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The Grateful Dead

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Review: Phil Lesh and Friends at the 1STBANK Center, 2/16/12 - Night One

    PHIL LESH AND FRIENDS @ 1STBANK CENTER | 2/16/12 - NIGHT ONEPhil Lesh played the first of a three night stand last night at the 1STBANK Center, bringing with him some extremely talented friends and an energy and enthusiasm in his playing that brought fresh breath to the timeless Grateful Dead catalo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Weekend's best live music bets: Phil Lesh and Friends, Young the Giant and more

    Welcome to the weekend! You made it! While we're assuming we'll be seeing you at Artopia tomorrow night, if for some reason we don't, there's a pretty diverse lineup of music on tap otherwise for the next three days, including two more nights of Phil Lesh at 1STBANK Center, two nights of Future Bird ... More >>

  • News

    December 15, 2011

    Readers slam Westword cover subject Corey Donahue

    Welcome to the weekend! You made it! While we're assuming we'll be seeing you at Artopia tomorrow night, if for some reason we don't, there's a pretty diverse lineup of music on tap otherwise for the next three days, including two more nights of Phil Lesh at 1STBANK Center, two nights of Future Bird ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Minglewood opens Saturday in Boulder

    MinglewoodMinglewood is rife with references to hippie culture -- including this logo based on the Grateful Dead.​It's been six months since Tom Nash signed a lease in east Boulder, where he planned to build a lunch and happy hour restaurant in an area of town that also holds Avery Brewing Co. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2011

    Review: Furthur at Red Rocks, 10/01/11, Night Two

    FURTHUR at RED ROCKS | 10/1/11, NIGHT TWOAfter nearly 50 years of wearing down muscles and tendons in the hands and arms playing the same songs again and again, things have evidently slowed down for the remaining members of the Grateful Dead playing in Furthur. And while you can't fault the band for ... More >>

  • Music

    September 29, 2011

    Phish Story: A fight on Shakedown Street left one man in stitches and another fearing for his family

    FURTHUR at RED ROCKS | 10/1/11, NIGHT TWOAfter nearly 50 years of wearing down muscles and tendons in the hands and arms playing the same songs again and again, things have evidently slowed down for the remaining members of the Grateful Dead playing in Furthur. And while you can't fault the band for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 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 Dierks Bentley, Mickey Hart Band and Dirty Nasty were announced. On local radio specialty shows, Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, The Congress and The Epiloguesall got some spins. Meanwhile, at our local ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    This fall, prepare to begin nibbling on sponge cake as you waste away again in Margaritaville

    ​Remember a few months ago when we told you about the upcoming Grateful Dead online game? Well, that's finally coming to fruition in August, but it looks like it will have a little competition from everyone's favorite party-man Jimmy Buffett. That's right, if there was ever a song we wanted to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Bob Dylan turns 70 today (happy birthday, big guy!): A list of our favorite Bob Dylan albums

    As you're probably already aware, Bob Dylan turns seventy today. We want to take this moment to thank Mrs. Zimmerman for giving birth to one of the most influential musicians of our time. We're hard-pressed to find a musician that is more versatile or as cool as Dylan. He has been called the voice o ... More >>

  • Music

    January 13, 2011

    Jackie Greene

    Thursday, January 13, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399; Friday, January 14, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Leftover Yam Jam fashion: skiers and snowboarders face off

    ​At the leftover Yam Jam on Friday, skiers and snowboarders alike gathered to face it off freestyle in a casual post-Thanksgiving competition. They were facing off against each other -- the skier and snowboarder events were separate -- but the real rivalry was, of course, between those who fav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Serj Tankian concert canceled, third Furthur show added

    ​Due to a scheduling conflict, Serj Tankian's show with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra originally scheduled for July 11 at the Denver Botanic Gardens-Chatfield has been canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or by phone will receive a refund within ... More >>

  • Music

    March 4, 2010

    Great American Taxi

    Reckless Habits
    Thirty Tigers Records

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of January 25, 2010

    ​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. ... More >>

  • Music

    January 7, 2010

    Band of Heathens

    Thursday, January 7, Bluebird Theater, 303-377-1666.

  • Music

    October 29, 2009

    Plastic Fantastic Lover

    The Pink Album
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Over the weekend: Jolie Holland at the Walnut Room

    Adam Perry​Jolie Holland, with Matt Bauer The Walnut Room Saturday, October 10, 2009 Better Than: Walking from Market St. Station to Walnut & 31st in the cold No one shines like Brooklyn-based indie-folk goddess Jolie Holland. Just as Neil Young was the depth and edge of CSNY, Holland was the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Advice for Phish phans in need of a buzz: Look for Colorado license plates

    ​Believe it or not, drugs are fairly common at most concerts by Phish, whose phans have been known to follow them around the country, Grateful Dead-style. And according to police in Howard County, Maryland, a couple of Coloradans were doing their best to fill the phaithful's needs this past we ... More >>

  • Music

    August 6, 2009

    Jay Bianchi's Dancin' in the Streets festival may have you doing just that

    ​Believe it or not, drugs are fairly common at most concerts by Phish, whose phans have been known to follow them around the country, Grateful Dead-style. And according to police in Howard County, Maryland, a couple of Coloradans were doing their best to fill the phaithful's needs this past we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 3, 2009

    As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Music

    July 23, 2009

    Boris Garcia

    Friday, July 24, Owsley's Golden Road, 303-297-1772.

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2008

    This Just In 12/18-12/24/08

    Yes visits the Paramount on February 12. Yes, who kicked off its "In the Present" tour last month, will stop at the Paramount February 12 with long-time members Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White, as well as Rick Wakeman's son, Oliver, on keyboards. Vocalist Benoit David, who Squire discovered ... More >>

  • Music

    August 9, 2007

    David Grisman Quintet

    Friday, August 10, Boulder Theater, 303-786-7030.

  • Music

    May 17, 2007

    This Just In…

    The latest nightlife news.

  • Dining

    March 8, 2007

    D Note

    You'd think I'd hate this place. But you'd be wrong.

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2006

    More Messages: The ABCs of Radio

    You'd think I'd hate this place. But you'd be wrong.

  • Music

    June 22, 2006

    Jerry Garcia Band

    Thursday, June 22, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • Music

    June 22, 2006

    Pretty Girls Make Saves

    As video games go indie, here's some ideas for a few likely pairings.

  • Music

    May 11, 2006

    Tool

    10,000 Days (Volcano)

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    The Warlocks

    Thursday, March 16, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    September 1, 2005

    Particular

    Particle is constantly pushing the envelope in its quest for reinvention.

  • Music

    May 26, 2005

    May Daze

    May 26-30, Spanish Lady Ranch, Strasburg, 303-297-1772, www.maydaze.net.

  • Film

    December 30, 2004

    Cine Bon!

    Remembering the films that heated up cinemas this year.

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Mule Variations

    Warren Haynes is one mule who's not ungovernable.

  • Calendar

    February 12, 2004

    The Beat Goes On

    Linda McCartney's photos of '60s rockers roll

  • Calendar

    November 7, 2002

    Free for All

    Highlighting the week's greatest gratis event.

  • Dining

    September 12, 2002

    Consumed

    Empire of the Sun

  • Music

    June 27, 2002

    Backwash

    Sid Pink makes the audience see red as Westword Music Showcase Awards winners are announced.

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    May 10, 2001

    Backwash

    Quixote's stays true blue, but it's movin' on down the road.

  • Music

    March 18, 1999

    The Root of the Matter

    Rusted Root isn't as hippie as you think.

  • Music

    May 14, 1998

    The Aging of Sonic Youth

    The ultimate indie band embraces the past, the present and the future.

  • News

    March 27, 1997

    Letters

    The ultimate indie band embraces the past, the present and the future.

  • Music

    December 12, 1996

    Feedback

    The ultimate indie band embraces the past, the present and the future.

  • Music

    August 8, 1996

    Something's Phishy

    Legions of neo-hippies latch on to the catch of the day.

  • Music

    August 1, 1996

    Playlist

    Legions of neo-hippies latch on to the catch of the day.

  • Calendar

    April 4, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    Legions of neo-hippies latch on to the catch of the day.

  • Music

    October 11, 1995

    PLAYLIST

    Legions of neo-hippies latch on to the catch of the day.

  • Music

    August 9, 1995

    SIMPLY THE ZEST

    Legions of neo-hippies latch on to the catch of the day.

  • Music

    March 1, 1995

    IS HE BLUE?

    G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE PLAY THE BLUES THE NEW-FASHIONED WAY.

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