It’s been a couple months since its release, but the double-disc Rocky Mountain Low compilation–an exhaustive overview of the Front Range punk scene of the late ’70s, including a rare pre-Dead Kennedys track by a young Jello Biafra, back when he was a long-haired Boulder kid named Eric Boucher–is getting…
Built to Spill, who headlined this year’s Westword Music Showcase, will come through town again, this time with Disco Doom at the Bluebird Sunday, September 20. Minneapolis-based rapper Brother Ali makes stops at the Ogden Theatre Tuesday September 29 and the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, September 30, in support of…
Another week, another badass flier. This one is from a fine designer named Nix, who does a lot of work for the promoters Zombie Rock here in town. This classic and classy looking poster, advertising Three Bad Jacks and Mad Dog & the Smoking Jays at Benders this Saturday, shows…
Update: If you’re wondering what a house show in Highlands Ranch looks like — uh, like, say the one mentioned below — wonder no more. Video after the jump. This week’s top flier is advertising a show for cutting edge sounds of local acts Solar Bear, Colors, So Yeah, We’re…
Update: So you don’t have to scour the YouTubes, we’ve helpfully embedded the video, direct from KDVR into this post. After the jump, enjoy a brief interview with Danielle (she explains that whole “Ate the Sandwich” bit if you’re curious and haven’t heard the story yet) before she plays her…
New Jersey-based indie rockers Yo La Tengo hit the road this fall, which includes a stop at Ogden Theatre Saturday, October 10, in support of the band’s forthcoming album, Popular Songs, due September 8 on Matador. Tickets, which are $20 advance and $25 day of show, go on sale Saturday,…
On the surface it might seem a bit strange throwing Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith together, but the four apparently gelled so well that they decided to form a band under the Chickenfoot moniker. Last fall, they knocked…
Our favorite flier of the week this time out goes to this gem informing us of a lovely show featuring Dead Confederate, The Overcasters and Hawks of Paradise this Friday, July 17 at the Bluebird. It received top honors this week for its vaguely steampunk vibe, reminding us of futures…
This just in: Fake Problems, written up in this week’s issue and due to appear at the Larimer Lounge this weekend with Ninja Gun, Eyes & Ears and Throwaway Sunshine, has canceled all of its upcoming appearance through August 2, due to a death in the family. The act is…
Just got word of an intriguing free show tonight at Wax Trax records. Experimental cellist songwriter Valerie Kuehne is playing at 5 p.m. I hadn’t heard of her before, but a listen to the tracks on Kuehne’s MySpace page reveals an intriguing talent — nice voice, fascinating cello style and…
Each July 11, everyone’s favorite convenience chain 7/11 celebrates its anniversary with free Slurpee. This year, for its 82nd anniversary, they decided to do something a little extra — give away free and discounted music. Because apparently, the 82nd anniversary is the live music anniversary. Good to know for my…
According to a characteristically pithy and vituperative post on Mommy’s Little Monster’s blog, the weekly DJ extravaganza dance party that took honors as Westword’s Best Club Night this year is hanging up its slip mats and moonwalking off into the sunset. Helmed by DJ Max Klaw, and featuring El Brian,…
Our favorite flier of the week is for yet another summer festival. This one is called Module Overloaded and it is happening August 1 at the Toad Tavern, featuring the lineup so clearly illustrated above. And it’s the integration of the typography into the image above that caught our eye…
When Motorhead rocked the Fillmore Auditorium last September, Lemmy and crew had the Misfits in tow. When the band hits the venue again on Saturday, September 26 the metal legends will co-headline with Reverend Horton Heat, and Nashville Pussy gets things warmed up. The Black Crowes also return the Fillmore…
Our flier of the week is a doozy this time around. It’s for the Get Down party, which is moving to Beta this Friday, July 3, bringing a whole slew of talent including Whygee & Brikabrak, Input, 1984 and a bunch more. But most importantly, for FotW purposes, it gives…
Mutemath kicks off its North American tour this fall in support of the release of its forthcoming album, Armistice, which hits the stores August 18. Along the way, the New Orleans-based rockers will stop at the Ogden Theatre Wednesday, October 14. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 3 at 10…
The cheery gentlemen of Meese will play some music at 6 p.m. this evening at Twist and Shout (2508 E. Colfax, 303-722-1943), in celebration of the release of their first album, Broadcast. The store gave out wristbands to everyone who pre-ordered the album, and as usual, the Wristbanded People will…
In this week’s Pole Position, we’ve chosen to spotlight this intriguing design for Lipgloss’s eight-year anniversary this Friday, June 26 at La Rumba. This typography heavy design is a little different from the usual flier, but that’s what caught our eye. It’s bold, stark, distinctive and packs a lot of…
Last month, The Sun reported that Shane MacGowan got himself a new pair of dentures to stop his face from “falling apart” after 35 years on the thrash. Sure, the dude’s been known as a drunkard of the highest order, he’s missed a few planes to gigs over the years…
The Flaming Lips know all about putting on a hell of a show, and the Monolith Festival gig at Red Rocks in 2007 was one most phenomenal things to happen to that venue in the last few years. Lets hope for a repeat performance when the Lips return to Red…
The Flobots are serious about their activism. I mean, how many other bands do you know that are opening up a community center to host everything from live shows to speakers and workshops to activist training? The center is kicking things off with an open house tonight, from 6 to…
After a killer two-night stint at the Ogden Theatre last year, the hip-hop duo Atmosphere returns to these parts Friday, August 15, when the pair headlines Red Rocks. The British act Bat for Lashes, who mesmerized folks at the Larimer Lounge in 2007, will play the Bluebird this time around…
