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Hey all —

Just wanted to take a quick second to note that the construction that has made a mess directly in front of the store has moved east — one block! But progress is being made, and the next segment of the pipe replacement on Colfax should only last a couple weeks before they move yet further east. Most importantly, the construction will no longer be blocking access to the back of the building (and our parking garage) on Columbine for those who are coming from Colfax (Elizabeth may still be affected occasionally). And I should also note that for the most part, the crews haven't been working on weekends, so access is pretty much wide open on those days — the trade off during the week though it that it's less crowded for shopping in the store during the week. Pick your poison, but we just wanted to give a heads-up on the situation with the street.

We also are proud to announce another listening party we'll have happening in-store: on Thursday March 21st, we'll be checking out the new album by Waxahatchee, Tigers Blood a day before its official release on the 22nd! At 5PM, we'll be kicking off the album, and we'll have some freebie giveaways while supplies last. Also, as a special bonus, we'll be giving away a signed test pressing of the LP to one lucky winner! No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy the music! We've got a few more listening events in the works, so keep your eyes here or on our Instagram account for the most up-to-the-minute info!

We also want to remind you that running through Saturday March 16th, we are again be participating as a drop off point for the Bringing Music to Life Instrument Drive, where you can donate concert instruments for refurbishment and distribution to area schools in need of a boost in their music programs. Just come on down between now and March 16th (sorry, we cannot accept any donations after that) and give that little-used violin or clarinet or other concert instrument a new look and a new life, and help promote arts in the schools. You can read more about the program, how the instruments are used, and what is needed by clicking HERE!


And of course this year's RSD list has been released and it's a really good one! Check it out HERE and judge for yourself. As always, we will get as much as we can of everything available and open at 8AM on Record Store Day, Saturday April 20th, so start getting your list together now! A quick reminder of the rules for RSD, as we'll be beating this drum for a while - all sales are in-store only for the weekend of Record Store Day (no phone or web orders); we cannot give out any information about pricing or quantities on hand during the RSD weekend (you'll just have to come down to find out, though we will tell you if our system tells us we've sold out during the weekend to save you an unnecessary trip); we cannot do any pre-orders on any RSD titles or holds on any RSD titles for anyone for any length of time during RSD weekend; and we limit customers to one copy of any RSD release for the weekend — buy as many different things as you'd like, but only one of each so everyone gets a shot at getting their faves! Starting Monday April 22nd all restrictions are lifted and you can go to town! If you have any questions about RSD, please give us a call or drop by and we'll help as best we can.

This week in new music releases we've got a few biggies listed below, but otherwise it's a kinda quiet week, though as always I found a few things that caught my eye: the German group Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is back with their fourth album BRSB, out now on CD and clear yellow vinyl LP; New Jersey indie rockers Bleachers also released their fourth album today, the self-titled record Bleachers, on both CD and indie exclusive blue vinyl LP; English post-punk band Dry Cleaning follows the success of their two full-lengths with a compilation of two early EPs, Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks + Sweet Princess also out on both CD and clear blue vinyl LP; the Taj Mahal Sextet has released Swingin' Live at the Church in Tulsa, recorded at Leon Russell's The Church Studios — it's out on CD and indie exclusive autographed black/white/gold splatter vinyl LP while supplies last!); the Pixies have reissued their 1998 collection Pixies at the BBC in an expanded reissue on CD and a 3LP set; and lastly for this week, jazz saxophonist Chris Potter's new album Eagle's Point features an all-star cast, with pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist John Patitucci, and drum great Brian Blade, and it's out on CD and blue marble vinyl LP.

On Blu-ray and other video formats, it's also a mellow week, but there are a few things worth mentioning: on Blu-ray this week we have the delightful Canadian experimental filmmaker Guy Maddin's 1990 film Archangel, the Peter O'Toole/Katharine Hepburn drama The Lion in Winter, the Walter Hill-directed Western The Long Riders (starring three pairs of acting brothers — Carradines, Keaches, and Quaids), and a Shout Factory release of the very strong 1979 drama Over the Edge, starring a very young Matt Dillon, and shot largely in the then-developing suburban areas of Aurora Colorado! In UHD reissues of older films this week sees the release one of John Ford's best later films, the 1962 classic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, starring James Stewart and John Wayne.


Outside the store, TONIGHT (Friday March 8th), you can head to the historic Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO to see Los Lobos performing their 50th Anniversary Tour — if there are still any tickets left! Read more about it and get your tix HERE! And down here near the store this weekend, you'll be able to catch Stereolab founding member/leader Laetitia Sadier at Lost Lake on Saturday the 9th. She's great solo and a small venue like Lost Lake will be a terrific spot to see her up close and personal. Get all the info HERE. Also happening March 9th is "Right in the Eye" a “Live Movie Concert with Alcoléa & cie.” “Right in the Eye” is an immersive concert/cinematic experience comprised of twelve short films by Georges Méliès, and French pianist/composer/improviser Alcoléa has assembled a group of artists to help create alongside these films by the pioneering master of early cinema and wizard of special effects. It'll be a unique event for sure, and the kind of thing that rarely rolls through town. For more info and tix, click HERE! On Friday March 22nd, the Songwriting of Ron Miles series continues at Dazzle, with a duo of Matt Skellenger and Matt Reid playing the music of the late Denver jazz great. You can read all about it and get your tix HERE! Nearing the end of the month there's a pair of great shows happening the same night — on Thursday March 28th at the Bluebird, you can catch the powerhouse live show of New Jersey rock band Low Cut Connie, returning to Denver for their tour for their newest album Art Dealers (and you can read more and get tix HERE (and hopefully this time the show won't be cut short by a fire alarm!), and just down the street, one of the best women working in country music right now, singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde, will be performing at the Ogden Theater and you can get all the details of that show HERE!And then the very next night, back at the Bluebird, one of Denver's best metal bands, Wayfarer, will be performing in support of their excellent 2023 album American Gothic, with the Gothic Americana of Munly & the Lupercalians opening for them on Friday March 29th. You can get all the necessary info HERE!

Out past March, on Monday April 1st (no foolin'!), you'd do well to swing down to Dazzle to catch former Denverite Shane Endsley and his quintet. Read all about it and get your tix HERE. And just because they just went on sale and this one's likely to sell out, I'm jumping ahead to May to let you know that the hosts of the Last Podcast on the Left will be at the Paramount Theater for their JK Ultra Tour. Check out details and get your tix HERE!

Be sure to stay safe and healthy out there — the nation is experiencing a surge of Covid again, so don't hesitate to utilize our complimentary masks, gloves, and sanitizer any time you drop by to say hello!

Cheers,
Patrick

FRIDAY TIMEWASTER


We're always trying to find ways to recommend good stuff to you and let you know what we're listening to, so we like to use this space for staff members to show you what's been lighting up their sound systems lately and tell you a little about it without it having to be some scholarly in-depth essay. This week Scott gave us his take on the new MGMT album Loss of Life. Read on:

It's been a long time since we've had a new MGMT album and I am happy to report that the new album has lived up to my expectations. I have been a long-time MGMT fan and have loved just about everything they've done, so this is not a high bar to clear with me. Despite this, they have come through with another really solid effort. On Loss of Life, their sound has matured significantly in what feels like a very natural progression. The new album reflects on aging, the current state of the world, and of course, dealing with death. I have always found their songwriting to be very honest and that continues on this album. Fan or not, I highly recommend anyone to check out this record. It may end up being one of your favorites of the year.

— Scott




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