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Karen Cuda parts ways with Nashville Pussy

After nearly a decade of playing bass in Nashville Pussy, Karen Cuda (one of the six hottest chicks in metal, according to Revolver) officially tendered her resignation from the band. "It's been an extraordinarily difficult decision for me to make," says Cuda, who made the announcement yesterday. "B ... More >>

Ten best concerts this weekend, Friday, September 7, through Sunday, September 9

Welcome to the weekend! We know, it's here already? Indeed. As always in our beloved Mile High City, the options are ripe for the picking and plentiful. We have them all listed in our massive concert calendar. If you're feeling industrious and have some time to kill before lunch, print that bad boy ... More >>

Blag Dahlia of Dwarves on kicking ass and not being old guys going through the motions

Dwarves are one of the most notorious punk bands of all time. In a time when punk rock has become a kind of brand rather than an authentic lifestyle, Dwarves are always dependable to show what the real thing looks, feels and sounds like. With a reputation for dangerously raucous live shows often inv ... More >>

Karen Cuda benefits: Hemi Cuda bassist needs surgery to repair degenerative neck condition

Update 8/22/12: Info and lineup for Karen Aid benefit at Bender's Tavern next Thursday added below. Original item 8/13/12: Karen Cuda, one of the most badass bassists this town has ever seen, needs our help. The talented four-string assassin (aka Karen Exley), who has held down the low-end for Na ... More >>

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 >>

Review: Dwarves and Nashville Pussy at the Bluebird, 9/23/11

Tom MurphyBlag Dahlia of Dwarves crowd surfing to the back of the BluebirdThere were no costumes on stage until near the end when some silly fan got up with a shirt over his head like some low-rent imitation of HeWhoCannotBeNamed and sang into the mic. And yet somehow The Dwarves created a spectacle ... More >>

'90s relapse weekend! Here's your Good Friday roundup

The Dwarves​This weekend is heavy on the flashbacks, as multiple punk and grunge shows usher in our new stage of societal nostalgia. Friday night features freak-punk outfit The Dwarves at the Bluebird, while downtown at The Walnut Room things will be kept a little more light and carefree wit ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

We're blessed to be living in the best city in America.Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In October, St. Vincent is due at the Boulder Theater, followed by DeVotchKa who also appear there later in the month, as well as the Ogden, and Why? at the Gothic Theater. On local radio, Bop ... More >>

Mark Armijo takes the cheese out of karaoke at Interstate Kitchen & Bar

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, TV on the Radio is slated to perform two nights at the Ogden in September, Furthur is making its way back to Colorado for three nights at Red Rocks and blink-182 and My Chemical Romance headline KTCL's Big Gig in September. On lo ... More >>

Donny Paycheck on recording the first Zeke album in half a decade, playing with Motörhead

It's been a while since Zeke rocked our ears off in these parts. Drummer Donny Paycheck (aka Don Hales) of Zeke's thinks the last time was in 2005 with Motörhead and Corrosion of Conformity. Alas, the Zeke dudes are roaring back into town tomorrow night for a gig at 3 Kings Tavern with their tradem ... More >>

Widespread Panic, Jane's Addiction, Michael Franti shows announced

​After selling out three nights at Red Rocks, Widespread Panic returns to the Pepsi Center for a two-night New Year's Eve run on Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31. Tickets are $61 and go on sale this Saturday, October 9, at noon and are available through TicketHorse. Speaking of ... More >>

Pitch Invasion makes poppy punk rock seem relevant again

This Just In: 30 Seconds to Mars, John Butler Trio, Gipsy Kings shows announced

​Thirty Seconds to Mars sold out the Ogden Theatre last December, so it's not too surprising that when Jared Leto and company return to the area on Friday, May 7, they'll will be headlining the roomier Fillmore, with Mutemath and Neon Trees opening the show. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Februa ... More >>

Steely Dan, Mark Knopfler, Rob Zombie, Puscifer shows announced

​It's been an insanely busy week of concert announcements that run the gamut from King Kahn & BBQ Show and Melt-Banana, Wolfmother and Ghostland Observatory to Stone Temple Pilots, Insane Clown Posse and Kevin Smith (yep, Silent Bob himself will speak). Steely Dan fans might get a bit giddy to ... More >>

Dirty Projectors, White Rabbits, Meshell Ndegeocello shows announced

Sarah CassDirty Projectors​Originally a solo project for David Longstreth, the Dirty Projectors is now touring as a six-piece in support of the band's latest, the wonderful Bitte Orca. Longstreth and company stop at the Bluebird Theater Sunday, November 8. Tickets are $15.25 in advance and $18 day ... More >>

Motorhead show canceled/Regina Spektor, STS9, Tech N9ne shows announced

​Motorhead's Saturday, September show at the Fillmore Auditorium with Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy has been canceled. Refunds are available at point of purchase, but if you bought tickets at Fiddler's Green they will be refunded at the Fillmore box office. Other recent cancellations in ... More >>

Hemi Cuda heading off into the sunset

James Bludworth​Yep. You read that right. The ladies of Hemi Cuda, another storied Denver band that's been around for more than a dozen years, are hanging up their hot pants and heels for good. Although the act hasn't announced when its final show will be, when it appears at Bender's Tavern this F ... More >>

Motorhead, Black Crowes, Butthole Surfers shows announced

When Motorhead rocked the Fillmore Auditorium last September, Lemmy and crew had the Misfits in tow. When the band hits the venue again on Saturday, September 26 the metal legends will co-headline with Reverend Horton Heat, and Nashville Pussy gets things warmed up. The Black Crowes also return the ... More >>

Mile Hi-Fidelity recast playlist - 01.21.09

Update: Wednesday night's show has been posted after the jump.Well, we made it through another show. What are we at, like, seven now? Kind of lost count. Somebody's keeping track, right? Anyhow, it was a good one, but like I said at the beginning of the show, you'd hardly expect to hear otherwise fr ... More >>

Live Review: Nashville Pussy and Black Lamb at Larimer Lounge

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Punk'd

A TV-news cameraman finds a forum for his secret passion: rock and roll.

Moovers and Shakers 2007

Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.

Moovers and Shakers 2007

Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.

Hemi Cuda Is Back on the Streets

Karen Exley and Anika Zappe’s badass new album will drive you wild.

U.S. Bombs

Sunday, July 1, Aggie Theater, 1-970-482-8300.

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Saturday, May 12, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

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Get Some (Spitfire)

The Beatdown

Striking while the Iron is still hot, Reese Roper returns with a new band.

Punching Through

Rexway comes out swinging on a new album.

Power Play

Still seething, Speedealer stretches out and slows down -- a little.

On the Records

Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

Rock and a Hard Place

Music can free your soul, but can it spring the West Memphis Three?

Electric Frankenstein

The Dawn of Electric Frankenstein
(Triple X Records)

Critic's Choice

Pure Rubbish

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High as Hell
(TVT Records)

Just the Ax, Man

The Atomic Bitchwax and Nebula are among a new breed of bands putting the wank back into guitar rock.

Drag City

Hemi Cuda likes the cars -- and the songs -- that go boom.

Critic's Choice

Band on the Run

California rock band Custom Made Scare has a message for Denver: Don't shoot.

Monster Magnets

After nearly twenty years, Electric Frankenstein has rock down to a mad science.

No Mo' REO

Rats Race

The B-Movie Rats want to star as the next monsters of rock.

Getting Hooked

The wholesome perversity of the Hookers.

Pussy Whipped

The pulchritudinous charms of Nashville Pussy.