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Garth Brooks

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    April 20, 2012

    Ted Nugent called Hillary Clinton a "toxic c*nt"...eighteen years ago

    Ted Nugent's comment that if Barack Obama is re-elected, the Nuge will "either be dead or in jail by this time next year" has elevated the Motor City Madman to the status of talking point/progressive whipping boy in this year's presidential race. Which is amusing to yours truly, given that he's said ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Isaac Slade on the Fray's new album, working with Brendan O'Brien and opening for U2

    ​Isaac Slade sounds at greater ease these days, like he's completely comfortable in his own skin. After spending the better part of his career grappling with the pressures of trying to live up to everyone's expectations, he's reached a point where that's no longer as big a consideration, which ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2004

    Rock of Ages

    Richard Thompson gives a lesson in pop history

  • Music

    May 20, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Legendary is relative, especially when it comes to the Amercan Music Auditions.

  • News

    March 6, 2003

    Zoot Allure

    A couple of beers and an eye for style bring a zoot suit riot to Santa Fe Drive.

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Music

    December 5, 2002

    The Heart of Country

    Still a big thinker, Dallas Wayne holds out for honky-tonk.

  • Music

    September 5, 2002

    Still Scorching

    Jason Ringenberg embraces his title as alt country's architect.

  • Music

    July 11, 2002

    Pink-ronicity

    Every second counts in the merry old land of Dark Oz.

  • News

    May 9, 2002

    Changing of the Guard

    The arrival of a new editor shakes things up at the Denver Post.

  • Music

    February 7, 2002

    Union Man

    There'll be no sorrow for O Brother multi-instrumentalist Dan Tyminski.

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Summer Guide

    June 14, 2001

    Rodeo Roundup

    Greeley Independence Stampede

  • Music

    May 24, 2001

    Life's a Drag

    The Southtown Kingz get the royal treatment as they trump gender roles -- and drive the audience wild.

  • News

    March 8, 2001

    Watch Your Mouth

    Two local radio personalities get scorched by their own words.

  • Music

    January 18, 2001

    On a Roll

    Singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler enjoys a good joke. But her music demands serious consideration.

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    There's No Place Like Dome

    Ted Polito Jr.'s on top of the world.

  • News

    October 12, 2000

    Born to Believe

    Church members had faith that God would heal their children. But often faith wasn't enough.

  • Music

    September 28, 2000

    He Done It

    His song dares to challenge the Nashville money machine. Somehow, though, songwriter Larry Cordle has gotten away with Murder.

  • News

    September 28, 2000

    Nashville Rag

    Music City inspires songs of love and (mostly) hate.

  • Music

    June 1, 2000

    Bright Lights, Big City

    Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams shine a light on vintage country.

  • Music

    April 20, 2000

    Backwash

    The drama surrounding the Grizzly Rose is straight out of a country song.

  • Music

    April 13, 2000

    Five Alive

    The country revisionists behind BR5-49 play Nashville's numbers game.

  • Music

    September 30, 1999

    Oh, L'Amour

    Magnetic Fields frontman Stephin Merritt is loving every minute of a new three-disc set.

  • Music

    July 29, 1999

    Monster Magnets

    After nearly twenty years, Electric Frankenstein has rock down to a mad science.

  • Music

    December 31, 1998

    Your Friends and Neighbors

    The best twenty recordings to come out of Colorado in 1998.

  • Music

    June 11, 1998

    Burning Bush

    Why Nineties hippies are discovering mandolinist Sam Bush.

  • Music

    May 28, 1998

    Feedback

    Why Nineties hippies are discovering mandolinist Sam Bush.

  • Music

    February 19, 1998

    Everything Old Is New Again

    The Old 97's aren't country rockers. They're country punks.

  • Music

    January 1, 1998

    Home, Sweet Home

    The peak performances by Colorado artists in 1997.

  • News

    December 25, 1997

    Aisle Be Seeing You

    For insomniacs, Super Kmart is a gift that keeps on giving--24 hours a day.

  • Music

    November 27, 1997

    The Train Rolls On

    When it comes to genuine country music, Wayne "The Train" Hancock is steaming full speed ahead.

  • Music

    July 17, 1997

    A Blast From the Past

    Onetime Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin makes tradition sound new again.

  • Music

    December 12, 1996

    Playing the Classics

    Onetime Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin makes tradition sound new again.

  • Music

    September 5, 1996

    KISS and Sell

    Gene Simmons is offering the deal of the century on a slightly used rock band.

  • Music

    March 7, 1996

    Feedback

    Gene Simmons is offering the deal of the century on a slightly used rock band.

  • News

    February 8, 1995

    NOW DEPARTING...

    SO LONG, STAPLETON: TRIPS DOWN MEMORY LANE AND OTHER FLIGHTS OF FANCY.A DAY IN THE DEATH OF STAPLETON

  • Music

    December 21, 1994

    YULE'S GOLD

    THE GOOD, THE BAND AND THE UGLY CHRISTMAS ALBUMS FOR 1994.

  • Music

    July 27, 1994

    TED'S WORLD

    TED NUGENT OFFERS MORE RUMINATIONS ON THE AMERICAN DREAM.

  • News

    June 22, 1994

    THE FARM TEAM

    THE DENVER GANGS WANTED TONY BROWN'S BOYS. SO HE TOOK HIS FAMILY AND HEADED FOR THE HILLS.HOME ON THE RANGE MEET THE MUSLIM COWBOYS OF MOSCA, COLORADO.

  • Music

    February 9, 1994

    TALES FROM THE CRYPT

    SAN DIEGO'S ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT PREPARES FOR LIFTOFF.

  • Music

    January 19, 1994

    PAPA DON'T PREACH

    SOMETIMES EVEN KATHY MATTEA'S FAMILY DOESN'T UNDERSTAND HER STYLE OF COUNTRY.

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