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This Just In 10/30-11/05

Top 10 Reissues of 2008

Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. It's time to rank the best of what went around and came around again. BILLY JOEL The Stranger (Columbia/Legacy ... More >>

Good news, Woody Paige: Les Paul isn't dead yet

It's always dangerous when sportswriters include music references in their columns. Such citations are typically moldy -- as, for instance, Rocky Mountain News staffer Bernie Lincicome's dopey mention of Loggins and Messina, who hailed from an era "when music was fun," he claimed in a December 7 p ... More >>

Supagroup

Tuesday, July 6, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-0959.

Best Band to Shoot Whiskey To

Out on Bail

Live music holds the reins at Appaloosa Grill

Out on Bail

AC/DC

Black Ice
Sony

Tavern 13

How to get chicks, in one easy lesson.

Harvey Knuckles Scores a Knockout

This Fort Collins foursome’s new record nods to ZZ Top — literally.

Christian Bale and the Art of Extreme Acting

What won't the best actor of his generation do for a role? Not much.

Cold as Ice

NHL 2K7 looks pretty, but fails to light the lamp.

SuperHeavyGoatAss

Friday, September 2, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Under the Influence

Under the Drone shreds stoner-rock conventions.

Knock-Down, Drag-Out Party

Under the Drone shreds stoner-rock conventions.

Neon Steven

The Neon Steven EP (Self-released)

Deliver Us

Threadbare Without a Paddle proves a bear can dump in the woods.

Retroactive

Vince Neil

Living Out Loud

Jimmy West revs up the Rok Tots -- again.

More Than a Mouthful

Peaches is the toast of the fashion world, and she doesn't even shave her armpits. Say hello to the Madonna of the porn generation.

Feel His Pain

Billy Bob has a simple plan: to sing about life and lovin' his wife.

Enter the Drag

Shanghai Noon goes way out West, but not far enough.

A Zero's Welcome

Zang's got a great location--too bad the food got lost on the way.

Feedback

Zang's got a great location--too bad the food got lost on the way.

Feedback

Zang's got a great location--too bad the food got lost on the way.

A New Dress for the Old Gal

If Art Greer has his way, Diamond Lil's will be a porno palace Denver can be proud of.

Playlist

If Art Greer has his way, Diamond Lil's will be a porno palace Denver can be proud of.

Feedback

If Art Greer has his way, Diamond Lil's will be a porno palace Denver can be proud of.

Cash on the Barrelhead

After a period of obscurity, Johnny Cash is once again a wanted man.

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After a period of obscurity, Johnny Cash is once again a wanted man.

WHAT'S YOUR SIGN?

After a period of obscurity, Johnny Cash is once again a wanted man.

PLAYLIST

After a period of obscurity, Johnny Cash is once again a wanted man.

YOU ASKED FOR IT

OUR READERS REVEAL THE OTHER OVERPLAYED CLASSIC-ROCK SONGS.ONCE MORE WITH FEELING

CRITIC'S CHOICE

OUR READERS REVEAL THE OTHER OVERPLAYED CLASSIC-ROCK SONGS.ONCE MORE WITH FEELING

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OUR READERS REVEAL THE OTHER OVERPLAYED CLASSIC-ROCK SONGS.ONCE MORE WITH FEELING

Q&A with Joe Perry of Aerosmith

Photo by Ross HalfinJoe Perry, right, and his Aerosmith brethren, between hospital visits. In Rolling Stone's list of the greatest guitarists of all-time, Aerosmith's Joe Perry placed 48th -- a ranking capable of slackening the jaw of any true rock-and-roll fan. This former Toxic Twin has penned on ... More >>

Conan O'Brien "Freebird" makes you want to flick your Bic

Now this is what you call going out on a high note. In case you missed it, Conan O'Brien ended his stint at NBC on Friday night by strapping on a Les Paul and playing "Freebird" with Will Ferrell, Ben Harper, Beck and ZZ Top's Bill Gibbons. Ferrell actually does a pretty mean Ronnie Van Zandt an ... More >>

Pentagram at the Marquis: "It's more like Penta-jam"

Pentagram. Photos by Tom Murphy​ Pentagram • Space in Time • Kingdom of Magic 03.17.10 | Marquis Theatre A night of exceptionally interesting hard rock that ended with '70s metal legends Pentagram began with the new-look Space in Time. They were surprisingly confident and assured. The ba ... More >>

Westword Music Showcase headliners: Meet Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights

Texas isn't big enough to contain Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights. After signing with Atlantic records in 2008, the Dallas-based quintet quickly started making a name for itself across the country, touring with high-caliber acts like ZZ Top and the Black Crowes before releasing Pardon Me, i ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Beer, food drives and a new film series

​Between the Denver Beer Fest, the Great American Beer Fest and various Oktoberfest events taking place around the city, you're sure to find your fill of beer at one place or another. Still, there's lots more non-carbonated fun taking place, including a new movie series at Infinite Monkey Theo ... More >>

Brandon Flowers at the Ogden Theatre, 11/18/10

Rob Christensen BRANDON FLOWERS With Fran Healy 11.18.10 | Ogden Theatre It's almost not fair to call Fran Healy an opener. The Scottish front man of acoustic indie rock band Travis has plenty of experience headlining shows. He's got an engaging stage presence -- and the star power to pack the hou ... More >>

Marnie Stern puts herself out there on her latest record

Rob Christensen BRANDON FLOWERS With Fran Healy 11.18.10 | Ogden Theatre It's almost not fair to call Fran Healy an opener. The Scottish front man of acoustic indie rock band Travis has plenty of experience headlining shows. He's got an engaging stage presence -- and the star power to pack the hou ... More >>

Your complete guide to Denver's Record Store Day events

​Record Store Day is coming up this Saturday, and stores around town have been preparing for the epic event in a variety of ways. The exclusive release list is huge, but so far, most stores aren't confirming or denying their inventory. The owner of Twist & Shout Records, Paul Epstein, confirms ... More >>

Sunglasses at night: Are people who wear them idiots & other burning questions (VIDEO)

​Tis the season to rock sunglasses. But there are as many ways of doing it as there are eyewear styles and colors. So Westword's Louis Garramone hit the 16th Street Mall to ask the questions we all want to know, and brought back answers in the form of a video roundup scored to the sound of ZZ ... More >>

Phish survival guide, what to expect this weekend: setlist guesses, parking info and more

Phish kicks off its three-night stand tonight at Dick's Sporting Goods Park​Phish wraps up their summer tour this weekend with three nights at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in lovely Commerce City, ending what many a blogger and message board phanatic have argued is their strongest tour in the tw ... More >>

Live Nation and Universal Music form super-company

​Live Nation Entertainment, which now houses Ticketmaster, House of Blues and Ticketweb has announced a partnership with the Universal Music Group to create a joint-venture management company for managing and strengthening the label's acts. This is the first time a major label has teamed up di ... More >>

Mormons: A shallow yet helpful guide to see if you should hate them or not

​Live Nation Entertainment, which now houses Ticketmaster, House of Blues and Ticketweb has announced a partnership with the Universal Music Group to create a joint-venture management company for managing and strengthening the label's acts. This is the first time a major label has teamed up di ... More >>

Review: Speedwolf at The Marquis Theater, 12/16/11

Tom MurphySpeedwolfSPEEDWOLF at the MARQUIS THEATER | 12/16/11Speedwolf vocalist Reed Bruemmer feigned surprise at the end of the band's set last night and asked the audience if they actually wanted to hear the band cover KISS. Of course everyone did, so the guys closed the record-release show with ... More >>