Robert Earl Keen

New shows: Charles Bradley, Naked & Famous, Two Door Cinema Club and more

Clear your calendar on Saturday, August 17. Whatever you've got going that day, cancel it. You don't want to miss this show; I'm telling you. The one-man soul revival known as Charles Bradley is coming to Denver, and he's going to play an intimate set at the Larimer Lounge. Be there, or you'll regre ... More >>

Todd Snider on how he thinks of acoustic guitars and mandolins when he thinks of Colorado

It's not that tough to get Todd Snider to tell a story. The folksinger/guitarist is all about the power of a good narrative, and it's no wonder considering his influences. Even before issuing his 1994 debut album, Songs for the Daily Planet, Snider followed the path of legendary folkies like Ramblin ... More >>

Our complete guide to the June 23 Westword Music Showcase

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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 Tech N9ne, Lucinda Williams and Jimmy Buffet were announced. On local radio specialty shows, Monroe Monroe, Air Dubai, Spires and Popcult all got some spins. Meanwhile, at our local record stores, new a ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: Besides the back-to-back Mumford & Sons dates we told you about yesterday, we have word on the Cars and Taylor Swift shows, as well as Hudson Gardens and Mishawaka's summer lineups. Meanwhile on local radio, Veronica, ... More >>

On sale this weekend: Furthur, Jeff Tweedy and Sarah McLachlan shows announced

​Nearly a year after helping break in in the remodeled 1STBANK Center last March, Furthur, fronted by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, is slated to return for another three-night stand on Friday, February 11, through Sunday, February 13. Reserved and general-admission tickets, which range from $55 to $ ... More >>

Emmitt-Nershi Band at Bluebird Theater, 11/26/10

​ EMMITT-NERSHI BAND With Spring Creek 11.26.10 | Bluebird Theater The Emmitt-Nershi Band is what happens when you get two of the biggest names to ever come out of jam-rock in Colorado and bring them back to their rootsy home. Comprising Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon and Bill Nershi of Stri ... More >>

This Just In: RootsFest, Galactic, Jane's Addiction shows announced

Neko Case (pictured) and Judy Collins headline Swallow Hill's RootsFest​This just in: Judy Collins and Neko Case will be headlining Swallow Hill's fourth annual RootsFest on Saturday, March 6 at Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Local favorites Paper Bird and Trace Bundy are also slated to perform at th ... More >>

Built to Spill top seller at Twist and Shout

​Built to Spill's latest effort, There is No Enemy, released last week on Reprise, grabbed the top spot at Twist and Shout for the week ending October 11. Rosanne Cash's The List, which features some cameos from Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Jeff Tweedy, claimed the second slot, while Mons ... More >>

Mountain Music

Colorado meets Texas in Steamboat Springs.

Suzy Bogguss

Once country’s next big thing, this sassy lady is driven by her spontaneity.

Q&A with Suzy Bogguss

Robert Earl Keen

Thursday, January 19, and Friday, January 20, Grizzly Rose, 303-295-1330.

Jason Boland and the Stragglers

Friday, January 13, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

Retroactive

Cowboy Mouth

Holidaze

Unwrapping our annual roundup of musical season's greetings -- and beatings.

Critic's Choice

Nathan Hamilton

Feedback

Year-End Close-Out

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

Letters

Keen Thinking

Robert Earl Keen won't dumb down his music for country consumption.

And the Winners Are ...

Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

The Train Rolls On

When it comes to genuine country music, Wayne "The Train" Hancock is steaming full speed ahead.

Thrills for the week

Christmas Seasoning

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

JUST SAY NOEL

THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DISCS PROVIDE SOME ROUGH SLEDDING.

THRILLS

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