Churchill Makes National Television Debut on Jimmy Kimmel

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Feb 272013
 

Sometimes the best opportunities come from the oddest circumstances.

While major news outlets were obsessing over Morrissey’s recent snub of Jimmy Kimmel because he didn’t want to share the show with Duck Dynasty, only a few were paying attention to the band quietly tapped to fill the opening slot on Kimmel’s show last night: Denver’s own Churchill.

Recently signed to A&M Octone Records, Churchill had been spending the past few weeks in Los Angeles recording their new full-length record with producers Brendan O’Brien and Ryan Tedder. As a result of Morrissey’s refusal to appear, the band got to spend their last evening in Los Angeles making their national television debut as the musical guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live. It was just the latest in a string of fortunate events for a band for whom things have been going very, very well lately. Take a look at their performance below.

Churchill arrived back in Denver today for a few days in advance of their headlining show at the Ogden Theatre March 8. Besides their much-anticipated record release this spring, the band are slated to tour with Phillip Phillips, and overseas with Pink on her European tour. Meanwhile, Churchill has also remade their official video for their chart-climing single “Change.” Take a look!

Bop Skizzum, Artopia 2013 & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Feb. 22-23

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Feb 222013
 

Looking for some great live music in Denver this weekend? As usual, there’s a lot going on, so let’s throw some suggestions your way to help narrow it down for you.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

Local soul/funk band Bop Skizzum is hosting “Nerd Prom 2013” at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in downtown Denver. Also performing are Filthy T, The Messers and MEDIC. Tickets are $15 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show!

Utah-based indie rock act Desert Noises is making a tour stop at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening the show is local singer/songwriter Sarah Slaton. Tickets are $10 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, FEB. 23

Denver Westword is hosting “Artopia”, an annual event celebrating local culture, art, food, film and music, with visual artists, performers and local bands showcased in five venues in the SoCo area. Local bands slated to perform for Artopia 2013 include Fierce Bad Rabbit, Chimney Choir, In the Whale, Kitty Crimes, Wheelchair Sports Camp, Hearts In Space, and many others. Tickets for the event are $25 advance, $25 day of the event, available through Westword. Ticket price offers access to all venues. Artopia 2013 begins at 7:00 PM, and is limited to ages 21+. For all the details, visit the Artopia website.

Have a great weekend!

The Photo Atlas, Princess Music & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Feb. 8-9

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Feb 082013
 

I’ve been pretty swamped at work lately, so apologies for the sparse postings around here lately. However, I’m still committed to try and give you a heads-up on some of the more promising live music gigs going on around Denver on the weekends–so if you’re looking for somewhere to go, here are some suggestions.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8

Local dance/punk act The Photo Atlas are having a CD release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver, to celebrate their new CD Stuck In a Honeytrap. Also on the bill are The Epilogues, In the Whale and New Lungs. Tickets are only $8 (a great deal considering the lineup), available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver, is hosting a great lineup of local talent on Friday, including Chimney Choir, Princess Music, Chella Negro, Two-Tone Wolf Pack and Sawmill Joe. Tickets are $10 each (plus service charge), available from The Oriental Theater. Doors at 7:00 PM; music starts at 8:00. Ages 16+.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

Local singer/songwriter Elise Lieberth is having an album release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also performing are Dave Sonner & The American Campus, Andrea Ball and Katey Laurel. Tickets are $10 each, available from the Walnut Room. Doors at 7:30 PM. Ages 21+.

Local indie-folk duo I’m With Her (aka Angie Stevens & Haley E. Rydell) will be performing at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview in Olde Town Arvada. $7 at the door; show starts at 8:30 PM. D-Note is all-ages.

Happy weekend!

You, Me & Apollo, Glowing House & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Feb. 1-2

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Feb 012013
 

Looks like it’s a big weekend in Denver for electronica and electro-pop, with both Ellie Goulding and Diplo playing sold-out shows here this weekend. If you didn’t get your tickets early (and/or prefer indie folk and rock to electro), you still have some opportunities to catch great live music in Denver this weekend. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

FRIDAY, FEB. 1

Denver indie-folk act Glowing House is headlining at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are Elin Palmer and Lightlooms. Tickets are $6, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

Local alt-country act Slim Cessna’s Auto Club are performing at Moe’s Bar B Que, 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood. Opening the show are The Raven and the Writing Desk. Tickets are $15, available from Moe’s. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, FEB. 2

For those who love album tributes, local bands Eldren and Petals of Spain will be performing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and The Beatles’ Abbey Road in entirety at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver. Tickets are $12-$20 available through The Oriental Theater. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This is an all-ages show!

Ft. Collins-based indie folk/rock act You, Me & Apollo will have an EP release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are The Whicker and Pine and Josh Dillard. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from the Hi-Dive. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

Have a great weekend!