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Rainbow Music Hall

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Twenty fabled moments in Denver music, #18: Black Flag at the Rainbow Music Hall 1984

    Over the course of the next few weeks, Backbeat will be counting down the twenty most fabled moments in Denver music history. Today, a look back at Black Flag's 1984 show at the Rainbow Music Hall that ended with members of the opening act being arrested. You may have heard about this one; it was n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2012

    Walgreens claims another Denver landmark: Gym built by Elvis for DPD to be torn down

    Update 3/30/12: Photo of Nading-Presley Memorial Gym plaque added. Jonny Barber is troubled. Last week, the former Velvet Elvis, the Mile High City's expert Elvis channeler and resident Elvistorian received news that the building that used to house the Nading-Presley Memorial Gym, which The King ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    R.E.M. calls it quits after 31 years and fifteen Colorado shows

    ​After three decades together, the guys in R.E.M. announced today in a statement on the band's website that they're throwing in the towel.

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    X: October 12, 1983, Rainbow Music Hall

    ​I completely adore John Doe and cherish every word that comes out of his mouth; his 1990 album Meet John Doe was a life-changer for me and still remains among my favorites. He's at the Lion's Lair tonight, in a trio that includes X cohort DJ Bonebrake on drums, for the second half of a double ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    More Rainbow Music Hall memorabilia unearthed

    click to enlarge​It's no secret that we have a soft spot for the Rainbow Music Hall. We were deflated to discover that the iconic sign had been unceremoniously torn down but equally heartened to find that pieces of the sign had been salvaged and were subsequently put on display by the Twist & ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2009

    Piece of Rainbow Music Hall lives on at Twist & Shout

    Twisted SporkLast month, we wistfully reflected on the final razing of Rainbow Music Hall, specifically, the iconic marquee that outlived the venue itself and served as a reminder of the early years of Denver music. As we remembered the many shows we saw there growing up, we became somewhat outraged ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 4 edition

    Scotty "Magic Cyclops" Ramone. Sorry to interrupt you.... Today in Backbeat Online: • Goodbye, Magic Cyclops. Hello, Scotty Ramone. • Rainbow Music Hall now officially only a memory. • Paper Bird in search of intriguing, suitable adjective. • The Fray's not-so-secret dress rehearsal. • M ... More >>

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    July 17, 2003

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    June 12, 2003

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