The White Stripes new movie shows March 15 at CU Boulder

The White Stripes’ new rockumentary DVD, “Under Great White Northern Lights” is coming to CU Boulder.

The CU Program Council’s booked a campus showing of the movie for Monday, March 15 at Old Main. The historic building should provide a cool setting for watching the DVD.   Showtime is 7 p.m.

But, here’s the special perk.

The Colorado Daily is hosting a contest in association with the film’s release — and you can win an official copy of the DVD’s 208-page photo book. I just saw it, and it looks very impressive!

Check out how to enter: http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_14646920#axzz0hodGd6aO

DJ Rehka plays the Glenn Miller Ballroom Tuesday in a free show

 Everybody loves a free concert!

That’s why students and locals will be heading over to CU’s Glenn Miller Ballroom to catch the free Miramontes Music and Arts Festival concert. The event is being sponsored by the CU Program Council and campus group CEB.

The show takes place tonight and it will feature the very innovative DJ Rehka, Eisley and Daniella Cotton. The special guest on the bill can now be announced  — and its Boulder’s own Paper Bird.

No need for tickets. Just head over to the Glenn Miller Ballroom — located in CU’s University Memorial Center and catch the free show. The performances start at 7 p.m.

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Gregory Alan Isakov plays the Fox Theatre tonight

Boulder singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov is going to try something new at tonight’s Fox Theatre show.

The local troubadour will be showing off a new musical collective idea at Friday’s show. The evening of singer-songwriters will feature Reed Foehl, Clay Rose, Ramaya Soskin and Bela Karoli.

Check out the Colorado Daily interview with Isakov and catch up on all the doings in his  career: http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_14507213#axzz0hLPh3muH

Pretty Lights Plays a Sold Out Run of Colorado shows

Pretty Lights has created an artistic vision that goes beyond the scope of his music.

The Colorado electro act just sold out a string of Colorado shows that are taking place next week at the Aggie, Boulder, Fox, Ogden and Gothic theaters.

The local techno whiz made the decision to play smaller venues for this run. Pretty Lights’ founder Derek Smith wanted to create an ambience for his loyal fans in more intimate settings — and he promises that each Colorado show will offer an unique experience.

Read the Colorado Daily interview and find out more about Smith, his music, the Colorado tour and his new EP:http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_14507049#axzz0hFYakjAj

The White Stripes' new DVD "Under Great Northern Lights" is coming out March 16 -- and you can host a showing in your own house!

These days, bands have to gear up their marketing savvy.

That’s why the White Stripes came up with a very unique way to get the word out about its new DVD, “Under Great Northern Lights.”

Yes, you too can host a White Stripes’ movie screening at your house!

The new DVD covers the band’s concert trek across Canada, as the White Stripes play smaller, intimate venues. The group even performed shows in city busses and bowling alleys for this tour.

The DVD comes out March 16, but the band’s inviting fans to host their own release parties. Go to http://whitestripes.bside.com/ for the details. For $30 fans get a copy of the DVD, popcorn and peppermint candy.

If you don’t want to host your own showing, the Larimer Lounge is hosting a DVD party on March 11, and CU’s hosting a screening at Old Main on March 15.

Pavement will play a Sept. 9 reunion show at the new 1stBank Center in Broomfield

Stephen Malkmus and his band Pavement are resurrecting themselves to play a reunion tour — and Colorado’s on the select list of U.S. tour dates.

It’s been awhile since the indie rock band hit the road, so this will be a very special concert for Broomfield’s 1stBank Center.

Pavement is slated to play the Colorado venue on Sept. 9. Tickets go on sale March 12 and they cost $30.

The Boulder Theater and the Fox are talking about a potential merger this spring

The Boulder music scene may be going through a major change this spring.

Today, word broke that the Boulder Theater and the Fox Theatre are looking to join forces. The move would combine the forces of Boulder’s top two venues  and forge them into one powerhouse entertainment entity.

Cheryl Liguori is the General Manager for the Boulder Theater, and she commented on the breaking music news.

“I would call this a potential merger,” Liguori said. “This is a conversation that the Boulder Theater and the Fox have had three times in the past 10 years.

“This would be something that’s good for the community and the venues.  This would be great for Boulder. There wouldn’t be competition over buying talent, and our combined strength would give audiences the best entertainment at the best prices.”

Liguori said the merger could have a positive effect on the Boulder community and the local music scene.

“Our overall goal is to keep bringing high quality entertainment to Boulder,” Liguori said. “There’s a great audience of supporters of live music, and we want to be able to offer the best entertainment we can.”

Liguori said that if the “potential merger” takes place, it will happen this spring. She added that the operational issues of the venues wouldn’t be decided upon until a merger occurred.

“This would absolutely be a good thing to do,” Liguori said. “This would be a good time to do this now and it’s  time to stop competing against each other. Ticket purchasers have ended up paying way too high ticket prices.

  “I really can’t comment any further.”

Fox Theatre management was contacted, but said they had no comment on the pending merger.

Stay tuned

Denver's Matt Morris is gearing up to promote his new CD on Justin Timberlake's record label

Matt Morris’ music career is on the rise!

The Denver singer/songwriter just released his new CD “When Everything Breaks Open” — and it came out on Justin Timberlake’s new Tennman Records.

Morris also made a special appearance on the recent “Hope for Haiti” benefit with Timberlake. The duo performed a stunning rendition of the Leonard Cohen tune “Hallelujah,” and it became the YouTube seen round the world.

Morris’ own music is creating a buzz, and he’s been able to show off his new  tunes on the David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres and George Lopez talk shows.

It’s no surprise, as Morris has already written hit tunes for Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson!

Morris will definitely be the next talent to put Colorado on the map!

That’s why tonight’s show at the Bluebird sold out. Never fear, Morris will play a special free show at Denver’s  Twist & Shout record store on Friday.

To find out more about this rising Colorado music star, read the Colorado Daily interview: http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_14463731#axzz0gajcRg9s

The Alkaline Trio shows off tunes from "This Addiction" at the Gothic

The Alkaline Trio is coming out fighting!

The indie rock band just released it’s new CD “This Addiction,” and the band reached back to its punkier roots to create the new tunes.

The Alkaline Trio’s come up with a winner!  “This Addiction” is a punchy, in-your-face record that rocks. It’s got just the right elements of punk and pop sounds, and the new title cut single is one of the best new radio tunes of 2010.

The buzz is on about the trio and tonight’s show at the Gothic sold out in a flash!

If you didn’t score concert tickets, you can check out the Daily’s interview with The Alkaline Trio and find out more about the new CD.http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_14463977#axzz0gaC9spBw

Here’s a Club Notes bonus — here’s the video of the Alkaline Trio’s new single, “This Addiction” – http://www.myspace.com/alkalinetrio