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John Denver

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    10 country Christmas songs that are mostly not terrible

    ​Country music singers sure do love their Christmas songs. Now why is that? I reckon it has a little bit to do with the holiday's celebration of all things traditional, and down home-y, and old-time religion-y and whatnot. But I'll bet it has a lot more to do with, well, Google with me won't y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    10 country fiddle songs for St. Patrick's Day

    ​So, what's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? "Well, when you're buyin' it, it's a fiddle; when you're sellin' it, it's a violin." Another difference? "About $10,000." How 'bout another? "The difference is in the nut that holds the bow." And: "No one cries when they spil ... More >>

  • Music

    March 9, 2011

    Crystal Castles, Cold War Kids, and more

    ​So, what's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? "Well, when you're buyin' it, it's a fiddle; when you're sellin' it, it's a violin." Another difference? "About $10,000." How 'bout another? "The difference is in the nut that holds the bow." And: "No one cries when they spil ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 9, 2011

    Mark Kozelek

    ​So, what's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? "Well, when you're buyin' it, it's a fiddle; when you're sellin' it, it's a violin." Another difference? "About $10,000." How 'bout another? "The difference is in the nut that holds the bow." And: "No one cries when they spil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    Tucker Hibbert roars to Winter X Games snocross gold again [VIDEO]

    Tucker Hibbert makes a lot of noise in Aspen.​Leaping snowmobile riders in the Winter X Games isn't likely what John Denver had in mind when he warbled "Rocky Mountain High" back in the day. But the event, like everything else at the X-Games in Aspen, is a huge crowd pleaser, regardless of t ... More >>

  • Music

    December 29, 2010

    Mark Mallman, the Hold Steady, and more

    Tucker Hibbert makes a lot of noise in Aspen.​Leaping snowmobile riders in the Winter X Games isn't likely what John Denver had in mind when he warbled "Rocky Mountain High" back in the day. But the event, like everything else at the X-Games in Aspen, is a huge crowd pleaser, regardless of t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 29, 2010

    Michael Johnson

    Tucker Hibbert makes a lot of noise in Aspen.​Leaping snowmobile riders in the Winter X Games isn't likely what John Denver had in mind when he warbled "Rocky Mountain High" back in the day. But the event, like everything else at the X-Games in Aspen, is a huge crowd pleaser, regardless of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2010

    Wisconsin cop cites man for rockin' out to John Denver

    Maybe there's no rational explanation. But his "Rocky Mountain High" may end up costing him $208.50 in fines.

  • Calendar

    November 18, 2009

    John Fogerty

    Maybe there's no rational explanation. But his "Rocky Mountain High" may end up costing him $208.50 in fines.

  • Music

    November 18, 2009

    Brother Ali, Dinosaur Jr., John Fogerty, and more

    Maybe there's no rational explanation. But his "Rocky Mountain High" may end up costing him $208.50 in fines.

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2007

    Please buy Clay Eals' wonderful Steve Goodman biography

    Maybe there's no rational explanation. But his "Rocky Mountain High" may end up costing him $208.50 in fines.

  • Movies

    June 6, 2007

    Get Inside—It's Summertime!

    Your guide to the season's hottest films (and the other ones, too)

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2007

    Love songs, nothing but love songs

    Your guide to the season's hottest films (and the other ones, too)

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2007

    3/14 Morning Communiqué

    Your guide to the season's hottest films (and the other ones, too)

  • News

    August 31, 2005

    A Day at the Fair

    Your guide to the season's hottest films (and the other ones, too)

  • Music

    July 6, 2005

    Jesus Is My Rock--And He's Heavy

    Underoath and Norma Jean's screams of praise

  • News

    July 7, 2004

    Why Don't We Do It On The Road?

    10 days on the road with Friends Like These

  • Arts

    March 31, 2004

    Dazed and Confused at South by Southwest

    Why didn't anyone warn me that the lobsters in Austin have boobs?

  • Arts

    May 14, 2003

    Muttonchop Rock

    Dogged, lion-hearted, and gentle as a lamb: Meet Ol' Yeller's Rich Mattson

  • Arts

    September 5, 2001

    This is Hardcore

    It made less history than '77 punk. It sold fewer records than Nirvana. But the suburban rebellion of Eighties America found its own potent way to say no.

  • Music

    August 29, 2001

    That's All, Fulks!

    Robbie Fulks tries to leave his trademark alt-country style behind. But he'll still sing about pig nipples.

  • Arts

    February 21, 2001

    He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

    The levity of sketch comedians Joseph and Joshua Scrimshaw is finding a mass appeal

  • Movies

    March 22, 2000

    Death Be Not Prude

    Two teen flicks strain to make dying young seem cool

  • News

    October 27, 1999

    Rocket Man

    Ky Michaelson has gone 180 mph on a snowmobile, hurled men off tall buildings, and blown tons of metal into the stratosphere. Are you ready for the biggest stunt of all?

  • Music

    March 24, 1999

    Slow Ride

    Low have been heckled by crowds and dropped from their label. Now Minnesota's quietest band returns with its best album yet.

  • News

    December 10, 1997

    UFF DUH! Minnesota is as Minnesota Does

    The 1997 Tongue-on-the-Flagpole Awards

  • Arts

    September 24, 1997

    Singh a Simple Song

    Cornershop's boundary-busting new album recolonizes Brit pop.

  • Feature

    January 3, 1996

    Into the Future

    Cornershop's boundary-busting new album recolonizes Brit pop.

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