Live Music Weekend Picks

The Centennial, Carbon Choir & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Jan. 11-12

Jan 112013

Fierce Bad Rabbit's new release "The Maestro and the Elephant"

Happy New Year! Live music in Denver appears to be getting back into full swing after the holidays. If you’re looking for some great shows to attend this weekend in the Mile-High, here are a few suggestions to help point you in the right direction. You’re welcome.

FRIDAY, JAN. 11

Local indie band The Centennial are having an album release show at Larimer Lounge (2721 Larimer St. in Denver) to celebrate their debut full-length release Nervous System. Opening acts include Princess Music and A Boy and His Kite. Tickets are $10 each, available through Larimer Lounge. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Ft. Collins-based indie rock act Fierce Bad Rabbit are also releasing a CD, The Maestro and the Elephant, and are having a release party at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th St. in Denver. Opening acts include The Yawpers and Tremontaine. Tickets are $12 each, available from The Oriental Theater. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:30 PM; show starts at 8:30. Ages 16+.

SATURDAY, JAN. 12

If you’re a fan of Denver indie-rock band Carbon Choir, Saturday is your last chance to see them–at least for awhile. The band is calling it a day with a special farewell show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Opening the show is Attic Attack. Tickets are $10 each, available from The Walnut Room; service charges may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Pop/rock act Augustana will play a special acoustic show at The Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening act is Lauren Shera. Tickets are $22.50 advance, $25 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend! Go Broncos!

Denver Live Music Weekend Picks (SPECIAL EDITION: New Year’s Weekend 2012)

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Dec 282012

The Photo Atlas

Since New Year’s Eve 2012 falls on Monday, it seems a lot of Denver’s best acts are gearing up for big parties at local venues. As usual, there are plenty of great live shows going on around town all weekend, but this week’s picks include some of the more promising New Year’s Eve shows, as well. That said–here are the picks for this weekend!

LAURA GOLDHAMER & FRIENDS, DECEMBER 28 @ ORIENTAL THEATER

This FREE show at the Oriental Theater features Americana artist Laura Goldhamer, with additional performances by Chimney Choir, Shenandoah Davis, Natalie Tate, Roger Green and others! The Oriental Theater is at 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 18+.

GLOWING HOUSE, DECEMBER 29 @ LARIMER LOUNGE

Local neo-folk act Glowing House is headlining Saturday night at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening acts include Eye and the Arrow, Safe Boating Is No Accident, and The Cardinal Grey. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available through Larimer Lounge. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

SLIM CESSNA’S AUTO CLUB, DEC. 30-31 @ THE ORIENTAL THEATER

Slim Cessna’s Auto Club is holding a two-night stint at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver. The Sterling Sisters will also perform both nights, with Denver Broncos UK opening Dec. 30, and Munly and the Lupercalians opening Dec. 31. Tickets are $15 on Sunday, $25 on Monday, or $35 for a two-day pass, available through Oriental Theater. Service charges apply. Doors at 8:00 PM nightly; shows start at 9:00. Ages 16+.

THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT “HOMETOWN THROWDOWN”, DEC. 29-31 AT 1STBANK CENTER

The String Cheese Incident is playing the last three nights of 2012 at 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield. New Year’s Eve is sold out, but tickets for the other two nights are still available at press time. Tickets are $55-$60, available from TicketHorse. Doors at 6:30 PM nightly; shows start at 7:30. These are all-ages shows!

THE PHOTO ATLAS, DEC. 31 @ THE WALNUT ROOM

Local dance/punk outfit The Photo Atlas are headlining at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Openers include Monroe Monroe, The Foot. and Strange Kids. Tickets are $5 each, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

THE SAMPLES, DEC. 31 @ HERMAN’S HIDEAWAY

The Samples‘ New Year’s Eve Show will take place at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are On Second Thought (reunion performance!) and Highway 50. Tickets start at $25 (tables can be reserved for up to $240), available from Herman’s Hideaway. Service charges may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 7:30. Ages 21+.

Stay safe, and Happy New Year!

Air Dubai, Glowing House & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Dec. 14-15

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Dec 142012

It’s a busy weekend for great live music here in Denver, and not-so-good news for people who weren’t quick to get tickets. Grace Potter/Gavin DeGraw at the Gothic, Trace Bundy in Boulder, and Big Head Todd & the Monsters (at both Herman’s and at Boulder Theater) would have all made this weekend’s picks, but all of those shows are already sold out. (Dang.) However, I’ve managed to scrape and find a few great shows in this weekend’s picks for which tickets are still available. But I’d hurry if I were you.

FRIDAY, DEC. 14

Boulder-based a capella vocal rock band FACE is hosting a holiday show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. (NOTE: Only a few tickets left at press time.) Tickets are $18 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This is an all-ages show!

The “Sounds on 29th Fest,” an event showcasing local talent, is happening at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Featured acts include FaceMan, The Knew, The Outfit, and The Raven and the Writing Desk. Tickets are $8 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, DEC. 15

Local hip-hop/rock act Air Dubai (who announced at last night’s Not So Silent Night show that they have recently signed to Hopeless Records) will headline at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax in Denver. Also appearing are Tone Loc, SuperVision and Flashlights. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of show, available through Ogden Theatre. Service charges apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Denver indie-folk acts Patrick Dethlefs and Glowing House are co-headlining a show at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 East Yale in Denver. Also appearing is Anthony Ruptak. Tickets are $14 advance, $16 day of show, available from Swallow Hill. Discounts apply for Swallow Hill members. Show starts at 8:00 PM, all ages.

Local indie-rock act The Canopy are headlining a show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening acts include Places and Words In Flight. Tickets are $6 each, available from the Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Have a great weekend!

The Hollyfelds, moe. and more: Denver live music weekend picks Nov. 30-Dec. 1

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Nov 302012

Photo: Jim J. Narcy

As usual, there is plenty going on this weekend in the Denver live music scene. If you want to catch a live show but you’re trying to figure out what to attend–well, that’s what I’m here for. Here are just a few suggestions. You’re welcome.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

Denver indie-folk/punk band Tin Horn Prayer are having a CD release show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening acts include The Gamits, The Photo Atlas and Anchor Point. Tickets are $15 plus service charge, available through Bluebird Theater. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 16+.

Local alt-country act The Hollyfelds are also releasing a new CD with a show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening the show are The Yawpers and Marty Jones. Tickets are $10 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

Denver pop/rock outfit Rachel and the Kings will be headlining a show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening acts include Mr. Right and Roniit. Tickets are $7 each, available from the Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 18+.

NOV. 30-DEC. 1

Jam-rock band moe. are making a two-day stop in Denver, playing Friday and Saturday night at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax. Local acts will open the show each evening: Yamn opens Friday night, and The Congress kicks things off on Saturday. Tickets are $30 advance, $35 day of show each evening, available through Ogden Theatre. Two-day passes are available for $50 each. Service charges apply. Doors at 8:00 PM nightly, shows begin at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Have a terrific weekend!

Cirque du Soleil “Quidam”, Jen Korte & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Nov. 9-11

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Nov 092012

Photo: Shelby McQuilkin

The weekend is here again, and the election is over. What better way to blow of steam than with some live music? If you’re in Denver this weekend, here are some suggestions to sort through the many gigs going on.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: QUIDAM, NOVEMBER 9-11

Okay, so this isn’t technically a live music gig on its own–but live music is a major part of the show. I caught Quidam earlier this week, and both the acrobatics (and the music score, played by a live ensemble) are absolutely spectacular. The show is at 1stBank Center in Broomfield from now until Sunday night, and tickets start at $35. It’s well worth it to catch this show while it’s in town. For showtimes and ticket information, visit 1stBank Center’s website. Cirque du Soleil Quidam is an all-ages event.

JEN KORTE & THE LOSS, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9

Local folk-rockers Jen Korte & the Loss are headlining at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also appearing are Wheelchair Sports Camp, Juniper Trees and dena harry. Tickets are $7-$10, available from The Walnut Room. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

EMERSON HART, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Tonic frontman Emerson Hart is bringing his solo show to the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening act is local guitarist/songwriter Dave Preston. Tickets are $20-$25, available from Soiled Dove Underground. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

SOMETHING UNDERGROUND, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Denver rockers Something Underground will be headlining at the Little Bear Saloon, 27895 Hwy 74 in downtown Evergreen. $10 cover at the door; band goes on at 9:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend!

Glass Delirium, I’m With Her & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Nov. 2-3

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Nov 022012

Here they are–your weekly Denver live music weekend picks. If you’re looking for some great gigs this weekend in the Mile High, give these a gander.

FRIDAY, NOV. 2

Local alt-rock band Glass Delirium is having a CD release show at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood, to celebrate the release of their new album Diamond Lullabies. Opening acts include Vices I Admire, Your Own Medicine and Roniit. Tickets are $10 each plus service charge, available from Gothic Theatre. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This is an all-ages show!

Denver indie-folk duo I’m With Her celebrates the release of their new EP Songs We Said Goodbye To with a show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening the show is Jalen Crossland. Tickets are $10 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

Indie-pop act Tilly and the Wall are making a tour stop at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening acts include Icky Blossoms and local band Princess Music. Tickets are $15 each (plus service charge, available from the Hi-Dive. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3

My Old School, a Denver-based Steely Dan tribute band, is playing a show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Tickets are $10 advance, $13 day of show, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Have a great weekend!

Regina Spektor, The Rouge: Live Music Weekend Picks (Nov. 6-7)

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Nov 062009

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.

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Oct 162009

Here are some possibilities for catching a good show this weekend in Denver…

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Relient K (with Copeland and Barcelona)
Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Tickets $16.25/$20.00, available from Ticketmaster.com.
Ages 16+. Show starts at 8:00 PM.

Joe Pug (with Meg Hutchinson)
Swallow Hill (Daniels Hall), 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver
Swallow Hill was profiled here earlier this week.
Tickets are $18 ($16 for members), available from Swallow Hill.
Show starts at 8:00 PM.

(NOTE: Joe Pug is offering a free 5-song EP download on his website for those who join his email list.)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Elin Palmer (with Sissy Wish and Andrea Ball)
Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway, Denver
Tickets $8.00, available from the Hi-Dive website.
Ages 21+. Doors open at 8:00 PM; show starts at 10:00 PM.

For more information on these events, see my post on Examiner.com. If you go to any of these shows, leave me a comment on how it went!

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Oct 092009

I’ve had a house full of the flu this week, and I am not feeling too hot myself…but this is something I’ve wanted to get going, and somehow I found the time to start.

On Fridays, whenever it’s feasible, I plan to post “weekend picks” for live music in the Denver area. Among the many, many bands and artists who have shows around town (even during the week), I’m going to try and select a few weekend shows that look promising. This won’t be a comprehensive list, but if you’re in Denver looking for some live music on the weekend, this feature of the blog should (hopefully) increase the likelihood that you’ll be catching a good show.

So here’s the first go-round. Obviously I won’t be at all these, but if you go see one of these acts, be sure to leave me a comment afterward and tell me how you thought the show went. (By the way…you’ll also be able to see this list posted on my page at Examiner.com. And the list will likely get longer as the weeks go by, giving you more to choose from.)

Ready?

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street, Denver
Quirky, funny, and entertaining, Ft. Collins folk singer Danielle Anderson has gained a considerable following with a ukelele and a good dose of attitude. Appearing with Dan Craig, Benyaro and Dovekins. Tickets are $12, available from The Walnut Room. Show starts at 8:30 PM. Ages 21+.

Hot Buttered Rum
Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
They’re acoustic-bluegrass; no, more like rock; well, make that jazz…you just have to hear them play. They’re actually in town for two nights; Friday’s show is for all ages, and Saturday’s is 21+. Tickets are $16.50 advance purchase, or $20 day of show, available from Fox Theatre. Shows start at 9:00 PM nightly.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Tempa and the Tantrums
Blue Moo’d Lounge, 5950 S. Platte Canyon Rd., Littleton
Blending blues and soul, the passionate lead singer of this local band is reminiscent of greats like Aretha Franklin or Janis Joplin, and is getting plenty of attention lately. $5 cover charge, show starts at 8:00 PM. All ages until 9:00.

Regret Night
D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada
Local alt/rock/pop band Regret Night has a reputation for putting on a lively stage show. Also appearing are TShirts 4 Tomorrow and All Bets Off. According to the band, this is a free show, but donations are accepted. Show begins at 9:00 PM. All ages.

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