Stevens explains all in Muddys Chronicles, a little piece of Denver history published locally by Centipede Press ($22.95) that collects two decades worth of Muddys stories, interspersed with a personal memoir. Hell talk about the book and sign copies today at 2 p.m. at the Mercury Cafe, 2199 California Street (an appropriate locale, considering that Stevens devotes a small portion of the book to the Mercs Marilyn Megenity, a kindred spirit and Muddys ally who carries on at least some of the Muddys legacy). Admission is free; for details, go to www.mercurycafe.com or call 303-294-9258.
Sun., Dec. 21, 2 p.m., 2008