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Nick Urata

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Weekend's best live music bets: Phil Lesh and Friends, Young the Giant and more

    Welcome to the weekend! You made it! While we're assuming we'll be seeing you at Artopia tomorrow night, if for some reason we don't, there's a pretty diverse lineup of music on tap otherwise for the next three days, including two more nights of Phil Lesh at 1STBANK Center, two nights of Future Bird ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Photos: DeVotchKa at the Ogden, 10/28/11

    DeVotchKa at the Ogden this past Friday​DEVOTCHKA at OGDEN THEATRE | 10/28/11This past Friday night at the Ogden Theatre, DeVotchKa kicked off Halloween weekend with its annual scary soiree (the band played a sold out show the following night at the Boulder Theater). We were on hand at the Ogd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Win tickets to see DeVotchKa at the Ogden this Friday plus passes to after show meet and greet

    Update 10/28/11: Contest is officially over. Thanks for all the entries. Congratulations goes out to Christopher Weston. You and a guest will be our guests at the DeVotchKa show tonight. Send an email for info on how to claim your tickets and wrist bands for the after show meet-and-greet. ​Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    DeVotchKa's "Enemy Guns" used in new VW Passat commercial

    ​DeVotchKa's music has been used in films like Little Miss Sunshine, and frontman Nick Urata has also been involved in scoring a number of films, including 2009's I Love You Phillip Morris. The band's cinematic and sprawling music lends itself quite well to visuals so it's not surprising Volks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    DeVotchKa's new video for "The Man From San Sebastian" directed by Vincent Comparetto

    ​Have you seen the new DeVotchKa video yet? Talk about the ideal artistic pairing. Directed by Vincent Comparetto, the clip perfectly captures the vibe of the song. I mean he just nailed it. It's like Comparetto climbed into my head and pulled out the exact type of imagery I picture each time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    DeVotchka's Nick Urata makes The New Yorker, plays famous September theremin

    Tom Bachtell, The New Yorker​While the Fray might have been getting all the attention this weekend because they were the opening act for U2's "Bono Single-handedly Stops Judgment Day" concert at Invesco Field, another hometown band done good, DeVotchKa, has also been making waves. That's becau ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    DeVotchKa slated to perform at University of Colorado Denver this Friday night

    ​If you happen upon a bunch of starry-eyed students in caps and gowns this Saturday at the University of Colorado Denver's commencement ceremony, don't be surprised. And don't automatically assume that the looks of utter euphoria plastered to their faces are because they're graduating.

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Stream the new DeVotchKa album now

    ​DeVotchKa's latest offering, 100 Lovers isn't due out on Anti- Records till March 1, but the fine folks over at NPR's All Songs Considered are streaming the new record in its entirety until its release. The record, produced by Craig Schumacher, features DeVotchKa's trademark, Eastern European ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2011

    DeVotchKa with Mariachi el Bronx at the Fillmore, 2/12/11

    Photo: Jon SolomonDEVOTCHKA With Mariachi El Bronx | Gregory Alan Isakov 2.12.12 | Fillmore Auditorium On this night, Colorado native, Gregory Alan Isakov, played the roll of conquering hero -- stepping out onto the massive Fillmore Auditorium stage and looking pleased at the sea of people floodin ... More >>

  • Music

    February 10, 2011

    DeVotchKa

    100 Lovers
    Anti-

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    DeVotchKa's Nick Urata on the band's new album and its cinematic approach to songwriting

    Gary Isaacs​ With DeVotchka's forthcoming album, 100 Lovers, the Denver quartet has released possibly it's finest album to date. Frontman Nick Urata says they spent about a year making the album in Tuscon, and let the songs cook a bit longer and ferment than on previous efforts, which might e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    DeVotchKa readies release of 100 Lovers

    ​DeVotchKa has finished up work its new album, 100 Lovers. The first track from the new record, due out Tuesday, March 1, on Anti-, "100 Hundred Other Lovers," officially went on sale on Amazon and iTunes this past Friday. Astute netizens, however, can download the track for free on Stereogum ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    DeVotchKa plays sold out soccer stadium in Paris with Muse, working on new album

    DeVotchKa, who peformed for over 90,000 people when the band opened for Muse in Paris last weekend (see a few pics after the jump), has recently been at Wavelab studio in Tuscon working on the follow-up to its last album, A Mad and Faithful Telling. No word yet on what the new record will be ... More >>

  • Music

    December 24, 2009

    Moovers and Shakers rounds up our favorite local releases of the year

    DeVotchKa, who peformed for over 90,000 people when the band opened for Muse in Paris last weekend (see a few pics after the jump), has recently been at Wavelab studio in Tuscon working on the follow-up to its last album, A Mad and Faithful Telling. No word yet on what the new record will be ... More >>

  • Music

    May 21, 2009

    Stella Luce

    Zugenruhe
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    DeVotchKa at the Paramount

    Photo: Gary Isaacs DeVotchKa, Quixotic Friday, Feb. 13 Paramount Theater Better than: Seeing one of Denver's most effusive and entrancing local acts in a stripped-down, sullen setting. Atmosphere can make a big difference.I've seen members of DeVotchKa play in various incarnations and in a wide var ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2009

    DeVotchKa announces spring tour dates

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Music

    December 18, 2008

    Moovers & Shakers 2008: Backbeat scribes weigh in on their favorite local releases of the year

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    DeVotchKa's "How It Ends" gets licensed... again

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Music

    September 18, 2008

    The glass was half full at Red Rocks' Monolith

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Music

    September 11, 2008

    The members of DeVotchKa found success by following their own muse

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2008

    DeVotchKa Kills It On Conan O'Brien

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    Nick Urata Performance

    This Friday night in Philadelphia, DeVotchKa is kicking off a fairly exhaustive eight week tour that will take the band across the country from New York to San Francisco to Austin -- not during South By Southwest, surprisingly -- back up through the midwest before culminating in Cleveland on Saturd ... More >>

  • Music

    March 20, 2008

    Mile Highlights From South by Southwest

    Nathaniel Rateliff puts his voice in peril while other locals prove themselves worthy of national acclaim.

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2008

    SXSW: Denver Represents

    Nathaniel Rateliff puts his voice in peril while other locals prove themselves worthy of national acclaim.

  • Music

    March 13, 2008

    DeVotchKa

    A Mad & Faithful Telling
    Anti-

  • Music

    March 6, 2008

    SXSW 2008 Preview

    A Mad & Faithful Telling
    Anti-

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2007

    Monday Morning Hang Over

    A Mad & Faithful Telling
    Anti-

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Reunited and It Feels So Good

    The ghost of Denver’s past pays us a visit, just in time for the holidays.

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    DeVotchKa Signs with Anti-

    The ghost of Denver’s past pays us a visit, just in time for the holidays.

  • Calendar

    October 25, 2007

    Día de la DeVotchKa

    The Fillmore hosts a haunted homecoming.

  • Music

    July 19, 2007

    Hemi Cuda Is Back on the Streets

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

  • Calendar

    June 28, 2007

    Jack's Back

    Celebrate fifty years of On the Road with a weekend of events.

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2006

    Write Stuff

    Celebrate fifty years of On the Road with a weekend of events.

  • Music

    July 13, 2006

    DeVotchKa

    Odgen Theatre

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    Best Recording

    How It Ends
    DeVotchKa

  • Music

    September 30, 2004

    DeVotchKa

    How It Ends (Cicero)

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    The Beatdown

    The Westword Music Showcase Awards wrap-up.

  • News

    June 24, 2004

    Westword Music Showcase 2004

    Fifty bands. Ten stages. Five bucks. Be there.

  • News

    June 19, 2003

    The Show(case) Must Go On!

    Fifty bands. Ten stages. Five bucks. Be there.

  • Music

    May 22, 2003

    Hit Pick

    DeVotchKa

  • Music

    May 15, 2003

    Backwash

    Trace Reddell is in touch with his computer. They make beautiful music together.

  • Music

    March 13, 2003

    Club Scout

    "Emotional Landscapes: A Tribute to Björk"

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    The Home Team

    Local artists put out a wealth of good music this year. Step right up and read all about it.

  • Music

    July 11, 2002

    Backwash

    The dance scene comes together to help Miss Audry and Vitamin D return to the floor.

  • Music

    January 17, 2002

    Digging Up the Past

    Oh, for Frankenchrist's sake! The Dead Kennedys return, sans Jello.

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

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

  • Music

    September 30, 1999

    Radio Fee Boulder

    The coolest college station around could use some cash.

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