Rob Drabkin. (Photo: Lucia de Giovanni)
Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend! Denver is home to one of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and the weekend’s live shows are sharing in the festivities. If you need help deciding on some great live music here this weekend, here are just a few suggestions among the many.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
Local folk act Glowing House is playing at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street in Denver. Also appearing are Montana Tapwater, Vanessa Spear and Olivia Rudeen. Tickets are $11, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.
Denver rock act Pull the Alarm is having an EP release show at the Moon Room at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in downtown Denver. Opening acts include We Were Cosmonauts and Common Anomaly. Tickets are $5, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
Denver singer-songwriter Rob Drabkin is headlining a show at the Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St. in Boulder. Also performing are Dechen Hawk and Dave Tamkin. Tickets are $9 advance, $12 day of show, available from Fox Theatre. $2 surcharge for under 21; service charge may also apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 12+.
Local rock acts The Outfit and The Wales are co-headlining at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening the show is Bloodhound. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Doors at 9:00 PM; show starts at 10:00. Ages 16+.
Have a great weekend!