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Is the Budget Ax About to Fall at Denver's Clear Channel Stations?

Concerts Battle Heats Up Again

Live From Denver -- Almost

Radio personalities that really go the distance.

Radio Rumble

Clear Channel takes on all comers, including the largest ratings service in the country.

Taking on the Empire

A local lawsuit against the world's largest radio/concert firm threatens to expose the dark side of the entertainment business.

Unhappy Together

Why doesn't KOOL want Barry Fey's money?

Best place to get whupped -- and like it

Central Wrestling Organization matches at the Aztlan Theater

The bloodletting starts at Clear Channel Denver

The December 17 blog "Clear Channel's Lee Larsen Talks About Possible Layoffs at Denver Stations" noted strong rumors about impending staff cuts at the area outlets owned by the Texas-based mega-corp: five FMs -- KTCL/93.3 FM, The Party/95.7 FM, KBCO/97.3 FM, The Fox/103.5 FM and KBPI/106.7 FM -- ... More >>

Backwash

A lawsuit brought by nobody in particular presents could muddy the waters of the Clear Channel empire.

Backwash

Clear Channel moves in on Red Rocks, while Tenacious D takes a crowd to the moon.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 20, 2001

Follow That Story

The Clear Channel Empire Strikes Back

Backwash

Clear Channel may not be an evil empire, but the amount of power it wields is still scary.

Backwash

Area promoters smile for the camera as the city brokers a deal for Red Rock’s future.

Best City Councilwoman -- If You're a Sixteen-Year-Old Hipster

Elbra Wedgeworth

Best Midsize Venue in Denver

The Gothic Theatre

Best Comeback

Barry Fey

Backwash

Barry Fey shows no fear of a Clear Channel planet.

Backwash

Sink or swim: Randall Shipp leads a one-man attack against CityLights Pavilion.

Backwash

The tent goes up at CityLights — and so do the expectations.

Backwash

Still battling Goliath, Nobody in Particular Presents claims a clear victory in court.

Backwash

A nobody no more, the Gothic Theatre’s Steve Schalk shacks up with NIPP.

Backwash

If this summer’s concert season has an encore, we’d rather skip it.

Here's Howe

Denver's toughest radio executive talks about (and justifies) past battles and his latest series of ballsy maneuvers.

A Nation Divided

Denver's concert scene is suddenly much livelier.

The Message

"B" Is for "Boss"

Follow That Story

Settle Down

Clear Sailing

A jury may finally get to hear a juicy suit against Clear Channel.

Channel Zero

On his tour, Sage Francis flips Clear Channel the bird.

Backwash

Radio waves: Clear Channel clears the air about independent promoters.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranchera

Olga and Federico Galindo have corralled the regional-Mexican concert market, the sounds of home.

PAC-ing a Punch

Clear Channel's formation of a political action committee shows it's ready for battle.

Playola

Most radio stations pick songs that are good for everyone but aspiring musicians and listeners.

As the Smoke Clears

How does the media get back to normal when no one can say what normal is?

Two-Way Player

Mark Schlereth tries to balance local radio with a rising TV career.

His Way

As two of his competitors brace for a legal battle, a revived Barry Fey sits quietly by. Kidding!

Parents Beware

Jamie White is bringing her naughty talk to a station known for playing kiddie pop.

Dialing for Dollars

It's out with Howard Stern and in with more Britney as radio conglomerates chase the almighty buck.

A Word From Our Sponsor

Television keeps moving the line between advertising and editorial.

Clearing the Channels

Denver's radio shakeup may leave some big names without a home.

Hammer Time

Up, up and away with Denver's most entertaining traffic reporter.

OFF LIMITS

Up, up and away with Denver's most entertaining traffic reporter.

Breaking News: Peter Ore joins the Soda Jerk Presents team

Marquee Magazine​Just received some pretty major news on the concert promotions front: Peter Ore (pictured right), former Vice President of Booking for Live Nation, has joined the Soda Jerk Presents family. "Working with Peter is going to be a huge step as we continue to grow the company," sa ... More >>

Live Nation and Universal Music form super-company

​Live Nation Entertainment, which now houses Ticketmaster, House of Blues and Ticketweb has announced a partnership with the Universal Music Group to create a joint-venture management company for managing and strengthening the label's acts. This is the first time a major label has teamed up di ... More >>

Barry Fey and Harry Tuft to inducted in Colorado Music Hall of Fame this February

​The next set of inductees into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame have been announced. This February, legendary concert promoter, Barry Fey, and Denver Folklore Center founder, Harry Tuft, two Colorado music icons, will take their rightful place in the hall alongside John Denver and Red Rocks Am ... More >>