Warren Zevon

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Top 10 list of Colorado movies a ten-cent ticket fee didn't subsidize

"The Searchers."​The Colorado legislature just nixed a plan to tack a ten-cent fee onto movie tickets, money that would have been used to provide financial incentives for film companies that want to make movies in this state. As revised, the bill would now ask for donations from movie-goers -- ... More >>

Leftover Salmon at the Fillmore, 10/30/10

Eric Gruneisen​ LEFTOVER SALMON With Great American Taxi 10.31.10 | Fillmore Auditorium Read interview with Vince Herman Boulder's Leftover Salmon doesn't play together very often these days -- but when they do, Vince Herman, Drew Emmitt, Greg Garrison, Bill McKay and Jeff Sipe are guarantee ... More >>

Ten greatest monster songs that are not 'Monster Mash'

Werewolves of London, probably the best picture disc ever released.​So October (or Monstober if you're into annoying nicknames) is the month of monsters, when we take an evening to support kids in dressing up like their favorite killing beast and threaten neighbors for candy, and adults in dre ... More >>

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of November 9, 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. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we'r ... More >>

Welcome to Collywood

​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. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we'r ... More >>

Welcome to Collywood

​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. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we'r ... More >>

Welcome to Collywood

​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. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we'r ... More >>

Best of Denver Winners from 1995

Ah, 1995: a time when entire Best Of categories were devoted to the O.J. Simpson trial, Bernie Bickerstaff and Dikembe Mutombo were still dominating the sports pages, and Mel's Bar and Grill was still new. Check out the winners from our 1995 Best Of issue after the jump.

Excitable Book

Crystal Zevon tells the story of her late ex-husband with a little help from his friends.

The AFI Top 100 Films -- And The Top Ten Movies Filmed in Colorado

Crystal Zevon tells the story of her late ex-husband with a little help from his friends.

On the Road, Again

Here's something to do in Denver when you're dead: stay famous.

Def Jam

HD radio rocks -- but is anyone listening?

Oil Strike

Gary Austin's provocative new play comes to Bas Bleu.

The Message

Revision Quest

Letters to the Editor

From the week of April 29, 2004

For the Record

For national releases, 2003 wonked as much as it rocked.

Mistletunes

Rounding up holiday discs that offer season's greetings -- and beatings.

No Apologies

Junior Senior is proud to be a silly dance band.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 25, 2003

Off Limits

Public wanking

Dem Blues

The left, turning right, was plain wrong.

The Indulgers

High Road to Heaven (Celtic Club)

Pop Quiz

February 13, 2003

That's a Wrap-Up

Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

Flight Plan

Doves want to be known for music, not hype.

He's Got a Range Life

Stephen Malkmus settles into post-Pavement life with a new album and a special new band.

Critic's Choice

Warren Zevon

Dogged by Fame

Clifford to the rescue!

Off Limits

Stuffed and mounted

Playlist

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Feedback

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Thrills for the week

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CRITIC'S CHOICE

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THRILLS

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THRILLS

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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