Jason Heller

The ten best concerts in Denver this weekend

SHAMROCK & ROLL @ VIEWHOUSE | SAT, 3/16/13 With St. Paddy's Day happening this weekend, there's a ton to do. If you're looking for something holiday-centric, you obviously have plenty of options. But you really can't do much better than our free show, Shamrock & Roll, at the Viewhouse tomorrow after ... More >>

Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, June 15-17, 2012

There's a lot to celebrate this weekend. And whether you're celebrating gay rights, dads, seeing Old School projected on a sports field...or all three!, there's plenty of fun to be had for under $10. So get out and enjoy another eclectic Denver weekend. For a full listing of events, you can always ... More >>

Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, February 17-19, 2012

It's almost time for that holiday you've been waiting for all year -- President's Day! Well, maybe not. But at least it might get you out of work for a day, which means you can go out every day this weekend and still have Monday to recover. We've got it all for less than $10, with everything from a ... More >>

2011 Westword Music Showcase Ballot

​Seventeen years! It's hard to believe we've been doing the Westword Music Showcase for that long. I can still remember being at the first one in LoDo nearly two decades ago. And when I think back, it seems like that cold, rainy Sunday night was just a few years ago.

The National, Bassnectar, Sleigh Bells, the Slits filled our playlists this past week

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

Big Boi, the Roots, Rick Ross, FOE & Whygee dominate our playlists this week

Jason StoffBig Boi, shown here at this past weekend's Pitchfork Festival, dominated our playlists.​ As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, ... More >>

The Weekend Show Down: Titwrench twists the whole weekend

​There's nothing like experiencing the sweat, thump and catharsis of a great show. But it can be tough to decide which one to go to when you live in Denver, the land of embarrassing musical riches, the land of too many shows and too little time. So which ones are worth checking out? Glad you ... More >>

The Gamits announce date for reunion show

All the young dudes: Chris Fogal (from left), Forrest Bartosh and Scott Weigel are the Gamits. Again.​ It's finally official: This past January, we spoke with Gamits mastermind Chris Fogal about getting the old band -- which checked out entirely too early, if you ask us -- back together again ... More >>

Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Otis Taylor and Trace Bundy top our weekly playlists

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

Nathaniel Rateliff, Kinetix and Broken Social Scene top our weekly playlists

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

B.o.B., Bop Skizzum, Tommy Metz and The Pirate Signal top our weekly playlists

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

Red Cloud plans to put the old gang back together for a show later this summer

​Just received word that Red Cloud (aka Red Cloud West), which has been on hiatus for quite some time now as its members devoted time to their other creative endeavors (Git Some, Bad Luck City, the Fire Drills, Ross Etherton & the Chariots of Judah), has plans to reconvene at some point this s ... More >>

From the week of September 3, 2009

Deke Dickerson at Tambien/Rockbar Third Anniversary

​It's not often that you get to see a bunch of motorcycles and tattoos in Cherry Creek, but there's a better than average chance you'll see 'em at Tambien (250 Steele Street) during Rockabilly and Ribs on Sundays. The place has been packing the folks in for with some fine local talent and national ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, May 20 edition

Photo by Denny DoesKevin Devine. Let us infotain you. Today in Backbeat Online: • Q&A with Kevin Devine. • This Just In: blink-182 reuninon tour hits Fiddler's in September. • Undercover and underage at LIFEspot. • Seems like old times: Jason Heller back in Westword and Off the Wall return ... More >>

By the Book

A new project could revolutionize the way students learn.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of April 6, 2006

Creme de la Chrome

Alarm Clock

Vox Feminista tackles the American Dream.

Grrls, Grrls, Grrls

The SuicideGirls are ready to torch the town.

Czechmate

Druhá Tráva won't be a pawn in the bluegrass game.

Wonderful! Wonderful!

Johnny Mathis still spins heads.

Radio Free Denver

Dance for democracy -- and KGNU.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 15, 2005

Screening Room

The docs are in the house.

Tupac Lives!

Get some Juice at the Hip-Hop Flix Film Series.

Aurora Borealis

A freewheeling new festival celebrates black art.

Percussion Perfection

Les Merveilles de Guinea embody the arts of Guinea.

Vocal Folk

Say Word! lets poets speak out.

Come Together

Les Fradkin brings back the Beatles with a little help from his friends.

Print Master

Rootsy Return

Rickie Lee rises

The Beatdown

Losing Dimebag Darrell was never part of the Damageplan.

He Made It

Barry Manilow still writes the songs

Tell You What

Billy Nayer launches rock-and-roll stories

Reading, Writing, Rock

Authors bring Bookapalooza to town

Hop-Heads Unite

The Great American Beer Festival flows again

Bacharach's Back

The pop legend leads the CSO

Folk at Home

Swallow Hill fest highlights pickin' and grinnin'

Get a Move On

Revoluciones celebrates old times and new digs

Locals Only

New music from area artists

Talking Shop

Skye brings upscale designs to Denver

Now Hear This

Sing Out

Denver Gay Men's Chorus tunes up the First Amendment

The Bitten Word

BMOCA hosts International Edible Book Festival

All Mixed Up

The year's best local music becomes the soundtrack of our lives.

Kick Astral

Critic's Choice

New Pornographers

Critic's Choice

Hit Pick

The Maybellines, with Dear Nora and Jason Heller