What happens when you juxtapose Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 in D Minor,” an orchestral masterpiece whose sublime grandeur seems impossible to rival, with Kevin Puts’s much gentler (albeit not that gentle) “Symphony No. 2,” a modern orchestral work the contemporary composer wrote in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks?
Brooklyn hip-hop artist and social activist Talib Kweli has built a career on incisive, intelligent lyrics with his thought-provoking rap. Surrounded by a family of university educators, Kweli came to the public’s attention in 1996 when he appeared on the album Doom by Cleveland group Mood. It was in 2002, with the release of his debut solo album Quality, that he saw his reputation blossom nationally.
It’s 6:16 p.m. in Seattle, Washington. AFI bassist Hunter Burgan just finished a longer-than-usual sound check at The Showbox. Music starts in less than 45 minutes, and he has to field a call from Westword.
Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks returns to Red Rocks tonight, with headliner Zedd, as well as Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Lil Dicky, Lophiile and DJ Cassidy. This weekend’s lineup also includes Steel Panther at the Fillmore Auditorium, RJD2 at the Ogden Theatre, Talib Kweli at the Gothic Theatre and SIA Center Stage 2017 with Red Fang at Summit Music Hall.
Big news for Queen fans.The classic rock band that sang anthemic classics like “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” will be coming to the Pepsi Center on July 6.
From the opening lines of Qbala’s new track, “So Alone,” the MC establishes themselves as a fluid being, unbound by binary gender and what can be contained in merely a human form.
Over 30 years, through numerous line-up changes, murderous scandals and tumult, Norwegian black metal band Mayhem has defied death.
If all goes as planned, the small house on the northwest corner of Bayaud Avenue and Pennsylvania Street will be demolished soon. The building most recently served as the home of Moon Magnet, a combination art collective, studio and residence led by music impresario Reed Fuchs, whose goal is to foster a more colorful music community in Denver.
Philadelphia-based jamtronica act, the Disco Biscuits return to the area for four shows, including Bisco Inferno on Saturday, June 3 at Red Rocks with Shpongle, and three nights at the Ogden Theatre from Wednesday, May 31 through Friday, June 2.
If you’re looking to open and run a DIY venue in Denver, now is probably not the best time.
A brief comic history of the Rainbow Ballroom, where Louis Armstrong and Chuck Berry once played.
Talib Kweli’s voice is generally soft and laid-back, but it can ignite in an instant. When he talks about Trump, the rapper burns.
It’s the oldest story in the book: Two local musicians are booked to play background music at an antiques fair in Littleton, there’s chemistry between the pair of them, and, hey, presto, a new country/Americana outfit is born.
Before you start trying to sneak into shows again, check out this list of tips for purchasing (or winning) tickets that involve no service fees.
Safe Boating Is No Accident’s latest video for “Post-American Blues” rolls through some of these very American pockets of neighborhood commerce, with the band paying special attention to a dying breed of storefront: the mom and pop pet shop, specifically of the reptile variety.
Kings of Leon announced it is postponing its January 25 show after doctors diagnosed drummer Nathan Followill with pneumonia and ordered him to take three days off.
Despite Trump-loving keyboard warriors posting ignorant, racist, misogynistic comments on the Facebook page for Punk Against Trump, the event sold out and raised $3,000 for the various charities.
History Colorado is showcasing contemporary Denver musicians at its Tiny Library Concert series.
Synth pop duo Holy Ghost! shares five simple steps that can make any synth pop show a great one.
Looking for concerts to check out this week, in Denver? Here are some of the best.
Four years ago, local guitarist Dave Devine was set to play his first set of music from Ennio Morricone’s spaghetti Western soundtracks in Dazzle jazz club. The Good, the Bad and the Dazzle show was something that he and Kevin Lee, a fellow guitarist who was the venue’s music manager…
The Denver garage-rock band Bad Licks has released a new song to commemorate — and protest — Donald Trump’s inauguration.
