COORS FOR HYPOCRITE
Pete Coors is a man of contradiction - to say the least. As CEO of Coors Brewing Company - Pete worked to reverse years of anti-gay policies at the company, making it one of the most gay-friendly in the country. Then Pete decides to run for Senate - and his "personal" views on a lot of issues sure have changed.
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  • Leftover Salmon is breaking up or taking a break?
    Leftover Salmon after 15 yrs says no more.. a hiatus or good-bye for good? read more..

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  • Leftover Salmon is breaking up or taking a break?
    Leftover Salmon after 15 yrs says no more.. a hiatus or good-bye for good? read more..

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  • Mark Karan interview - 4/21/01
    Mark Karan interview

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  • Railroad Earth
    With nearly 400 shows and tens of thousands of road miles now behind them, Railroad Earth has become a staple on the national touring and festival scene, and built a huge following of loyal fans that document and trade every note they play, and often join them on the road for multiple nights. These fans call themselves “Hobos,” and the band considers them to be the fuel that keeps this engine chugging along. Railroad Earth’s next album is planned for release in Spring 2004. Till then the band will continue to bring their music to the stage from East to West. So keep an ear to the ground and listen for Railroad Earth, because they'll be rolling through your town very soon.

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  • ten2nine
    "I hate to break the news to you, but you guy's may have finally put all the pieces together. This new ep is the best work I've heard from you ever! The writing, lyrics and music is superb, the performance is top notch and [Jim Leguilloux's] production gives it a true professional gloss." - Ron Gilmour, Power 104 Kelowna, BC

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  • Metharia
    The debut on the band was on 18th January 2000, when Metharia won the festival "Le Quattro Notti Rock." In June 2003 they are one of the three winners of the "NMC festival,' in Marcerta winning the award for the best live performance.

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  • Signal Path
    Armed with new jungle juice, they are warming up and ready to play. They opened up with a latenight show in Atlanta and continued on to Mountain View Jam Festival in North Carolina. Coast to coast, they'll be working their way to SummerCamp, Wakarusa, and High Sierra Music Festival.

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  • T-Band
    Jim Dooney plays guitar and does most of the lead vocals. He is great at getting everyone involved in the fun by taking requests or choosing the perfect song for any situation. Amy Anderson plays the stand up bass and sings harmony. Amy is the musical backbone of the band. Her playing punch and solid timing keeps us all together in our all acoustic environment. Robert Griffith plays banjo and sings harmony. Rob drives the band with lightning fast fingers and great improvising skills. Rich Egan plays mandolin and does some vocals. Rich keeps your feet tapping and your fingers snapping with his rhythm chops and is great at playing tasteful solos."

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  • Shanti Groove (September 2003)
    Shanti's groove moves along acoustical and electrical lines, combining the voice of jazz and rock with back porch bluegrass and funktified percussion. Bringing their unique sound to venues nationwide, the band provides a musical celebration of the 'groove' kind.

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  • Kelly's running column
    In this column I want to talk to you about Ghent. Ghent is the capital of the province East-Flanders in Belgium, a small country in Europe, and has about 225, 000 inhabitants.

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  • Kelly's running column
    In this column I want to talk to you about Ghent. Ghent is the capital of the province East-Flanders in Belgium, a small country in Europe, and has about 225, 000 inhabitants.

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  • Curious Yellow (August 2003)
    After fronting a couple bands in the mid 90s in California and spending the next several years developing his musical and songwriting talents in Japan and Minneapolis, Adam Lancaster landed in Denver in 2000 and founded the band. The band took on many formations and seemingly endless lineup changes for about a year until the perfect complimentary additions of Gregg Rosenthal (drums), Josh Eckhoff (guitar), and Matt Novack (bass, vocals) created a sound and style beyond what Adam could have hoped for. This new talented group immediately began writing songs and reworking old songs to create music and a performance that attracts and engages every listening audience. The personal and musical bond between each member deepened quickly and the dedication from everyone to develop the band to its fullest possibilities is evident.

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  • New Monsoon (June 2003)
    Utilizing congas, timbales, tabla, banjo, bongos, Dobro, ghatham, Didgeridoo, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drum kit and keys, the band offers a plethora of textures, rhythms, ideas and moods. New Monsoon absorbs elements of sound indigenous to world culture and incorporates them into a variety of colorful and original rhythmic compositions.

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  • One Way Rider (May 2003)
    "One Way Rider has taken Nashville by storm! It was an honor to have them perform on the Interstate Radio Network a network of over twenty stations that broadcast from Music City and airs nationwide and in Canada. Locally in Nashville, the IRN broadcast on WSM 650 AM, the home of the Grand Ole Opry. The response was great! We cant wait to have them come back on the air and play for us again. It was so good to be with folks that live and love the bluegrass way, truly a blessed family. David and Valerie are a great example of what a family can accomplish together."

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  • Smokestack (January 2003)
    “The quality of playing blew me away. All four guys were stars, but that keyboard player is a superstar. Very Hornsby in his writing and singing, very Medeski with his jams. I have had the CD for a few months, and being a little familiar with the songs impressed me even more.” CanJam News Toronto, Canada

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  • The Miltones (December 2002)
    Formed in the summer of 2000, the Miltones have already performed over 350 shows in under 28 months. Their high volume of gigs has enabled the band to mature and explore a range of musical directions that make them a formidable artistic act. Simultaneously their music seems to embrace a level of healing and celebration that make them both accessible and fortunate for the audiences they have attracted.

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  • Ripple (November 2002)
    When Ripple started out in an Old Tappan, NJ basement during early 1978, none of us thought we would be discussing the possibilities of playing together for 25 years. But that’s exactly what happened. From the early day’s of playing friends parties (usually when the Parent’s were away) to all the great nightclubs and other interesting venues we’ve performed at during the years, we’ve met some amazing people and formed life long friendships that will long out live the Band.

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  • Ray Charles died today at 73.
    Ray Charles dead at 73

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  • Fair To Midland (September 2002)
    Brett Stowers and Nathin Seals offer a rhythmic passion that leads the humble gentlemen in their avant-garde sound. The unearthed discord and unconventional cries of frontman Andrew Sudderth infused with guitarist Cliff Campbell's melodic fury tumble into a captivating creation of sonics, cultures, and confusion. Combined with the subtle offering of Matt Langley on keys, FTM glides past the expected boundries and gracefully throws their intense rock harmonies to the flame.

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  • The Few (July 2002)
    "We did it in chunks, whenever he was available," says Burnside. "Living there, and playing in the clubs, it raises your game." The result, an explosive, hooky collection that echoes Burnside's love of the Replacements and fascination with the Cure, is startling from a 22-year-old who took up guitar only three years ago.

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  • One Cat Left (May 2002)
    Pete’s former association with TOM MARSHALL of PHISH led to the band AMFIBIAN. It was here in this situation that Pete found his voice and his motivation..

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  • Mt. Kilimanjaro!
    In one scene we saw a hippo in the river, a croccodile laying on the bank just beside it, and a waterbuck stanking near in the grass!

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  • Grateful Web Interview with Madison House and SCI Ticketing
    SCI interview

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  • Leftover will be calling it quits at years end.
    Leftover Salmon are saying goodbye..

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  • AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TREY 05.25.04
    Phish is coming to end..

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  • Sativa Gumbo (April 2002)
    Sativa Gumbo

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  • Pamela's stories from Africa
    This month I'll continue teaching English at the school, organize a second beekeeping seminar, begin making fuel-efficient stoves, and track down another place to buy modern breed roosters.

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  • Yamagata update
    Yamagata

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  • Yamagata (June 2001)
    Yamagata

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  • JSwine (October 2000)
    JSwine

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  • Mark Karan (August 2000)
    Mark Karan

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  • Moses Guest (September 2000)
    Moses Guest

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  • Uncle Sammy (July 2001)
    Uncle Sammy

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  • Solomon Grundy (April 2001)
    Solomon Grundy

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  • Tonal Vision (May 2001)
    Tonal Vision

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  • A perspective from an oil & gas V.P. from Midland, Texas
    First of all... the production that Bush wants to open up in Colorado is GAS. Gas is very clean, not only for burning, but also to drill and produce. An average house in Boulder is far, far worse for the environment then either an oil or gas well.

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  • Enviornmental Ethicist: Cloth vs Disposable Diapers
    ...tried family defecating directly into our garden compositor…but after three months, neighbors complained of having to watch from their windows as I held the kids over the compost opening.

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  • Who cares what you 200 million think?
    There is no “Fix it for Good” in the lexicon of this administration, or the powerful oil interests it serves.

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  • Another Forest Bites The Dust
    Bush & Dick are at it again... June was a busy month (even for this administration), as Bush, Dick, the Army Corps of Engineers, federal judges, the Forest Service, the Fish & Wildlife Service, the EPA, and the rest continued on their (war)path of doing more damage to our environmental protections than any other administration in U.S. history.

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  • Another Forest Bites The Dust
    Bush & Dick are at it again... June was a busy month (even for this administration), as Bush, Dick, the Army Corps of Engineers, federal judges, the Forest Service, the Fish & Wildlife Service, the EPA, and the rest continued on their (war)path of doing more damage to our environmental protections than any other administration in U.S. history.

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  • Another Forest Bites The Dust
    Bush & Dick are at it again... June was a busy month (even for this administration), as Bush, Dick, the Army Corps of Engineers, federal judges, the Forest Service, the Fish & Wildlife Service, the EPA, and the rest continued on their (war)path of doing more damage to our environmental protections than any other administration in U.S. history.

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  • Air and Water Guy: Water fighting Bald Faced Hornets
    On reflection, This was a foolish attempt by amateurs, and if I did indeed want to attempt another foolish attempt by amateurs, I would do so in the rain, the temperature under 55 Degrees, with a face mask.

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  • Air and Water Guy: Water fighting Bald Faced Hornets
    On reflection, This was a foolish attempt by amateurs, and if I did indeed want to attempt another foolish attempt by amateurs, I would do so in the rain, the temperature under 55 Degrees, with a face mask.

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  • Air and Water Guy: Water fighting Bald Faced Hornets
    On reflection, This was a foolish attempt by amateurs, and if I did indeed want to attempt another foolish attempt by amateurs, I would do so in the rain, the temperature under 55 Degrees, with a face mask.

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  • OffSeason: Bahia Honda Key Summers
    We’ve come late afternoon to avoid strongest sun, and remain shoulders below the 4’ sea surface just out there beyond the beach, listening to two retired Greek couples, the only other guests this side of the park in the water. Inability to translate their soft floating dialogue drapes this human song into big white sky clouds piled up on each other and endless lapping jade and sapphire waters.

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  • OffSeason: Bahia Honda Key Summers
    We’ve come late afternoon to avoid strongest sun, and remain shoulders below the 4’ sea surface just out there beyond the beach, listening to two retired Greek couples, the only other guests this side of the park in the water. Inability to translate their soft floating dialogue drapes this human song into big white sky clouds piled up on each other and endless lapping jade and sapphire waters.

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  • Status of Lead Free Drinking Water Act
    Bill will overhaul the Safe Drinking Water Act to strengthen the federal rules governing lead testing and standards in our public water systems to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens – infants, children, pregnant women, and new moms – are not harmed by lead in drinking water

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  • Endangered Species: Eliot Spitzer
    Eliot Spitzer’s latest suit against Behemoth Insurer’s reminds us how important his vanishing breed is.

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  • Endangered Species: Eliot Spitzer
    Eliot Spitzer’s latest suit against Behemoth Insurer’s reminds us how important his vanishing breed is.

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  • If hormone dumping makes fish infertile they can go screw themselves
    They also found a condition called intersex (infertility caused by growth of egg tissue in male testes caused by excess estrogen or endocrine disrupting substances in the environment) in as high as 80% of some groups of the male small mouth bass collected.

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  • Youth Leaders in Action unites forces with Robert F. Kennedy
    Robert Kennedy visited Boulder, CO Wednesday, 10/20/2004, for a pro-enironmental rally on the Pearl Street Mall. Our own Mike Moran was there....

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  • Youth Leaders in Action unites forces with Robert F. Kennedy
    Robert Kennedy visited Boulder, CO Wednesday, 10/20/2004, for a pro-enironmental rally on the Pearl Street Mall. Our own Mike Moran was there....

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  • Youth Leaders in Action unites forces with Robert F. Kennedy
    Robert Kennedy visited Boulder, CO Wednesday, 10/20/2004, for a pro-enironmental rally on the Pearl Street Mall. Our own Mike Moran was there....

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  • The Natural Resources Defense Council says get prepared for the worst..
    Look for it to begin over the next few weeks with new attempts to auction off vast stretches of our Alaskan rainforest for clearcutting . . . open Greater Yellowstone and other beloved wildlands to oil and gas drilling . . . and hand over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to giant oil companies.

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  • The Natural Resources Defense Council says get prepared for the worst..
    Look for it to begin over the next few weeks with new attempts to auction off vast stretches of our Alaskan rainforest for clearcutting . . . open Greater Yellowstone and other beloved wildlands to oil and gas drilling . . . and hand over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to giant oil companies.

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  • KEEP LOGGERS OUT OF ALASKA'S UNSPOILED RAINFOREST
    In its latest attack on our Alaskan rainforest, the Forest Service has released a proposal that would allow logging in more than 600 roadless acres of the Tongass National Forest. In 2003, the Bush administration exempted the Tongass from the "roadless rule," which protects unspoiled areas of our national forests from logging and roadbuilding.

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  • KEEP LOGGERS OUT OF ALASKA'S UNSPOILED RAINFOREST
    In its latest attack on our Alaskan rainforest, the Forest Service has released a proposal that would allow logging in more than 600 roadless acres of the Tongass National Forest. In 2003, the Bush administration exempted the Tongass from the "roadless rule," which protects unspoiled areas of our national forests from logging and roadbuilding.

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  • Complete Walker XIV: 2080 A.D.
    TO MY GREAT GREAT GRANDMOTHER, For her stories of the world past When one could walk without a mask

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  • Should you get a real Christmas Tree or a Plastic one?
    My neighbors scoff at our families real tree, advising we are wasting a good real tree when they are saving trees with their plastic version....are they right?

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  • Kimberly-Clark Craps on America
    Paper producers including Kimberly-Clark -- the maker of Cottonelle, Scott, Kleenex and Viva tissue paper products -- are forcing the destruction of our continent's forests, and devastating the habitat for countless wildlife species in the process.

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  • Kimberly-Clark Craps on America
    Paper producers including Kimberly-Clark -- the maker of Cottonelle, Scott, Kleenex and Viva tissue paper products -- are forcing the destruction of our continent's forests, and devastating the habitat for countless wildlife species in the process.

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  • Bush's Logic - Protect the Homeland - DON'T PRESERVE IT
    Buget spending cuts hurt all Americans who prefer to breathe healthy air, drink clean water, treasure our natural heritage and enjoy wildlife. And, unlike Social Security, which the president has marked for urgent action, the time to ensure our environmental security is now.

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  • Bush's Logic - Protect the Homeland - DON'T PRESERVE IT
    Buget spending cuts hurt all Americans who prefer to breathe healthy air, drink clean water, treasure our natural heritage and enjoy wildlife. And, unlike Social Security, which the president has marked for urgent action, the time to ensure our environmental security is now.

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  • How the First Earth Day Came About
    By Senator Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? These are the questions I am most frequently asked.

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  • How the First Earth Day Came About
    By Senator Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? These are the questions I am most frequently asked.

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  • If You Were in New Orleans Right Now . . .
    . . . and you were listening to your NOAA weather radio, this is the broadcast you would be listening to as the unprecedented annular Hurricane Katrina bears down on the city:

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  • Compare and Contrast: Reflections on Katrina
    A painting by Caspar David Friedrich called The Monk by the Sea (1808) and Christian Calzadillas photo before Katrina hit South Beach last Friday.

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  • Compare and Contrast: Reflections on Katrina
    A painting by Caspar David Friedrich called The Monk by the Sea (1808) and Christian Calzadillas photo before Katrina hit South Beach last Friday.

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  • Katrina Hurricane Gallery
    Images from New Orleans, our thoughts are with you.

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  • Katrina Hurricane Gallery
    Images from New Orleans, our thoughts are with you.

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  • Thoughts On Katrina
    Personally, what I have gathered from seeing this catastrophe, what seems to be revealed above all is how much finding someone to blame seems essential to human nature. We need this to focus our anger and frustration. The Lefties are all blaming the Neo-cons and bad government, and global warming...the neo-cons are blaming the looters, as if they are really a problem...c'mon, let's find some harmony, OK?

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  • Thoughts On Katrina
    Personally, what I have gathered from seeing this catastrophe, what seems to be revealed above all is how much finding someone to blame seems essential to human nature. We need this to focus our anger and frustration. The Lefties are all blaming the Neo-cons and bad government, and global warming...the neo-cons are blaming the looters, as if they are really a problem...c'mon, let's find some harmony, OK?

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  • The Road to Maho Bay
    Please help stop private individuals from changing the face of Maho Bay and creating a personal resort for a selected few. Your assistance is needed in keeping this park publc.

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  • The Road to Maho Bay
    Please help stop private individuals from changing the face of Maho Bay and creating a personal resort for a selected few. Your assistance is needed in keeping this park publc.

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  • The Road to Maho Bay
    Please help stop private individuals from changing the face of Maho Bay and creating a personal resort for a selected few. Your assistance is needed in keeping this park publc.

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  • Oil’s Well that Ends Well
    Reason #4: Olfactory. Maybe I’m weird, but I like driving around in a car whose exhaust smells like French fries.

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  • New(ish) Music Review: 'Year of the Crow' by State Radio
    A recent favorite in my personal palette of rebel rock is State Radio’s newest album, Year of the Crow. Although not a new record per say (it was released back in February of this year), it deserves to be acknowledged in what is possibly the most important election season of my time. Year of the Crow is a no-holds-barred criticism of everything to do with the current ruling administration, touching on such dare-not-speak-its-name issues as the torture of uncharged political prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, the CIA’s new “right” to spy on its own people, and the idea of America as an Imperial force, and not the gallant freedom fighter some politicians make us out to be. Some people would call such criticisms unpatriotic, but these things need to be said. Our government is only as evil as its people will allow it to be, and ignorance and complacency are the only real treasons in our fine country.

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  • New(ish) Music Review: 'Year of the Crow' by State Radio
    A recent favorite in my personal palette of rebel rock is State Radio’s newest album, Year of the Crow. Although not a new record per say (it was released back in February of this year), it deserves to be acknowledged in what is possibly the most important election season of my time. Year of the Crow is a no-holds-barred criticism of everything to do with the current ruling administration, touching on such dare-not-speak-its-name issues as the torture of uncharged political prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, the CIA’s new “right” to spy on its own people, and the idea of America as an Imperial force, and not the gallant freedom fighter some politicians make us out to be. Some people would call such criticisms unpatriotic, but these things need to be said. Our government is only as evil as its people will allow it to be, and ignorance and complacency are the only real treasons in our fine country.

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  • Everest announces fall tour dates w/ Neil Young, Wilco & Death Cab for Cutie
    Everest will open for Neil dates with Death Cab for Cutie from October 14 through November 5 on the West Coast and East Coast with Wilco from November 29 through the tour's conclusion at Madison Square Garden on December 15th.

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  • Everest announces fall tour dates w/ Neil Young, Wilco & Death Cab for Cutie
    Everest will open for Neil dates with Death Cab for Cutie from October 14 through November 5 on the West Coast and East Coast with Wilco from November 29 through the tour's conclusion at Madison Square Garden on December 15th.

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  • All Points West Music & Arts Festival
    Opportunity – This is the reason why many of our ancestors came to the United States. When they arrived here, more than likely they came through Ellis Island. Trey Anastasio touched upon this in his set on the final day of the festival, while explaining how his grandfather made this pilgrimage in 1910 from Italy before playing “Drifting.” Nicole Atkins also remarked about the beautiful location of this festival with clear views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. She said, “Look at the view. It’s cool because we’re from New Jersey, and we’re pointing at Lady Liberty’s ass.” The festival’s name originates from the fact that immigrants who came to Ellis Island would go to the Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, which is located on Liberty State Park, and then hop upon trains labeled “all points west.”

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  • All Points West Music & Arts Festival
    Opportunity – This is the reason why many of our ancestors came to the United States. When they arrived here, more than likely they came through Ellis Island. Trey Anastasio touched upon this in his set on the final day of the festival, while explaining how his grandfather made this pilgrimage in 1910 from Italy before playing “Drifting.” Nicole Atkins also remarked about the beautiful location of this festival with clear views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. She said, “Look at the view. It’s cool because we’re from New Jersey, and we’re pointing at Lady Liberty’s ass.” The festival’s name originates from the fact that immigrants who came to Ellis Island would go to the Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, which is located on Liberty State Park, and then hop upon trains labeled “all points west.”

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  • Ben Harper Returns to Brazil This Fall
    Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will play the eco-friendly About Us Festival in Manaus on September 26th and São Paulo on the 28th. Then they'll hit the Pepsi On Stage festival in Porto Alegre on Tuesday, September 30th. Tickets go on sale for all shows on August 22nd.

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  • Ben Harper Returns to Brazil This Fall
    Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will play the eco-friendly About Us Festival in Manaus on September 26th and São Paulo on the 28th. Then they'll hit the Pepsi On Stage festival in Porto Alegre on Tuesday, September 30th. Tickets go on sale for all shows on August 22nd.

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  • Clare & The Reasons Release Song For Obama
    As the world enjoys the last days of summer, Clare & the Reasons are headed back to the UK for a tour that is still adding dates. The tour includes stops at landmark UK festivals, such as Fringe, Connect and End of the Road. The group will join up with My Brightest Diamond halfway through for a co-headlining European leg.

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  • Clare & The Reasons Release Song For Obama
    As the world enjoys the last days of summer, Clare & the Reasons are headed back to the UK for a tour that is still adding dates. The tour includes stops at landmark UK festivals, such as Fringe, Connect and End of the Road. The group will join up with My Brightest Diamond halfway through for a co-headlining European leg.

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  • Jazz Museum Events: August 26-29, 2008
    Last week instructor Greg Thomas continued the month-long tribute to Dr. Taylor with a focus on trio configurations throughout his career, from the 50s ‘til this century. Tempos ballad to brisk, and styles from straight-ahead swing to spiritual solemnity to dance-groove funk to a classically-tinged composition featuring his trio with a symphony orchestra, were appreciated by the attendees at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Visitors Center.

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  • Jazz Museum Events: August 26-29, 2008
    Last week instructor Greg Thomas continued the month-long tribute to Dr. Taylor with a focus on trio configurations throughout his career, from the 50s ‘til this century. Tempos ballad to brisk, and styles from straight-ahead swing to spiritual solemnity to dance-groove funk to a classically-tinged composition featuring his trio with a symphony orchestra, were appreciated by the attendees at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Visitors Center.

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  • Jackson Hole Music Festival Photos!
    The Grateful Web's Sam Holloway trekked up to Jackson Hole last weekend to cover the inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival. Sam is working on his write-up now, but in the interim we invite you to check out his photos from the weekend. Jackson Hole is one of the loveliest places in the lower 48 and we cannot think of a more pretty setting for a music festival. Thanks to the folks who put on the event for their hospitality. Please be sure to check back soon for Sam's review.

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  • Jackson Hole Music Festival Photos!
    The Grateful Web's Sam Holloway trekked up to Jackson Hole last weekend to cover the inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival. Sam is working on his write-up now, but in the interim we invite you to check out his photos from the weekend. Jackson Hole is one of the loveliest places in the lower 48 and we cannot think of a more pretty setting for a music festival. Thanks to the folks who put on the event for their hospitality. Please be sure to check back soon for Sam's review.

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  • Rothbury: The Journey There & First Impressions
    We veered off to the left and found ourselves at the Tripolee Domes. You know those big half-circle, old-school jungle gyms? Think three of those on steroids with pieces of fabric stretched amoeba-shaped between them in front of a small stage. An intimate, small-venue experience with the cool artsy atmosphere of rest of the fest perfect for morning yoga and late, late night partying.

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  • Rothbury: The Journey There & First Impressions
    We veered off to the left and found ourselves at the Tripolee Domes. You know those big half-circle, old-school jungle gyms? Think three of those on steroids with pieces of fabric stretched amoeba-shaped between them in front of a small stage. An intimate, small-venue experience with the cool artsy atmosphere of rest of the fest perfect for morning yoga and late, late night partying.

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  • Jackson Hole: A Little Festival with Big Acts & A Lotta Heart
    Summer seems to be coming quickly to a close, and the end of festival season is in sight. This summer was somewhat special, as I was able to witness the birth of two new music festivals onto the scene. In July it was the mega-sized Mile High Music Festival, and on August 16th and 17th the smaller, cozier Jackson Hole Music Festival. Set in Teton Village, at the foot of the Jackson Hole ski resort, and only a stone’s throw away from Grand Teton National Park, I can’t imagine a more beautiful location for a musical weekend. Over the course of two days, ten bands shared a single stage, playing to a crowd of only a few thousand people who danced, drank local Wyoming beer, ate organic pizza, and basked in the fantastic vistas and warm, clear skies.

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  • Jackson Hole: A Little Festival with Big Acts & A Lotta Heart
    Summer seems to be coming quickly to a close, and the end of festival season is in sight. This summer was somewhat special, as I was able to witness the birth of two new music festivals onto the scene. In July it was the mega-sized Mile High Music Festival, and on August 16th and 17th the smaller, cozier Jackson Hole Music Festival. Set in Teton Village, at the foot of the Jackson Hole ski resort, and only a stone’s throw away from Grand Teton National Park, I can’t imagine a more beautiful location for a musical weekend. Over the course of two days, ten bands shared a single stage, playing to a crowd of only a few thousand people who danced, drank local Wyoming beer, ate organic pizza, and basked in the fantastic vistas and warm, clear skies.

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  • Crossroads - the World of Hasil Atkins and Cuzn Wildweed
    But Hasil Atkins was anything but an average person, as a new documentary about him by film-maker, musician and painter Ron Smith, (aka Cuzn Wildweed), reflects. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Smith about Hasil, their music and the film, “My Blue Star”. It was just screened at the Deep Blues Festival in Minnesota, where it won in the Trailers category and the Don't Knock the Rock Festival in Hollywood.

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  • Crossroads - the World of Hasil Atkins and Cuzn Wildweed
    But Hasil Atkins was anything but an average person, as a new documentary about him by film-maker, musician and painter Ron Smith, (aka Cuzn Wildweed), reflects. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Smith about Hasil, their music and the film, “My Blue Star”. It was just screened at the Deep Blues Festival in Minnesota, where it won in the Trailers category and the Don't Knock the Rock Festival in Hollywood.

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  • Crossroads - the World of Hasil Atkins and Cuzn Wildweed
    But Hasil Atkins was anything but an average person, as a new documentary about him by film-maker, musician and painter Ron Smith, (aka Cuzn Wildweed), reflects. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Smith about Hasil, their music and the film, “My Blue Star”. It was just screened at the Deep Blues Festival in Minnesota, where it won in the Trailers category and the Don't Knock the Rock Festival in Hollywood.

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  • Lotus Releases HAMMERSTRIKE and Announces Fall Tour
    This fall, Lotus releases their highly anticipated studio album, Hammerstrike, and steps out on their most ambitious tour yet. The months ahead will wrap up a huge year of growth for Lotus; a year that has positioned this instrumental post-rock outfit for a breakout 2009.

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  • Lotus Releases HAMMERSTRIKE and Announces Fall Tour
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  • Turbine Picking Up Speed In Colorado
    Turbine's new album Reward, released in 2007, brings their songwriting and musicianship to the next level. In it you can hear the many influences that have made them who they are today, from the songwriting of Bob Dylan to the futuristic sounds of Radiohead. But who are Turbine…

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  • "Live From Abbey Road" airs this Thursday
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  • "Live From Abbey Road" airs this Thursday
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    The funky, jammy, L.A. based Underground Orchestra proved to be a good start to the music of the weekend before the chaos started. Anthony Rogers-Wright proved to be an entertaining bassist and just one component of this group. Sam Feldman plays the mandolin, which I love, so this group had an instant in. The rest of the guys obviously enjoyed their time @ the Domes together, but those two were my favs of this newly discovered group, both for me and lots of others from the sound of it. Not only did I talk to several people over the course of the weekend that mentioned that these guys were a great new find for them but their Myspace site boasts several comments from converts.

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  • Rothbury: Thursday with the Biscuits, EOTO, Lotus & Others
    The funky, jammy, L.A. based Underground Orchestra proved to be a good start to the music of the weekend before the chaos started. Anthony Rogers-Wright proved to be an entertaining bassist and just one component of this group. Sam Feldman plays the mandolin, which I love, so this group had an instant in. The rest of the guys obviously enjoyed their time @ the Domes together, but those two were my favs of this newly discovered group, both for me and lots of others from the sound of it. Not only did I talk to several people over the course of the weekend that mentioned that these guys were a great new find for them but their Myspace site boasts several comments from converts.

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    I woke up in Grand Teton National Park to the sounds of crazy mountain birds, and was glad not to have been eaten by bears or wolves during the night. The festival itself provides no camping but there is plenty to be found in the park and in the surrounding forests. On the drive to the festival grounds, I saw a moose, and nearly 30 people taking a picture of it. There was a lot to look forward to, and anyway I’ve seen moose before, so I didn’t stop until I hit Teton Village.

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  • Jackson Hole Festival Part II
    I woke up in Grand Teton National Park to the sounds of crazy mountain birds, and was glad not to have been eaten by bears or wolves during the night. The festival itself provides no camping but there is plenty to be found in the park and in the surrounding forests. On the drive to the festival grounds, I saw a moose, and nearly 30 people taking a picture of it. There was a lot to look forward to, and anyway I’ve seen moose before, so I didn’t stop until I hit Teton Village.

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  • My Morning Jacket Lands at Red Rocks
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  • My Morning Jacket Lands at Red Rocks
    On Thursday, August 21, My Morning Jacket played Red Rocks, supported by the Black Keys. Both bands have only recently garnered any mainstream attention, and what attention exists is fleeting, and each has yet to become a household name, but persistence and growth is a quality shared by both. Having worked their ways up from obscurity over a great many years, and churning out quality work in the studio along the way, both My Morning Jacket and the Black Keys have built large cult followings, and each seems primed to explode at any minute.

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  • YMSB to Perform at Obama's Acceptance Speech Today!
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  • YMSB to Perform at Obama's Acceptance Speech Today!
    Yonder Mountain String Band, hailing from Nederland, Colorado (forty miles northwest of Denver), is honored to perform at this year's Democratic National Convention held on Denver August 24-28. Yonder will take the stage on the final day of the convention - August 28th at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium - just prior to Barack Obama's highly anticipated acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination. Also scheduled to perform at the event are will.i.am, Stevie Wonder and Dave Matthews Band.

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On July 2, 2004, the COORS brewing company started running an ad intended to distance COORS the "company" from Pete Coors, the man running for the US Senate in Colorado on the Republican ticket.  The ad states that Pete Coors' campaign reflects his "personal" views - and not the views of the company.  The ad goes on to explain the Company's gay-friendly policies - which are in stark contrast to Pete Coors, the candidates, conservative stance on same-sex marriages.  Running ads to distance yourself from your namesake seems pretty severe to us.  Has COORS the brewery finally realized that they can't trust Pete Coors the man? 

Pete Coors is a man of contradiction - to say the least.  As CEO of Coors Brewing Company - Pete worked to reverse years of anti-gay policies at the company, making it one of the most gay-friendly in the country.  Then Pete decides to run for Senate - and his "personal" views on a lot of issues sure have changed.

First Pete announces he supports a constitutional gay-marriage ban - COORS the gay-friendly company is outraged! Then the Christian Coalition of Colorado's voter guide features a checklist of Pete's stance on six issues important to its members - and SURPRISE - the only issue Pete doesn't agree with the Coalition is banning taxpayer funding to groups that provide benefits to partners of gay and lesbian employees.  Ahem, doesn't COORS the brewery provide benefits to partners of gay and lesbian employees?  I wonder why Pete doesn't want to ban that funding.

Next Pete, as part of his Senate campaign platform, criticizes the federal government for coercing states into raising the age limit from 18 to 21 - COORS the brewery loves this "personal" view.  I'm sure Pete is very objective about this issue.  Then Pete claims to be a conservationist - COORS, busy polluting the river in front of the brewery, is quiet.  But wait!  COORS actually polluted the river while Pete was still the acting CEO.  Hmmm. 

And lastly, Pete tells us how he wants to promote (of course) his "strong family values."  COORS the company responds by releasing a new set of ads focused pretty much on beer, pretty girls, flirting with said girls, and so on... And now even I am confused. After watching countless COORS beer commercials in my life & witnessing them becoming more risqué every year that Pete was CEO, I want to know - what exactly are Pete's views on all this?  Was he "personally" opposed to the ads because of his strong family values - but the $$$ he would make helped him overcome his conscience? 

So now we, the public, are left to try to figure out - what exactly does Pete stand for:  Did he support the gay-friendly measures at COORS against his personal beliefs?  Or is it just more convenient to now oppose gay-marriage and keep the conservative members of his Republican base happy?  Does he, personally, as a Senate candidate, really think we should lower the drinking age to 18?  Or was that just to appease COORS the company, given his "conservationalism" and anti-gay policies?  Does Pete actually have strong family values to promote?  Or does he really just like the hot girls in the commercials?

So Pete - why don't you come out and tell America if you're for pounding beers and swinging babes or strong "family values"?  Anti-gay or gay-friendly?   A river polluter or a conservationalist?  Looking to use your US Senate position to lower the drinking age to help COORS the company?  It makes our heads swim at Grateful Web trying to separate the man and the Company.  Who are we voting for Pete?  Fans of small breweries in Colorado:

Please visit Mr. COORS @:  http://www.coors.com  or http://www.petecoors.com.  Hey Pete, which site do you prefer we visit?  Tell Pete he's a hypocrite and his beer sucks.

Mike Moran  

President, Grateful Web &

Grateful Web's Editor, Marci

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