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!

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!