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Phish

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Phish's Junta is fetching double its Record Store Day price on eBay. Clearly it was worth the wait.

    Sleep-deprived Phish fans who woke up early for Record Store Day made a great investment it seems. As noted in our Record Store Day coverage, the most sought-after piece of vinyl on the April 21 event was a limited-edition vinyl pressing of the band's first album, Junta, and the available copies wen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2012

    Record Store Day 2012: The hunt for Junta -- the scene from Wax Trax and Twist & Shout

    See Also: • A comprehensive guide to Record Store Day 2012 activities • In honor of Record Store Day this Saturday: Ten records we treasure. • Wax Trax celebrating 33 1/3 birthday in April Like Rob Flemmng's Championship Vinyl in the book High Fidelity, it was "mostly young men." But for th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2011

    Top ten Backbeat posts of 2011

    By now, anyone who's ever blogged -- which is likely most of you reading this -- knows that the stories that took the most time, the really important ones, were often around the bottom when it came to traffic, pageviews, unique visitors, etc. Meanwhile, the ol' bacon Nativity scene is doing gang-bus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 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: On the concert front, shows from Phil Lesh, Trey Anastasio, Rusko (Snowball Fest), NEEDTOBREATHE and Dr. Dog were announced; Ian Cooke, Bare Bones and Slim Cessna got spins on local radio; and new releases from Drake, the Rolling Stones ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Leaked! 2011 Denver #WebAwards winners

    ​OK, it's not really a leak if the source publishes the info -- more like a sneak-peek of Denver #WebAwards winners, we're publishing ten award winners this morning, in advance of tonight's party at Casselman's. It's open to anyone age 21 and up at 8 p.m.. (although anyone on our list of final ... More >>

  • News

    October 13, 2011

    Reader: "I can't believe that so much time was wasted by police over this."

    ​OK, it's not really a leak if the source publishes the info -- more like a sneak-peek of Denver #WebAwards winners, we're publishing ten award winners this morning, in advance of tonight's party at Casselman's. It's open to anyone age 21 and up at 8 p.m.. (although anyone on our list of final ... More >>

  • News

    October 6, 2011

    Reader: "Paying $246,000 for a small tile job? Sounds like a lube job to me"

    ​OK, it's not really a leak if the source publishes the info -- more like a sneak-peek of Denver #WebAwards winners, we're publishing ten award winners this morning, in advance of tonight's party at Casselman's. It's open to anyone age 21 and up at 8 p.m.. (although anyone on our list of final ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    A n00b's first Nan Desu Kan anime convention experience

    I think that's a pillow.​My theory about life is, whatever you do, go hard. If you're into fantasy football or Phish or being Irish, by all means, tell the world. This weekend's installment of the fifteenth annual Nan Desu Kan anime convention experience was just that, an exemplary parade of a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Gruesome fight in parking lot at Phish show captured on video, inspires Facebook outrage

    Still from YouTube clip uploaded by digiprez77 There's a gruesome video making the rounds on Facebook right now. Seriously. It's gruesome. If you haven't seen it yet, in fact, you may want to wait until your lunch digests before having a look -- or avoid it altogether if you're even the slightest bi ... More >>

  • Music

    September 8, 2011

    Wonderlic

    Wonderlic
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Taste of Colorado paints the town -- and the people in it (PHOTOS)

    ​The perfect weather brought out a perfect crowd to this year's Taste of Colorado, and Westword's Dave Ingraham was there to capture snaps of memorable attendees. And other photogs were equally busy. Check out galleries devoted to Phish, Blink-182, Selena Gomez, Ke$ha and more on our overflowi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2011

    Review: Phish at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Night Two, 09/03/11

    PHISH at DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PARK | NIGHT TWO, 9/3/11Brandon MarshallTrey Anastasio of Phish at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Friday night. See tons more pics in the full Phish at Dick's, 9/2/11 slide show, and if you missed it, read review of night one.​ On the second nigh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Local fans share their best Phish stories: Our top five favorites out of those shared this week

    There were some amusing Phish stories were shared this week.​If you've just joined us, earlier this week we gave away a pair of three-day, general admission field passes to see Phish this weekend at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Rather than just giving the tickets away at random, we asked folks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    The Frozen Movement on its hiatus and how the band's studio offerings differ from the live show

    ​In the constantly evolving world of jam, bands are increasingly being overshadowed by DJs who rely on samples to formulate their sound. After nearly a year long hiatus, the Frozen Movement returns to the scene to remind us of the merits of live instrumentation (Mike Stewart uses seven keyboar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    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, Phish is closing out its tour at Dick's on Labor Day weekend, Roger Daltrey is performing the Who's Tommy at 1STBANK in October, Return to Forever is returning the Paramount and Sugarland is stopping by Comfort Dental with Sara B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Slim Cessna, A. Tom Collins, Serious Moonlight and DJ MU$A top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2010

    Phish getting comfy on night two at the 1STBANK Center - 10/11/10

    Boyd Fletcher​ PHISH - NIGHT TWO 10.11.10 | 1STBANK Center Settling in for night two of three at the 1STBANK Center, the crowd and the members of the band seemed to be making themselves at home. Anastasio flashed a smile before sending the opening chords of "Runaway Jim" bouncing around the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Phish turns 1STBANK Center into a steam bath on first night of three-night stand - 10/10/10

    Boyd Fletcher​ PHISH - NIGHT ONE 10.10.10 | 1STBANK Center One night after the Fourmile Canyon Benefit warmed up the 1STBANK Center, Phish turned the arena into a steam bath. The band took the stage just after eight, and aside from two suites that were going unused, the 6,500 seat arena was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Bad Religion, Shad and Eels fill our playlists this week

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Fourmile Canyon Revival benefit concert slated

    ​File this one under the most heartening news we've heard all week. Just got word of a benefit concert for the folks effected by devastating Fourmile Canyon Fire. Presented by KBCO, the aptly dubbed Fourmile Canyon Revival features the String Cheese Incident, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Yond ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Soulfly, Les Nubians, the Bad Plus shows announced

    ​While last week's big announcement included Phish's three-night stand at the 1STBANK Center, a number of other shows were recently announced, most which are on are sale now. In addition to Kottonmouth Kings, Joshua Radin, Combichrist and Soulfly, lead by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    This Just In: Phish, Yonder Mountain String Band, Green Day shows announced

    ​Phish, which kicks off its summer tour in June, is slated to play back-to-back dates at Telluride Town Park on Monday and Tuesday, August 9 and 10. An online ticket request period is currently underway and ends March 26. After that, tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, Ap ... More >>

  • Music

    December 31, 2009

    Backbeat writers weigh in on the year's best national releases

    ​Phish, which kicks off its summer tour in June, is slated to play back-to-back dates at Telluride Town Park on Monday and Tuesday, August 9 and 10. An online ticket request period is currently underway and ends March 26. After that, tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, Ap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 4 edition

    The Diamond Boiz.​Diamonds in the rough? Today in Backbeat Online: • Update: Diamond Boiz crew ready to bust through. • Over the weekend: Phish at Red Rocks, 8/02/09. • Flobots check in from the Blasting Room to hype the Bowling Ball. • Dialed In: This week's local music radio playlis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Phish announces four dates at Red Rocks

    The recently reunited members of Phish announced today that the band will return to Red Rocks for the first time in more than a dozen years for a four-night run (Thursday, July, 30 through Sunday, August, 2). A limited number of tickets are available now through Sunday, March 22 at Phish Tickets' on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Rearview: The Week in Review (9/27/08-10/3/08)

    The recently reunited members of Phish announced today that the band will return to Red Rocks for the first time in more than a dozen years for a four-night run (Thursday, July, 30 through Sunday, August, 2). A limited number of tickets are available now through Sunday, March 22 at Phish Tickets' on ... More >>

  • Music

    January 24, 2008

    Big Easy Blowout

    Friday, January 25, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030; Saturday, January, 26, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2007

    How Playing the Guitar Saved Leo Kottke's Life

    Friday, January 25, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030; Saturday, January, 26, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    March 15, 2007

    Sound Tribe Sector 9

    Thursday-Saturday, March 15-17, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Music

    June 22, 2006

    Pretty Girls Make Saves

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

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Trey Anastasio

    Saturday, November 26, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    November 17, 2005

    Blue Turtle Seduction

    Thursday, November 17, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    November 17, 2005

    Polywood Ending

    Cervantes' is the perfect place for Polytoxic to take its Last Waltz.

  • Summer Guide

    June 2, 2005

    How to Survive...A Hippie-Fest at Red Rocks

    Watch out for beer bottles, laser pointers and pointy umbrellas.

  • Music

    February 10, 2005

    Sound Tribe Sector 9

    Artifact (System)

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2004

    New York Wit Man

    Adam Ferrara brings his big-city humor to Denver

  • Music

    September 2, 2004

    Medeski Martin & Wood

    End of the World Party (Just in Case) (Blue Note)

  • Summer Guide

    June 12, 2003

    Festival Fun

    The hills are alive with the sound of music. Ever wonder why?

  • Calendar

    February 13, 2003

    This week's Day-by-Day

    The hills are alive with the sound of music. Ever wonder why?

  • Music

    February 6, 2003

    moe.

    Wormwood (iMUSIC/ARTISTdirect)

  • Music

    June 27, 2002

    Pure Energy

    Particle, L.A.'s newbie jam band, charges up for a journey.

  • Music

    December 20, 2001

    Transcend This

    Sound Tribe Sector 9 is cheaper than therapy.

  • Music

    September 20, 2001

    Tasty Treat

    The Disco Biscuits give fans of electro-jam fusion something to snack on.

  • Music

    August 16, 2001

    Various Artists

    Substitute: The Songs of the Who (Edelton Entertainment)

  • Music

    May 27, 1999

    Feedback

    Substitute: The Songs of the Who (Edelton Entertainment)

  • News

    November 19, 1998

    Letters

    Substitute: The Songs of the Who (Edelton Entertainment)

  • Music

    November 13, 1997

    Feedback

    Substitute: The Songs of the Who (Edelton Entertainment)

  • Music

    December 19, 1996

    To Buy or Not to Buy

    Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

  • Music

    October 3, 1996

    The Shed Spread

    This summer's outdoor-concert season was the weakest in years. Doesn't anyone want to hear music outside anymore?

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Letters

    This summer's outdoor-concert season was the weakest in years. Doesn't anyone want to hear music outside anymore?

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