Hazel Miller, Matt Morris & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 29-30

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Mar 292013
 

Happy Easter weekend! If you are looking for some great live music in Denver over the holiday weekend, here are a few suggestions from the many great shows you will find going on around the Mile-High.

FRIDAY, MAR. 29

Local diva Hazel Miller is headlining a show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening the show is Matthew Moon. Tickets are $12 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+. (NOTE: Remaining tickets are limited, so get yours quickly because the show may sell out.)

Slowcore act Low is making a tour stop at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening act is Thalia Zedek. Tickets are $20 each, available from Larimer Lounge. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; music starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Local punk act Reno Divorce is headlining at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are MF Ruckus, Two Fisted Tango and Torked. Tickets are $12 each, available from Herman’s Hideaway, with table reservations and VIP packages available at additional cost. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 7:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, MAR. 30

Indie-pop act Milo Greene are making a tour stop at the Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St. in Boulder. Opening act is Kopecky Family Band. Tickets are $14 each, available from Fox Theatre; service charges may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 12+.

Denver’s own Matt Morris is headlining at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Opening the show is Aiden James. Tickets are $16 advance, $18 day of show, available from Swallow Hill; discounts available for Swallow Hill members. Show starts at 8:00 PM.

Have a terrific weekend, and Happy Easter!

Glowing House are Down and Out

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Mar 232013
 

I tell you, every time I hear this band I love ’em a little bit more. Just nine months ago, Denver neo-folk act Glowing House released their second full-length record Days Run Out (which I profiled here), and the songs played in my head for days after I heard them. This week, they have released a song a day from their new EP (entitled The Down And Out EP) until now the whole thing is available to stream and purchase on BandCamp, culminating with an official EP release show tonight at the Larimer Lounge here in Denver.

The core of the band, married couple Steve Varney and Jess Parsons, continue to grow as songwriters, and this new record is evidence of that fact. Also, since I last interviewed them, they’ve grown to a four-some, with percussionist Michael John McKee and cellist Phil Parker rounding out the sound and adding diversity. The result is some of the best stuff I’ve heard from these guys.

I’ve embedded two of my favorite tracks from the EP below. If you’re in Denver, try to catch Glowing House tonight at the Larimer Lounge, along with The Raven and the Writing Desk and Anthony Ruptak (but check ahead with the venue–there’s a snowstorm out thar today). If you like what you hear, go and buy the record. I personally think you’ll like what you hear.

Paper Bird, Glowing House & More: Denver live music weekend picks Mar. 22-23

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Mar 222013
 

Whether you’re wrapping up your spring break, or just starting it, there is plenty of great live music in Denver this weekend to help you celebrate. Here are just a few suggestions to help you narrow down the choices.

FRIDAY, MAR. 22

Local indie-folk act Paper Bird are headlining an album release show at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver. Also appearing are He’s My Brother She’s My Sister and Chimney Choir. Tickets are $15 plus service charge, available through The Oriental Theater. Doors at 8:00 PM; music starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

If you’re a fan of local bands Regret Night or Be Brave, tonight is your last chance to see them for awhile. Regret Night are headlining a farewell show at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in downtown Denver, with Be Brave also on the bill playing their final show. Other acts on the bill include Places and Defy You Stars. Tickets are $12 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, MAR. 23

Denver neo-folk act Glowing House are having an EP release show at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening acts include The Raven and the Writing Desk and Anthony Ruptak. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; music starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

Boulder-based singer-songwriter Jeff Brinkman is having an album release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also appearing are I’m With Her and Kaia Nutting. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend!

Take To the Oars, The Congress & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 15-16

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Mar 152013
 

Word on the street (or on the Facebooks, take your pick) is that a slew of Colorado’s finest bands are tearing it up at SXSW in Austin this week. If, however, you’re like me and weren’t able to make it down to SXSW, there are still plenty of great shows going on this weekend in Denver. If you’re looking for opportunities to catch some awesome live music this St. Patty’s Day weekend, here are just a few suggestions.

FRIDAY, MAR. 15

Irish Celtic rockers The Young Dubliners have decided to celebrate St. Patty’s weekend with us here in Denver with a special show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening act is Colorado band SHEL. Tickets are $27.50-$40, available from Soiled Dove Underground; service charges may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

Westword’s “Best of the West 4” local band competition is currently ongoing at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway in Denver. Tonight’s is Round 3 of the Semi-Finals, featuring local acts Calder’s Revolvers, James and the Devil, Highline, Clara Finn and Kid Cosmo. Tickets are $10 each, plus service charge, available from Herman’s Hideaway. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, MAR. 16

Local indie-rock act Take To the Oars is having an EP release party at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening acts include The Hate and The Ever. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Denver rock act The Congress is headlining a show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening the show is the Tori Peter Band. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show, available through the Bluebird Theater. Service charges may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

The St. Patty’s Pot of Gold Celebration is happening at The Gothic Theatre (3263 s. Broadway in Englewood), featuring a great lineup of local acts including P-Nuckle, Whiskey Tango, Skyfox and Demon Funkies. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 day of show, available from Gothic Theatre; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Enjoy the weekend, and stay safe!

Churchill, My Body Sings Electric & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 8-9

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Mar 072013
 

My weekly Denver live music weekend picks are coming a little earlier this week, largely because some of the best shows are on the verge of selling out, and I want to make sure readers have a chance to pick up tickets if they want to go. Aren’t I thoughtful?

Anyhow, there are some great bands performing this weekend. Here they are…

FRIDAY, MAR.8

Denver’s own Churchill will be headlining at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening the show are Ha Ha Tonka and Autumn Film. Tickets are $20, plus service charge, available from Ogden Theatre. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+. (NOTE: This show is likely to sell out–don’t wait and get tickets at the door.)

Local indie-rockers My Body Sings Electric are headlining a show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Openers include Rachel and the Kings, Chemistry Club and Carson Allen. Tickets are $12 plus service charge, available from the Bluebird Theater. Doors at 7:30; show starts at 8:00. Ages 16+. (NOTE: This show is also close to selling out, so act quickly.)

SATURDAY, MAR. 9

Illegal Pete’s will be sponsoring a “Starving Artists Showcase” at SXSW in Austin next week, featuring a great lineup of Colorado bands. In advance, they are hosting a special SXSW pre-party here in Denver at the Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake Street in downtown Denver. The extended lineup features indie-rockers The Epilogues (just back from tour), along with A. Tom Collins, The Photo Atlas, You, Me & Apollo, Input & Broken, The Knew, Flashbulb Fires, Eldren, Fierce Bad Rabbit and Post Paradise. Tickets for all these great acts is $9.33 advance, $12 day of show (a great deal, either way), available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 6:30 PM. This is an all-ages show!

Have a great weekend!

Foxfield Four, Petals of Spain & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 1-2

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Mar 012013
 

Yep, it’s not just a new month, it’s the weekend–and Denver has lots of great live gigs going on as usual. If you need help narrowing down your choices…well, that’s what we’re here for. You’re welcome.

 

FRIDAY, MAR. 1

Synthpop act Passion Pit is making a tour stop at 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln. in Broomfield. Opening the show are Matt & Kim. Tickets are $35-$40, available from TicketHorse. Service charges may apply. Doors at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7:30.  This is an all-ages show.

Folk rocker Dan Tedesco is also stopping in Denver on tour, at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street in Denver. Opening the show are local acts Sarah & the Meanies and Shelby Britton. Tickets are $8, available from The Walnut Room; service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, MAR. 2

Local indie rock acts Foxfield Four and Petals of Spain are having a dual CD release show at the Moon Room at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake in Downtown Denver. Also appearing are Vetta Star, Viretta and Leftmore. Ticket are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This show is all-ages.

 

EXTRA TIP: If you’re into Denver music and “secret shows” with news spread by word-of-mouth and social media, you might want to hang out at Lost Lake at 3602 E. Colfax this weekend. Word is that Nathaniel Rateliff’s old band Born In the Flood will be playing a set there Friday night, and Dan Craig’s new band NAVY will play there Saturday night. Just saying…