The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 14 edition

Rage Against the Machine. Praise blog. Backbeat Online has the lineup for a free show featuring none other than Rage Against the Machine that's slated to take place during the Democratic National Convention, plus a downloadable tune by the Fire Drills and John Common's tribute to his Mr. T talking...
By Michael RobertsAugust 14, 2008
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Rage Against the Machine.

Praise blog.

Backbeat Online has the lineup for a free show featuring none other than Rage Against the Machine that’s slated to take place during the Democratic National Convention, plus a downloadable tune by the Fire Drills and John Common’s tribute to his Mr. T talking key chain. I pity the fool who doesn’t give it a listen. The Cat’s Pajamas details an impending visit by — shudder — Martha Stewart. Over at Cafe Society, Joel Warner reveals where local baristas tell all. And Demver takes you inside the warehouse being referred to as Gitmo on the Platte. Consider it a hard cell. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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