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A fight on Shakedown Street leaves one man in stitches and another fearing for his family.
Westword  |  Dave Herrera  |  09-30-2011  |  Music

Roger Daltrey Isn't Quite Ready for His Senior Discountnew

As of today, Daltrey's spent more than 65 years on the planet -- a benchmark that's even more noteworthy given the fact that he famously sang "I hope I die before I get old" in the early Who classic "My Generation."
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  10-19-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Breathe Carolina's Kyle Evans Discusses the Joys and Dangers of the Warped Tournew

July 13 is the first day off for Breathe Carolina bandmates Kyle Evans and David Schmitt since they hopped aboard the pop-punk juggernaut known as the Warped Tour, and they're determined to enjoy it. So they've headed to Delaware's Dewey Beach for an afternoon of Jet-Skiing, little knowing that their joyful excursion is about to go terribly awry.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  08-10-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Snoop Dogg is Ready to Embark on His 'Blazed and Confused' Tour, Jaccnew

Copy editors, grammarians and assorted other speakers of English: Apologies in advance for our email interview with Calvin Broadus, aka Snoop Dogg, whose Blazed and Confused tour kicks off in Denver. Turns out Snoop is as big a fan of creative spelling and unusual word usage as he is of the sticky-icky ... almost.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  07-13-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Remembering the King of Popnew

I think we can all agree that Michael Jackson was an icon. Although in recent years, his vast musical accomplishments have been overshadowed by the tabloid headlines, he's still the best-selling artist of all time, a rare performer whose appeal spanned generations and transcended gender and race lines.
Westword  |  Dave Herrera  |  07-06-2009  |  Music

For Doug Martsch, Music is a Different Kind of Hoop Dreamnew

The Built to Spill frontman demonstrates the parallels between professional men's basketballers and guys in rock bands.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  06-15-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Meet the Pirate Signal, One of Denver's Most Compelling Hip-Hop Actsnew

When he performs, Yonnas Abraham's artistic zeal is unmistakable. As frontman for the Pirate Signal, one of Denver's brightest emerging hip-hop acts, he's simply electrifying.
Westword  |  Dave Herrera  |  06-15-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

For Kevin Devine, the Message Is the Mediumnew

Brother's Blood is an occasionally difficult but consistently rewarding album, ranging from gentle strums and sighs to the title cut's epic guitar histrionics.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  05-26-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

After Playing a Supporting Role for Years, Elin Palmer Has Moved to the Forefrontnew

Elin Palmer has spent a great deal of her career playing a supporting role, adding majestic violin textures to the music of some Denver's most critically revered acts. Now, with the impending of release of her self-titled debut, the multi-instrumentalist is poised to take center stage.
Westword  |  Dave Herrera  |  05-04-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Members of Los Campesinos! Know How Lucky They Arenew

The music scene is clogged with performers desperately seeking stardom. So Los Campesinos! guitarist/songwriter Tom Campesinos! sees the irony in the quick rise of his group, which quickly earned buzz-band status even though none of its members actively sought it.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  04-06-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead Cuts Its Own Pathnew

Whatever doesn't kill the Trail of Dead makes it stronger.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  03-09-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Seasoned Men of Horse Are Making the Best Music of Their Lifenew

U.S. Metal takes a time-tested, bare-knuckled approach to the type of metal that's built on driving riffs and double kicks, resulting in a taut, classic, thrash sound that nods to vintage Pantera.
Westword  |  Dave Herrera  |  03-02-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Fucked Up Pushes Punk Into the Future by Understanding the Pastnew

Instead of sticking to the standard punk template that far too many contemporary practitioners continue to employ, FU's members regularly stretch and twist their songs into intriguing new shapes, often with the help of some unlikely assistants.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  02-10-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

William Elliott Whitmore Stretches the Definition of Hardcorenew

Although William Elliott Whitmore typically performs solo, with just a guitar or a banjo to keep him company, he got his start opening shows for the "craziest hardcore bands you've ever heard."
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  01-26-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Despite Four Grammy Nominations, Adele Is Figuring Out How to Be Herselfnew

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, who performs under only the first of her four names, has earned plenty of plaudits for 19, an album whose title corresponds to her age at the time of its release. As a result, she's earned four Grammy nominations.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  01-26-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

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