Peter Tosh

The ten best concerts this weekend: Dec. 28-30

As we gear up for the New Year's Eve weekend, it's looking like an epic line-up for shows, including Yonder Mountain String Band's four-night stand at the Boulder Theater, String Cheese Incident's three-night run at the 1STBANK Center, the Lumineers' two-nighter at the Odgen Theatre, the Black Angel ... More >>

Is vinyl still a viable format or as obsolete as pager technology in the age of smart phones?

Today, the Denver Record Collectors Spring Expo is taking place at Ramada Plaza in Northglenn (I-25 and 120th). For a $2.00 admission, you can sort through a treasure trove of vinyl from over forty dealers from all over the country. While there will also be CDs, posters and other stuff available at ... More >>

Marley is a heartfelt tribute to a mesmerizing performer

A 4/20 playlist from marijuana critic William Breathes that's perfect for an irie 420, mon

Ah, the happiest holiday of the year is upon us! Around the country, thousands of people will be getting together to celebrate our favorite plant, myself included. And what goes better with a spliff of some good ganja than some reggae music? That's right -- reggae music about ganja. Below is the off ... More >>

Weekend's best live bets: Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks and more

Are you ready? This is a weekend to remember. Tonight for the first time ever, the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre will add to its renown by hosting the first ever wintertime concert with Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks with Atmosphere, Common, Grieves and Budo and Get Cryphy. And that's just the tip o ... More >>

Anthony B.

Friday, January 27, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

Mudhoney, Cattle Decapitation, the Wailers and more this weekend

Sub Pop / Shawn BrackbillCatch Mudhoney tonight at the Bluebird for the Kulwicki Twins benefit with the Fluid and the Purple Fluid​Even in the early part of January when the concert calendar is typically just barely beginning to ramp back up after the holiday season, there's still plenty of gr ... More >>

Round two with Patrick Horvat, exec chef of Venue

Lori Midson​ Patrick Horvat Venue 3609 West 32nd Avenue 303-477-0477 www.venuebistro.com This is part two of my interview with Horvat. Part one of that interview ran in this space yesterday. Favorite restaurant in America: Marotta's, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. It was where I got my start i ... More >>

THC/DUI radio discussion today: Will Caplis and Silverman inhale?

Craig Silverman and Dan Caplis​I'll be a guest on the Caplis and Silverman program at 3:30 today on KHOW 630 AM. The two lawyers-turned-radio hosts will be discussing the THC/DUI bill that failed to muster Senate approval this week.

Infamous Stringdusters at the Fox, 3/18/11

Jamie VanBuhlerGreensky Bluegrass has built a loyal Colorado following​ INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS With Greensky Bluegrass 03.18.11 | Fox Theatre Greensky Bluegrass and the Infamous Stringdusters concluded their two-night Colorado run last night at the Fox. Greensky kicked things off with a nine ... More >>

Medical marijuana dispensary review: Hawaiian Herbal Health offers the islands at a mile high

​In "Mile Highs and Lows," Westword offers a no-holds-barred look at what goes on behind the locked doors of marijuana dispensaries, whether they resemble swanky bars or a dope dealer's college dorm room. See our updated dispensary list here, and keep reading for William Breathes's review of H ... More >>

Daily Camera editorial argues for legalizing weed

Peter Tosh and the Daily Camera's Erika Stutzman are on the same page.​The Boulder Police Department is stepping up DUI patrols and the University of Colorado at Boulder is adding new officers as college students invade the city for the fall semester. But in an opinion piece today, a member of ... More >>

Best 2007 - Houston: Teeing Off with Scarface

Everlasting Sounds

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Pretty Girls Make Saves

As video games go indie, here's some ideas for a few likely pairings.

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

The Wailers

Wednesday, January 18, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

Sinéad O'Connor

Throw Down Your Arms (Sanctuary Records)

Sly & Robbie

Thursday, November 4, Fox Theatre, 303-447-0095.

Matli Crew

Ozomatli imagines one world under a groove.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Eternal Flame

After half a century, Burning Spear is still stoking the fire in reggae's soul.

Music for the Masses

Exalting the gospel according to Jah, Preacherman launches his own reggae movement.

Feelin' Skanky

Four new discs show that reggae is bigger than just one mon.

The Grass Is Greener

While stretching the boundaries of old-timey bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band has reached a peak.

Israel Vibration

Power of the Trinity (RAS Records)

Peter Tosh

Live at the One Love Peace Concert (JAD Records)

Playlist

Playlist

Still Wailing

Aston "Family Man" Barrett of the Wailers is keeping a reggae tradition alive.

And the Winners Are ...

Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

Learning From Scratch

Inside the twisted mind of dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry.

Tooting His Own Horn

Toots Hibbert is a reggae giant--and he's not afraid to tell you why.

Playlist

Playlist

A Rosey Future

The Culture Club

Standing Ital

BURN, BABY, BURN

AT FIFTY, REGGAE'S BURNING SPEAR HASN'T COOLED OFF YET.

THRILLS

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

DONALD KINSEY CONTINUES THE BLUES TRADITION OF HIS BIG DADDY.

Off Limits

Hacks at work