shows at the Meadowlark, just received word that their hit single "Ho Hey" has officially sold one million copies, while the self-titled album the song appears on i ... More >>

Meet the winners of Great American Beer Festival 2012

This year's Great American Beer Festival played temporary home to 580 breweries -- and with more than 2,700 beers poured, the fest's professional judge panel had its hands (and mouths) full when making decisions on the winners of all 84 categories. Continue reading for the full list of the weekend's ... More >>

Review: Death Cab for Cutie at Ellie Caulkins, with Magik*Magik Orchestra, 4/10/12

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE @ ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE | 4.10.12 Is there a science to picking a day to start a tour, or is it all some big random coincidence? Last night's Death Cab for Cutie show at the Ellie Caulkins was sold out, and it had been for a while, actually. This was the opening night of th ... More >>

The Best of SXSW Music: Friday 3/16/12

If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music editors have selected t ... More >>

Trampled By Turtles: "We take pride in not sounding like all the other polished bluegrass"

For close to a decade, Dave Simonett has stuck with Trampled by Turtles for all the ups and downs. From just a mere thought of starting a band to selling out venues across the country, the Minnesota-born bluegrass quintet is steadily amassing a legion of fans across the country with a sound that inc ... More >>

Low

Saturday, December 18, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Low's Alan Sparhawk on Joy Division and radio

Sara Kiesling​Since its inception in 1993, Low (due at the Larimer Lounge this Saturday, December 18) from Duluth, Minnesota, has created a body of work characterized by a fragile intensity. Although often lumped in under the banner of "slowcore" with a group of bands of similar sonic leanings ... More >>

Gregory Alan Isakov slated to tour with Ani DiFranco

Eric Gruneisen​Okay, so is it just us or has anyone else noticed that Gregory Alan Isakov seems to have a way with the ladies? First he caught the notice of Brandi Carlile, who made a cameo on his latest record, This Empty Northern Hemisphere -- which, incidently, you can begin pre-ordering on vin ... More >>

Leatherheads

George Clooney’s ode to screwball comedies of yore is so close. And yet...

I'm Not There

The elusive Bob Dylan, masterfully considered.

Review: Westword Music Showcase @ the Shelter - 6/16/07

Low

Saturday, February 25, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Retribution Gospel Choir

Wednesday, August 31, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

What's So Funny

Low Front

After a decade of frigid indie rock, Low's temperature is rising.

Critic's Choice

Reverend Dead Eye

Poem on the Range

Verse comes to worse at the National Poetry Slam.

Property Values

The feisty Congress Park neighborhood may have met its match in a new developer.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of April 26, 2001

Low

Things We Lost in the Fire (Kranky)

Slumping Tiger, Wishful Thinking

Golfers kicking Woods when he's down may get toasted by a Hidden Dragon.

Low

Christmas
(Kranky)

Northern Exposure

The Ice-Fishing Play reels 'em in.

Feedback

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Ship of State

Bad Boys, Bad Boys

Whatcha gonna do? Let a private company try to handle your juvenile delinquents?

Her Turn for Sainthood

Low Profile

Mouthing Off

CRITIC'S CHOICE

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STORMING THE OUTFIELD WALLS