R.L. Burnside

Mile High Music Fest Live Blog, Day One

Still Burning

Jon Spencer and Alec Empire want you to get a sample of R.L. Burnside.

Backwash

Please, don't try to classify Tony Furtado.

Fat Possum Juke Joint Caravan

Tuesday, May 11, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308; Wednesday, May 12, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399.

Family Ties

Los Lonely Boys rock out with Hill Country Revue.

Discmania

Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

Hillstomp

Friday, April 25, Bender's Tavern, 303-861-7070.

Bad Luck City Haunts Denver

These folks like their Americana dark.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Everlasting Sounds

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Death Pool for Cutie

Check the Vegas odds: It's time to predict this year's rock-star deaths.

We Are Wolves

Friday, October 14, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Westword Music Showcase 2005

Friday, October 14, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Thee Shams

Friday, April 22, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Critic's Choice

North Mississippi All-Stars

On the Records

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

Critic's Choice

Bob Log III

Critic's Choice

North Mississippi Allstars

Vintage Edition

At 78, T-Model Ford is a restored bluesman.

Year-End Close-Out

We've got 1998's best albums in stock, but they're going fast.

Log On

Doo Rag's Bob Log III proves that he can be outlandish all by himself.

The Prize Patrol

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

Playlist

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

Crocodiles

Friday, June 26, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

American Relay at 3 Kings Tavern

Friday, June 26, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

Jaguar Love

Friday, March 12, Black Sheep (Colorado Springs), 719-227-7625.

T-Model Ford

Thursday, September 16, 3 Kings Tavern, 303-777-7352; Sunday, September 19, Blues and Brews Festival, Telluride, 1-866-515-6166.

Lykke Li, Tech N9Ne, Lucinda Williams, City and Colour and a slew of CD release shows

Catch Lykke Li tonight at the Ogden​There's an astounding number of great shows to pick from this weekend in the Mile High City: Lykke Li at the Ogden, Tech N9Ne kicks off his two-night Denver run with an intimate show tonight at the Summit Music Hall, followed by an appearance at the Fillmore ... More >>