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The Velvet Underground

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    Lester Bangs died thirty years ago today

    See Also: • Studio 54 opened 35 years ago today • Randy Rhoads: Thirty years ago, a tragic accident took the life of a legendary guitarist • Sex Pistols sign with A&M outside Buckingham Palace 35 years ago • Today in History archives Lester Bangs mother was a Jehovah's Witness and his Fathe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2012

    Real Estate at Gothic Theatre, 4/27/12

    REAL ESTATE @ GOTHIC THEATRE | 4.27.12 See Also: Q&A with Alex Bleeker of Real Estate "That's all from us," Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney told the crowd, which stood nodding before him as the last notes of the encore washed across the Gothic Theatre. His voice conveyed no more or less emoti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Beastie Boys Check Your Head turns twenty

    See Also: • Prince's Sign of the Times turns 25 • Velvet Underground & Nico turns 45 • More Today in History posts When the '80s became the '90s, everyone stepped up their game. Rap matured lyrically and became more sophisticated sonically, while rock became more intelligent and emotionally r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2012

    Review: The Dirty Femmes at hi-dive, 4/7/12

    THE DIRTY FEMMES @ HI-DIVE Like any relationship, a live band needs to first find common ground with its audience, and then and work from there. This is made extremely easy when you're whole set is duplicating material the audience is already familiar with. The crowd will burst with enthusiasm beca ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 23, 2012

    Flashbacks

    THE DIRTY FEMMES @ HI-DIVE Like any relationship, a live band needs to first find common ground with its audience, and then and work from there. This is made extremely easy when you're whole set is duplicating material the audience is already familiar with. The crowd will burst with enthusiasm beca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Over the weekend: Flashing on the Sixties with Lisa Law

    The Kool-Aid was Kool-Aid, the brownies were brownies and people were packed into the room like sardines. But the vibe still flew free Friday night at the Byers-Evans House Gallery, for the opening of Lisa Law: Flashing on the Sixties, a meaty show of images both iconic and fascinating from a social ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Four transvestites that sucked

    ​Candy Darling was probably the sexiest transvestite that ever lived, but s/he wasn't just sexy -- she was also talented. A star of stage and screen, she worked with luminaries from Andy Warhol to Tennessee Williams and was, during the course of her short life, such a fixture on the New York s ... More >>

  • Music

    April 7, 2011

    Reading Rainbow

    Monday, April 11, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    RIP: Trish Keenan of Broadcast, dead at 42

    ​Trish Keenan, singer for British band Broadcast, died from complications of pneumonia this morning. She was 42. Forming in 1995, the group produced a handful of singles and full-lengths over the years, but had remained fairly dormant until Keenan and bandmate James Cargill brought Broadcast o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    PS I Love You at hi-dive, 10/17/10

    Tom MurphyVan Louvin​ PS I LOVE YOU With Van Louvin and Paean 10.17.10 | hi-dive Van Louvin opened this show. Those who have been around the Denver scene long enough would recognize its members from some of best indie pop bands of the past decade, namely Kent Phillips and Al Rich from Thank ... More >>

  • Music

    August 12, 2010

    Mile Highlights: Five must-see acts at Mile High Music Festival

    Tom MurphyVan Louvin​ PS I LOVE YOU With Van Louvin and Paean 10.17.10 | hi-dive Van Louvin opened this show. Those who have been around the Denver scene long enough would recognize its members from some of best indie pop bands of the past decade, namely Kent Phillips and Al Rich from Thank ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2010

    The Babysitters rise from the ashes of Six Months to Live

    Photo by Kelly Kievit​Are you already lamenting the loss of beloved weirdo pop outfit Six Months to Live? Well, do we have good news for you! In just a few weeks, you'll be able to enjoy some of the same zesty pop/rock flavor with former Six Months to Live frontman's new act, the Babysitters.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    Spoon brings Transference to life, avoids playing it safe at the Ogden

    ​ Spoon • Deerhunter • Michachu and the Shapes 04.6.10 | Ogden Theatre There are so many people crammed into the Ogden that it's difficult to see the stage. The guy in front of me is rubbing against me so often I'm wondering if his girlfriend is going to get jealous. If the place is stil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    Hey, DJ! Q&A with Tyler "Danger" Jacobson

    Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to them half co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    Top Ten Indie Rock Songs of the Decade

    The chills-inducing men of Midlake​To some, indie rock is an aesthetic, something between Sonic Youth and Pavement that's played by people with in mop-tops and ringer t-shirts with cans of Pabst atop their amplifiers. Others, meanwhile, might define indie rock literally as music recorded and p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    The Killers and M83 at Magness Arena

    The Killers and M83Saturday, January 17, 2009Magness ArenaBetter Than: Not seeing them at all, even though the Magness sucks.Have you seen Denver University's Magness Arena? It's a cement tomb. The pharaohs would love this place. Hell, spent nuclear fuel would find a good home here. I'd rather liste ... More >>

  • Music

    October 16, 2008

    The Black Angels are psyched about the 13th Floor Elevators

    The Killers and M83Saturday, January 17, 2009Magness ArenaBetter Than: Not seeing them at all, even though the Magness sucks.Have you seen Denver University's Magness Arena? It's a cement tomb. The pharaohs would love this place. Hell, spent nuclear fuel would find a good home here. I'd rather liste ... More >>

  • Music

    May 22, 2008

    Doo Crowder Makes Pee

    Catching up with Denver’s most curiously named band.

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Beyond Playlist: Sigur Rós and More

    Catching up with Denver’s most curiously named band.

  • Music

    November 15, 2007

    Torche

    In Return
    Robotic Empire

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2007

    Last Night: Birdy, Tiny Television, Hello Kavita, Three Cheers Faraday @ Larimer Lounge

    In Return
    Robotic Empire

  • Music

    June 7, 2007

    Transistor Radio Sound

    Squares
    Still Soft

  • Music

    November 9, 2006

    Owen

    Tuesday, November 14, Gothic Theatre, Englewood, 1-866-468-7621.

  • Music

    November 2, 2006

    Vietnam

    Vietnam (Kemado)

  • Music

    April 20, 2006

    Minmae

    Sunday, April 23, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2005

    Dream On

    Andy Warhol’s fame shines on in Colorado Springs.

  • Music

    August 18, 2005

    Critic's Choice

    Jett Black

  • Music

    June 9, 2005

    Oasis

    Don't Believe the Truth (Epic)

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    M. Ward

    Monday, April 25, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-0959.

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2004

    Better Late

    It's time for the Industry New Year's Eve

  • Music

    April 1, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Scenes from SXSW

  • Music

    August 28, 2003

    Pedal Steel Transmission

    The Angel of the Squared Circle (Cardboard Sangria)

  • Music

    May 23, 2002

    Critic's Choice

    Elf Power

  • Music

    February 28, 2002

    Jonathan Richman

    Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow (Vapor)

  • Film

    May 17, 2001

    Under Ogre

    Shrek offers an amusing, if empty, fractured fairy tale.

  • Music

    October 19, 2000

    Join the Club

    Any Dick or Harry can get funky with the Tom Tom Club's first recording in eight years.

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Playlist

    Primus, The Go, At the Drive In, Method Man/Redman

  • Music

    January 7, 1999

    Feedback

    Primus, The Go, At the Drive In, Method Man/Redman

  • Music

    May 16, 1996

    Playlist

    Primus, The Go, At the Drive In, Method Man/Redman

  • Music

    March 28, 1996

    Happy Lou

    In concert, Lou Reed takes a walk on the mild side.

  • Music

    December 27, 1995

    THE GOODS

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

  • Music

    December 13, 1995

    VELVETY GOODNESS

    FROM SOUP TO NUTS WITH COURTNEY TAYLOR AND THE DANDY WARHOLS.

  • Music

    November 22, 1995

    HERE COMES THE FUZZ

    FROM SOUP TO NUTS WITH COURTNEY TAYLOR AND THE DANDY WARHOLS.

  • Music

    May 17, 1995

    ROGER WILCO

    THANKS TO JEFF TWEEDY AND WILCO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED TO LIKE COUNTRY ROCK ANYMORE.

  • Music

    March 22, 1995

    EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

    FORMER VELVET UNDERGROUNDER JOHN CALE IS STILL DOING WHATEVER HE DAMN WELL PLEASES.

  • Calendar

    March 22, 1995

    THRILLS

    FORMER VELVET UNDERGROUNDER JOHN CALE IS STILL DOING WHATEVER HE DAMN WELL PLEASES.

  • Music

    March 15, 1995

    IF YOU WERE A RICHMAN...

    ...YOU'D BE THE CRANKIEST GENIUS IN ROCK AND ROLL.

  • Calendar

    March 15, 1995

    THRILLS

    ...YOU'D BE THE CRANKIEST GENIUS IN ROCK AND ROLL.

  • Music

    October 19, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    ...YOU'D BE THE CRANKIEST GENIUS IN ROCK AND ROLL.

  • Music

    January 19, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    ...YOU'D BE THE CRANKIEST GENIUS IN ROCK AND ROLL.

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