Toots and the Maytals

Rock and Reggae

Rock and Reggae

Christmas Packages

The best holiday discs, as well as others that will make you pity the yule.

Night & Day

July 15 - 21, 1999

Anatomically Correct

John Brown's Body puts a new face on the roots of reggae.

They Grow on You

The Kudzu Kings' hybrid country takes root across America.

Critic's Choice

Jack Johnson

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Magnificent Obsessives

Three DJs take the road less traveled.

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Spirited

Ghost writer Garland Jeffreys returns to his old haunt: the stage.

Reggae on the Rocks XVIII and XIX

Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22, Red Rocks Amphiteatre, 303-830-8497.

Now Hear This

Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22, Red Rocks Amphiteatre, 303-830-8497.

Talking Shop

Pod nurtures local art

Xmas Marks the Spot

A guide to new holiday discs, from surprise presents to Tannen-bombs.

Feelin' Skanky

Four new discs show that reggae is bigger than just one mon.

Join the Club

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

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

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

Converting the Preacherman

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

Tooting His Own Horn

Toots Hibbert is a reggae giant--and he's not afraid to tell you why.

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Toots Hibbert is a reggae giant--and he's not afraid to tell you why.

STILL HORNY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

SAX LEGEND MACEO PARKER ON MUSIC, JAMES BROWN AND THE KEYS TO FUNK.

GREAT SKA

AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF SKA WARS, THE SKATALITES ARE STILL FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT.

SOUL MEN

M. DOUGHTY'S SOUL COUGHING ISN'T CLEARING UP. AND THAT'S GOOD NEWS.

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M. DOUGHTY'S SOUL COUGHING ISN'T CLEARING UP. AND THAT'S GOOD NEWS.

THE REAL STEEL

AFTER A LONG DECLINE, THE BLOOD IS PUMPING THROUGH STEEL PULSE AGAIN.

THRILLS

AFTER A LONG DECLINE, THE BLOOD IS PUMPING THROUGH STEEL PULSE AGAIN.

Okay, Denver, we need to talk.

I just received a press release from the Salt Lake City Arts Council (cue the Pace picante sauce dudes asking incredulously, "Salt Lake City?!") informing me of their Twilight Concert Series. Evidently, the concerts, which are free and take place every Thursday night at the Gallivan Center in downto ... More >>

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 10, 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 ... More >>

This Just In: Phish, Yonder Mountain String Band, Green Day shows announced

​Phish, which kicks off its summer tour in June, is slated to play back-to-back dates at Telluride Town Park on Monday and Tuesday, August 9 and 10. An online ticket request period is currently underway and ends March 26. After that, tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, Ap ... More >>

The Weekend Showdown: Mike Marchant and KVDU form like Voltron

Photo by Stephanie Borgman​ We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we've decided to run down five of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us -- and the rest of the world -- what we missed in the co ... More >>

Chef and Tell, part two: Snooze's Spencer Lomax dishes on lard-ridden pastries, Eric Ripert, Bourdain and Besh

Lori Midson​ Spencer Lomax Snooze, an A.M. Eatery Four locations in Colorado www.snoozeeatery.com This is part two of Lori Midson's Chef and Tell interview with Spencer Lomax, the culinary director of Snooze. In part one of that Q&A, Lomax dishes on swine, green chile and cheek meat. Favor ... More >>

Dave Wakeling of The English Beat on having a social conscience and Elvis Costello

Jackie Butler​Inspired by the first wave of punk in the U.K., the Beat combined the social critique of punk with the broader emotional and sonic palette of reggae. Formed in 1978, the English Beat (so named when the band made its way across the Atlantic) released three classic albums before Da ... 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,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 >>

John Denver tribute: John Hickenlooper, Bill Vidal politely don't say his songs suck (PHOTOS)

Big pics below.​I'm a Colorado native, so I feel I have the right to say this: John Denver's music sucks. It blows. It sucks and blows at the same time, which should be impossible but somehow isn't. Even covers of his music suck, unless it's Toots and the Maytals' version of "Take Me Home, Cou ... More >>