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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Weekend's best live music bets: Fun., Gotye, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, SP Double and more

    Welcome to the end of the work week! Unsurprisingly, your musical options are plentiful this weekend: Gotye packs the Ogden tonight for a sold-out show with Kimbra, Fun. is at the Fox Theatre, John Scofield returns to Colorado after the successful three night stand with Phil Lesh not too long ago, B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Weekend's best live bets: Fitz & the Tantrums, Machine Head and more

    For whatever reason, you'll notice that this Saturday night, aside from the second night of STS9's two-night stand at the Fillmore, there aren't too many must-see shows. This is mere speculation on our part, but we're guessing that might have something to do with a certain sporting event taking plac ... More >>

  • Music

    January 12, 2012

    Fitz & the Tantrums

    Sunday, January 15, Ogden Theatre, 1-888-929-7849.

  • Music

    December 29, 2011

    The best national music releases of 2011

    Sunday, January 15, Ogden Theatre, 1-888-929-7849.

  • 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

    June 2, 2011

    I went to my favorite pho restaurant and all I got was Rick Astley

    Damn you, Astley!​In the modern age of the iPod, any shoe store, cowboy bar, hair salon or (in this particular case) pho restaurant can do business to any soundtrack it chooses. When I worked at KB Toys in the 90s, we were sent a monthly cassette to play in the store -- except the tape player ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Tonight: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at Botanic Gardens

    ​Sharon Jones (performing this evening with her band, The Dap Kings, at the Denver Botanic Gardens) is a soul revivalist, whether she intended to be or not. The Brooklynite was a session singer in the '70s, but it wasn't until the late '90s that Jones was finally given the chance to showcase h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    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,The Go-Go's are coming to the Ogden Theatre, Fleet Foxes are coming to the Fillmore, and Arvada Center has added shows to its summer lineup. Meanwhile, on local radio, Bad Weather California, Science Partner and Veronica got ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    2011 Denver Botanic Gardens Concert Series

    ​Every year, the Denver Botantic Gardens typically have a lively concert calender, and this year doesn't seem to be the exception. The season kicks off this summer on Sunday, June 1, with a show from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and culminates on Sunday, August 21 with B.B. King.

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Sasquatch 2011 line-up announced: Vanilla bands covered in vanilla sauce

    ​Sasquatch became the second major summer festival to announce its lineup last night. The George, Washington (kills us every time) indie-fest is always heavy on the hipster-bait, but this year is egregious. The top of the bill looks like this: Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, W ... More >>

  • Music

    December 30, 2010

    Our 55 favorite musical releases of 2010

    ​Sasquatch became the second major summer festival to announce its lineup last night. The George, Washington (kills us every time) indie-fest is always heavy on the hipster-bait, but this year is egregious. The top of the bill looks like this: Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Tom Petty, Melvins, Gaslight Athem strong sellers at local record stores

    ​While there weren't any clear winners across the board for the week ending June 20, Tom Petty's Mojo , released last week on Reprise, Gaslight Anthem's American Slang, released last week on Side One Dummy, and Melvins' latest effort, The Bride Screamed Murder were all strong sellers at local ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Black Keys, Rolling Stones top sellers at local record stores

    ​The Black Keys' fifth studio disc, Brothers, released last week on Nonesuch, grabbed the top spots at Albums on the Hill and Twist & Shout, while coming in at second at Independent Records. The Rolling Stones' re-mastered Exile on Main St. , also released last week, was also a strong seller, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    B.o.B and Gogol Bordello top sellers at local record stores

    ​Atlanta-based rapper B.o.B.'s Adventures of Bobby Ray, which dropped last week on Atlantic, claimed the number two and three slots at Albums on the Hill and Independent Records, respectively, while Gogol Bordello's fifth studio album, Trans-Continental Hustle, released last week on Columbia a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2010

    Cypress Hill, Willie Nelson, Natalie Merchant top sellers at local record stores

    ​While no specific artist dominated sales across the board at local record stores for the week ending April 25, Natalie Merchant's Leave Your Sleep, Cypress Hill's Rise Up Willie Nelson's Country Music claimed the top spots at Albums on the Hill, Independent Records and Twist & Shout, respect ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Sharon Jones, Erykah Badu top sellers at local record stores

    ​While there were no clear winners across the board at local record stores, Erykah Badu took the top spot at Albums on the Hill, while Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings' latest effort, I Learned the Hard Way, claimed the top slot at Twist & Shout for the week ending April 11. Dr. Dog's Shame, Sham ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of April 5, 2010

    ​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?" So 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 ... More >>

  • Music

    March 11, 2010

    Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

    Tuesday, March 16, Boulder Theater, 303-786-7030.

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    This Just In: 30 Seconds to Mars, John Butler Trio, Gipsy Kings shows announced

    ​Thirty Seconds to Mars sold out the Ogden Theatre last December, so it's not too surprising that when Jared Leto and company return to the area on Friday, May 7, they'll will be headlining the roomier Fillmore, with Mutemath and Neon Trees opening the show. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Februa ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears

    Wednesday, August 26, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Record Store Day preview: Uncontrollable Serge

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2008

    Monolith Festival Live Blog, Day 2

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2008

    Monolith Day 1: The Pictures

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Music

    September 11, 2008

    If you're a music fan, you'll be at Monolith this weekend — and this is what should be on your must-see list

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2008

    Monolith Festival: The eight bands you can't miss

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Monolith is a perfect chance to build up your stamina for Run the 'Rocks

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Music

    August 28, 2008

    Al Green is still as soulful as ever

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2008

    What song will play for Obama's acceptance speech? The 10 (or so) best guesses

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2008

    What song will play for Obama's acceptance speech? The 10 (or so) best guesses

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    Monolith Announces 22 More Acts

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2008

    Monolith Line Up Announced

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2007

    Beyond Playlist: Joni Mitchell and More

    Serge Gainsbourg. Histoire de Melody Nelson, a 1971 tour de force by eccentric French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, is among the top reissues of this still young year -- and thanks for unearthing it goes to Light in the Attic, an imprint that specializes in bringing worthy oddities back onto ... More >>

  • Music

    September 27, 2007

    Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings|Bettye LaVette

    100 Days, 100 Nights
    The Scene of the Crime

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2006

    Stage Managers

    100 Days, 100 Nights
    The Scene of the Crime

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2006

    Stage Managers

    100 Days, 100 Nights
    The Scene of the Crime

  • Music

    September 14, 2006

    Soul Survivor

    Sharon Jones traveled a rocky road to R&B success.

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    For the record

    Since 2005 has hit the bricks, here's the final word on last year's finest discs.

  • Music

    September 22, 2005

    Natural Soul

    Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings keep the funk alive and real.

  • Music

    August 22, 2002

    Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

    Dap-Dippin' With... (Daptone)

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