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Lipgloss’s ransom note aesthetic kidnaps our heart

The old “cut up magazines and make it look like a ransom note” approach is so old school, it may have existed before there was a school. But it’s fallen so far out of favor that when it’s occasionally revived, it’s hardly fair to call it cliche. Throwback maybe –…

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The Fray tapped to warm up for U2 at Invesco Field next spring

Grammy nominations? Platinum status? Selling out Red Rocks? It’s difficult to imagine any single event surpassing those sorts of mile markers in your career. Unless, of course, said event involves warming up for U2. In your hometown. Now that’s beyond difficult. That’s inconceivable. But that’s exactly what the Fray will…

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New rockabilly bar slated to open in early 2011

After searching for the last year or so for a place to open a rockabilly-themed bar, Jimmy Nigg and his brother just took over the former Cucina Roma Roma spot at 12363 West 64th Avenue in Arvada and hope to re-open it as Rockabillies early next year. While the bar…

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Cassette nostalgia calls you to Plat’s video release

We like things that look like other things, especially when the other things that things look like remind us of warm-and-fuzzy moments from days gone by. Like, say, a flier that recalled the halcyon days of audio cassettes, in all of their lo-fi, wow-and-flutter glory. That nostalgic feeling for our…

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B.B. King, DJ Shadow, Os Mutantes shows announced

Master bluesman B.B. King, who seems to visit these parts a couple times a year, returns to the Boulder Theater on Saturday, January 22. Tickets ($77.50 general admission, $96.50 reserved, $124.50 gold circle) go on sale this Saturday, October 2, at 10 a.m. , When DJ Shadow hits the Ogden…

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STS9, the Heavy and Dimmu Borgir shows announced

After selling out a two-night stint at Red Rocks and a show at the Boulder Theater earlier this month, STS9 has announced its return to the area for a three-night stand at the Fillmore Auditorium, from Wednesday, December 29, to Friday, December 31. While tickets for the New Year’s run…

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No more live music after next month at PT’s Club Inferno

Throughout the late ’60s, 1601 West Evans was a prime destination for live music, with acts like the Doors, Cream, the Grateful Dead and Van Morrison performing in the space now occupied by PT’s Showclub. Four years ago, rock returned to the building when the folks at Left Nut Entertainment…

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Fourmile Canyon Revival benefit concert slated

File this one under the most heartening news we’ve heard all week. Just got word of a benefit concert for the folks affected by the devastating Fourmile Canyon Fire. Presented by KBCO, the aptly dubbed Fourmile Canyon Revival features the String Cheese Incident, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Yonder…

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Brandon Flowers, Rob Halford, the Judds shows announced

Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is hitting the road this fall in support of his solo debut, Flamingo, which hits stores today on Island. He’ll be at the Ogden Theatre on Thursday, November 18. Tickets ($30) go on sale Saturday, September 18 at 10 a.m. Another frontman heading out on tour…

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Glitch Mob, Danzig, KT Tunstall shows announced

Glitch Mob, which released its debut, Drink the Sea, this past spring, is slated to perform at the Fillmore Auditorium on Halloween night, Sunday, October 31. In August, the electronic trio also teamed up with MishkaNYC to release Drink The Sea Part 2: The Mixtape, which can be downloaded here…

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This weekend: Cervantes’ Electric Avenue Music and Arts Fest

Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom may have changed owners last fall, but things are clearly still kicking at the venue, and there’s still plenty of music in the streets. Last year, before changing hands Cervantes’ hosted the Dancing In the Streets, a three-day festival that took place at 26th and Welton…

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Soulfly, Les Nubians, the Bad Plus shows announced

While last week’s big announcement included Phish’s three-night stand at the 1STBANK Center, a number of other shows were recently announced, most which are on are sale now. In addition to Kottonmouth Kings, Joshua Radin, Combichrist and Soulfly, lead by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera, are all slated to hit…

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B.o.B., Tiësto, Joe Satriani shows announced

After a supporting slot on Lupe Fiasco’s tour earlier this year, B.o.B. will be making his return to the area for a date at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, October 9, followed by a show at the Ogden Theatre on Sunday, October 10. Tickets for the Boulder show, which are…