Bloc Party. Ogden Theatre. 01.22.13
January 23, 2013
Remember way back in 2012 when I said I was going to take a break from the blog? Well, here we are 25 days later and I have been inspired
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Divine Fits. Bluebird Theater. 12.14.12
December 15, 2012
Somewhere between the warmth of the Bluebird Theater and the crispy cold air of East Colfax Ave., Britt Daniel push his way past our group in an effort to get
Nas & Ms. Lauryn Hill. Fillmore.11.16.12
November 17, 2012
Every time I walk into a hip-hop show, I do my best to leave my expectations at the door. Despite my best intentions, I usually walk out disappointed by the
A Fun Fun Fun Recap
November 6, 2012
Music festivals usually end up being something less than the sum of their parts. Whether it be a hot summer day in a park or a week long event spread
The xx. Boulder Theater. 10.17.12
October 18, 2012
It seems like a lifetime ago when “VCR” was the top download on The Hype Machine, so when the London trio performed the song that introduced so many to their
notes from the past: Live 8. London. 07.02.05
October 17, 2012
I just transferred a bunch of old files from my old computer to my new desktop and I came across this email I sent to friends after flying to London
LongLiveA$AP Tour. Ogden Theatre. 10.15.12
October 16, 2012
If you enjoyed last night’s show at the Ogden, you might want to quit reading now. This is one of those rare occurrences when I’m going to talk about how
Kendrick Lamar. Ogden Theatre. 10.08.12
October 9, 2012
The scene on Colfax last night reminded me of another rapper from California, one who wrote a song called “Just Like Compton”. As the ambulance sirens blared, the police lights
notes from the coast: Michael Schenker Group. The Key Club. 10.05.12
October 6, 2012
When it comes to real life guitar gods, few are bigger or better than the legendary Michael Schenker. Not only was he responsible for helping create two of the biggest
Swans. The Gothic Theatre. 09.24.12
September 25, 2012
As most of you are aware by now, I tend to become slightly long winded when it comes to reviewing shows that have impacted my life in a major way,
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra. Gothic Theatre. 09.21.12
September 22, 2012
It was just before dusk as the parade of costumed characters made its way down South Broadway to the aptly named Gothic Theatre on Friday night. Those in the predominately
Twin Shadow / Niki & The Dove. Bluebird Theater. 09.07.12
September 9, 2012
As Red Rocks season winds down, Colfax beckons with a slew of fall shows at the Ogden and Bluebird theaters. After spending more than two months away, it was something
Iron Maiden. Comfort Dental Amphitheater. 08.13.12
August 14, 2012
Reverb just posted a behind-the-scenes look into Psychopathic Records’ “The Gathering of the Juggalos” festival that took place in rural Illinois this past week. While browsing through the black & white photos, I went through a series of emotions — curiosity, apprehension, horror, repulsion, and even a little respect for those people who sincerely don’t give a fuck what I think about them. It was a true gamut of emotions which seemed to include everything except ‘understanding’. The music of Insane Clown Posse, along with those who follow it, is just something I will never understand. That being said, there are those who would say the same thing about Iron Maiden.
notes from the coast: Redd Kross. The Roxy. 08.07.12
August 12, 2012
God bless Redd Kross! It’s been 15 years since their last album, Show World, and amazingly in 2012, they’ve released a gem of an album called Researching the Blues. The
I went to see Skrillex live and his music still sucks… Red Rocks. 08.09.12
August 10, 2012
If you are a Skrillex fan, then last night probably blew your mind! If you are a Skrillex hater, you will probably blindly talk shit about a show you didn’t