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  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced turns 45

    When he came storming onto the scene, Jimi Hendrix made weepy children out of the world's best guitar players, bringing a primal sexuality and grace to his playing that only a true master of the craft could muster. Guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Pete Townsend had spent nearly the whole ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    James Morrison on why he considers his latest album, The Awakening, to be his first

    James Morrison (due tomorrow night at the Fox Theatre) first started performing at open mike nights in England before he hit it big as a singer-songwriter with a crossover appeal between pop, rock and R&B music. Two of his songs, "Broken Strings" and a cover of "Man In The Mirror," earned him a dece ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Five acts with more taxing problems than you

    See Also: • Tax Evasion: How to live like a rock star -- and pay taxes like one, too. As the saying goes: There are only two things that are certain and unavoidable in this life -- death and taxes. And while both might be causing folks to lose sleep these days (you didn't forget tax time is upon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Jenna Johansen, former exec chef of Dish, in Edwards, goes Around the World in 80 Plates on Bravo TV's new chef reality show

    Jenna Johansen, the former exec chef -- and still part-owner -- of Dish restaurant, in Edwards (she's now in Denver, engaged to Il Mondo Vecchio sausage king Mark DeNittis, who's involved with a new project, Salumeria Cansano in Wash Park), is strutting her culinary prowess on a new Bravo TV show, A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Shipwrecked! An Entertainment could float your boat

    The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company is presenting Shipwrecked! An Entertainment. The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) through February 25 at the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. Juliet Wittman caught the production last weekend; here's her review: We're all fascinated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    Odd Future at Fox Theatre in Boulder on 3/11

    Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All has announced its upcoming North American tour dates. The act is returning to the scene of the crime, as it were, on Sunday, March 11, to the Fox Theatre in Boulder, which as you might remember, was the first place the act played in Colorado last fall. The Fox appe ... More >>

  • News

    December 15, 2011

    What's the difference between drug cartels and the conquering kings of Europe?

    Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All has announced its upcoming North American tour dates. The act is returning to the scene of the crime, as it were, on Sunday, March 11, to the Fox Theatre in Boulder, which as you might remember, was the first place the act played in Colorado last fall. The Fox appe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Reader: I adored being treated like an idiot by a spoiled wife with hubby's credit card

    ​Bree Davies loves her job at the Shirt Folding Store, where she's worked off and on since 2006. But she does not love asshole customers who treat her like she's an idiot. And in this post, she highlighted other misconceptions about retail employees.

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Seven Colorado skaters lead Team USA into Roller Derby World Cup battle today

    The first-ever Roller Derby World Cup gets underway today in Toronto at 5 p.m. EST (that's 3 p.m. here in Denver), kicking off with a Canada vs. France bout. The entire tournament is being webcast live at www.DerbyNewsNetwork.com, and DNN is calling Team USA the "prohibitive favorite," thanks in no ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2011

    Roy England spins October 29 at Apex Movement in Boulder

    The first-ever Roller Derby World Cup gets underway today in Toronto at 5 p.m. EST (that's 3 p.m. here in Denver), kicking off with a Canada vs. France bout. The entire tournament is being webcast live at www.DerbyNewsNetwork.com, and DNN is calling Team USA the "prohibitive favorite," thanks in no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Simon Purvis, exec chef of EDGE, on love, sarcasm, smart arses and the customer he thought he murdered

    Lori Midson​This is part one of my interview with Simon Purvis, executive chef of EDGE at the Four Seasons. Part two of that interview will run in this space tomorrow. Simon Purvis EDGE at the Four Seasons 1111 14th Street 303-389-3000 www.fourseasons.com/denver/dining Simon Purvis is siz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    Straw Dogs is this week's most ridiculous trailer

    "You're a coward."​It's been 30 years since the original Straw Dogs starring Dustin Hoffman and Susan George was released, and in the updated version being released tonight, rural England has been replaced with the South, giving the whole thing a red state vs. blue state feel from the start. I ... More >>

  • Music

    September 15, 2011

    The Psychedelic Furs

    Wednesday, September 21, Summit Music Hall, 1-866-468-7621.

  • News

    September 15, 2011

    Do Mexicans call each other "lazy Puerto Ricans"?

    Wednesday, September 21, Summit Music Hall, 1-866-468-7621.

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Peter Hook on revisting classic Joy Division songs and what he learned about Ian Curtis

    Timothy NorrisPeter Hook​With his ground-breaking band Joy Division, Peter Hook (due this Monday, September 19, at the Bluebird Theater) perhaps accidentally created a style of playing bass that made the instrument not just a part of the rhythm section but also a carrier of the melody.

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    Jason Webley on ritual deaths, eleven and not being a dangerous cult leader

    Jason Webley.​Jason Webley (due at the Mercury Cafe, Saturday, June 25) started out playing punk rock as a teenager in Seattle, but it wasn't until well into his twenties that he shed that musical skin. It would be difficult to pin Webley with a genre, but it could be said that he mixed perfor ... More >>

  • Music

    June 9, 2011

    Mumford and Sons

    Wednesday and Thursday, June 15 and 16, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on-sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

    ​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: The Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater are hosting the first annual Boulder Blues and Roots Summit. Bad Brains is coming to the Summit Music Hall in August and Blues Traveler is coming back to Red Rocks for its annual Fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    PJ Harvey, Drive-By Truckers, Nicki Minaj top sellers at local stores

    ​PJ Harvey's Let England Shake, released last week on Vagrant, took the top spot at Twist & Shout and claimed the sixth spot at Albums on the Hill for the week ending February 20. The Drive-By Truckers, meanwhile, debuted at number one at Albums with their latest effort Go-Go Boots, also relea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    New study says junk food makes you dumb as well as fat

    Lay off the junk​Hot on the heels of the new USDA nutrition guidelines, which basically boil down to "lay off the calories, fatty, and consume a vegetable once in a while," comes a study that gives you more incentive to eat right: Junk food doesn't just cause you to gain weight; it also make ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Euclid Hall's Jorel Pierce on the egg man, life without salt and f*cking up the art of cuisine

    Lori Midson​Jorel Pierce Euclid Hall 1317 14th Street 303-595-4255 www.euclidhall.com This is part one of Lori Midson's interview with Jorel Pierce, executive chef of Euclid Hall. Part two of that interview will run in this space tomorrow. "You can't write that! I'm not a pussy!" Jorel Pier ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    The Colorado Cider Company will turn apples to apple cider

    ​Brad Page, a real estate agent and co-founder of the Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing in Fort Collins, plans to start Denver's first hard ciderery this spring. Cider, which is more popular in England and Ireland than in the United States, is made from fermented apples. Page will buy his apples f ... More >>

  • Film

    December 23, 2010

    The King's Speech humanizes and pokes fun at the House of Windsor

    ​Brad Page, a real estate agent and co-founder of the Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing in Fort Collins, plans to start Denver's first hard ciderery this spring. Cider, which is more popular in England and Ireland than in the United States, is made from fermented apples. Page will buy his apples f ... More >>

  • Film

    November 18, 2010

    Gemma Arterton turns a town upside down in Tamara Drewe

    ​Brad Page, a real estate agent and co-founder of the Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing in Fort Collins, plans to start Denver's first hard ciderery this spring. Cider, which is more popular in England and Ireland than in the United States, is made from fermented apples. Page will buy his apples f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    The Heavy's Kelvin Swaby talks about the band's music, Jim Jarmusch and Marmite.

    Joshua BradleyThe Heavy appears tonight at the Bluebird with Wallpaper​ The Noid isn't just that pesky pizza-chilling character from old Domino's commercials from the '80s. It's a region of England from which the neo-soul, garage rock band known as The Heavy hails. Fronted by the charismatic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Social studies: Education officials debate adding it to state tests, as Americans get dumber

    Recognize this fella?​ Do you know from which country the U.S. of A. declared its independence in 1776? If so, consider yourself among the 74 percent of Americans who do. If not, consider yourself dumber than a first grader, which is when everyone learns about George Washington and how he comm ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 28, 2010

    The Container reminds us that immigrants are people, too

    Recognize this fella?​ Do you know from which country the U.S. of A. declared its independence in 1776? If so, consider yourself among the 74 percent of Americans who do. If not, consider yourself dumber than a first grader, which is when everyone learns about George Washington and how he comm ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    Foals

    Tuesday, October 12, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    When animals attack - musician edition

    ​We're all familiar with Ozzy Osbourne's infamous unprovoked attack on a bat in the early '80s, but rarely do you hear stories about animals attacking musicians. Until now, that is. Earlier this week, Bloc Party and Ash guitarist Russell Lissack was reportedly attacked by a lion cub while visi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    Kahn Morbee of the Parlotones on its hard won success at home in South Africa

    ​ The Parlotones is not a household name in North America, but it is one of the best known bands out of South Africa. With hit singles in its native country, the Parlotones started to make waves outside South Africa with its second album, 2005's Radiocontrolledrobot. Hailing from Johanesburg, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Billy Duffy of the Cult on punk's influence and playing with Morrisey in the Nosebleeds

    ​ Many people heard The Cult after its breakthrough album, Love, which contained the classic single "She Sells Sanctuary," was released in 1985. But The Cult increasingly became a worldwide phenomenon with its following two albums, Electric and Sonic Temple.

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    xx marks the spot: Own a piece of, ahem, music history. Buy xx's lighting gear.

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Music

    September 16, 2010

    OMG! Rusko's stepping into mainstream territory with his new album

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Culture

    August 26, 2010

    Fringe benefits: Boulder Fringe Festival offers intriguing productions

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2010

    2010 World Cup: USA versus England

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Of All the Ruckin’ Luck

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Film

    March 4, 2010

    Four books, three films, and one very rotten Yorkshire in Red Riding trilogy

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 18, 2010

    Book Buzz

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2010

    Tea Time

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • News

    November 26, 2009

    Who'd want to live in Mexico when you can live in Denver?

    ​Okay, music history might not be the best word for this. It's more like a piece of music's present. Starting today, you can begin placing bids on the xx's lighting gear in an auction that runs through October 2, shortly after which the band will finally take a break from its endless tour sche ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 4, 2009

    Sounding Off on Zionism

    Whether he’s speaking or playing the sax, Gilad Atzmon is a powerhouse.

  • Calendar

    March 19, 2009

    Pints and Pigskin

    It’s live-feed rugby for breakfast.

  • Calendar

    January 15, 2009

    Making History

    A footnote in many other tales, Joseph Priestly finally gets his own book.

  • Calendar

    June 5, 2008

    David Booker

    A footnote in many other tales, Joseph Priestly finally gets his own book.

  • Calendar

    April 3, 2008

    Nick Lowe

    A footnote in many other tales, Joseph Priestly finally gets his own book.

  • Calendar

    June 21, 2007

    Hot Wheels

    A footnote in many other tales, Joseph Priestly finally gets his own book.

  • Music

    July 8, 2004

    The Starlite Desperation

    Violate a Sundae (Cold Sweat)

  • Dining

    October 10, 2002

    Deli Dally

    DiDi dishes up a little bit of everything -- and something for everyone.

  • Dining

    August 30, 2001

    The Plum Dumpling Gang

    Conjuring up food flavored with memories.

  • Dining

    December 21, 2000

    Tea Time

    Finding a good cuppa gets colder in Boulder.

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