Devo are, in fact, men!
Last week, my girlfriend and I made a pilgrimage to Chicago to see my childhood heroes, Devo, play two of their classic albums – “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo” and “Freedom of Choice” – in their entireties. We also explored the city and spent some time with friends, including Colorado’s own Magic Cyclops, the comic musician who was on a pilgrimage of his own.

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Hop aboard: Railroad Earth is playing three nights at Boulder’s Fox Theatre, starting tonight.
New Jersey six-piece Railroad Earth is one of those groups that proudly, and deftly, straddle the line between folk outfit and jam band. The group’s bluegrass roots are evident in its skillfully picked songs, its collaborative creative process and its diverse instrumentation.
But Railroad Earth’s songs take on a unique personality in the live arena, something Colorado audiences will see and hear when the group plays a three-night stand at Boulder’s Fox Theatre [...]

Two nights at the intimidatingly huge, darkened Ellie? No sweat when you’re Ray LaMontagne. Photo by Todd Radunsky.
Folk rocker Ray LaMontagne played to a sold out, often vocal crowd on Wednesday night at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, part of a two-night stint at the cavernous venue. His soulful, inspiring voice captivated the audience and had many singing his poetic lyrics along with him. Check out photographer Todd Radunsky’s short photo essay of the evening below.
View a full photo gallery of this concert here.

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Keb’ Mo’ got the crowd up and moving in the normally staid Paramount Theatre on Tuesday. Photo by John Leyba.
On a Tuesday night, Grammy Award-winning contemporary bluesman Keb’ Mo’ had fans dancing in the aisles at the Paramount Theatre — much to the consternation of some stern ushers at this venerable old Denver venue.
But you can’t keep a good fan down.
And the crowd gets worked up at the Paramount, with just under 1,900 seats creating an environment intimate enough that the audience conversed [...]

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Wolfmother’s impressive grasp on well-worn metal moves translated nicely at the Ogden on Monday. Photo by Tina Hagerling.
Neo-metal’s Wolfmother isn’t trying to re-invent the wheel. Proudly and loudly, the Aussie four-top showcase their blatantly borrowed chops with a sound that is part Iron Maiden, part Black Sabbath, part Led Zeppelin and, duh, wholly metal. Really, who cares if they imitate? Sometimes it’s not about innovation and creativity. Sometimes it’s about homage and Wolfmother is the modern-day face of metal’s giants reincarnated for our [...]

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Art Alexakis may be the only remaining original member of Everclear, but the band sounded better than ever at the Bluebird on Monday. Photo by Jennifer Cohen.
Armed with a brand-spanking new line-up, save for ever-present front man Art Alexakis, Everclear rolled into the Bluebird Theater Monday night for an impressive return to the stage and a big helping of affection for their fans. Touring their newly released, “In a Different Light,” an album of slightly toned-down versions of previously recorded material, Alexakis and [...]

If the Rolling Stones can hack it, why can’t these two? Photo from the Associated Press.
Piano-pop titans Elton John and Billy Joel have postponed their “Face 2 Face” concert at the Pepsi Center on Sunday until Feb. 22, promoter AEG Live announced today. All previously-purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show and refunds are available at point of purchase, likely tickethorse.com or the Pepsi Center box office.
The postponement should come as no surprise to fans who have watched the tour’s troubled-plagued progress the [...]