Bop Skizzum, Artopia 2013 & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Feb. 22-23

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Feb 222013
 

Looking for some great live music in Denver this weekend? As usual, there’s a lot going on, so let’s throw some suggestions your way to help narrow it down for you.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

Local soul/funk band Bop Skizzum is hosting “Nerd Prom 2013” at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in downtown Denver. Also performing are Filthy T, The Messers and MEDIC. Tickets are $15 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show!

Utah-based indie rock act Desert Noises is making a tour stop at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening the show is local singer/songwriter Sarah Slaton. Tickets are $10 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, FEB. 23

Denver Westword is hosting “Artopia”, an annual event celebrating local culture, art, food, film and music, with visual artists, performers and local bands showcased in five venues in the SoCo area. Local bands slated to perform for Artopia 2013 include Fierce Bad Rabbit, Chimney Choir, In the Whale, Kitty Crimes, Wheelchair Sports Camp, Hearts In Space, and many others. Tickets for the event are $25 advance, $25 day of the event, available through Westword. Ticket price offers access to all venues. Artopia 2013 begins at 7:00 PM, and is limited to ages 21+. For all the details, visit the Artopia website.

Have a great weekend!

The Photo Atlas, Princess Music & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Feb. 8-9

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Feb 082013
 

I’ve been pretty swamped at work lately, so apologies for the sparse postings around here lately. However, I’m still committed to try and give you a heads-up on some of the more promising live music gigs going on around Denver on the weekends–so if you’re looking for somewhere to go, here are some suggestions.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8

Local dance/punk act The Photo Atlas are having a CD release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver, to celebrate their new CD Stuck In a Honeytrap. Also on the bill are The Epilogues, In the Whale and New Lungs. Tickets are only $8 (a great deal considering the lineup), available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver, is hosting a great lineup of local talent on Friday, including Chimney Choir, Princess Music, Chella Negro, Two-Tone Wolf Pack and Sawmill Joe. Tickets are $10 each (plus service charge), available from The Oriental Theater. Doors at 7:00 PM; music starts at 8:00. Ages 16+.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

Local singer/songwriter Elise Lieberth is having an album release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also performing are Dave Sonner & The American Campus, Andrea Ball and Katey Laurel. Tickets are $10 each, available from the Walnut Room. Doors at 7:30 PM. Ages 21+.

Local indie-folk duo I’m With Her (aka Angie Stevens & Haley E. Rydell) will be performing at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview in Olde Town Arvada. $7 at the door; show starts at 8:30 PM. D-Note is all-ages.

Happy weekend!

You, Me & Apollo, Glowing House & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Feb. 1-2

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Feb 012013
 

Looks like it’s a big weekend in Denver for electronica and electro-pop, with both Ellie Goulding and Diplo playing sold-out shows here this weekend. If you didn’t get your tickets early (and/or prefer indie folk and rock to electro), you still have some opportunities to catch great live music in Denver this weekend. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

FRIDAY, FEB. 1

Denver indie-folk act Glowing House is headlining at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are Elin Palmer and Lightlooms. Tickets are $6, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

Local alt-country act Slim Cessna’s Auto Club are performing at Moe’s Bar B Que, 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood. Opening the show are The Raven and the Writing Desk. Tickets are $15, available from Moe’s. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, FEB. 2

For those who love album tributes, local bands Eldren and Petals of Spain will be performing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and The Beatles’ Abbey Road in entirety at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver. Tickets are $12-$20 available through The Oriental Theater. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This is an all-ages show!

Ft. Collins-based indie folk/rock act You, Me & Apollo will have an EP release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are The Whicker and Pine and Josh Dillard. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from the Hi-Dive. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

Have a great weekend!

Rachel and the Kings, P-Nuckle & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Jan. 25-26

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Jan 252013
 

It seems to be an even busier weekend than usual around the Denver music scene, with plenty of great shows to choose from. The problem, of course, is in choosing. So here are a few suggestions to help you narrow it down.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

Local pop/rock band Rachel and the Kings (featured here) are releasing their debut CD Tonic with a special CD release show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening acts include Eldren, PrettyMouth and Post Paradise. Tickets are $15 each, available from Bluebird Theater. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 8:30. Ages 16+.

Local indie-rock/reggae act P-Nuckle are having a CD release show at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood. Opening acts include Apex Vibe, Green River Vibe, The Repercussions and No Bueno! Tickets are $10 each, available through Gothic Theatre; service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Ft. Collins-based indie-rock act Fierce Bad Rabbit is headlining at the Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St. in Boulder. Also appearing are The Widow’s Bane and Nautical Mile. Tickets are $8 each, available from Fox Theatre; add $2 for under 21, and additional service charges may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 12+.

Reverend Horton Heat is making a tour stop at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening the show is local act Reno Divorce. Tickets are $25 (plus service charge), available through Ogden Theatre. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Happy weekend!

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

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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!

Denver Says Goodbye (For Now) to Ayo Awosika

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Dec 202012
 

If you are in Denver and haven’t heard Ayo Awosika perform yet–first of all, where have you been? Secondly–tonight (Dec. 20) is your last chance to hear her perform live with her band for awhile. And not because the world is ending tomorrow.

If you have heard Ayo Awosika perform–you know what Denver is losing.

Tonight, the Boulder-based jazz/soul vocalist will be performing a farewell show at Leon, 1112 E. 17th Avenue in Denver, before a career move to New York City. Besides performing with her band, Ayo will have a little help from her friends–people like Megan Burtt, David Rynhart, Kim Dawson, Julia Afton, Natalie Tate and others. Artist Forrest Morrison will also be painting live during the performance. The show starts at 7:30 PM, is all ages, and the cost is $10.

Denver’s loss is definitely NYC’s gain. Do your best to support one of our town’s most talented musical artists, and come out to the show if you can.

 

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!

Coles Whalen, The Yawpers & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Dec. 7-8

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Dec 072012
 

Need a little help figuring out which live shows to catch this weekend in Denver? Oh, all right. Here are some suggestions for you. :)

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

Local singer-songwriter Coles Whalen is headlining at Casselman’s, 2620 Walnut Street in Denver. Opening acts include Meesha Reynolds and Olivia Rudeen. Tickets are $10 each, available from Casselman’s. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 18+.

Punk act NOFX are making a tour stop at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson Street in Denver. Opening the show are Teenage Bottlerocket and Elway. Tickets are $25 plus service charge, available from LiveNation. Doors at 6:00 PM. Ages 16+.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

Local indie-rockers Monroe Monroe are having an EP release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are My Body Sings Electric, Common Anomaly and Swing Hero. 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+.

Denver Americana/rock act The Yawpers are playing 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!

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

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Nov 302012
 

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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!

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