John Moreland has a hard time telling lies. When you’re at one of the songwriter’s shows, what you see is what you get, and what he says is what he means. In his unabashed approach to writing, Moreland is steadfast in his commitment to the truth, regardless of whether or…
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom has developed one of Denver’s best gathering places — on any given weekend night (and many weekdays) the place is a reliable mainstay for fans of jam bands, electronica and general goodwill. There was plenty of evidence at Friday’s Signal Path and Zoomga show; photographer Scott Lentz…
I spent most of a recent week on a bike tour from the San Luis Obispo, California area up to Marin, with a two-night stay in my old home base of San Francisco. Drinking beer and reading former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann’s new autobiography (written with help from Benjy…
Editor’s note: Each week, illustrator Noah Van Sciver shares his ongoing story of an 80s rocker on a road trip through his past with the readers of Backbeat. You can see more of Van Sciver’s work in his new book SAINT COLE from Fantagraphics books. Last Week’s Episode Of Rufus…
Mastodon played Red Rocks on an overcast weekend, but the modern metal titan brought out plenty of fans anyway. Our Brandon Marshall was there to capture these affable folks in their natural pose: Holding up a rawk fist (or in some cases, the University of Texas hand symbol, for some…
The Colorado Music Hall of Fame is headed for an eventful 2015. The organization, which started in 2011, is planning a permanent Hall of Fame facility at Red Rocks — according to director G. Brown, it will be open to the public early this summer. The expansion of the CMHOF…
What I’m about to say, I say with no trace of irony: Limp Bizkit are pretty awesome. In fact, so far as I can tell, they were the last good thing alt-rock radio had to offer. Let’s talk about their musical merits. I know that Fred Durst got a little…
This week’s best concerts include Matt & Kim at the Ogden, Bobby Bare Jr. at the Fox in Boulder and plenty of early May holiday action. Our full list of picks follows. MONDAY, MAY 4 Cinco de Mayo All Day (Monday and Tuesday) ViewHouse Eatery Bar & Rooftop Star Wars…
Dan Deacon, who headlines the Bluebird Theatre on Tuesday, May 12, makes unclassifiable music that plenty of people insist upon trying to categorize anyhow. His latest album, Gliss Riffer, collects computer-generated music with a stylistic range that encompasses every conceivable genre, as well as some that don’t exist yet except…
Cavalera Conspiracy, the Brazilian brother act featuring Max Cavalera of Sepultura fame, played earlier this week at Summit Music Hall with Corrosion of Conformity and Death Angel. A particularly excellent mosh pit ensued, which photographer Brandon Marshall captured in all its aggressive glory. You can see highlights below — check…
This weekend’s Colorado concert calendar includes appearances by nimble songwriter Bhi Bhiman, hip-hop collective the Diplomats, and more. See the full list of our picks below. FRIDAY, MAY 1 The Diplomats$30 9:00 PM Ogden Theatre Bhi Bhiman$25/$30 7:30PM Boulder Theater Cookie Monsta$10 9:00PM Beta Total GhostFREE 7:30PM The 1up Colfax…
When Rhinoceropolis opened its doors to the public for the first time in May of 2005 for an art show, it represented a continuation of Denver’s long tradition of DIY venues. From warehouses and the like for punk shows in the 80s, the Greenhaus of early alternative rock band The…
The Sixth Annual Denver Noise Fest kicks off Friday night May 1st at Rhinoceropolis at 8 p.m. Over the course of two nights and Saturday mid-day, DNF will host some of the most interesting and innovative artists in the broad spectrum of the noise genre. Each night, guest DJs will…
There are few groups in Denver as engaging as hip-hop collective High Five. Borrowing both the energy and insight of golden-era groups like A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, the group has been honing its own sound in town since 2012. High Five, which comprises MCs B-Rex, Guidence,…
There’s no doubting the amount of historic moments our beautiful Red Rocks have seen. But the iconic Colorado venue has really outdone itself this year. From first-time international superstar performances to the most number of confirmed concerts ever — here are ten reasons why 2015 will be the best Red…
Brad Paisley headlines KYGO’s 35th Birthday Bash on Friday, September 18 with Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton opening. Tickets ($19.80-$74.50) go on sale on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. NOFX teams up with Lagwagon, Swingin’ Utters, Flatliners, Masked Intruder, Toy Guitar, Bad Cop and more for Fat Wrecked For 25 Years Tour at…
The Fort Collins Music Showcase (aka FoCoMX) brings out thousands of Fort Collins residents who are undeniably smitten over their town’s local talent, year after year. This year the festival runs like clockwork, and locals know who to see, and what to expect. The price for a ticket, when divided…
Over the past ten years, Rhinoceropolis has invited countless acts from all over the world to play on its cement floor. It has also been a home for artists and a source of inspiration for all kinds of people. Below are stories from various musicians and artists about their experience…
Rhinoceropolis opened to the public with an art show the first week of May 2005. It was founded by Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design students Harry C. Walters and Jeremiah Teutsch and musicians/artists Milton Melvin Croissant III (aka “Buddy”) and Warren Bedell. The four had spent plenty of…
Back in 2005, there were barely any signs of life along the industrial strip of Brighton Boulevard between downtown Denver and Interstate 70. But that year, behind the unmarked metal door of an unassuming blond-brick building at 3553 Brighton Boulevard, Rhinoceropolis was born.The modest, two-“room” warehouse is celebrating its tenth…
For over two years, in a galaxy not that far away (the Baker district), Moon Magnet Studios has been recording and shaping a collective of musicians in a communal habitat, and it’s far out, man. When it comes to recording studios, there are nearly as many places to record as…
Sure, heavy metal music has a history. But could heavy metal music be history? With inspirations ranging from Ancient Egypt and Rome to the American Revolution, and even the Second World War, many bands representing various genres of metal are composing music that pays homage to our collective past, in…
