When Radiohead demanded public access to Prince’s fantabulous cover of “Creep” recently, I couldn’t help but recall falling in love with creative covers as a teenage drummer and finishing all my own shows in the clubs, bars and garages of Pittsburgh with the punk trio Falling Short by blazing through…
For diehard fans of a veteran band, there are few things more demoralizing than when the classic lineup gets fractured, due to in-fighting or other circumstances, leading to two (or more) versions of the band on the touring circuit. It happened with Black Flag, Saxon, Sweet, LA Guns and Queensryche, and that’s exactly…
This week’s shows includes a diverse section of acts including blues guitarist Sonny Landreth, alt-pop singer Austin Jones, jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney, country singer Aaron Watson as well as classical ensembles the Brooklyn Rider and Takacs Quartet. See the full list of our picks below. MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Takács Quartet…
Last Saturday, the mood at TRVE Brewery was somber yet jovial as patrons watched the live stream of Lemmy Kilmister’s funeral on a TV in the corner above the bar. There were drinks, laughter and pizzas, but overall the affair had an air of subdued reverence. Kilmister, beloved singer of…
The Meadowlark punted the inaugural edition of its new weekly DJ night, Thursday Kicks, by featuring guest spinner Jello Biafra. Biafra, former frontman of punk legends Dead Kennedys, played a set of all-vinyl punk and garage rock, mixing in favorites and oddities. All photos by Kenneth Hamblin. Read more about…
While Elijah Wood has acted in a slew of films — as Frodo in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, or as that little creep in Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Mind and that other creep in Everything is Illuminated — he’s also a music fan with a deep affinity for vinyl. Wood will…
Last month, the Open Media Foundation celebrated its twelfth anniversary with an expanded version of its usual first Friday Open Music Sessions. At the free public party, OMF spotlighted local media and arts figures with the Independent Voices Awards, as well as performances by Chimney Choir and musical comedian Chad…
This weekend’s lineup includes the Wailers at the Gothic Theatre, Joshua Redman at Dazzle, Cookie Monsta at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, G-Eazy at 1STBANK Center and Wooden Wisdom featuring Elijah Wood and Zach Cowie at Club Vinyl. See the full list of our picks below. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Skylaw $15/$17, 7 p.m…
This Saturday, rock fans around the world will raise a glass of Jack Daniels to the memory of Lemmy. On Motörhead’s official Facebook page, the band issued this invitation to its audience to livestream the funeral service for frontman Lemmy Kilmister, who died at age 70 on December 28: “Wherever…
Before the Kevin Costner Suicide Pact, there was Fellow Citizens. Fellow Citizens was far better than your average indie rock band in the early 2000s. Initially based in Boulder, it somehow combined Americana, shoegaze and pop into consistently compelling songs. But its members graduating and otherwise moving on with other…
The Disco Biscuits return to Red Rocks on Saturday, June 4, after doing a three-night stand at the Ogden Theatre June 1-3. Ghostland Observatory and Twiddle open at Red Rocks, while openers for the Ogden shows will be announced later. General admission Red Rocks tickets ($44.95) and Ogden tickets ($32.50)…
When the announcement dropped this week that Guns N’ Roses will headline Coachella 2016, a rumor that had been flying around for a few months was finally confirmed—and set pulses racing. The trio of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan will play together under the GnR name for the first…
Editor’s Note: The Denver Bootleg is a series chronicling the history of local music venues by longtime Denver cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz. Visit Krumpholz’s website to see more of his work…
In January 2014, the gothic-Americana band Murder by Death played the reputedly haunted Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, but singer-guitarist Adam Turla didn’t have any paranormal experiences. So when the quintet returned for three shows in early January 2015 — just before its seventh album, Big Dark Love, was released…
This Thursday, January 7, marks the launch of a new weekly event at the Meadowlark called Thursday Kicks. The first Thursday of the month will be called “Teenage Kicks,” which will feature all-vinyl punk and garage rock music. The second Thursday in the series is calld “Nightshift,” an all-vinyl night…
Nearly a year ago, David Bowie made an unannounced trip to the intimate 55 Bar in New York City’s West Village to hear an innovative jazz group led by saxophonist Donny McCaslin and featuring keyboardist Jason Lindner, bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Mark Guiliana. Bowie dug what he heard and…
Whether you’re a fan of Brock Lobster and the Donkeys, stumping for Peyton’s rights, or are one of the 100,986 new transplants with loyalties elsewhere, the football playoffs are here. In case you haven’t noticed, Denver has a passion for football, especially the blue and orange. But Denver isn’t just…
To celebrate its ten years of existence, 3 Kings Tavern is throwing a free show featuring the musical projects of the club’s staff. This event will also mark the last day at the club for Jim Norris, who opened 3 Kings with Jeff Campbell and Martin Killorin in January 2006…
The String Cheese Incident played a jamming three-night string of shows at 1stBANK Center in Broomfield. The Colorado band remains Denver favorites and stalwarts of progressive bluegrass. Check out photos from the final night on January 2, 2016. All photos by Brandon Marshall. …
Itchy-O just finished a epic three-night stand at 3 Kings Tavern to welcome in the new year. What is as impressive as the musicianship and performance, however, is the sheer size of the group. Arcade Fire has nothing on Itchy-O, whose members seemed to swell with each passing show. Some…
The fog was so thick it was almost suffocating. Members of the band Itchy-O seemed to multiply, roaming the crowd. One wandered, head down, with a giant megaphone strapped to his back. Another, holding a keyboard, danced to his own drone-y creations. One, without instrument, walked slowly, touching passerby. He…
After long period away, the last twelve months have been busy for hip-hop duo Blackalicious, with Chief Xcel and Gift of the Gab finally following up on The Craft and putting out their first new album in ten years, Imani Vol. 1. This is where things get wacky though. Harry Potter himself,…
