It may not have been quite the British invasion like those of the Sex Pistols, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, or The Who, but The Kooks made quite an appearance at Thursday night’s show in downtown Denver at the Ogden Theatre. Presented by 97.3 KBCO, the station of “World Class Rock,” an older crowd of… Continue reading Koo Koo for The Kooks
True to the classic spirit of Rock and Roll, and a hard hitting member of the so-called rock revival movement, Super 400 have rediscovered the beauty and simplicity of the power trio. Kenny Hohman’s guitar work is at times deliciously thick and crunchy, and at others soaring and smooth, kind of like his voice. And… Continue reading From NY to B-Town, Super 400 tears it up in Boulder, CO
We young people tend, for whatever reason, to badmouth those who are significantly older than us. Maybe it’s a fear of getting old ourselves that elicits this response, maybe it’s a feeling of self-righteous know-it-all-ism, but what we tend to forget is that a great many things in this life get better with age. Wine… Continue reading Hot Fuckin' Tuna
Phil Lesh & Friends played the Greek Theater in Los Angeles last night and Grateful Web was on hand to snap some photos. Also Grace Potter & the Nocturnals opened the show, so be sure to check out more pictures from their opening set. A special thanks goes out to the GPN staff for setting up… Continue reading Phil Lesh & Friends + Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Photos
The 7th Jammy Awards at the Wamu Theater at Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City left no one disappointed to say the least. Despite all the far stretching rumors about Phish taking the stage together, phans still had a great time paying homage to one of the greatest rock n’ roll… Continue reading 2008 Jammys with Phlavor
DJ-inspired raves were all the rage in the mid-90s, and continue to be a popular mix of incredible electronic music and serious dance grooves. The emerging popularity of jambands during that time has led to the inevtible crossover of the two genres, beginning with such pioneers as the Disco Biscuits. Today a flux of excellent live electronica,… Continue reading BoomBox Turns it up in Denver
It’s tragically easy to grow tired of modern pop music. Ever been to a show and wondered why the band stuck so rigidly to the formula already laid out on their studio albums? I have. Ever realized halfway through a performance that sounds you thought the band was making were prerecorded? I have. Ever turned… Continue reading The Raconteurs – The Loudest Thing in Pop Music: Day 3 of my Magical Mystery Weekend
On day 2 of my Magical Mystery Weekend I found myself somewhere I’d never been before – the shower. Wait, I mean Owsley’s Golden Road in Denver, Colorado. Exactly what a little venue in a big city should be, Owsley’s screams character from every angle. From the broke-ass stone edifice and multiple staging areas to… Continue reading Kimock, Vega, Molo, White, and Seals: Day 2 of my Magical Mystery Weekend
Teeny-boppers made a comeback on Tuesday night at the Fox Theatre in Boulder for Rooney’s 2008 tour, Calling the World. Rooney’s all ages show brought in an eclectic mix of concert-goers: teenagers, college students, parents, and those oh so young pre-teens. Alabama band The Bridges, consisting of four girls and one guy, kicked off the… Continue reading Rooney's Ruffled Call to the World
Boulder loves the jazzy funk, no doubt about it, and at the top of the fan club is Boulder’s college student population. So what better place for a jamfest featuring Medeski, Martin & Wood and the Wood Brothers than in the heart of young hipsterville, right? Well I could think of several better places, but… Continue reading Medeski, Martin & Wood, and the Wood Brothers: Day 1 of my Magical Mystery Weekend
