Paul Westerberg

Beyond Playlist: Madonna and More

The Buck Stops Here

As part of Tuatara, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck heads in new musical directions.

Tommy Womack

Stubborn

Backwash

Haiku you: The year’s worst records get poetic justice.

Freeloader

Bringing you the best in free, artist-approved downloads.

After Further Review

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

She Writes the Songs

Boston-based singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick lets Freedom ring on a new recording.

Westword's Freeloader tips you off to the best in legitimate, artist-approved downloads.

Boston-based singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick lets Freedom ring on a new recording.

Paul Westerberg

Stereo (Vagrant)

Mono (Vagrant)

Major Fables

It's finally dawned on record companies that they're screwed. But is it too late?

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers

Saturday, March 4, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

Rocking Class Heroes

Swearing at Motorists holds steady on the fringe.

Crowe's Feat

Elizabethtown is only the latest movie to reveal Cameron Crowe's love affair with soundtracks.

Taking Hold

The Hold Steady's literate brand of rock is way above average.

Lucero

Nobody's Darlings (Liberty & Lament)

David Dondero

Thursday, November 11, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-0959.

Critic's Choice

Gann Matthews

Hit Pick

Tongues

Buckin' Tradition

Tommy Womack is still rattling Nashville's cage, but in a kinder, gentler way.

Various Artists

A trio of records from Triage

Playlist

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Playlist

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Letters

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Letters

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Feedback

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Feedback

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Playlist

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

Playlist

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

WHAT A DISH

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

OHIO OR BUST

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

HOLLYWOOD PUNKS OUT

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

PLAYLIST

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

RAGGED DOLLS

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

PLAYLIST

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

RAVAGING BEAUTY

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

BUT WHAT ABOUT BETTY?

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer of the Posies talk about fame, Shatner and Big Star

Julian Ochoa​The Posies (due tonight at The Gothic Theatre) had the good fortune -- or bad, depending on your perspective -- of being a non-grunge rock band in Seattle that came into its own during the era when, for far too many people, "alternative" became synonymous with "grunge."

Ex-members of Makeout Point reform as Bizarre Learning Center

​Backbeat approved post-punk band Makeout Point broke up a couple months ago. A sad day for Denver music fans, but several of its members are brewing up another project: Bizarre Learning Center. So far it's a tumblr and the promise of demos, but there's plenty to start getting excited about. " ... More >>

Rocky Votolato

Monday, March 28, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.