Westword Showcase Brings Bands, Fans to Denver

· Jun. 16, 2011, 10:17 am

More than 150 bands play in 15 venues, in one Denver neighborhood this weekend. The Westword Music Showcase takes over the city’s Golden Triangle on Saturday, starting at noon. The line-up features nationally known acts including Chromeo and Yo La Tengo, and scores of Colorado bands you might not have heard of - yet. Dave Herrera is Westword’s music editor. He talks with Colorado Public Radio's Mike Lamp.

Learn more about the Showcase at www.backbeatblog.com

[Photo: Gabe Rovick]

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