It’s a warm summer weekend in the Mile High, with plenty of great live shows, as usual. If you’re looking for some great live music in Denver this weekend, here are a few suggestions to point you in the right direction.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Denver’s own DeVotchKa is teaming up with the Colorado Symphony for a special show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison. Also appearing are Amanda Palmer and local act Paper Bird. Tickets are $25-$65, available from Colorado Symphony. Gates at 6:00 PM; show starts at 7:00.
Scottish Rock band Big Country are making a tour stop at the Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer in downtown Denver. Opening acts include Denver’s own Rachel and the Kings and Places. Tickets are $22 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 8:00 PM. This show is all-ages.
Indie-folk singer/songwriter Kyle James Hauser returns to Denver, performing tonight at Lost Lake Lounge at 3602 E. Colfax. Special guests include Natalie Tate, Ayo Awosika, Leslie Kernochan and Alwyn Robinson. $5 cover at the door; music starts at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Boulder zombie-folk act The Widow’s Bane are having a CD release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also performing are The Raven and the Writing Desk. Tickets are $7-$15, available from The Walnut Room; service charges may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; ages 21+.
American roots singer/songwriter Pokey LaFarge is making a stop in Denver at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Opening the show is local act Chimney Choir. Tickets are $2o advance, $22 day of show, available from Swallow Hill; discounts available to Swallow Hill members. Show starts at 8:00 PM, and is all ages.
Happy weekend!