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Luke Schmaltz

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Jim Norris Rockbar benefit tonight at 7 p.m.

    ​Tonight, the first in a series of benefits that have been organized for 3 Kings Tavern co-owner Jim Norris takes place at Rockbar. Jeri Theil, who's spearheading the event with the help of Shannon Boyles and Karen Cuda, has given us the full lineup for tonight's benefit (see below) and more i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Details of the series of upcoming benefits for 3 Kings co-owner Jim Norris have been finalized

    Jim Norris of 3 Kings Tavern.​One of the most refreshing things about living in Denver: Despite how incredibly shitty, mindlessly selfish and inexplicably cruel folks we can sometimes be to one another in this town (watch the news for about five minutes), when one of us is in need, you can alm ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    Westword Music Showcase 2011

    The Westword Music Showcase celebrates seventeen years, a lifetime for some of 2011's performers

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2010

    And Bingo Was Its Name-O

    The Westword Music Showcase celebrates seventeen years, a lifetime for some of 2011's performers

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    Bob Febrache documentary needs your help

    ​Bob Frebrache's Absinthe Studios has been buzzing along for the better part of three decades, recording the likes of Ian Cooke, The Fluid, The Swayback, Frantix and many others. Now, friend and fellow sound engineer James McElwee wants to tell Bob's story in a new documentary -- but he needs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Presenting the 2010 Westword Music Showcase Ballot

    ​ This past February, when we started putting together the 2010 Westword Music Showcase, we posted an item asking you how we could improve our annual music festival, this year set for Saturday, June 19, in the Golden Triangle (if you haven't already purchased your tickets, you can still buy d ... More >>

  • Music

    March 25, 2010

    Punk rock literally saved Luke Schmaltz's life

    ​ This past February, when we started putting together the 2010 Westword Music Showcase, we posted an item asking you how we could improve our annual music festival, this year set for Saturday, June 19, in the Golden Triangle (if you haven't already purchased your tickets, you can still buy d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    Over the weekend: Acoustic Profanity at Bender's Tavern

    Acoustic Profanity Friday, January 8, 2010Bender's Tavern Better than: MTV Unplugged. Acoustic Profanity was about what you'd expect from the name: Get a bunch of punks together and take them out of their element a little by handing them acoustic guitars and sitting them on some stools. Over the co ... More >>

  • Music

    May 7, 2009

    Time-tripping at Kazmos Lounge

    Acoustic Profanity Friday, January 8, 2010Bender's Tavern Better than: MTV Unplugged. Acoustic Profanity was about what you'd expect from the name: Get a bunch of punks together and take them out of their element a little by handing them acoustic guitars and sitting them on some stools. Over the co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Bender's Tavern gets new owners

    It's official. King Rat's Luke Schmaltz & Jennifer "Mama" Foreman have assumed ownership of Bender's Tavern. They both started working at the spot right after it opened in 2004, and Schmaltz has been the general manager for the past three years. For now, things will be as is at Bender's, and the ... More >>

  • Music

    December 4, 2008

    The Basement is way tight — really

    It's official. King Rat's Luke Schmaltz & Jennifer "Mama" Foreman have assumed ownership of Bender's Tavern. They both started working at the spot right after it opened in 2004, and Schmaltz has been the general manager for the past three years. For now, things will be as is at Bender's, and the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2007

    Showcase by the Snippet

    It's official. King Rat's Luke Schmaltz & Jennifer "Mama" Foreman have assumed ownership of Bender's Tavern. They both started working at the spot right after it opened in 2004, and Schmaltz has been the general manager for the past three years. For now, things will be as is at Bender's, and the ... More >>

  • Music

    June 14, 2007
  • Music

    December 21, 2006

    Moovers and Shakers 2006

    Backbeat writers sound off on the best local releases of 2006.

  • Music

    July 6, 2006

    Rat Race

    King Rat's still being held together by Duct Tape and Dreams.

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • News

    November 17, 2005
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    June 23, 2005
  • News

    June 10, 2004

    Off Limits

    Clothes call

  • News

    June 3, 2004

    Off Limits

    The really lost weekend

  • Music

    November 2, 2000

    Backwash

    Local filmaker makes good with a Twist.

  • Music

    September 30, 1999

    Hit Pick

    Local filmaker makes good with a Twist.

  • Music

    August 12, 1999

    Rodent Rock

    King Rat packs a punk-rock punch.

  • Calendar

    January 21, 1999

    Drinking to Success

    King Rat packs a punk-rock punch.

  • Music

    December 17, 1998

    Feedback

    King Rat packs a punk-rock punch.

  • Music

    November 27, 1997

    Feedback

    King Rat packs a punk-rock punch.

  • Music

    January 16, 1997

    Feedback

    King Rat packs a punk-rock punch.

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