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Rock Island

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    Matt Bischoff of '57 Lesbian: "You need to still enjoy the company of your friends and do stuff you enjoy doing with those people"

    '57 Lesbian (due tonight at the Bluebird Theater) came about when Matt Bischoff of the Fluid and the Frantix had some downtime and got together with his old friend and former Frantix drummer, Dave Stewart, and started a stripped down rock and roll band with former Twice Wilted bassist Chanin Floyd. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Breaking News: Peter Ore joins the Soda Jerk Presents team

    Marquee Magazine​Just received some pretty major news on the concert promotions front: Peter Ore (pictured right), former Vice President of Booking for Live Nation, has joined the Soda Jerk Presents family. "Working with Peter is going to be a huge step as we continue to grow the company," sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Today in Stoke: Register for Colorado Freeride Championships at Snowmass

    ​Ready to send it off some sick cliffs "thrill of victory and agony of defeat" style? "Registration is still open for all fields of the Colorado Freeride Championships going down this weekend, February 25-27, 2011 in Snowmass," reports Aspen Skiing Company spokeswoman Meredith McKee. The event is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Woodsman's Daytrotter session posted

    Woodsman through the eyes of Johnnie Cluney​At this point, Daytrotter has amassed enough recordings from the Colorado-based acts that have stopped by The Horseshack in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, that it could release a incredibly compelling double-disc compilation, complete with the custo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    This Just In: Soda Jerk Presents to run Summit Music Hall

    ​When Soda Jerk Presents started booking punk and hardcore shows in 1997, its main venues were Club 156 on the CU-Boulder campus and Tulagi's. Since then, company, headed up by owner Mike Barsch went on to book shows at the Raven and Rock Island, before buying The Cat, and for the past four ye ... More >>

  • Music

    March 11, 2010

    The Border is back in business

    ​When Soda Jerk Presents started booking punk and hardcore shows in 1997, its main venues were Club 156 on the CU-Boulder campus and Tulagi's. Since then, company, headed up by owner Mike Barsch went on to book shows at the Raven and Rock Island, before buying The Cat, and for the past four ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Q&A with Paul Garcia and James Barone of Pacific Pride

    Bailey Ferguson​Recalling the frayed pop sounds of New Zealand indie-rock bands of the '80s and the angular, contorted psychedelia of Pavement, Pacific Pride has always focused more on quality over quantity. Beginning in 2004 after the dissolution of the original lineup of the May Riots, Pacific P ... More >>

  • Music

    October 29, 2009

    Juliet Mission is a master of the sad and dark

    Bailey Ferguson​Recalling the frayed pop sounds of New Zealand indie-rock bands of the '80s and the angular, contorted psychedelia of Pavement, Pacific Pride has always focused more on quality over quantity. Beginning in 2004 after the dissolution of the original lineup of the May Riots, Pacific P ... More >>

  • Music

    September 3, 2009

    Murder Ranks is what happens when punk attitude collides with dancehall aesthetics

    Bailey Ferguson​Recalling the frayed pop sounds of New Zealand indie-rock bands of the '80s and the angular, contorted psychedelia of Pavement, Pacific Pride has always focused more on quality over quantity. Beginning in 2004 after the dissolution of the original lineup of the May Riots, Pacific P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    Westword Music Showcase, Year One

    Bailey Ferguson​Recalling the frayed pop sounds of New Zealand indie-rock bands of the '80s and the angular, contorted psychedelia of Pavement, Pacific Pride has always focused more on quality over quantity. Beginning in 2004 after the dissolution of the original lineup of the May Riots, Pacific P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2008

    2001 Best of Denver Winners

    Bailey Ferguson​Recalling the frayed pop sounds of New Zealand indie-rock bands of the '80s and the angular, contorted psychedelia of Pavement, Pacific Pride has always focused more on quality over quantity. Beginning in 2004 after the dissolution of the original lineup of the May Riots, Pacific P ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 17, 2008

    Satire Lounge

    The last last call

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Brickhouse Nightclub

    Looking for love in all the wrong places.

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2007

    Best of Westword 1991 Winners

    Looking for love in all the wrong places.

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2007

    Best of Westword Winners From 1987

    Looking for love in all the wrong places.

  • Music

    February 22, 2007

    Left on Lincoln/Sutra Room

    As Donkey Den, this space got kicked in the ass – but Charles Trujillo has big plans.

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2005

    State of the Art

    Freedom & Liberties probes political postures.

  • Music

    October 27, 2005

    SoCo

    Regas Christou's next big thing.

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Regas Christou's next big thing.

  • Music

    November 4, 2004

    Scare Tactics

    Drop the Fear has created a drama that's not afraid to look you in the eye.

  • Music

    October 21, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Striking while the Iron is still hot, Reese Roper returns with a new band.

  • Music

    April 8, 2004

    The Beatdown

    “Nothing Else Matters,” especially when it comes to local music.

  • Music

    April 1, 2004

    Now Hear This

    Coming attractions

  • Music

    January 29, 2004

    Hit Pick

    Yuriko

  • Calendar

    July 24, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Yuriko

  • Music

    June 19, 2003

    The Beatdown

    New Backbeat editor throws his first punch.

  • Music

    June 5, 2003

    Hit Pick

    Pure Drama

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2003

    Darkness Rises

    Goth lives at the Colorado Dark Arts Festival.

  • Music

    April 10, 2003

    Club Directory

    Goth lives at the Colorado Dark Arts Festival.

  • Music

    August 22, 2002

    Backwash

    Hip-hop takes a hit while the Boss (no, not him) gets back on stage.

  • Music

    December 13, 2001

    Backwash

    The City of Denver prepares to vote on a bill that affects all ages.

  • Music

    August 9, 2001

    Welcome to the Club

    With the help of friends in high places, Groove Armada's ship has come in.

  • Music

    June 21, 2001

    Backwash

    Can Barry Fey save the day for Denver's concertgoers?

  • Music

    March 15, 2001

    Backwash

    The Flying Dog Brewery throws local musicians a bone.

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of November 23, 2000

  • News

    November 16, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of November 16, 2000

  • Music

    August 17, 2000

    Sounds Like Fun!

    FIRE

  • Calendar

    May 20, 1999

    Night & Day

    May 20 - 26, 1999

  • Music

    April 22, 1999

    A Hamblin You Can Dance To

    Ken Hamblin III, aka DJ K-NEE, on the shaping of Denver nightlife in the Nineties.

  • Music

    March 11, 1999

    Feedback

    Ken Hamblin III, aka DJ K-NEE, on the shaping of Denver nightlife in the Nineties.

  • Music

    April 2, 1998

    Swinging in the Big Time

    How David Winsett, aka DJ Swingsett, went from being a Colorado DJ to a New York illbient pioneer.

  • Music

    August 21, 1997

    The Tempel of Dance

    Worshipping DJ Jonas Tempel at the Church and beyond.

  • Music

    July 3, 1997

    Feedback

    Worshipping DJ Jonas Tempel at the Church and beyond.

  • Music

    May 8, 1997

    Grade C

    Craig C is taking Denver house music to the masses.

  • Music

    November 7, 1996

    Feedback

    Craig C is taking Denver house music to the masses.

  • Music

    July 11, 1996

    Feedback

    Craig C is taking Denver house music to the masses.

  • Music

    April 25, 1996

    Feedback

    Craig C is taking Denver house music to the masses.

  • Calendar

    October 4, 1995

    THRILLS

    Craig C is taking Denver house music to the masses.

  • Music

    September 6, 1995

    SONIC BOOMS

    AS KID SONIC, JESSE ALLEN MAKES TECHNO FOR GROWNUPS.

  • Calendar

    April 19, 1995

    THRILLS

    AS KID SONIC, JESSE ALLEN MAKES TECHNO FOR GROWNUPS.

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