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Pete Wernick

  • Blogs

    November 1, 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: Brad Paisley's at the Pepsi Center in January, Salt-n-Pepa's at the Gothic in December and Donavon Frankenreiter comes to town in March. Air Dubai, In the Whale, Jen Korte and Saints got spins on local radio. And new and recent re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    The year in features: a handy link guide to all local interviews/profiles in Westword in 2010

    Jim J NarcySnake Rattle Rattle Snake, profiled in June 2010​Whatever the measure of success -- whether its defined by artists making music on their own or having someone else doing their bidding -- a music scene is only as interesting as, well, the music being made there, of course, and the pe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    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 >>

  • Music

    February 11, 2010

    Pete Wernick's banjo playing just won a Grammy for Steve Martin

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    Q&A with Pete Wernick, aka Dr. Banjo

    While our profile on Pete Wernick in this week's issue primarily focused on the duality of his roles in his bluegrass/jazz group Flexigrass and with the traditional bluegrass act Long Road Home, Wernick also discussed a number of other things including: what good bluegrass is, his introduction and t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2008

    The Steve Martin-Pete Wernick Lovefest Continues

    While our profile on Pete Wernick in this week's issue primarily focused on the duality of his roles in his bluegrass/jazz group Flexigrass and with the traditional bluegrass act Long Road Home, Wernick also discussed a number of other things including: what good bluegrass is, his introduction and t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2008

    Best of Denver Winners from 1997

    While our profile on Pete Wernick in this week's issue primarily focused on the duality of his roles in his bluegrass/jazz group Flexigrass and with the traditional bluegrass act Long Road Home, Wernick also discussed a number of other things including: what good bluegrass is, his introduction and t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 1, 2008

    Best of Denver Winners from 1995

    Ah, 1995: a time when entire Best Of categories were devoted to the O.J. Simpson trial, Bernie Bickerstaff and Dikembe Mutombo were still dominating the sports pages, and Mel's Bar and Grill was still new. Check out the winners from our 1995 Best Of issue after the jump.

  • Music

    November 1, 2007

    Pete Wernick

    Bluegrass legend Dr. Banjo is still plucking after all these years.

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2007

    Q&A With Pete Wernick of Flexigrass

    Bluegrass legend Dr. Banjo is still plucking after all these years.

  • Music

    July 5, 2007

    Pete Wernick & Flexigrass

    What The
    Niwot Records

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2007

    Rock the Vote!

    What The
    Niwot Records

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2007

    Rock the Vote!

    What The
    Niwot Records

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • Music

    June 1, 2006

    Greg Harris Vibe Quintet

    Open Space (Greg Harris Music)

  • News

    May 18, 2006

    Art on the Run

    Sports tramples culture. Again.

  • Music

    January 12, 2006

    Zup's On

    Armando Zuppa serves up a steaming bowl of alphabet newgrass.

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2005

    Wild and Crazy

    Local twanger Pete Wernick is ready for the national spotlight.

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    The Wills Way

    Nick Forster gives an appreciative nod to the pioneering music of Bob Wills.

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Nick Forster gives an appreciative nod to the pioneering music of Bob Wills.

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Banjomaker

    OME Banjo Company

  • 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

    September 5, 2002

    Hit Pick

    Live Five

  • Music

    August 15, 2002

    More Local Color

    Catching up with local releases, our music writers review local albums to the letter.

  • Music

    June 20, 2002

    Backwash

    The tent goes up at CityLights — and so do the expectations.

  • Calendar

    April 4, 2002

    Best Blast From the Past -- Acoustic Division

    So Long of a Journey
    Hot Rize
    Sugar Hill Records

  • Music

    November 15, 2001

    Backwash

    Britney does Denver as the little girls scream.

  • Music

    February 3, 2000

    Trischka's Treat

    The banjo champion makes music that's finger-pickin' good.

  • Music

    March 18, 1999

    Feedback

    The banjo champion makes music that's finger-pickin' good.

  • Music

    February 4, 1999

    Feedback

    The banjo champion makes music that's finger-pickin' good.

  • Calendar

    August 13, 1998

    Night & Day

    August 13 - 19, 1998

  • Calendar

    June 11, 1998

    Night & Day

    June 11 - 17, 1998

  • Music

    April 16, 1998

    Feedback

    June 11 - 17, 1998

  • Calendar

    January 29, 1998

    Calendar

    Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1998

  • Calendar

    January 15, 1998

    Thrills for the week

    Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1998

  • Calendar

    January 8, 1998

    Thrills for the week

    Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1998

  • Music

    September 11, 1997

    Feedback

    Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1998

  • Music

    July 24, 1997

    Keeping the Tradition Alive

    Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1998

  • Music

    December 5, 1996

    Feedback

    Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1998

  • Music

    January 31, 1996

    THE MAGNIFICENT FIVE

    PETE WERNICK'S LIVE FIVE PLAYS BLUEGRASS A NEW WAY.

  • Music

    July 19, 1995

    DAVE'S WORLD

    PETE WERNICK'S LIVE FIVE PLAYS BLUEGRASS A NEW WAY.

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