Subject: Westword Music Showcase

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  June 21, 2007

• Bocumast Records showcase tomorrow night

  The Natural Selection's Samuel Glover getting all kinds of fierce.Bocumast Records, the authors of this very intriguing Westword Music Showcase-related quiz, not to mention the recording home of distinguished outfits such as Iuengliss, Astrophagus, BDRMPPL and the Natural Selection, is hosting a most excellent showcase of its own on Saturday, June 6, at the Meadowlark. The lineup includes the acts mentioned above, as well as Wire Faces, Aenka (which features our own Jon Solomon on guitar),

  June 5, 2009

• From Mile High to Monolith, breaking down Denver's summer music fests

  The Mile High Music Fest returns to Dick's with Tool, Widespread Panic and the Fray. With so many music festivals to fill up your summer and drain your pocketbook, we put together a handy rundown of Denver's fests, in order of their appearance on your calendar. Which are you looking most forward to? What should concertgoers know about each? Use the comments section below -- and enjoy the summer. Built to Spill headlines this year's Showcase.Westword Music Showcase Dates: June 13 Venue: Numerou

  May 26, 2009

• 'Catch the Buzz 3' Mixtape features Spoke-In-Wordz, Playalitical, DJ Chonz

  Just in time for the Westword Music Showcase, Spoke-In-Wordz and his folks put the finishing touches on his newest mixtape Catch the Buzz 3. The mix is a collection of freestyles, collaborations and unreleased material from the last few years. Mixed entirely by DJ Chonz, Spoke-In-Wordz and Playalitical trade verses with hip-hop stalwarts like Chino XL, Supernatural, Rhymefest and Bizzy Bone. There's also appearances from local favorites Infinite Mindz, O.N.E., Mane Rok and Stro the 89th Key (the

  May 29, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 8 edition

  Baker St. Pub. Click it or ticket. Today in Cafe Society: • Baker St. Pub moves into former Nine75. • Gelazzi's gelatinis are unwrapped tonight on the Food Network. • Milking It: Golden Grahams. • The Gin Mill adds the Barn Out Back. • Colore Pizzeria Moderna set to heat up South Broadway. • Ask The Critic: A quick reverse. • Door to Door makes local food easy. Today in Backbeat Online: • Update: Westword Music Showcase line-up. • Eminem grabs top spot at Independent Record

  June 8, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 9 edition

  Photo by Lori MidsonDo the martinis at Vesta Dipping Grill come with fuses? May we see some I.D.? Today in Cafe Society: • Vesta Dipping Grill gets happy with its Colorado cocktails. • Feast tonight at Feast on the Fax. • Zanzibar Billiards gets ready to break on Larimer. • A sign of the times at La Loma. • Pizzaman survives on The Bachelorette. • Falling Rock Taphouse makes it a dozen. • The 99 cent burrito and tamale deal at Gomez. Today in Backbeat Online: • Update: Westwor

  June 9, 2009

• A first look at FOE and Karma's "Tic-Toc" video

  Just in time for the Westword Music Showcase, FOE and his Jewell Tyme Music compatriot, Karma, have released the video for their rock guitar-driven song, "Tic Toc." The song comes from FOE's King of the Mountain mixtape, which has quickly become a live show favorite. The video, directed by Angel A. Rosado of Glow Digital Video Studios, features flames all over the place and numerous other mind blowing scenes. Check it out after the jump.

  June 10, 2009

• A band-by-band guide to the 2009 Westword Music Showcase

  June 11, 2009

• Mini Q&A with the Fluid's John Robinson

  The Fluid's John Robinson live at the Bluebird Theater last June. In addition to an appearance by profile and Q&A subject Built to Spill, this Saturday's Westword Music Showcase (click here for details) will include another bonus: an appearance by the Fluid, among the best bands and most influential groups ever to emerge from the Denver scene. Last year, the band, fronted by John Robinson, headlined a couple of area gigs -- their first in fifteen years -- as warm-ups for an appearance at a Seat

  June 10, 2009

• Westword Music Showcase: How I saw thirty bands in five hours and lived to tell about it

  Photo by Bert Ross For this year's Saturday's Westword Music Showcase, I told myself I was going to take it easy. No running around like an idiot, trying to see as many acts as possible. Instead, I would move at a leisurely pace, sampling and savoring instead of trying to gorge myself on as much music as I could stuff into my ears. But try as I might, I couldn't make myself do it. With so many artists representing so many different styles performing in such close proximity to each other, I simp

  June 15, 2009

• Over the Weekend: Showcasing the Westword Music Showcase

  Aaron ThackerayWreaking Havok -- or is that reeking Havok? Did you know that this year's Westword Music Showcase took place on Saturday? If not, you can pretend that you knew, and attended, by clicking through slideshows keyed to acts that played a slew of venues: Broadways, Bannock St. Garage, Curious Theatre, Mo's, Bar Standard, Dazzle, Vinyl, La Rumba, Sutra, Fidel's Cantina and the outdoor stage -- plus a special album devoted to the fans. In addition, there's my account of seeing thirty ba

  June 15, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 15 edition

  Photo by Aaron ThackerayRed Stinger. Recovered yet? Today in Backbeat Online: • Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Bannock St. Garage. • Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Broadways. • Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Vinyl. • Westword Music Showcase: How I saw thirty bands in five hours and lived to tell about it. • Over the Weekend: KS-107.5's Summer Jam. Today in Cafe Society: • Partake in tonight's Plates for the Peak at Vesta Dipping Grill. • Milking It: Star Trek cereal. â€

  June 15, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 16 edition

  Thoughts about food for thoughts.... Today in Cafe Society: • Meet and greet at Civic Center Eats. • A sixth Five Guys coming to Colorado Boulevard? • Black Pearl celebrates four years on South Pearl Street with free wine, cocktails and food. • 3 Sons finally back in business. • New Einstein Bros. Bagels opens in Lowry. • Colore Pizzeria Moderna opening pushed back to next week. Today in Backbeat Online: • Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Arby's. • Westword Music Showcase: T

  June 16, 2009

• A first look at Meese's new video for "Next In Line"

  Fresh off the performance at the Westword Music Showcase this past weekend and little more than a week before the release of Broadcast, their major label debut, the men of Meese have premiered their video for their first single, "Next In Line." There's three versions of the performance driven clip, which feature prominent cameos by Rodney T. Davis, otherwise known to rank and file, mass transit-using Denverites as the friendly, neighborhood RTD, and the Larimer Lounge exterior. Check the video

  June 19, 2009

• The Denver Boot: the Fluid at Westword Music Showcase, 6.13.09

  It's been just nearly two weeks since the fifteenth annual Westword Music Showcase wrapped. By now, you've read all the coverage, checked out all the photos and downloaded all of the free MP3s. Right now, as we're gearing up for the awards ceremony, which will be taking place in the next few weeks (we're working out the details as we speak and will fill you in on the where and when as soon as things have been solidified), we thought we'd give you the chance to relive a few more highlights, speci

  June 24, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 25 edition

  The kings of poppers. Greetings and salutations. Today in Cafe Society: • Denver's Ritz-Carlton is puttin' on a happy hour! • Today: A celebrity cook-off, wine-tasting event and the kick-off to Telluride's wine festival. • Red Trolley rewards you for your ice-cream gluttony. • A closer look at LoHi Steakbar. • Candy Girls: Skwinkles Sopeados. • Before you see Food Inc., eat today like there's no tomorrow. Today in Backbeat Online: • The Denver Boot: the Fluid at Westword Music S

  June 25, 2009

• Tonight: Live Music Wednesdays makes its debut at Bar Standard

  Headline says it all -- as does the eye-catching flier to your left. If you came out to the Westword Music Showcase over the past few years, you already have an idea of what to expect tonight at Bar Standard when Home, Death Hickey Blues, Aloft in the Sundry and Meniskus take the stage on this inaugural bill, breaking in this brand new night. Should be an excellent show. On a related note, tonight's gig is slated to be one of Aloft in the Sundry's last until late August, when the outfit is set t

  July 1, 2009

• 2009 Westword Music Showcase Awards date and venue announced.

  After a wildly successful Westword Music Showcase this year, we've tallied the votes, ordered the statues and put the bubbly is on ice. A week from today at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, we'll be announcing the winners in the individual categories at the Gothic Theatre. Whether you're a nominee or a fan, hope you can make it out to help us celebrate the best music scene in the country!

  July 6, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, July 6 edition

  "And they call him 'Sandy Claws'!" Feeling crabby? Today in Cafe Society: • Out of the sea and into the claws of Jax Fish House. • Guess where I'm eating? • Chris Cina seen in Black Hawk. • Milking It: Cinna-Graham Honey-Comb. • The Rackhouse Pub to open in former Heavenly Daze. • Il Posto adds more hours to its happy time. Today in Backbeat Online: • Dialed In: This week's local music radio playlists. • Over the weekend: Wilco at Red Rocks. • 2009 Westword Music Showcase Aw

  July 6, 2009

• Fresh Breath Committee's Purpose getting his 'Idol' on

  While Fresh Breath Committee holds its breath for the results of the Westword Music Showcase, one member of the collective is participating in another contest. Purpose, aka Mykal Hudson, is a finalist in FOX 31's Denver Idol competition.Yes, he sings as well as raps. Who knew? He performed for local judges who placed him among the top three finalists to win an audition with the American Idol judges when they come to town this summer. There is one caveat, though. The winner is decided by fan vote

  July 7, 2009

• The Informants reveal details of new album

  Update: Be sure to tune in tonight, when the Informants stop by the KUVO studios for an on-air appearance from 6-8 p.m.Hot on the heels of an excellent performance at the Westword Music Showcase, the Informants have revealed the artwork, track list and details surrounding the release of Crime Scene Queen, the follow-up to Stileto Angel, their widely hailed 2007 debut. Recorded at Notably Fine Audio by Mario Casillo with producer Jeremy Lawton from Big Head Todd and the Monsters and the Jars, the

  July 24, 2009

• Westword Music Showcase Awards Wrap Up

  David BarberJohn Baxter and Matty Clark in the fleshThe picture above pretty much tells the tale of last night's Westword Music Showcase Awards -- drunk and debaucherous. Everyone (well, we think everyone -- we didn't exactly take a formal poll or anything) had a pretty swell time. Hugs were smiles were plentiful, as was the booze that flowed freely before the ceremony kicked off. There were a few miscues, but all in all everything went off without a hitch. Special thanks to all the folks who gr

  July 14, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, July 14 edition

  Photo by David BarberJohn Baxter and Matty Clark play skins and skins. In the flesh. Today in Backbeat Online: • Westword Music Showcase Awards Wrap Up. • Q&A with Asher Roth. • Deejay Diabolic competing to spin at Lollapalooza. • Fake Problems cancels Larimer Lounge date. • Tickle Me Pink covers that are anything but "Typical." Today in Cafe Society: • Tonight: Bastille Day bashes at Bistro Vendome, Brasserie Felix and Le Central. • Civic Center Eats: Crepes at the Cowboy Cart.

  July 14, 2009

• When DJ Dragon wins, everybody wins!

  This past Monday at the Gothic Theatre, DJ Dragon took home honors at the Westword Music Showcase Awards. To express his gratitude, tomorrow night at Beta, he's giving out some free tickets to the Global Dance Festival this Saturday, July 18 at Red Rocks, featuring Benny Benassi, Markus Schulz, John Debo, Kostas, Dragon and Trajikk, among others. And if that weren't enough incentive for you to make your way into LoDo tomorrow night, Dragon, Kostas and Trajikk, the trio, which appears on the new

  July 15, 2009

• Mile High Music Fest: Who to watch and what to watch out for

  July 16, 2009

• Built to Spill, Brother Ali, Colbie Caillat shows announced

  ​Built to Spill, who headlined this year's Westword Music Showcase, will come through town again, this time with Disco Doom at the Bluebird Sunday, September 20. Minneapolis-based rapper Brother Ali makes stops at the Ogden Theatre Tuesday September 29 and the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, September 30, in support of his forthcoming album, Us, which drops the week before. The B-52s visit the Fillmore Tuesday September 29, and Colbie Caillat and Howie Day also perform at the Fillmore Saturday Octob

  July 29, 2009

• Flobots check in from the Blasting Room to hype the Bowling Ball

  In case you've been wondering where Flobots have been for the past six months or so, we've got the drop: Apparently, besides cropping up periodically at various events across town such as the Westword Music Showcase this past summer and attending to the launch of their non-profit Flobots.org, headquartered in a community space adjacent to the Meadowlark, the band has been up at the Blasting Room in Fort Collins recording a new record (and getting chastised for touching the equipment, evidently)

  August 4, 2009

• After Rock the Bells tonight, make your way to Mario's Double Daughter Salotto for the Beat Cave

  Shawn KeithBoon Doc​After rocking with folks like Nas, Reflection Eternal, Damian Marley and a host of other legendary hip-hop artists at the Rock the Bells concert tonight, be sure to make a stop at Mario's Double Daughter Salotto (1632 Market Street) for the Beat Cave, an event showcasing the state's hottest hip-hop producers. Hosted by 2009 Westword Music Showcase winner F.O.E., the event features a star-studded ensemble including Red Bull Big Tune champ Boon Doc, Mass Prod of Food Chain, F

  August 6, 2009

• Zebra Junction closes up shop this evening

  DanielK​After four albums, extensive touring and a decade together, Zebra Junction, who just took home honors at this year's Westword Music Showcase awards, will be playing its last show tonight in Golden at Parfet Park. Although the members intend to continue to collaborate and record music with one another, there's no plans to perform together live again -- until such time comes when an inevitable reunion years down the road beckons them to. Read the band's farewell missive after the jump.

  August 7, 2009