SubscribeI love music, and I’m completely inspired by it while I’m running. Well, marathon training has afforded increased listening opportunities, let me tell you. I’ve been building up a playlist that works for me as I’ve been completing the requisite long training runs. I’m finally ready to share it (not the actual files, just the [...]
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The Mountain Goats Spotted In Montana – The Band Not the Animal
I’ve been a fan of The Mountain Goats for a number of years, and I’ve seen them live before in Denver. It was one of the craziest concerts I’ve ever been to. Small venue; diehard fans. I loved it, and John has been writing music for so long, you never know just what he’ll decide [...]
E-Book Prices: Irrational Expectations Alive and Well
Dear Publishing Companies: Your industry is dying, but you are still in denial. Let me help you. The cost of making and distributing an e-book is something small for the first one and BASICALLY NOTHING for every one after that. In economics, we say the marginal cost is zero. You can’t reasonably expect people to [...]
Etown with Imogen Heap and Gregory Alan Isakov
I’ve been wanting to get to an Etown recording since I moved to Boulder. What better opportunity than tonight when two artists I really enjoy played together. For anyone still in the dark about Etown, it’s a locally recorded weekly broadcast that is distributed to hundreds of public radio stations across the country. It’s usually [...]
In My CD Player: Snow Patrol – A Hundred Million Suns
While I normally don’t go for the big, well-known bands, I do make exceptions from time to time. Snow Patrol has been one of my favorites for years, but until recently, I hadn’t given their 2007 album, A Hundred Million Suns, a close listen. My Mistake. The album is lovely as a whole, but “Take [...]
The Alternate Routes at the Bluebird
The Alternate Routes swung back through Colorado on Sunday to play at the Bluebird. Once again, it was an amazing show. I continue to absolutely love their new album, A Sucker’s Dream. The Alternate Routes are one of those rare bands that has it all: a great live show, a beautiful album, poetic lyrics, and [...]
In My CD Player: Dark Was the Night
I picked up this absolutely stellar compilation double album on my latest trip to Bart’s CD Cellar. It includes a who’s who list of indie rock including: Andrew Bird, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, David Byrne, Cat Power, The Decemberists, Feist, Jose Gonzalez, Grizzly Bear, Iron & Wine, My Morning Jacket, The National, The New Pornographers, [...]
What’s In My CD Player: Loney, Dear
I first heard Loney, Dear off a mixed CD by my friend and music treasure hunter. I Am John was the track that caught my attention, and the rest of the album was ok. So I recognized the band name when I opened Paste Magazine last month and saw a review for the group’s new [...]
The Alternate Routes
About a month ago, I was standing in Bart’s CD Cellar and I heard something over the speakers. I asked who it was. The store person said, “The Alternate Routes“. I said I’d seen their CD on display, to which the store person replied and pointed, “Well, they are setting up in the back if [...]
Rocky Votolato – Denver This Saturday
In my own tradition of trumpeting cool artists most people have never heard of, today’s shout-out goes to Rocky Votolato. He will be playing at the Marquis Theater on Saturday. Tickets are $10; unbeatable. For the extreme concert goer, Andrew Bird is playing Friday night in Aspen at Belly Up. I’ll be there.
Last.fm is my Hero
I have been a last.fm user for a while now. It continues to do cool things for me. For example, it updates in real time the widgets you see in my blog’s sidebar. I’m over the whole ‘it’s creepy’ reservation in this case; I don’t care if you know EXACTLY what I’m listening to RIGHT [...]
Thao Ngygen at the Hi-Dive
I saw Thao Ngygen play at the Hi-Dive tonight. Before the concert, I was only familiar with a song or two, but I have to say, I was delighted by the performance. The number of really talented female vocalists on the indy scene pales in comparison to the number of guys. Thus, when I see [...]
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