Yerkish, Achille Lauro Say Farewell: Live Music Weekend Picks

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Jul 052013
 

Achille Lauro.

Owing to the holiday weekend (hope you had a great 4th of July), I’m taking it a bit easy this week regarding the weekly Denver live music picks. However, there are a couple of established local bands saying good-bye this weekend with farewell shows that I didn’t want to miss mentioning, since it’s the last chance for fans to see them for awhile.

SATURDAY, JULY 6–ACHILLE LAURO @ THE WALNUT ROOM

Local indie-rock act Achille Lauro is playing a farewell show Saturday at The Walnut Room, 3133 Walnut St. in Denver. Opening acts include The Morning Clouds, Vitamins and Land Lines. Tickets are $15 each, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, JULY 6–YERKISH @ THE ORIENTAL THEATER

Local prog-rockers Yerkish will be playing their final show this Saturday at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver, as part of the Module Overload Studios showcase. Other performing acts include The Bronze, Torch the Wagon, The Lollygags and Cutthroat Drifters. Tickets are $6 each, available through The Oriental Theater. Service charges may apply. Showcase start time is at 3:00 PM. This is an all-ages event.

Thanks to both of these bands for all you have contributed to the Denver music scene. You will be missed!

Have a great weekend.

Denver Day of Rock & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks May 24-25

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May 242013
 

It’s Memorial Day weekend! What are you doing to enjoy the holiday weekend? If you’re in Denver and live music is your bag, here are a few suggestions for where you might find some good gigs.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

Local indie band Land Lines will headline a show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are The Seven Hats and Esme Patterson. Tickets are $6 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 9:00 PM; show starts at 10:00. Ages 21+.

Singer-songwriter Joe Pug is making a stop in Denver at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Opening the show are Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer. Tickets are $20 each, available from Swallow Hill; discount available for Swallow Hill members. Show starts at 8:00, and is all-ages.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

The annual Denver Day of Rock, a FREE outdoor music festival benefitting Concerts for Kids, takes place on multiple stages along the Sixteenth Street Mall area of downtown Denver, featuring both national and local acts. This year’s lineup includes country singer Lee Brice, along with Fishbone, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Take to the Oars, My Body Sings Electric, Wendy Woo, Desert Noises and many others. This event is free and open to all ages. Music starts at 2:30 PM and lasts into the evening. For all the details, see the Denver Day of Rock website. (You can also catch a more detailed preview of the event here.)

Have a happy and safe weekend!

Dave Preston, Shady Elders & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Apr. 5-6

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Apr 052013
 

Guitarist Dave Preston

There’s plenty of great live music going on in Denver for the first weekend of April–far more than one person could take in. So…here are a few suggestions among the many great alternatives to help you make up your mind, including a few hidden treasures. Good luck deciding. :)

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Ryan Chrys is having a CD release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Opening acts include Little Goose and Brent Loveday (of Reno Divorce). Tickets are $8 each, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Local dream-pop band Shady Elders are releasing an EP as well, with a show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also performing are Hindershot and Wild High. Tickets are $8 each, available from Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 18+.

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Local singer-songwriter/guitarist Dave Preston is performing at Swallow Hill’s Tuft Theatre, 71 East Yale in Denver. The show is a benefit in support of The Kasisi Children’s Home in Zambia, Africa, and will include musical guests Rachel James, Eddie Turner and Kenny Passarelli. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 day of show, available from Swallow Hill. Discount rates for Swallow Hill members. Show starts at 8:00 PM, and is all ages.

Denver alt-rockers The Epilogues are headlining a show at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in downtown Denver. Also performing are Eldren, Vetta Star and We Like Monsters. Tickets are $10 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show!

Have a great weekend!

Hazel Miller, Matt Morris & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 29-30

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Mar 292013
 

Happy Easter weekend! If you are looking for some great live music in Denver over the holiday weekend, here are a few suggestions from the many great shows you will find going on around the Mile-High.

FRIDAY, MAR. 29

Local diva Hazel Miller is headlining a show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening the show is Matthew Moon. Tickets are $12 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+. (NOTE: Remaining tickets are limited, so get yours quickly because the show may sell out.)

Slowcore act Low is making a tour stop at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening act is Thalia Zedek. Tickets are $20 each, available from Larimer Lounge. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; music starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Local punk act Reno Divorce is headlining at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are MF Ruckus, Two Fisted Tango and Torked. Tickets are $12 each, available from Herman’s Hideaway, with table reservations and VIP packages available at additional cost. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 7:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, MAR. 30

Indie-pop act Milo Greene are making a tour stop at the Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St. in Boulder. Opening act is Kopecky Family Band. Tickets are $14 each, available from Fox Theatre; service charges may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 12+.

Denver’s own Matt Morris is headlining at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Opening the show is Aiden James. Tickets are $16 advance, $18 day of show, available from Swallow Hill; discounts available for Swallow Hill members. Show starts at 8:00 PM.

Have a terrific weekend, and Happy Easter!

Churchill, My Body Sings Electric & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 8-9

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Mar 072013
 

My weekly Denver live music weekend picks are coming a little earlier this week, largely because some of the best shows are on the verge of selling out, and I want to make sure readers have a chance to pick up tickets if they want to go. Aren’t I thoughtful?

Anyhow, there are some great bands performing this weekend. Here they are…

FRIDAY, MAR.8

Denver’s own Churchill will be headlining at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening the show are Ha Ha Tonka and Autumn Film. Tickets are $20, plus service charge, available from Ogden Theatre. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+. (NOTE: This show is likely to sell out–don’t wait and get tickets at the door.)

Local indie-rockers My Body Sings Electric are headlining a show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Openers include Rachel and the Kings, Chemistry Club and Carson Allen. Tickets are $12 plus service charge, available from the Bluebird Theater. Doors at 7:30; show starts at 8:00. Ages 16+. (NOTE: This show is also close to selling out, so act quickly.)

SATURDAY, MAR. 9

Illegal Pete’s will be sponsoring a “Starving Artists Showcase” at SXSW in Austin next week, featuring a great lineup of Colorado bands. In advance, they are hosting a special SXSW pre-party here in Denver at the Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake Street in downtown Denver. The extended lineup features indie-rockers The Epilogues (just back from tour), along with A. Tom Collins, The Photo Atlas, You, Me & Apollo, Input & Broken, The Knew, Flashbulb Fires, Eldren, Fierce Bad Rabbit and Post Paradise. Tickets for all these great acts is $9.33 advance, $12 day of show (a great deal, either way), available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 6:30 PM. This is an all-ages show!

Have a great weekend!

Foxfield Four, Petals of Spain & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 1-2

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Mar 012013
 

Yep, it’s not just a new month, it’s the weekend–and Denver has lots of great live gigs going on as usual. If you need help narrowing down your choices…well, that’s what we’re here for. You’re welcome.

 

FRIDAY, MAR. 1

Synthpop act Passion Pit is making a tour stop at 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln. in Broomfield. Opening the show are Matt & Kim. Tickets are $35-$40, available from TicketHorse. Service charges may apply. Doors at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7:30.  This is an all-ages show.

Folk rocker Dan Tedesco is also stopping in Denver on tour, at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street in Denver. Opening the show are local acts Sarah & the Meanies and Shelby Britton. Tickets are $8, available from The Walnut Room; service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, MAR. 2

Local indie rock acts Foxfield Four and Petals of Spain are having a dual CD release show at the Moon Room at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake in Downtown Denver. Also appearing are Vetta Star, Viretta and Leftmore. Ticket are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This show is all-ages.

 

EXTRA TIP: If you’re into Denver music and “secret shows” with news spread by word-of-mouth and social media, you might want to hang out at Lost Lake at 3602 E. Colfax this weekend. Word is that Nathaniel Rateliff’s old band Born In the Flood will be playing a set there Friday night, and Dan Craig’s new band NAVY will play there Saturday night. Just saying…

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!

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!

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