AltWeeklies Wire
George Porter on the Meters, Galactic and the Voice of the Wetlandsnew
James Brown may have invented funk, but the Meters perfected it. The group laid down a mix of buoyant melodies and sophisticated syncopation that has yet to be surpassed.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
02-17-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Workload Is Getting Worse for Colorado Springs Copsnew
After years of slow growth, Colorado Springs' police department is staring down a budget cut. The chief says police, already struggling to keep up, are cutting corners, skipping investigation of lesser crimes, and using volunteers to do real police work.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-17-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Fort Carson's Top Commander Talks About Mental-Health Care, Classrooms and Morenew
Maj. Gen. Mark Graham has led a Colorado Army installation through some difficult times since 2007.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
02-17-2009 |
War
Shit Jobs: We Look Back at the Work That Made Us What We Are Todaynew
Even if political regime change does bring about real-world change, the shit job will still be with us in all its glory. In this spirit, we present our editors and writers' nearly repressed memories of their absolutely worst jobs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
02-17-2009 |
Culture
Tags: journalism, work
Budget Cuts Could Spell Doom for Colorado Springs Community Centersnew
The department known as Parks and Rec covers much of the fabric of life in Colorado Springs. People agree that the programs and facilities are popular and well-used. Yet the city's recreation services manager say the programs could vanish and the facilities could close.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Deb Acord and Ralph Routon |
01-27-2009 |
Economy
Drunk Tank: Colorado Springs Loses Its Detox Facilitynew
Emergency rooms will soon be the only safe place for chronic substance abusers to crash in Colorado Springs. What's that say about the rest of us?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Matthew Schniper |
01-27-2009 |
Drugs
Sci-Fi Icon Extends a Hand Across the Author-Audience Dividenew
The American Tolkien demonstrates how science fiction fandom presaged the social networking age.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Dylan Otto Krider |
01-23-2009 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Bela Fleck and Steve Earle Collaborator Casey Driessen Takes His Trio on the Roadnew
Driessen's influences are all over the map. And some of them -- like, say, British electronicist Squarepusher and seminal jazz violinist Stuff Smith -- barely seem from the same universe.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
01-05-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
$35 for Your Thoughts on the Economynew
What justifies a national news story saying the psychic business is booming in these uncertain times?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
12-11-2008 |
Economy
Iranian Rock Band Hypernova Will Not Bow Down to Your Godnew
They've earned comparisons to Interpol and Bauhaus, although Raam's striking baritone more closely resembles that of the late Ian Curtis.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Miracle Fruit: Miracle Workernew
A much-hyped food item brings magic and sweetness to the tongue -- and dinner parties.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Matthew Schniper |
11-13-2008 |
Food+Drink
Near-Misses and Mistakes Highlight Election Pressures in Coloradonew
With election day looming, troubling news keeps emanating from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
We Deserve Better than Sarah Palinnew
Here's the point: I'm tired of pretending Palin isn't a moron. She is a moron. She's dumber than a sack full of hammers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rich Tosches |
10-28-2008 |
Commentary
Wovenhand Frontman David Eugene Edwards on God, Goth and Guitarsnew
Edwards' themes of sin and salvation ring with an authenticity that can, for some, be genuinely uncomfortable. And while I've long been an admirer of both his bands, only recently did I realize just how serious Edwards actually is.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
10-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
DeVotchKa is Anything but a McBandnew
With newfound acclaim, the band gives up a little control but no singularity.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
10-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
