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Laura Goldhamer

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Kitty Crimes, Maria Kohler's hip-hop alter-ego, is the diverse musician's latest creative endeavor

    Hailing from Detroit -- a city where punk rock, hip hop and blues all grow out of the same soil -- Maria Kohler is giving Denver a taste of her rhymes and her eclecticism. "I think everybody has a pretty wide variety of music that they like," explains Kohler, Kitty Crimes' mastermind, who also front ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    MasterMind Awards honor our eighth class of artistic entrepreneurs

    On Saturday night, Westword introduced the eighth class of MasterMinds -- artistic entrepreneurs who are changing the cultural landscape. Since we started the program, we have given more than $130,000 in grants to artists and arts organizations. The latest winners (click on the link for profiles): M ... More >>

  • News

    February 16, 2012

    Westword's MasterMind Awards for 2012

    On Saturday night, Westword introduced the eighth class of MasterMinds -- artistic entrepreneurs who are changing the cultural landscape. Since we started the program, we have given more than $130,000 in grants to artists and arts organizations. The latest winners (click on the link for profiles): M ... More >>

  • Music

    July 28, 2011

    Dovekins

    (A)Live
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Patrick Dethlefs Daytrotter session released

    Daytrotter​Moving to Colorado from Washington state just a few years ago, singer-songwriter Patrick Dethlefs has already nestled in with some good company -- Laura Goldhamer and the women of Paper Bird, to be exact. (Goldhamer was behind the recording of his 2010 debut, Stays the Same, while P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    2011 Westword Music Showcase: Backbeat scribes' travelogues

    Every year, we enlist our Backbeat writers to host various stages at the Westword Music Showcase, and in addition to their emcee obligations, we ask them to pull double duty and write up the acts that appear on their individual stages. Click through to read travelogues from Thorin Klosowski, Ru John ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Tonight: Dovekins at the Oriental

    ​Dovekins (due tonight at the Oriental tonight with Brethren Fast) is a hard band to pin down. The group employs bluegrass instrumentation, gospel-style singing and a little bit of psychedelic folk rock to create its own unique sound. Each member's contribution is key to making the group work ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Marshall LaCount of Dark Dark Dark on its aesthetic and the symbolism of water

    Photo by Tod SeelieDark Dark Dark is wet wet wet​Although it's often referred to as a "chamber folk" band, Dark Dark Dark (due tonight at The Walnut Room and tomorrow, April 16, at Odd Fellows Hall in Boulder as part of Communikey) from Minneapolis is a horse of a different color. Yes, its sev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Tonight: Sprout Down benefits organic urban farming

    ​When Meg Caley realized how much public land in Denver was going unused, she chose to take action. Along with James Hale and Chad Hagedorn, Caley helped found Sprout City Farms to use these empty spaces for something productive. "We thought, why don't we just put farms on that land and grow f ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 17, 2011

    Westword welcomes its seventh class of MasterMinds

    ​When Meg Caley realized how much public land in Denver was going unused, she chose to take action. Along with James Hale and Chad Hagedorn, Caley helped found Sprout City Farms to use these empty spaces for something productive. "We thought, why don't we just put farms on that land and grow f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Shenandoah Davis at the Mercury, 01/08/11

    Lance Stack​ SHENANDOAH DAVIS With Pee-Pee, Laura Goldhamer and Princess Music 01.08.11 | Mercury Cafe The Mercury Café was looking sexy on Saturday night. Candle-lit tables topped with roses, a swooping network of lights above, fine wines, hearty beers and delicious food, all coming togeth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Shenandoah Davis returns to Colorado for a trio of shows in Fort Collins, Boulder and Denver

    ​After graduating high school in Boulder and obtaining a bachelor's degree in music from UNC in Greeley, where she honed her piano and vocal skills, songwriter Shenandoah Davis moved to Seattle. That was nearly four years ago, and she's done anything but sit still since.

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Paper Bird at the Oriental, 12/31/10

    A.H. Goldstein​ PAPER BIRD Dovekins • Pee Pee 12.31.10 | Oriental Theatre The New Year's Eve traditions on display at the Oriental Theater went beyond the noisemakers and the balloons. For the second year in a row, Paper Bird shared the bill with the Dovekins to ring in the New Year. The y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Denver Does Denver at Meadowlark over the weekend

    Eric GruneisenOblio's Arrow does Los Dos and the New American Ramblers at Denver Does Denver​ DENVER DOES DENVER 08.28.10 | Meadowlark view full slide show This second installment of Denver Does Denver took place on Saturday night at the Meadowlark, both upstairs and downstairs, as well in t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2010

    Ladies' Night

    Eric GruneisenOblio's Arrow does Los Dos and the New American Ramblers at Denver Does Denver​ DENVER DOES DENVER 08.28.10 | Meadowlark view full slide show This second installment of Denver Does Denver took place on Saturday night at the Meadowlark, both upstairs and downstairs, as well in t ... More >>

  • Music

    May 27, 2010

    Patrick Dethlefs

    Stays the Same
    Long Spoon

  • Culture

    February 18, 2010
  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    This Just In: Black Eyed Peas, Ray Davies, Twiztid shows announced

    ​Quite a few shows announced this week that will be going on sale this weekend: The Black Eyed Peas, who just added another trio of Grammys to the three they already have, bring their E.N.D. World Tour to the Pepsi Center on Saturday, March 27. Ludacris and LMFAO open the show. Tickets for the tou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Over the (long) weekend: Paper Bird, These United States, Dovekins at the hi-dive

    A.H. GoldsteinPaper Bird​ Paper Bird, These United States, Dovekins Thursday, December 31, 2009 hi-dive Better than: Going to a New Year's concert that didn't feature kazoos and Jefferson Airplane covers. It was easy to overlook the elements of chaos that marked Paper Bird's New Year's set a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2009

    This Just In: Rose Hill Drive to open for Jane's Addiction, second Nick Jonas show added

    ​After Boulder's Rose Hill Drive played Led Zeppelin II in its entirety at the Boulder Theater last New Year's Eve, the band took a year-long hiatus. The band members made quite a few announcements saying they needed some time off to re-focus. Even so, there was some speculation that the act had b ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    Back in the 'Hood

    ​After Boulder's Rose Hill Drive played Led Zeppelin II in its entirety at the Boulder Theater last New Year's Eve, the band took a year-long hiatus. The band members made quite a few announcements saying they needed some time off to re-focus. Even so, there was some speculation that the act had b ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 10, 2009

    ’Tis the Season

    ​After Boulder's Rose Hill Drive played Led Zeppelin II in its entirety at the Boulder Theater last New Year's Eve, the band took a year-long hiatus. The band members made quite a few announcements saying they needed some time off to re-focus. Even so, there was some speculation that the act had b ... More >>

  • Music

    November 5, 2009

    Join the hipster gypsy folk for live music and more at the Boulder Draft House

    ​After Boulder's Rose Hill Drive played Led Zeppelin II in its entirety at the Boulder Theater last New Year's Eve, the band took a year-long hiatus. The band members made quite a few announcements saying they needed some time off to re-focus. Even so, there was some speculation that the act had b ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2009

    Different Stripes

    ​After Boulder's Rose Hill Drive played Led Zeppelin II in its entirety at the Boulder Theater last New Year's Eve, the band took a year-long hiatus. The band members made quite a few announcements saying they needed some time off to re-focus. Even so, there was some speculation that the act had b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2009

    Kenny Be's 2008 DNC Dream Days: One Year Later

    Remember those five dreamy days last August when the 2008 Democratic National Convention made every Denver moment seem like magic? It's all such a daze. My, how things have changed.... ​ 2008 DNC Dream Daze: With 15,000 members of the media in town, journalists could be seen standing every te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    Zebra Junction closes up shop this evening

    DanielK​After four albums, extensive touring and a decade together, Zebra Junction, who just took home honors at this year's Westword Music Showcase awards, will be playing its last show tonight in Golden at Parfet Park. Although the members intend to continue to collaborate and record music with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    Over the weekend: Akron/Family at the Bluebird

    ​Akron/Family, Laura Goldhamer, Achille Lauro, Fellow Citizens Friday, Aug. 1, 2009 Bluebird Theater Better than: Attending an energetic, long-form tribal jam in the woods. Akron/Family had no problem translating their musical dynamic to a live setting. The group's extended, hook-based don't requ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Brooks Center Arts Tea House Closing?

    Photo by Eryc Eyl (click to enlarge)BDRMPPL performing at Brooks Center Arts: Underground Tea HouseI was very sad to hear that we might be losing last year's Best of Denver winner for Best Non-Conventional Venue. Laura Goldhamer, hyper-creative mastermind behind the diverse programming that happens ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2009

    Week in Review: 2/16/09 - 2/20/09

    All right, so we've reached the end of another work week in the Mile High City. While we can no longer brag about having the best selling band in the country, from what we can tell, Denver music is still on the minds and in the ears of at least a few prominent folks in what's left of the industry. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, February 17 edition

    Photo by Claudia Lopez. It's that time again -- just like clockwork. Today in Backbeat Online: • The jukebox effect. • Former Break Mechanics MC, P.A.A.S., to step off the stage for good? • Whygee capitalizes on CMJ Chart placement. • Flier of the week: Laura Goldhamer at the Oriental Thea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2008

    Paper Bird, the Autumn Film, Laura Goldhamer, Chuck Potashner & Rob Drabkin at the Oriental Theater

    Paper Bird, The Autumn Film, Laura Goldhamer, Chuck Potashner, Rob DrabkinWednesday, November 26, 2008Oriental TheatreBetter than: The typical Thanksgiving birdThanksgiving Eve (that's a thing, right?) is always a good night to get out and have a little fun, unless maybe you're the one stuck cooking ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2008

    Rearview: The Week in Review (11/24/08-11/28/08)

    Here's a guide to all the great content you might have missed this week while you were eating turkey, drinking heavily, watching football or the Sarah Palin video where the guy is slaughtering turkeys behind her. Just so happens that guy's half brother sings for Yerkish.

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Living Room Series Starts Tonight and Rock the Mike: The Freeman Benefit on Saturday

    Here's a guide to all the great content you might have missed this week while you were eating turkey, drinking heavily, watching football or the Sarah Palin video where the guy is slaughtering turkeys behind her. Just so happens that guy's half brother sings for Yerkish.

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2008

    Over the Weekend...Pee Pee, Paper Bird & New Denver Orchestra @ Mercury Cafe

    Here's a guide to all the great content you might have missed this week while you were eating turkey, drinking heavily, watching football or the Sarah Palin video where the guy is slaughtering turkeys behind her. Just so happens that guy's half brother sings for Yerkish.

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2008

    Last Night...BDRMPPL, State Bird, The Tanukis, Mad Happy

    Here's a guide to all the great content you might have missed this week while you were eating turkey, drinking heavily, watching football or the Sarah Palin video where the guy is slaughtering turkeys behind her. Just so happens that guy's half brother sings for Yerkish.

  • Calendar

    February 7, 2008

    The Pit and the Pendulum

    Here's a guide to all the great content you might have missed this week while you were eating turkey, drinking heavily, watching football or the Sarah Palin video where the guy is slaughtering turkeys behind her. Just so happens that guy's half brother sings for Yerkish.

  • Music

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