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  • Blogs

    February 24, 2011

    Author Benjamin Hale on Braveheart, chimp sex and Kafka

    ​We generally don't think much about who is narrating our stories, but in the case of Benjamin Hale's new novel, The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore, we have to. Mostly because the narrator is an ape. Hale, who grew up in and around Boulder but who currently lives in New York, will be in town to ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 1, 2010

    Is drinking at Brothers a good deal? It's all relative

    ​We generally don't think much about who is narrating our stories, but in the case of Benjamin Hale's new novel, The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore, we have to. Mostly because the narrator is an ape. Hale, who grew up in and around Boulder but who currently lives in New York, will be in town to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Tyvek's Kevin Boyer talks punk rock, record labels and the perils of going acoustic

    Snatched from the band's MySpace​ Kevin Boyer knows how to run a punk rock band. He has a clear vision for what he wants from Tyvek (playing tonight at the hi-dive), while steadfastly avoiding any rigidity that might try to latch on to that vision. In this week's Rough Mix we discovered tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    There's always room for Jell-O (in court, at least)

    ​Two great tastes that go together got an Iowa tavern in trouble with the local police department. In Iowa City on January 31, 2009, the constables went out and did compliance checks at local watering holes with a couple of underage volunteers. When they got to the Union Bar, a bartender sol ... More >>

  • Music

    November 26, 2009

    Wet Hair

    Saturday, November 28, Rhinoceropolis, 303-641-9809.

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    Meese back on the road with a modified lineup

    ​After six weeks off the road spent working on new music and revamping its live show, Meese is back on tour. The outfit is kicking off its upcoming series of shows tonight with a gig at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, followed by nearly two dozen dates across the country -- includi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Young Coyotes to release pair of EPs next month

    Young Coyotes have been together less than a year, but in that short time, the act has already embarked on an extensive cross country tour, attracted a high powered manager in Blee Music's Brian Swartz (Rose Hill Drive), and, most noteworthy, generated a substantial buzz locally. In what literally s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Q&A with William Elliott Whitmore

    "William Elliott Whitmore Stretches the Definition of Hardcore," a profile in the January 22 edition of Westword, only scratches the surface of an enjoyable and revealing Q&A with this deep-voiced roots-and-folk purveyor, who shares more in common with punk rockers than just his record label. (He' ... More >>

  • Music

    January 22, 2009

    William Elliott Whitmore stretches the definition of hardcore

    "William Elliott Whitmore Stretches the Definition of Hardcore," a profile in the January 22 edition of Westword, only scratches the surface of an enjoyable and revealing Q&A with this deep-voiced roots-and-folk purveyor, who shares more in common with punk rockers than just his record label. (He' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    Q&A with David Marion from Fear Before the March of Flames

    "William Elliott Whitmore Stretches the Definition of Hardcore," a profile in the January 22 edition of Westword, only scratches the surface of an enjoyable and revealing Q&A with this deep-voiced roots-and-folk purveyor, who shares more in common with punk rockers than just his record label. (He' ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 21, 2008

    Sauced at Steuben’s

    From big mouth to Mickey’s wide mouth.

  • Dining

    December 20, 2007

    Ogden Street South

    Plastic cups are for college kids.

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2007

    Delegating Denver #19 of 56: Iowa

    Plastic cups are for college kids.

  • Dining

    September 27, 2007

    Sports Column

    A trip back in time for this tipsy Hawkeye.

  • Music

    July 19, 2007

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    June 14, 2007
  • Music

    March 15, 2007

    Paleo

    This nomadic singer-songwriter is never at a loss for words.

  • News

    November 4, 2004

    Through a Glass, Darkly

    A special soused report

  • Music

    September 30, 2004

    Preacher Boy

    Sunday, October 3, Macky Auditorium, 303-786-7030.

  • News

    June 19, 2003

    The Show(case) Must Go On!

    Sunday, October 3, Macky Auditorium, 303-786-7030.

  • Music

    November 1, 2001

    He's Got a Witness

    Preacher Boy made a believer out of Eagle-Eye Cherry. Now he's hoping to convert local audiences as well.

  • News

    October 19, 2000

    Biting the Big Apple

    Come to think of it, a Subway Series might be a good thing.

  • Music

    November 8, 1995

    A MORE PERFECT UNION

    THE THINKING FELLERS UNION LOCAL 282 BUILDS ITS SOUND FROM THE GROUND UP.

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