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Franky Perez

Calexico

Even My Sure Things Fall Through (Quarterstick Records)

Money Mark

Change Is Coming (Emperor Norton)

The Beatdown

Return of the living Dead: What would Jerry do?

Brendan Benson

Saturday, July 30, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-0959.

Family Ties

Los Lonely Boys rock out with Hill Country Revue.

Too Smart for Their Own Good

The Tragically Hip doesn't believe in dumbing down its music to reach wide audiences. As a result, it's the most popular band in Canada.

For Mathilda

Sentimental Hitmen (Self-released)

George Inai

This Foolish Music
(Self-released)

Los Lobos

Monday, March 21, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984; Tuesday, March 22, Fox Theatre, 303-447-0095.

Americana Pie

Grab a slice of 2004's best roots music while it's still hot.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Grab a slice of 2004's best roots music while it's still hot.

The Blasters

Testament: The Complete Slash Recordings (Rhino/Warner Bros./Slash)

Judgment Day

Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.

Night & Day

April 22-28, 1999

How the Wolf Is Surviving

Los Lobos has taken some shots, but Cesar Rosas and friends are far from dead.

Here's Your Hat. What's Your Hurry?

Los Lobos has taken some shots, but Cesar Rosas and friends are far from dead.

Night & Day

March 26-April 1, 1998

Thrills for the week

March 26-April 1, 1998

Feedback

March 26-April 1, 1998

Quiz Show

Before you declare yourself a Grammy expert, let Backbeat test your skills.

The Prize Patrol

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

Thrills for the week

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

Playlist

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

Playlist

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

THRILLS

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

SO FINE

THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

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THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

THRILLS

THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

THRILLS

THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

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THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

This Just In: Alice in Chains, Experience Hendrix, Gov't Mule shows announced

​Alice in Chains hits the road in February in support of Black Gives Way to Blue, its first studio album in fourteen years, and with new singer William DuVall, who took over vocal duties for the band after original singer Layne Staley passed away in 2002. The band hits the Fillmore Auditorium Frid ... More >>

Ghostand Observatory, Jonathan Tyler on our playlists this 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?" 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 >>

Erykah Badu, Brian Eno on our playlists this 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?" 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 >>

Arcade Fire, the Books top sellers at local stores

​The Arcade Fire's The Suburbs, released last week on Merge, claimed the top spots at Albums on the Hill and Twist & Shout while checking in at number five at Independent Records. The Books' latest effort, The Way Out, meanwhile, and the Black Crowes' Croweology, a double album of the band's ... More >>

Arcade Fire, Los Lobos top sellers at local stores

​Arcade Fire's latest effort, The Suburbs, continues to dominate the local charts, claiming the top spots at Albums on the Hill, Twist & Shout and Wax Trax for the week ending August 15. Los Lobos' Tin Can Trust, released August 3 on Shout! Factory, performed well, as did Wolf Parade's Expo 86 ... More >>

Cee Lo Green's inescapably charming (and shamelessly profane) kiss off tops our playlists

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most persistent 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 lis ... More >>

Ray LaMontagne, Arcade Fire top sellers at local stores

​Ray LaMontagne's God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise, released August 17 on RCA, took the top spot at Twist & Shout and came in second at Wax Trax. Arcade Fire's The Suburbs continues to perform well, while JJ Grey & Mofro Georgia Warhorse, released last week on Alligator Records, claimed the ... More >>

Ryan Bingham, Arcade Fire, Git Some top sellers at local stores

​Ryan Bingham, who won an Oscar for his theme song to the film Crazy Heart, claimed the number two and four spots at Albums on the Hill and Twist & Shout with his new album, Junky Star, released last week on Lost Highway. Arcade Fire's The Suburbs and the Black Keys' Brothers, meanwhile, cont ... More >>

Top sellers this week: Elephant Revival back on top at Albums, Mumford & Sons at Twist

​After a month of holding down the number one spot at Albums on the Hill and then being absent from last week's top sellers, Nederland-based Elephant Revival is back on top for the week ending January 9. Mumford & Sons, meanwhile, who have been a strong seller at local stores, took the number ... More >>

Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard, Junip shows announced. Tix on sale this weekend.

​As reported last week, the Avett Brothers will be at Red Rocks in July, while Warren Haynes and Cake are due at the Ogden in May and June respectively. Also, Arctic Monkeys, who have been working on their fourth album, make their way back to the Ogden again on Monday, May 30, as part of a twe ... More >>

Chautauqua announces summer 2011 lineup

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt share a bill on Sunday, June 19​Triple-A fans, rejoice! Chautauqua just announced the lineup for its upcoming summer season, which kicks off on May 21 and runs through the end of August, and with the exception of the odd comedian and pair of indie acts, you can look ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front,The Go-Go's are coming to the Ogden Theatre, Fleet Foxes are coming to the Fillmore, and Arvada Center has added shows to its summer lineup. Meanwhile, on local radio, Bad Weather California, Science Partner and Veronica got ... More >>

Macy Sound Studios having pro audio garage sale this weekend

​In the two decades since Macy Sound Studios opened, the place has seen its share of the city's finest musicians, in addition to prominent national acts like Los Lobos. As anyone who's been there can tell you, the place is loaded with some sweet gear.

Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​Here's what's happening in music on the Front Range this week: On the concert front, shows from Radiohead, Roger Waters, the Descendants and Los Lobos were announced. Nautical Mile, Tennis, Churchill and Dressy Bessy got spins on local radio. And new and recent releases from Tom Waits, Wale a ... More >>

Happy Birthday To Breck

​Here's what's happening in music on the Front Range this week: On the concert front, shows from Radiohead, Roger Waters, the Descendants and Los Lobos were announced. Nautical Mile, Tennis, Churchill and Dressy Bessy got spins on local radio. And new and recent releases from Tom Waits, Wale a ... More >>

David Bromberg on his career and studying with Reverend Gary Davis

​David Bromberg's eclectic musical expertise is rooted in the sounds of America. Since the 1960s, the singer and guitarist has drawn on a wide palette of influences, from bluegrass to ragtime, from country blues to New Orleans jazz. Taking lessons from the legendary Reverend Gary Davis as a Co ... More >>

How do I tell my Mexican-American cousin he's wrong about illegals?

​David Bromberg's eclectic musical expertise is rooted in the sounds of America. Since the 1960s, the singer and guitarist has drawn on a wide palette of influences, from bluegrass to ragtime, from country blues to New Orleans jazz. Taking lessons from the legendary Reverend Gary Davis as a Co ... More >>