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New Denver shows: Kid Rock's $20 tour, Muse at Pepsi Center, 311/Blues Traveler at Red Rocks

Ever the equal opportunity rocker, Kid Rock is bringing his Best Night Ever tour to Fiddler's and every seat in the house is $20. "Everyone knows the economy is still hurting people across the country," he says, "but I didn't want that to be a reason why everyone couldn't get out and enjoy themselve ... More >>

Denver Botanic Gardens summer concert series line-up: St. Vincent & David Byrne and more

Welp, it's supposed to snow tonight. I know, right? It's April. Happy Monday from your own private rain cloud, eh? Oh well, what are ya gonna do? Happens. Talk to Prince. Sometimes it snows in April, evidently. The good news, though: Summer is coming! Proof? The lineup for the upcoming Denver Botani ... More >>

Ten Grammy awards that you don't see on TV but that are totally worth being televised

The Grammys are supposed to be "music's biggest night." Unfortunately, the only person who truly believes this is the copywriter who came up with that tagline. There are easily five festivals every year with stakes to the same claim. One of the highlights of this year's Grammys was a Bruno Mars/Stin ... More >>

Dispatch, Theivery Corporation, Chatuaqua and Arvada Center summer lineups announced

Tons of new shows this week: Dispatchis playing a two-night stand at 1STBANK in September, Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis and the News are headlining this year's KOOL Concert, Thievery Corporation and Beats Antique are due at Red Rocks and Esperanza Spalding is slated for shows at the Boulder Theater and ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's happening in music on the Front Range this week: On the concert front, December shows by Beats Antique and Pretty Lights were announced. On local radio specialty shows, Veronica, Vices I Admire, INCA and Hazel Miller all got some spins. Meanwhile, at our local record stores, new and re ... More >>

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 Go-Go's are coming to the Ogden Theatre, Fleet Foxes are coming to the Fillmore, and Arvada Center has added shows to its summer lineup. Meanwhile, on local radio, Bad Weather California, Science Partner and Veronica got ... More >>

Chautauqua announces summer 2011 lineup

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt share a bill on Sunday, June 19​Triple-A fans, rejoice! Chautauqua just announced the lineup for its upcoming summer season, which kicks off on May 21 and runs through the end of August, and with the exception of the odd comedian and pair of indie acts, you can look ... More >>

Tonight: Andrea Lynn CD release at The Walnut Room

​Though there is probably plenty of snow left in the Colorado forecast to keep us hibernating until May, musicians have been cooped up long enough. The usual Spring influx of new album releases has begun, thankfully, and local folk singer Andrea Lynn is taking the opportunity to celebrate the ... More >>

Elephant Revival, Nicki Minaj this week's top sellers at Albums, Twist and Independent

​In-stores last week by Elephant Revival might have helped the Nederland quintet grab the top spots at Albums and Twist, with its latest effort, Break in the Clouds, released last month on Ruff Shod Records (the indie imprint headed by Chad Stokes of State Radio and Dispatch). Nicki Minaj's Pi ... More >>

Pops With a Pop Star

Mogwai, Amos Lee, moe. shows announced

​Mogwai stops by the Bluebird Theater on Monday May 2 as part of its world tour supporting its seventh album, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, slated for release on Sub Pop on February 15. Tickets for this one are $25 and go on sale this Saturday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Amos Lee visits ... More >>

This Just In: Pavement, Public Image Limited, Sting shows announced

Marcus Roth​It was a hell of a week for show announcements, including rock legends, reunion tours and bit of everything in between. One of the most anticipated tours of the year is Pavement, who played its first show in a decade in New Zealand yesterday (photo of the setlist of that show here) ... More >>

Freeloader: Win tickets to see Gregory Alan Isakov at the Bluebird on Saturday

​Gregory Alan Isakov has made quite a name for himself since first making his way down from the People's Republic some years back. Although he's been headlining rooms like the Boulder Theater and the Fox Theatre in his hometown for sometime now, he's steadily built up a loyal following in Denver p ... 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 >>

This Just In 12/11-12/17/08

The Pretenders visit the Paramount Theater Feb. 24.  The Paramount Theatre announced some stellar shows this week, including the Pretenders show on February 24 and jazz heavyweights Chick Corea and John McLaughlin teaming up with Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Vinny Colaiuta on March 25. ... More >>

Gregory Alan Isakov working on new album

Gregory Alan Isakov has been laying down tracks for his new album tentatively titled This Empty Northern Hemisphere, which is also the title of one of the dozen new songs that will appear on the disc. He's been recording in his home studio and getting some engineering help from Blue Light's Jamie Me ... More >>

KBCO Studio C celebrates its twentieth anniversary with two-CD set

Just received an advance of KBCO's Studio C 20th Anniversary Edition. The 38-song two-disc set, celebrating two decades of in-studio performances, gathers tracks from a few of the usual suspects (Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow), alongside some rare gems from the likes of Jeff Buckley, Dr. John an ... More >>

Letter-Box Edition

Wordplay explores the cult of the crossword puzzle.

Breakout Artists

Out on Bail escapes the alt-country cage with its conviction intact.

Yin-Yang Sisterhood

The Dearly Beloved strike a balance between fringe folk and Buddhist blues.

The Message

Left's Turn

Women's Voices

Vox Feminista takes on racism

Train

My Private Nation (Columbia)

The Show(case) Must Go On!

Silver Lining

Left to his own devices, Vic Chesnutt cheers up on a new record.

Hollywood Squares

After taking a tour of both L.A. and South Park, Toddy Walters rediscovers her musical muse.

Luka Bloom

Between the Mountain and the Moon (Bar/None)

Meow Mix

The musical feminists in Le Tigre get catty -- and dance.

She Writes the Songs

Boston-based singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick lets Freedom ring on a new recording.

Various Artists

'Til We Outnumber 'em
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Native Blues

Indigenous joins the tribe of rock and roll.

Critic's Choice

Ulali

Rock and Roles

Lilith Fair touts women, but reinforces their traditional place in music.

Alternative Universe

In Molly Universe, Molly Bowers tries to make every kid feel out of this world.

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