GoGo LoGo Volume 2, Issue 21
September 28 - October 11, 2000
Calendar of Events
Concerts
Upcoming Tours at a glance
Venues
Art Galleries
Movie Listings
Plays
Bar Guide

Get Out!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2000

Set against a backdrop of scandal and society in the antebellum South, "PARADE" is the latest Tony Award-winning musical from famed director Harold Prince. Scheduled to run until September 24 at the fabulous Temple Buell theater, this is (finally) a big-ticket musical that won't disappoint, bore, or annoy you. --Chris J. Magyar

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2000

There's very little to say about the progenitors of "The Sweater Song" and "Buddy Holly" except this: mark my words, WEEZER will be huge again. Remember how long it took the Barenaked Ladies to get from "If I Had A Million Dollars" to "One Week"? Same story here. See them now, while it's cheap. At the Ogden for one night only. --CJM

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2000

Michelle Baldwin, the creator of BURLESQUE AS IT WAS, suggests, "Retro doesn't have to mean some '80's night at a dance club-we're talking 1880's with some of our acts." Burlesque is a troupe dedicated to the revival of old time cabaret, vaudeville, dancing and general showmanship, a sort of Catskills campground right here in Colorado. This year's show, "Around the World in 80 Girls," will play to a packed house at the Gothic Theater. Jam yourself in there and gape at the fire dancing, live music, and of course, girls girls girls! This gives "vintage" a whole new meaning. --CJM

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2000

Today is the last chance for you to see the current exhibition at GALLERY SINK. The exhibition is called "Sex Stories" and features paintings in comic strip format by Jason Appleton. The gallery also features a show called "One Inch Equals One Foot," which is a site-specific installation by Cheryl Bailey. Gallery Sink is located at 2301 W. 30th Ave. --Valerie van de Flier

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2000

Today is the 30th anniversary of JIMI HENDRIX's untimely death. Drop on your favorite Hendrix record (or, if you're a late bloomer, CD), and wonder why it is that all the guitar heroes have gone away. These days, music media is so obsessed with the lead singer that there might never be another Hendrix (whose singing was as relevant to his genius as Louis Armstrong's croaked notes were to his trumpet expertise). And if you must have a piece of the legend, longtime Hendrix friend and protegé Buddy Miles will be in concert at the Little Bear on September 20. Long live the legend. - CJM

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2000

The sweet harmonies of Cooley High seemed doomed to VH1's "Where Are They Now?" In the years since BOYZ II MEN broke through with their sophomore album, the territory they reinvigorated has been plagued with boy bands appealing to young white teenage girls. What the managers of such outfits as N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys realized was the commercial appeal of thickly layered harmonies on a backdrop of Motown soul. What they missed was the Love, the Barry White, the sexual appeal of such a genre. Boyz II Men still gets her motor purring, and his juices flowing, and everybody's nightgown slinky. With Luther Vandross, this concert makes for a can't-miss date. At Fiddler's Green. --CJM

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2000

He started out playing in high school bands and recorded several albums with others before he started his solo career. NEIL YOUNG has been switching from being a solo artist to being in a group a lot. After being solo for a while he teamed up and became a part of Crosby Stills Nash and Young. By now he's solo again, and that'll be the way he'll perform in Denver tonight. --VvdF

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2000

Any impression you might have about ROCKAPELLA is only half-right. If you know them as the crazy kids' singers who entertained on "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" ... there's still a touch of zany showmanship in the group. If you know them as the cheesy quartet who hammed it up in Spike Lee's Do It A Cappella ... they can still belt out "Sixty Minute Man" and "Under the Boardwalk" with the best of them. If you know them as the obscure Japanese group whose releases aren't available here ... get ready for a surprise. The best a cappella group (that means no instruments at all to you guitar-heads) in the country has finally received some label backing, and you can rush out to any record store to discover the joys of beatbox meets barbershop meets blues meets Boyz II Men. But the best way to enjoy the miracle of vocal acrobatics is to see them live, at Colorado College in the Springs, and just soak in the love. Cynicism is overrated anyway. --CJM

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2000

If you have a couple of extra C-notes in your pocket, you are in a charitable mood and have been wondering as some of the rest of us have, "What is up with the ever elusive Todd Park Mohr?" then the place to be this evening is the Gothic Theater for the River Reach Youth Initiative Annual Fundraiser. The front man for international recording artists BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS is all but guaranteed to make an appearance at this charity event as the Colorado-based band donates their live performance for the second year in a row to benefit at-risk youth. The event this year is themed 'sunset rendezvous' and is sponsored by Guinness Bass Import Company and catered by Panache. The evening will include a live auction featuring an autographed Terrell Davis jersey, a Big Head Todd guitar and works of art by Denver artist Malcolm Farley. Also slated is an award ceremony for role model of the year, this year being presented to Denver City Councilwoman Happy Haynes. Wrapping up the evening's festivities is the private concert performance by Big Head Todd & the Monsters featuring some of the new material from their upcoming album to be released in winter 2001. Tickets for the benefit are $150- $250 V. I. P. and are only available at 303- 477-0379 or www.riverreach.org --Jessica Vogelgesang

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2000

DJs from all over the world, such as Juan Atkins from Detroit, Sam Mollison from the U. K. and many others will be featured at tonight's dance party "COOL WORLD." This party is being organized by the same people who gave you Eargasm 2000. With these parties they are trying to give Denver a glimpse of the roots of dance music. Ticket prices vary from $20 in limited pre-sale to $30 at the door. They are available at several record stores around town and online at www.acteva.com/go/planetx --VvdF

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2000

Even though they're from the U. K., they can't really be called Britpop. ELASTICA is probably one of the most prominent bands in the '90's U. K. Independent scene. Singer Justine Frischmann used to play in an early incarnation of Suede and had close connections to Blur. When Suede decided they didn't want to work with Justine anymore, she placed ads in the paper asking for band members. That worked out pretty well. We haven't heard from them for a while, but they are touring again and will hit Denver at the Bluebird. --VvdF

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2000

Ever been caught by surprise? Didn't know how to show the world that surprise? Log on to www.emotioneric.com and learn what real surprise looks like. Eric is just a regular guy with a regular face, but that hasn't stopped him from sharing with the world all the wonderful emotions a man can have-such as complacency, senile dementia, intense Playstation face, and "Can't Sleep ... Clowns Will Eat Me." Sure, it's a waste of time, but you'll be that much more prepared to don the correct expression when constipated. What else is the web for? --CJM

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2000

It's impossible to escape public broadcasting. One tale our intrepid pioneers brought back from Burning Man was that the only radio station one could pick up on the playa was NPR. Likewise, no matter how remote your abode, or how weak your rabbit ears, a PBS station is guaranteed to come through clean and clear. Which means two things: you've seen Antiques Roadshow, and you've seen "RIVERDANCE." I can't vouch for the impact of a live Antiques Roadshow, but there's no doubt that "Riverdance" wasn't meant to be experienced via the half-hearted camera work of an underpaid PBS employee, so hike down to Colorado Springs to gander at the stomping live. --CJM

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2000

They started out as a college band after they heard each other play in their dorm rooms. They practiced in the dorm lounge and recorded their first demos on four-track recorders. Somehow the effort paid off and now they sell out every venue they play at. They use the strangest stage props to make the shows interesting for the people, such as a flying hot dog. Their first tour ever started in Colorado. Now PHISH is coming back here again, so buy your tickets fast before they're sold out. --VvdF


Concerts

Upcoming Tours at a glance


Venues

Art Galleries
Openings Other Galleries

Theater

Bar Guide




Bars

 happy hour amenities live music parking notes
dancing
cover charge
15 St. Tavern
15th and Welton 303-572-0822 		5p-7p Pool, 3 TVs, 6 beers on tap X X X Onsite DJ on Su, M, Tu.
Andrews Pub & Lounge
1434 Blake St. 303-825-1111 		2p-7p M-F Pool, darts, 12 beers on tap       Onsite $1 beers (Doe Equis, Rolling Rock, Asahi), free pool M-W
Boiler Room
9th & Auraria Pkwy. 303-893-5733 		Call Pool, darts, 30 beers on tap       Onsite Specials on pitchers every night.
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub
2220 Blake St. 303-297-3644 		4p-7p Pool, 5 TVs, 9 beers on tap X X   Valet/Onsite Brewery onsite, next to Coors Field
Broadway Brewing
2441 Broadway 303-292-2555 		3p-7p Pool, 4 TVs, 16 beers on tap       Lot Come as you are!
Cafe Netherworld
1275 Pennsylvania 303-861-8638 		4p-7p M-F Pool, full menu, 4 beers on tap       Onsite Cyber cafe with 5 computers
Dick's Last Resort
1909 Blake St. 303-292-1212 		3p-7p Pool, 10 TVs, 12 beers on tap X X   Lot  
Duffy's Shamrock
1635 Court Pl. 303-534-4935 		3p-6:30p 8 TVs, full menu, 7 beers on tap       Lot Serving food until 1:30a, since 1964
Fado's Irish Pub
1735 19th St. 303-297-0066 		Call Full menu, 8 beers on tap X X   Onsite European sports on TV, bar shipped from Ireland
Fox St. Bar & Cafe
4058 Fox St. 303-458-8091 		4:30p-6:30p Pool, 6 TVs, 3 beers on tap X X   Onsite  
Goosetown
3242 E. Colfax Ave. 303-399-9703 		3p-7p Pool, 4 TVs, 12 beers on tap       Onsite Beer special every night.
Grand Slam Sports Café
9660 E. Arapahoe Rd. 303-799-1300 		4:30p-7p Pool, 40 TVs, 16 beers on tap   X   Onsite Seafood, salads, steaks and much more.
Heavenly Daze Brew and Restaurant
208 S. Klamath. 303-715-1300 		4:30p-7p Pool, darts, 9 beers on tap       Onsite Party Pig: 312 oz. of beer, $1 pizza slices.
Jackson's All American Sports Rock
1520 20th St. 303-298-7625 		4p-7p Pool, darts, 20 beers on tap X   X Lot New Cuervo deck, live music, DJs
Josephina's
1433 Larimer 303-623-0166 		4p-7p 15 beers on tap, full menu X     None Open mic Tu nights, casual/dress
LoDo's
1946 Market St. 303-293-8555 		4p-6p M-F Pool, 26 TVs, 24 beers on tap X X   Valet/Onsite Upstairs open patio with full bar in summer.
Park Tavern
11th 303-832-7667 		4:30p-6:30p Pool, 7 TVs, 20 beers on tap X     Lot Great happy hour and open mic Tu
Rock Bottom Brewery
1001 16th St. 303-534-7616 		None Pool, full menu, 8 beers on tap X     Lot  
Soiled Dove
1949 Market St. 303-299-0100 		None Full menu, 12 beers on tap X   X Lot Live music W-Su, Open 11a-2a 7 days a week.
Sports Column
1930 Blake St. 303-296-1935 		4-7p M-F Menu, 15 TVs, 12 beers on tap   X   None Full Service rooftop patio, Karoake Tuesdays
Sports Field Roxxx
8501 E. Colfax Ave. 303-861-9103 		None Full menu, live bands, sports X X X Onsite Denver's original rock club, live music W-Sa.
Streets of London Pub
1501 E. Colfax Ave. 303-861-9103 		5p-7p Full menu, darts, 12 beers on tap       Lot Sunday night sold-out '60's '70's retro.
William's Tavern
423 E. 17th St. 303-861-9813 		11a-12p, 4-7p Pool, darts, sports, 9 beers on tap X   X Lot Live music W-Su, Open 11a-2a 7 days a week.
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
1634 18th St. 303-297-2700 		3p-6p M-F Pool, darts, 11 beers on tap       Valet/Lot We make all our own beers
Zu Denver
60 S. Broadway 720-570-8534 		3p-8p M-F Pool, darts, sports, 3 beers on tap X X X Lot Live trivia challenge Sundays, $150 cash & prizes.

Clubs

 happy hour amenities live music parking notes
dancing
cover charge
Club Millennium
1520 20th St. 303-298-ROCK 		Drink specials Full menu, 18 beers on tap   X X Lot Upstairs from Jackson's All American Sports Rock
Club Mixx
11249 E. Colfax 303-366-2771 		none 3 beers on tap   X   None  
Club Onyx
314 E. 13th 303-861-8078 		none Pool, 5 beers on tap   X X Onsite Thursdays all ages.
Club Velvet
1523 Market 303-607-9270 		5p-9p Snacks, 16 beers on tap X X X Valet/Onsite 2 dance floors, 4 levels, 4 bars, dress code.
Decades
1650 Wadsworth 303-238-5777 		none     X X None Ages 16 and up.
Grizzly Rose
5450 N. Valley 303-295-1330 		Call Full menu, 3 beers on tap X X X Onsite  
Market 41
1941 Market St. 303-292-5641 		None 3 beers on tap   X X Lot  
Rock Island
1614 15th St. 303-572-7625 		None Pool, 3 beers on tap   X X Lot Saturday is all ages night!
Vinyl
1082 Broadway 303-860-8469 		Call 3 beers on tap   X X None  
Whisky Bill's
7290 W. Colfax Ave. 303-232-6314 		4p-7p Pool, darts, 5 beers on tap X X X Onsite Rock and jam open mic on Tues. with Steve Crenshaw


Dance Parties

  • Friday September 15
  • Saturday September 16
  • Saturday September 23
  • Friday September 29
  • Saturday October 28

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