Jeff Tweedy

Do drugs make musicians more creative?

Do drugs fuel creativity? Is an addled mind essential to making great music? Does sobriety cause creative impotence? What if Jimi Hendrix had suddenly decided to enter a twelve-step program? Would Are You Experienced? have sucked? To answer this nagging question, you have to take a look at rock's re ... More >>

The ten best concerts this week: December 10-14

We're blessed to live here, you know. If you haven't already come to this conclusion on your own from feeling the ever-present sunshine and observing the wondrous sunset paintings we're treated to each evening, all you have to do is take a look at the brimming concert calendar. Whereas the live musi ... More >>

Review: Wilco at the Fillmore, 1/19/12

Jon SolomonWilco's Jeff Tweedy last night at the Fillmore Auditorium. WILCO @ FILLMORE AUDITORIUM | 1/19/12 "I'd like to thank the Fillmore for having us back," Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy told a capacity crowd last night. "It's a pretty sweet joint you got here. It's a good rock and roll joint wit ... More >>

Wilco

Thursday, January 19, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Tonight: Mavis Staples at the Botanic Gardens

​With a career that spans over six decades, Mavis Staples (appearing tonight with Dr. John & the Lower 911 at the Botanic Gardens) doesn't need much of an introduction. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famer began her gospel-influenced singing career as part of the Staple Singers family institution i ... More >>

Old 97's

Thursday, January 27, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Jeff Tweedy at Boulder Theater, 1/8/11

Jon Solomon​ JEFF TWEEDY With The Handsome Family 1.8.2011 | Boulder Theater When Jeff Tweedy opened the second show of his sold out two-night stand at the Boulder Theater with "Sunken Treasure," the venue was amazingly quiet except for a few cheers during high points of the song. With an a ... More >>

On sale this weekend: Furthur, Jeff Tweedy and Sarah McLachlan shows announced

​Nearly a year after helping break in in the remodeled 1STBANK Center last March, Furthur, fronted by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, is slated to return for another three-night stand on Friday, February 11, through Sunday, February 13. Reserved and general-admission tickets, which range from $55 to $ ... More >>

Wilco at Jazz Aspen Snowmass - 09.03.10

Jon Solomon​ WILCO 09.03.10 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass "Don't even think about yelling, 'Freebird," Wilco's frontman Jeff Tweedy replied to the guy in the crowd who screamed out the Lynyrd Skynyrd tune early in Wilco's ambitious two-hour set at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass labor day festival. "You can ... More >>

Three questions with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy

A.A. Bondy

Thursday, January 28, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Rosanne Cash top seller at Twist and Shout

​Rosanne Cash's The List, which features cameos by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Tweedy, grabbed the top spot at Twist & Shout for the week ending November 15. Bad Weather California's Young Punks came in second, Jerry Garcia's 1975 live recording Let it Rock nab ... More >>

Built to Spill top seller at Twist and Shout

​Built to Spill's latest effort, There is No Enemy, released last week on Reprise, grabbed the top spot at Twist and Shout for the week ending October 11. Rosanne Cash's The List, which features some cameos from Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Jeff Tweedy, claimed the second slot, while Mons ... More >>

Otis Taylor's latest record earns praise in Spin

​It's not unusual to read a review of Otis Taylor and see the words bluesman. In fact, it's as about as commonplace as reading a piece on the Broncos during the '90s and seeing the name John Elway -- the two are virtually synonymous. That said, it was somewhat refreshing to come across a review of ... More >>

Over the weekend: Wilco at Red Rocks

Wilco and Okkervil River Friday, July 3, 2008 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Better than: Wilco's show at the Pikes Peak Center last year. Just as Wilco took the stage, the theme from the Price is Right played and two people cloaked in a camel suit pranced across the stage. Sure, it might have been a ... More >>

Prints Charming

These artists are poster children for concert promos.

Nels Cline Has the Best Gig in America

From Wilco to fronting his own band, this forward-thinking guitarist is happy about the shape he's in.

Last Night... Wilco @ Pikes Peak Center

The Lost Charlie Louvin Interview

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Charlie Louvin

This country icon never left -- but he’s coming back anyway.

Glenn Kotche

Saturday, March 3, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-0959.

MySpace Melo

Jeff Tweedy

Friday, August 18, Planet Bluegrass Folks Festival, Lyons, 1-800-624-2422.

Golden Smog

Another Fine Day (Lost Highway)

Loose Fur

Born Again in the USA (Drag City)

Jeff Tweedy

Thursday, February 16, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

Teletunes

Indie rock meets prime time in a post-O.C. world.

Son Volt

Okemah and the Melody of Riot (Sony)

Porlolo/Roger Green

What Would This Be For (Self-released)

Wilco

Saturday, November 6, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Wilco

A Ghost Is Born (Nonesuch)

Critic's Choice

Jay Farrar

Backwash

Wilco weathers Reprise Records, in-fighting and an in-studio film crew in a new documentary.

Leaving the Son

With Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt behind him, Jay Farrar finds equilibrium as a solo artist.

Ryan Adams, Jay Farrar

Gold (Lost Highw), Sebastopol (Artemis)

Hit Pick

Eric Shiveley and the Shive-Tones

Whatever...

The teen movie genre finally implodes with Whatever It Takes.

Poison Pen

Jeff Tweedy moves Wilco further toward perfect pop...and perfect despair.

Playlist

Thrills for the week

To Buy or Not to Buy

Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

Thrills for the week

Honesty Is Golden

Dan Murphy comes out from behind a bank of Golden Smog.

FORTUNATE SON

THRILLS

UP FROM THE UNDERGROUND

WHY THE VELVET UNDERGROUND MATTERS, WHETHER YOU'RE HIP TO IT OR NOT.

THRILLS

ROGER WILCO

THANKS TO JEFF TWEEDY AND WILCO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED TO LIKE COUNTRY ROCK ANYMORE.

THRILLS