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2009 Westword Music Showcase headliners

By Dave Herrera, Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 7:09AM
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Recognize the dudes pictured above? If you do, then you're probably pretty stoked right now. That's right -- Built to Spill will be headlining this year's Showcase. Hold on. There's more... you know we always have more than one act on the mainstage, right? Well, how about some Mudhoney? (No, we're not kidding.) Wait, it gets even better. Ever heard of a little band from Denver called the Fluid? Uh-huh, got them, too. Last but certainly not least, before they kick off their summer tour with the Fray, we convinced the gentlemen of Meese to perform at the Showcase, which takes place this year on Saturday, June 13 -- just two weeks prior to the date their Atlantic debut, Broadcast, hits stores. Ready for the best part? Tickets for this shindig are less than you'd expect to pay to see one of these bands. Add to that more than fifty of the best local acts, and this may just be the best value of the summer, even if we do say so ourselves (of course, we are, ahem, a little biased). Tune into KTCL later this week for full details and the chance to take advantage of a special presale.

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Comments (21)

Nick says:

I wanna see the Dualistics there.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 9:40AM
mondogarage says:

Okay, this makes me completely jazzed. I'm pretty much in awe of the Westword right now. And I *finally* get to see The Fluid.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 10:50AM
Ryan Chyrs says:

Mudhoney. Oh Dave, you have tickled my gizzard. yippie!!

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 11:10AM
Stiffy says:

Wow......

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 11:17AM
DJ Hot to Death says:

MUDHONEY & MEESE?!

Well done, Westword.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 11:45AM
hot dag! says:

dag. that is one sexy line-up. thank you in advance for melting my face off w/ sweet sweet guitar rock.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 12:23PM
eric h says:

mudhoney!

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 12:35PM
magic cyclops says:

sweet, i look foward to not being asked again this year to play this event and there are 2 bands i like playing so i will have something to watch :) 9yrs in the denver music scene i might add ...your welcome.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 3:10PM
mike marchant says:

awesome, awesome, and more awesome. excellent.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 4:01PM
crawf says:

@ Magic Cyclops - please play my birthday party

@ Westword - Built To Spill. Mudhoney. Thank you.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 4:43PM
Chase says:

Meese .. nice.

well done. I probably won't bother with the rest of the "national" acts, not that there's anything wrong with them, but the local bands are where I'm at ... and then, Meese ... good job. I figured you were lining them up.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 10:47PM
G says:

This is great news. The Fluid shows last year were amazing, took me back a long ways. Mudhoney at the Larimer was unbelievable as well. Please post pre-sale and sale information as soon as possible.

Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 11:47PM
BTW says:

Mudhoney?!?!?

Hell.
Yes.

Posted On: Thursday, Apr. 9 2009 @ 11:46AM
stan says:

So thanks for selling me tickets based on the fact "Well, how about some Mudhoney? (No, we're not kidding.)"
to now they are not on the poster and you wont admit they are not playing.

Posted On: Friday, Apr. 10 2009 @ 4:08PM
dh says:

Hey, Stan, sorry about that, man. Really. We weren't trying to dupe anybody. Trust me: We're as bummed as you. But this development was beyond our control. The band, which was confirmed (or else we wouldn't have made the initial announcement), canceled due to a scheduling conflict. In terms of not admitting it: As you'll see from , we just found out about this ourselves not too long ago and were holding off posting an update until we had a replacement lined-up. Given the comments posted here, though, we figured it was best to break the news now -- frankly we'd prefer that folks didn't find out that way, in the comments section. Anyhow, again, please accept our apology. For what it's worth, your ticket will still give you the opportunity to check out more than fifty of Denver's best bands, plus Built to Spill, Meese and the Fluid. Hopefully, that helps soften the blow. All apologies.

Posted On: Friday, Apr. 10 2009 @ 4:21PM
stan says:

Scene? WHAT SCENE!
sorry but frankly I could care less about denvers 50 hottest bands when westwords best pick 101.5 does not play denvers best band
The Fluid EVER, and then the marquee changes moments before tickets go on sale... you don't tease people with mudhoney. Ah what the hell nobody in denver plays them anyway.

Posted On: Friday, Apr. 10 2009 @ 4:35PM
dh says:

@Stan: Understood, man. Again, very sorry. BTW, another for what it's worth: I've played the Fluid numerous times on my show, Mile Hi-Fidelity (Weds. 8-10 p.m., Indie 101.5) -- last month, most recently, in fact -- and will definitely give some more spins in the future.

Posted On: Friday, Apr. 10 2009 @ 4:44PM
stan says:

touche' But last month!
there you go, problem #1. LAST MONTH
Everyone knows The Fluid are the best band out of denver PERIOD!! And for $5 F**k yeah I'll be there.
But Mudhoney come on - new album out people!
how do you wait to tell the peeps Mudhoney has been replaced... unless it's by Green River.
HHMMM?

Posted On: Friday, Apr. 10 2009 @ 5:00PM
Matt Card(of Circle Number Dot) says:

today was like a rollercoaster. i read in the backbeat that mudhoney was going to play at the music showcase this year. so i went on here to confirm...going up....confirmed! i almost shat my pants. then i found this on thier webpage:

6/13/09 "Westword Music Showcase". Denver, CO (CANCELLED)
Also on Bill: Built to Spill, The Fluid, Meese
Notes: Mudhoney was annouced as playing this, but have withdrawn, and will not be performing here.

....crash and burn. can you guys talk them into staying on the bill??? i will pray to the god of rock.

Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 21 2009 @ 3:59PM
C says:

You guys should get the Local Denver band MTHDS! on the bill!! They kick ass!

Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 21 2009 @ 10:58PM
Jinalishious says:

3 words: Dinner With Cannibals!

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 2 2010 @ 4:21PM

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