Face to Face. A cautionary tale…
April 29, 2013
After spending 36 years on this planet, you’d think there would be certain truths that would be ingrained in my mind and person. Especially when the universe has tried so
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Lucero. Bluebird Theater. 04.20.13
April 22, 2013
Monday mornings always suck. They suck even worse after Lucero’s been to town. As the boys from Tennessee are getting some ink and R&R in Wichita, the rest of us
Danzig. Ogden Theatre. 04.19.13
April 21, 2013
After standing around for over an hour, listening to some drunk dude yell “MOTHER” over and over and over again, only to be disappointed by an aborted set at Fun
American Aquarium. Moe’s. 04.16.13
April 18, 2013
“…have you ever been to Denver on a Tuesday?“ American Aquarium are a rock band with country luck. They were raised on small town hymns, their women lie and cheat,
Death to All Tour. Gothic Theatre. 04.15.13
April 16, 2013
Death rode in on a pale white horse. Well, actually, the surviving members of the Human-era line-up of Death rode in on a bus while the city was being blanketed by
Drive-By Truckers. Boulder Theater. 04.12.13
April 13, 2013
The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits…but not tonight! When Patterson Hood uttered those words during “World of Hurt”, there was no doubt he
Sigur Rós. 1stBank Center. 04.06.12
April 7, 2013
Some friends of mine were lucky enough to witness Sigur Rós perform in Iceland last year and I’ve been meaning to ask them if the locals were singing along. Granted, some
Spiritualized. Bluebird Theater. 04.04.13
April 6, 2013
The first time I remember hearing the name J. Spaceman was when Jason Pierce took the stage at the Bluebird Theater on Thursday night — the crowd went crazy, screaming his name
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Ogden Theater. 04.03.13
April 4, 2013
When the end of the world is upon us, in those last days when only a few survivors hold on to humanity’s last hopes and dreams, I see Nick Cave
Mike Cooley. Larimer Lounge. 02.23.13 / 02.24.13
February 25, 2013
If Mike Cooley seemed a little on edge on Saturday night, it’s probably because he had been awake since 4:30am. By the time he took the stage at Larimer Lounge, after
Doro. Moe’s BBQ. 02.17.13
February 18, 2013
My guess is that most of you who follow this blog didn’t get past the demons and leather on the promotional poster above. But that’s ok, I’m not here to
Neurosis. Summit Music Hall. 02.16.13
February 17, 2013
To say Oakland, California’s Neurosis have been influential in the modern metal space would be a gross understatement. In fact, I have learned more about Neurosis’ signature sound by reading
a conversation with Cooley
February 8, 2013
If you need an introduction to Cooley, I’m afraid I’ll have to point you in the direction of your local record store (or your favorite digital alternative). Pick up (or
Winter Rite Tour. Marquis Theater. 02.06.13
February 7, 2013
Last night was a perfect reminder as to why I decided to cut back on shows this year. There I was at the Marquis Theater, spitting distance from Norwegian metal-gods Enslaved,
Winter on the Rocks. Red Rocks. 02.01.13
February 2, 2013
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are an unlikely success story. Two white boys from Seattle, making hip-hop music, without an ounce of true swag between the two of them. Macklemore’s lyrics