Editor’s note: Mustaches are de rigueur on uncles, cops and closing pitchers, but they’ve also become a fixture on the upper lips of the young and the hip. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a time since the Civil War when razors were so ignored. But the look can be…
This year, ambitious new books tackled the lives of music legends from Neil Young to Pete Townshend — and many of these 2012 releases managed to burst through genres to offer significantly more than the average biography. We at Backbeat explored memoirs, historical surveys, ruminations on philosophy and even self-help…
Ken Foster, the New Orleans-based author of I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet, spoke to a crowd of dog owners and advocates at the Tattered Cover Colfax last night. Foster’s stop here was significant: Not only does Denver have a controversial breed ban on…
Ken Foster loves pit bulls — and he wants you to have the chance to do that, too. With his new book, I’m a Good Dog, Foster is on a mission to show readers that contrary to popular belief, pit bulls are some of the most loyal, loving — and…
The Great American Beer Festival is full of novelties, and Westword has brought you everything from the Best Beards to the Best Beer Swag to the Best Beer Porn over the past few days. Now we’ll take a look at a few of the sexiest beer names we encountered. See…
This year’s Great American Beer Festival played temporary home to 580 breweries — and with more than 2,700 beers poured, the fest’s professional judge panel had its hands (and mouths) full when making decisions on the winners of all 84 categories. Continue reading for the full list of the weekend’s…
The Great American Beer Festival is a mecca for beer afficianados–but curiously, it seems to be home to something else, as well: The Great American Beard. Continue reading for photos of our favorite chin-growers from the three-day booze-a-palooza. See also: – Great American Beer Festival 2012: The People – Great…
As Sam Levin reports in this week’s cover story, Denver is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country. But this is also a city that likes to imbibe. Fortunately, there are many Denver watering holes that not only celebrate the bicyclist lifestyle but feature bike-friendly amenities, from parking…
BEACH HOUSE @ BOULDER THEATER | 10/7/12 It’s easy to be enchanted by the music of Beach House. The Baltimore outfit brings an underlying darkness to its warm, beached-out dream pop for a sound that is alluring, complex and, most of all, hypnotic. At the same time, Victoria Legrand and…
Editor’s note: In this week’s cover story, we take a look at the 16th Street Mall, which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this month. In honor of that big birthday, we’re bringing back our list of the favorite patios on the mall. Denver’s 16th Street Mall has never looked better…
For many of us, our first contact with Boulder was the Pearl Street Mall. Whether we were in town to visit a friend or sibling at the University of Colorado, or maybe the school itself, the mall was the ultimate Boulder tourist attraction. And it still is — 35 years…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released five years ago, ending an adored, epic series that kept devoted fans buried in books for almost ten years. Tomorrow, J.K Rowling’s first “adult” novel, The Casual Vacancy, will finally be available. Will the magic and mystery that Rowling fans have come…
DEVOTCHKA @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE | 9/20/12 DeVotchKa played their first show with the Colorado Symphony in February at Boettcher Concert Hall, moving longtime fans and enthusiasts to a state of tearful and awe-inspiring bliss. Last night, the rare and remarkable collaboration played for a larger audience at Red Rocks…
The city of Denver is known for its various species of beer geeks, outdoor enthusiasts and sports fans, but the varied climate of the Denver music scene cultivates a diverse cluster of fans, from metal heads to hippies to Juggalos. Here, in the first of several chapters in our handy…
The city of Denver is known for its various species of beer geeks, outdoor enthusiasts and sports fans, but the varied climate of the Denver music scene cultivates a diverse cluster of fans, from metal heads to hippies to Juggalos. Here, in the first of several chapters in our handy…
It’s rare to have to walk through an Arby’s parking lot to get to your nighttime destination, but such is the path to Mixtape at Milk Bar. “I hope you’re enjoying our lovely scenery,” says a bemused bouncer at the door, an entertained expression on his face. Once inside, Milk’s…
In the past decade, South Broadway has turned into a thriving hub for music and nightlife in Denver with a variety of options to whittle away your evenings, whether you’re taking in a show at places like 3 Kings Tavern, the hi-dive, Gary Lee’s Motor Club, the Skylark or getting…
Colorado is an incredible place for live music — from our outdoor venues, one of which is world-renowned, to the vast festivals, shows and venues we have to choose from. The growth of the music scene has created a small niche of music-industry jobs, including these five coveted positions. Continue…
311 @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE | 8/19/12 When 311 made its long-awaited entrance, frontman Nick Hexum told the crowd, “We’re going to start this off like sex: nice and slow, so it lasts long” — and slow and mellow it was. As undoubtedly devoted as the fans were, the first…
Denver’s 16th Street Mall is turning thirty this year — and it’s never looked better. This mile-long pedestrian oasis runs through the heart of downtown and is filled with shopping, dining and entertainment options. But the very best way to enjoy it is sitting at one of the outdoor patios…
See Also: – DJ Maladjusted’s devotion to vinyl attracts record geeks to his vinyl club nights – Slide show: Motown Tuesdays at Beauty Bar – Best New Club 2012: Beauty Bar Noah Ray’s grandmother probably never guessed that her waffle recipe would be served up at a bar — yet,…
See Also: – The ten best green rooms in Denver and Boulder – The five best outdoor venues in Colorado to see music that aren’t Red Rocks – Denver/Boulder’s five best places to buy records The stretch of Colfax between the Colorado State Capitol at Grant Street and the Bluebird…
