John Legend visits the Paramount Theatre January 8.
There's a bit more action this week with concert announcements, including John Legend's January 8 show at the Paramount, Galactic's Valentine's Day show at Fillmore and a bunch of good shows at the Bluebird. Celine Dion's show originally scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 19) at the Pepsi Center has been postponed until February 24. Here's a rundown of the other shows going on sale this weekend, or recently announced. For ticket information, clic
Penny Parker's amusing column in today's Rocky Mountain News spotlights Yohannes Gebregeorgis, founder of Denver-based Ethiopia Reads, which raises funds to bring books and libraries to Gebregeorgis' native land. Our November 13 blog "Vote for Ethiopia Reads' Yohannes Gebregeorgis as CNN's Hero of the Year" noted that Gebregeorgis was one of ten notables whose selfless efforts would be celebrated during a Thanksgiving night broadcast. And while Liz McCartney won the $100,000 first prize for de
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What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto studio, he handed the phone to his MSTRKRFT partner, Alex "Al-P" Puodziukas, who contributed some interesting anecdotes of his own. Then Keeler came back on the line, narrating as the pair strolled fro
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with your own picks after the jump.
While Fresh Breath Committee holds its breath for the results of the Westword Music Showcase, one member of the collective is participating in another contest. Purpose, aka Mykal Hudson, is a finalist in FOX 31's Denver Idol competition.Yes, he sings as well as raps. Who knew? He performed for local judges who placed him among the top three finalists to win an audition with the American Idol judges when they come to town this summer. There is one caveat, though. The winner is decided by fan vote
