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Photos: iPad finder's dopey self-portraits show up on owner's iPhone

The photo seen here is not a mug shot, even though the woman seen in it is definitely mugging. No, it's a self-portrait of the person who apparently found and snagged an iPad left on a plane traveling from Phoenix to Denver. Finders, keepers. Why are we seeing this snap? Because the pic, and quite ... More >>

Joseph D. Rowland of Pallbearer on the transportive powers of psychedelic doom metal

Pallbearer has been making waves with its psychedelic doom metal. Rather than relying on excessively repetitive riffs, however, the quartet employs actual melodies into its music, as well as simple yet intricate dynamics and rhythms that give the songs more actual sonic heft than grinding away at a ... More >>

New shows: the Coup, Broncho, Killswitch Engage, Macklemore, Twiztid, Paul Banks, RJD2

A bunch of new dates going on sale later this week: This November, the Coup is coming to the Summit Music Hall, Killswitch Engage is due at the Fox and Interpol frontman Paul Banks is slated at the Bluebird. In December, Broncho's at the Gothic and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are at the Ogden. Finally, ... More >>

The Melvins counting on Denver to help them earn a spot in the Guinness World Records book

On Wednesday, September 12, you'll have a chance to become part of history and help the Melvins weasel their way into the Guinness World Records book, which they hope to do by playing shows in all fifty states plus one in the District of Columbia in just 51 days. One can only imagine what sparked th ... More >>

Dave & Buster's reboot is a petri dish for the video-game chain

Dave & Buster's on South Colorado unveils its new look today

The new EAT at Buster's.​The fourteen-year-old Dave & Buster's location at 2000 South Colorado Boulevard just became the chain's first spot to get a major overhaul, which will be unveiled today. The redesign is the initial phase of the company's re-branding, and while there's no schedule yet ... More >>

Denver's ProJect Aspect wins Waka DJ Classic

Photo: Britt Chester​ProJect Aspect and friends made the trek to Lincoln, Nebraska last night for the Waka DJ Classic. The difference between Aspect and everyone else who entered is that he left with two artists passes to Wakarusa -- and the opportunity to play an hour-and-fifteen-minute set a ... More >>

The Las Vegas Lady Liberty and five other ways the Postal Service could stamp itself as a shmuck

​What does it say about the U.S.A. in 2011 that our Postal Service accidentally used the replica Statue of Liberty in Las Vegas rather than the real thing as a model for its stamp honoring Lady Liberty's 125th anniversary? For one thing, it says we Americans love our landmarks so much that we ... More >>

Social networking: Denver ranked 3rd in U.S. by Men's Health (eat our hashtags, Portland!)

​Congratulations, Denver: You have officially been swallowed up whole by the Matrix. Men's Health recently came out with its list of the country's most socially networked cities, and Denver, of all places, came in third. Do we get a prize for this? Like a new FarmVille animal or something?

RRIICCEE at Larimer Lounge, 11/17/10

Photo courtesy of Vincent Gallo​ RRIICCEE 11.17.10 | Larimer Lounge Vincent Gallo: Not an asshole. First of all, assholes, especially assholes who have starred in movies, do not play music at places like the Larimer Lounge. And they definitely don't express gratitude when 38 people show up ... More >>

Frank Bonanno, Alex Seidel, Jennifer Jasinski, Steve Ells and James Rugile among James Beard semifinalists

Lori Midson Venue chef James Rugile ​Restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards were released this morning, which gives all the nominees exactly 32 days to chew on their success before the five finalists in each category are announced on Monday, March 22. The ... More >>

Single File heading back out on the road

Pamela Littky​Update 11/02: Just received word that Dashboard Confessional has postponed its upcoming tour due to "a family situation that is beyond our control," including a scheduled appearance at the Fillmore on Monday, November 9. No word on when the dates will be rescheduled or how this new d ... More >>

MP3 Freeloader: Download a song from Chad Price's new solo album

​Update: Thanks to our friends at Suburban Home Records, we've got our hands on a track for Chad Price's forthcoming record, which we've posted after the jump for your downloading pleasure.Hot on the heels of Vistor's Band, Jon Snodgrass's excellent solo record, Chad Price, the other half of the a ... More >>

The "gastropub" label aside, Jonesy's EatBar is great

Vintage Q&A with AC/DC's Brian Johnson

Sunday's AC/DC concert -- reviewed in the blog "Live Review: AC/DC and The Answer at the Pepsi Center" -- conjures up memories of the Q&A with the band's Brian Johnson that Westword published under the headline "Power Age" back in April 2001. It's among my favorite interviews ever -- and it prompt ... More >>

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

Any way you slice it, Brooklyn M.C.'s Pizzeria is the taste of home

A Trip to Brooklyn -- Via Brooklyn M.C.'s Pizzeria

Hayes Carll

Meet a troubadour who gives fans of real country music their money's worth.

Back Again

Chris Cina disappeared from the dining scene two years ago. Now he’s back, and in a most unlikely place.

Courage Under Fire

Civil Sights

Last Night ... The Cult, Action Action @ Fillmore Auditorium

Scene and Heard

Cora Faye’s Cafe

The South rises again.

Ace-Hi Tavern

A Golden opportunity for our new Drunk of the Week.

Mavis Staples On The Main Line

Rebels Without a Pause

Living on the road, Lucero built its following one fan at a time.

Clinton, Finally

KYG Uh-O

The top ten

Caught Mapping

How MapQuest helps the lost generation find itself.

CSI: Denver

An investigative reporter tries a different kind of forensics.

An Army of Anyone

You need a high school diploma to enlist -- or a recruiter willing to bend the rules.

How to Survive...A Summer Stuck at Home

Head to far-flung shores with this season's crop of travelogues.

Old Spice

Tosh's Hacienda was once the taco the town. But no more.

Bite Me

You Are What You Eat

Song Cyclist

Marshall Chapman spins a yarn

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

The Batman of Evergreen

The quest for the perfect swing begins with a dad in his suburban driveway.

Feel His Pain

Billy Bob has a simple plan: to sing about life and lovin' his wife.

A Range of Harsh Lessons

Schoolyard slurs, an incest charge and county social services shatter a black family's Kiowa dream.

Power Age

AC/DC's Brian Johnson still gets a jolt out of rock and roll.

Say That You'll Be True

Dale Hawkins remains faithful to “Susie Q” and roots rock. No matter what the cost.

Drawn In

The Metro Center for the Visual Arts snags an impressive road show.

Power Lunch

Waiting to Be Invited delves into the personal side of political protest.

Beam Me Up, Scotty!

Pussy Whipped

The pulchritudinous charms of Nashville Pussy.

Tyson's New Careers

Mr. Wellington, I Presume?

Denver's mayor plans an international summit, with a little help from his friends.

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