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June 14, 2011
Tonight: Mavis Staples at the Botanic Gardens
With a career that spans over six decades, Mavis Staples (appearing tonight with Dr. John & the Lower 911 at the Botanic Gardens) doesn't need much of an introduction. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famer began her gospel-influenced singing career as part of the Staple Singers family institution i ... More >>
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April 19, 2011
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 >>
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April 14, 2011
2011 Denver Botanic Gardens Concert Series
Every year, the Denver Botantic Gardens typically have a lively concert calender, and this year doesn't seem to be the exception. The season kicks off this summer on Sunday, June 1, with a show from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and culminates on Sunday, August 21 with B.B. King.
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January 10, 2011
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 >>
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November 16, 2010
Kid Cudi, Cee Lo, Belle & Sebastian top sellers at local stores
Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, released last week on Universal Motown, debuted very strong, claiming the top slots at Albums on the Hill, Independent Records and Twist & Shout for the week ending November 14. Cee Lo Green's Lady Killer, meanwhile, issued last week on ... More >>
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September 27, 2010
Michael Franti, Santana, Blonde Redhead top sellers at local stores
Michael Franti & Spearhead's The Sound of Sunshine , released last week on Capitol, grabbed the top spot at Albums on the Hill and checked in at number three at Twist & Shout for the week ending September 26. Santana's new Arista release, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All T ... More >>
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September 7, 2010
NPR previews a whopping fourteen hotly anticipated albums, including Of Montreal, the Walkmen and Chromeo
NPR has been quietly building a reputation as the best place to get a peek at hotly anticipated new albums a week or two before their official releases (welll, for those of us who prefer to avoid leak sites and torrent servers, anyway). Today, it got a lot louder, with a crazy fourteen album ... More >>
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April 6, 2010
Lollapalooza lineup revealed. Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga among the headliners
This year's Lollapalooza lineup has been revealed. Bold face names this time around: Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Erykah Badu, alongside nearly ninety of the brightest emerging acts, including MGMT, Grizzly Bear, the National, Yeasayer, Phoenix, Frightened Rabbit and Edward S ... More >>
Blogs
June 28, 2007
Mavis Staples On The Main Line
This year's Lollapalooza lineup has been revealed. Bold face names this time around: Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Erykah Badu, alongside nearly ninety of the brightest emerging acts, including MGMT, Grizzly Bear, the National, Yeasayer, Phoenix, Frightened Rabbit and Edward S ... More >>
Calendar
June 28, 2007
Going Green
This year's Lollapalooza lineup has been revealed. Bold face names this time around: Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Erykah Badu, alongside nearly ninety of the brightest emerging acts, including MGMT, Grizzly Bear, the National, Yeasayer, Phoenix, Frightened Rabbit and Edward S ... More >>
Music
June 28, 2007
Mavis Staples Speaks Out
The civil-rights era is far from over for this songstress.
Music
June 15, 2006
Westword Music Showcase 2006
Be there or be square!
Music
March 3, 2005
Legendary
It's a very good time to be John Legend.
Music
December 30, 2004
Americana Pie
Grab a slice of 2004's best roots music while it's still hot.
Film
November 4, 2004
Next Best Thing
If you weren't at this landmark blues concert, Lightning in a Bottle will do.
Calendar
December 4, 2003
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks
If you weren't at this landmark blues concert, Lightning in a Bottle will do.
Music
November 19, 1998
Still Giving It Up
Delbert McClinton has something better than a record deal: a sound all his own.
Music
February 26, 1998
The Train Rolls On
Rockabilly innovator Paul Burlison is back from a forty-year hiatus.
Music
January 2, 1997
Playlist
Rockabilly innovator Paul Burlison is back from a forty-year hiatus.
Music
August 9, 1995
WHAT A TRIP
Rockabilly innovator Paul Burlison is back from a forty-year hiatus.
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August 9, 1995
THRILLS
Rockabilly innovator Paul Burlison is back from a forty-year hiatus.

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