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Merle Haggard

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    Tony Clement, exec chef of Roam, on finding the best ribs, cooking for rappers and mangling his foot with a chainsaw

    Tony Clement Roam 1033 East 17th Avenue 720-382-2935 www.denverseafoodrestaurants.com This is part one of my interview with Tony Clement, exec chef of Roam. Part two of our chat will run in this space tomorrow. A few months ago, when the former Wild Catch temporarily shuttered after then-executiv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    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, December shows by Beats Antique and Pretty Lights were announced. On local radio specialty shows, Veronica, Vices I Admire, INCA and Hazel Miller all got some spins. Meanwhile, at our local record stores, new and re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    UMS Travelogue: Mercuria and the Gem Stars, Zebroids, Bad Luck City, Piña Chulada and more

    Tom MurphyMercuria and the Gem Stars​UMS on S. BROADWAY | 07/23-24/11An especially hot summer day made navigating various venues an enervating experience, not to mention the humid heat indoors at times. Nevertheless, it didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits in performing the music, even in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Review: Willie Nelson at Red Rocks, 6/21/2011

    ​WILLIE NELSON at RED ROCKS | 06.21.11"While Willie Nelson is still a solid player and performer, seeing him these days is about nostalgia for a lot of people. These aren't the best versions of songs like "Crazy" and "Aint It Funny," but seeing Nelson up on stage performing them is as heartwar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Emmitt-Nershi Band at Bluebird Theater, 11/26/10

    ​ EMMITT-NERSHI BAND With Spring Creek 11.26.10 | Bluebird Theater The Emmitt-Nershi Band is what happens when you get two of the biggest names to ever come out of jam-rock in Colorado and bring them back to their rootsy home. Comprising Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon and Bill Nershi of Stri ... More >>

  • Film

    December 31, 2009

    Crazy Heart

    ​ EMMITT-NERSHI BAND With Spring Creek 11.26.10 | Bluebird Theater The Emmitt-Nershi Band is what happens when you get two of the biggest names to ever come out of jam-rock in Colorado and bring them back to their rootsy home. Comprising Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon and Bill Nershi of Stri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Over the weekend: Puscifer at the Paramount Theatre

    Puscifer (Aaron Thackeray)​Puscifer, Uncle Scratch's Gospel's Revival Saturday, November 21, 2009 Paramount Theatre Better than: Watching old reruns of Hee Haw. It would have been hard to predict the format and content of Saturday night's Puscifer show based solely on the outfit's studio recordin ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 5, 2009

    From open to close at one of Denver's best dives: The Nob Hill

    Puscifer (Aaron Thackeray)​Puscifer, Uncle Scratch's Gospel's Revival Saturday, November 21, 2009 Paramount Theatre Better than: Watching old reruns of Hee Haw. It would have been hard to predict the format and content of Saturday night's Puscifer show based solely on the outfit's studio recordin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Dazzle

    Eric Syl GrunesienBuckner Funken Jazz brought the funk -- and the jazz -- at Dazzle. See more photos from Dazzle at westword.com/slideshow. The Culhanes, 12:00 p.m. The Culhanes may be most straight-ahead country I've ever seen live. This is no ironic alt-country posturing; this Longmont-based act ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2008

    Over the Weekend...Phil Lesh and Friends @ the Fillmore

    Eric Syl GrunesienBuckner Funken Jazz brought the funk -- and the jazz -- at Dazzle. See more photos from Dazzle at westword.com/slideshow. The Culhanes, 12:00 p.m. The Culhanes may be most straight-ahead country I've ever seen live. This is no ironic alt-country posturing; this Longmont-based act ... More >>

  • Music

    August 23, 2007

    Amos Lee Teaches Awareness

    From the classroom to the stage, this troubadour is molding young minds.

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2007

    Kangaroo Road Kill -- Sleepy Mad Max

    From the classroom to the stage, this troubadour is molding young minds.

  • Music

    February 15, 2007

    Viva Voce

    This couple makes marriage seem cool.

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Be there or be square!

  • Music

    February 12, 2004

    Angel of Death

    Through tragedy and triumph, Bambi Lee Savage returns to Denver with new music and new hope.

  • News

    October 9, 2003

    The Message

    Hard Progress

  • Music

    July 31, 2003

    Swarm Reception

    Despised by hardcore elitists, the Locust finds a loving home on Epitaph Records.

  • News

    April 17, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of April 17, 2003

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Music

    July 25, 2002

    The Picking's Good

    Doc Watson has played across five decades of bluegrass music.

  • Music

    May 23, 2002

    Townes Van Zandt

    Texas Rain: The Texas Hill Country Recordings, The Best of Townes Van Zandt (Tomato)
    A Gentle Evening With Townes Van Zandt (Dualtone)

  • Music

    March 21, 2002

    Closed Call

    Drag the River gets ready to open up its country heart.

  • Music

    July 5, 2001

    Kansas City Royal

    With the Victorstands, Chad Rex crafts Midwestern turbo-twang.

  • Music

    April 19, 2001

    Their Train Keeps A Rollin'

    The Railbenders' take on traditional country is gaining momentum.

  • Music

    March 22, 2001

    When Country Wasn't Cool

    Dusty Drapes and the Dusters uncover Boulder's country-music past.

  • Music

    October 19, 2000

    Pickin' Up the Pieces

    Richie Furay found something unexpected on his way to country-rock stardom: salvation.

  • Music

    September 14, 2000

    He's Got It Covered

    Fans love Dustin Bogue's take on country music so much, they just might let him play a few songs of his own.

  • News

    September 14, 2000

    Dialing for Dollars

    It's out with Howard Stern and in with more Britney as radio conglomerates chase the almighty buck.

  • Music

    August 24, 2000

    Long Way Back

    Dwight Yoakam's new acoustic retrospective casts a shining light on the preeminent alt-rocker.

  • Music

    July 20, 2000

    Backwash

    Hair metal finds a new home -- in Aurora.

  • Music

    June 22, 2000

    They Grow on You

    The Kudzu Kings' hybrid country takes root across America.

  • Music

    April 27, 2000

    Pop Goes the Country

    Who's changed more -- Trisha Yearwood or country music?

  • Music

    April 13, 2000

    Jerks of a Feather

    The members of Knee Jerk Reaction flock together for pop punk.

  • Music

    April 6, 2000

    James Talley

    Woody Guthrie and Songs of My Oklahoma Home
    (Cimarron)

  • Music

    May 6, 1999

    Taking Wing

    The Subdudes may be grounded, but Magpie's flying high.

  • Music

    May 28, 1998

    Feedback

    The Subdudes may be grounded, but Magpie's flying high.

  • Music

    March 5, 1998

    Say What?

    The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love of A3 preaches the American gospel in a rather foreign tongue.

  • Music

    February 5, 1998

    Queer Power

    Joe Queer makes punk that's built to last.

  • Music

    May 22, 1997

    Feedback

    Joe Queer makes punk that's built to last.

  • Music

    April 3, 1997

    Sliding Home

    Lee Roy Parnell thought that slide guitar had a place in country music. He was right.

  • Music

    February 20, 1997

    Eye of the Storm

    In a cynical world, Iris DeMent struggles to maintain her virtue.

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Playlist

    In a cynical world, Iris DeMent struggles to maintain her virtue.

  • Music

    October 17, 1996

    How the West Was Ween

    Gene and Dean Ween take on country music and live to tell the tale.

  • Music

    October 10, 1996

    Hey, Denver Joe

    How'd you get that drink in your hand--and that incredible way with a song?

  • Music

    August 29, 1996

    Feedback

    How'd you get that drink in your hand--and that incredible way with a song?

  • Music

    August 15, 1996

    Free Willie

    A gospel album on a Denver record label is the latest step in the rehabilitation of Willie Nelson's career.

  • Music

    May 17, 1995

    ROGER WILCO

    THANKS TO JEFF TWEEDY AND WILCO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED TO LIKE COUNTRY ROCK ANYMORE.

  • Music

    August 10, 1994

    LET FREEDY RING

    THANKS TO JEFF TWEEDY AND WILCO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED TO LIKE COUNTRY ROCK ANYMORE.

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