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Dave Matthews Band, The Epilogues & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 23-25

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The weekend is once again upon us. If you’re looking to unwind with some great live music in Denver this weekend, here are just a few picks among the many great shows going on.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND AUG. 23-24 (FRI-SAT)
The Dave Matthews Band is here for a two-night stint at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way in Commerce City. Snoop Dogg opens both shows. Tickets start at $45 per night, available from TicketHorse. Service charges apply. Gates at 6:00 PM nightly; shows start at 7:00 PM. All ages.

GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS/SAWMILL JOE, FRIDAY, AUG. 23
Boulder folk act Gasoline Lollipops are playing at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver, along with Sawmill Joe, Poet’s Row and Natalie Tate. Tickets are $7 each, available from The Oriental Theater. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

THE OUTFIT ALBUM RELEASE, SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Local indie/garage rock band The Outfit are having an album release show at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer in Denver. Opening acts include FaceMan and Gun Street Ghost. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

THE EPILOGUES BBQ, SUNDAY, AUG. 25
Speaking of Larimer Lounge, you should go back there Sunday for an afternoon/evening of BBQ and music featuring The Epilogues. Lots of great Denver acts will be joining them, including Reno Divorce, Eldren, Attic Attack, The Photo Atlas, Post Paradise, Reason the Citizen, Instant Empire, Quotes and DJ Alf. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Doors at noon; music starts at 1:00 PM. Ages 18+.

Have a great weekend!

Capitol Hill Music Festival & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 16-17

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Aug 162013

This weekend in Denver is packed with great live music, just as summer heat makes a comeback. There’s a lot to go over, so let’s get right into this weekend’s live music picks:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Local indie-rock outfit Eldren are headlining a show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening acts include The Yawpers, The Foot. and Pull the Alarm. Tickets are $15 each, plus service charge, available from Bluebird Theater and AXS. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Chicago alt-rock band Fletcher and local indie-rockers Wire Faces are co-headlining a show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are Confluence and War Over Water. Tickets are $6 each, available from the Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Saturday’s a big day for all-day music events in Denver, and we’ve got two to tell you about here.

The 1st Annual Capitol Hill Music Festival will take place Saturday at Stoney’s Bar & Grill, 1111 Lincoln St. in Denver, with some of Denver’s best talent playing on two stages throughout the afternoon and evening. Featured acts include The Railbenders, Birch Street, Places, Vices I Admire, Take to the Oars, Red Fox Run, Rebel Tongue, Attic Attack, Lionized and more. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of show (plus service charge), and can be purchased here. VIP passes (including food buffet and all you can drink) are also available. First performance starts at 11:45 AM. No age limit listed on the event, but everyone will be carded.

The Cultivate Festival, an annual event sponsored by Chipotle Restaurants, features chefs, artisans, farmers and great food to raise awareness for sustainable, wholesome food. Great music is also part of the event. The Denver Cultivate Festival will take place at City Park on Saturday, and will feature performances by several national acts, including Cold War Kids, Blitzen Trapper, Good Old War, Allen Stone, Chris Golub and Denver’s own Air Dubai. Festivities kick off around 11:00 AM, and run all the way to 7:00 PM. Best of all–it’s FREE and open to the public.

Have a happy and safe weekend!

Matthew Moon, Princess Music & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 9-10

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Aug 092013

It’s the weekend in Denver. That means I’ve got some more live music picks for ya. If you are looking for some great music around town, here are a just a few tips to get you started.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

Local indie band Princess Music are debuting their first full-length album Odobenidae (don’t ask me to pronounce it) at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. The show will feature a 17-piece chamber orchestra, along with Stelth Ulvang and Distant Correspondent. Tickets are $15, available from Bluebird Theater and AXS. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Singer-songwriter Ben Taylor is headlining at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st in Denver. Opening act is Gary Revell. Tickets are $25, available through Soiled Dove Underground. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This show is all-ages. (NOTE: This show is almost sold out, so get tickets now if you want to go!)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Denver folk-pop singer-songwriter Matthew Moon is having a CD release show at the Soiled Dove Underground to celebrate the release of his new album I Am the Wind. The Steve Law Band will open the show. Tickets are $10 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground; service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+. (NOTE: This show is also on the verge of selling out, so don’t delay!)

Austin-based rock band Saints of Valory will make a tour stop at Bluebird Theater. Opening the show are local acts My Body Sings Electric and Monroe Monroe. Tickets are $9 each (plus service charge), available from Bluebird Theater and AXS. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Have a terrific weekend!

The Belle Jar, Kate LeRoux and More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 2-3

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Aug 022013

The Belle Jar

After taking a break last week from the exhausting-yet-highly-rewarding Underground Music Showcase, I’m back with weekend picks. If you’re looking for some cool live music in Denver this weekend, here are a few suggestions to get you started.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

Singer-songwriter Kate LeRoux is marking her official return to the Denver music scene with a solo set at Swallow Hill’s Tuft Theater, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Tickets are $12 each, available from Swallow Hill, with discounts available to Swallow Hill Members. Show starts at 8:00 PM, and is all ages.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

Denver folk-rock act The Belle Jar are having a CD release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are Get Along and Matt Hoffman (of Strange Americans). Tickets are $8 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charges may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Age restriction not posted at press time, but assume it’s 21+.

Local act Land Lines is headlining a show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also appearing are Elin Palmer and The Seven Hats. Tickets are $9 advance, $12 day of show, available from The Walnut Room. Service charges may apply. Show starts at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend!