As usual, there is much live music to choose from in Denver this weekend, including lots of local talent. Here are a few of the more promising prospects, to help narrow the search.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
The Rouge, a local indie band with a growing following, will be playing at the Marquis Theater tonight at 7:30 PM, along with The Still City, Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, and Churchill. This is all-ages event! Tickets are $10 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. The Marquis Theater is located at 2009 Larimer St. in Denver.
Swallow Hill presents Solas, touted as one of the best Irish/Celtic bands around, at the L2 Arts and Culture Center, 1477 Colombine St. in Denver. Also appearing is Alaskan bluegrass band Bearfoot. Tickets are $25 for Swallow Hill members, $27 for non-members, available from Swallow Hill. Show starts at 8:00 PM.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Regina Spektor has made quite a splash in the music scene in the past couple of years with her unique brand of acoustic alternative music. She’ll be appearing Saturday at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St. in Denver. Tickets are $32, available from livenation.com. Service charge may apply. This is a show for ages 16 and up; start time is 8:00 PM.
Local Americana-folk band Jonny Woodrose & the Brokenhearted Woodpeckers is having a CD release party at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Also scheduled to appear are Tailored Rags, The Widow’s Bane and Murcureria. Cover charge is $7.00; show starts at 9:00 PM. (Jonny Woodrose is scheduled to start playing around midnight. Count on ages 21 and up for this show.)
Also remember…this weekend is the start of Denver Arts Week! Support the arts by supporting your local musicians.