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Varlet, Jen Korte & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Sept. 27-28

Sep 272013

Varlet. (Photo: Glenn Ross)

Wanna know where to go to see some great live music this weekend in Denver? Truth is, it’s everywhere–but here are a few suggestions to narrow the search for you. You’re welcome.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Denver indie-rock act Varlet are having a special CD release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver, to celebrate the release of their album American Hymns. Also performing are Tjutjuna, Attic Attack and Champagne Charlie. Tickets are $10 each, available from the Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Local rock act Wiredogs (formerly The Hate) are also having a release show for their Resistance EP at the Marquis Theatre, 2009 Larimer in downtown Denver. Opening acts include False Colours, Head Injuries and Poor Me. Tickets are $10 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Denver indie-folk act Jen Korte & The Loss are headlining at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also performing are Chimney Choir and Clouds & Mountains. Tickets are $8 each, available from The Walnut Room; service charge may apply. Start time is 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Local indie-rockers Vices I Admire are headlining a show at Moe’s Original Bar B Que, 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood. Opening acts include Strip the Stars, Pull the Alarm and Clara Finn. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available through Moe’s; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Happy weekend!

RiotFest, Covenhoven & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Sept. 20-22

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Sep 202013

Been a couple of weeks or so since I posted weekend picks–went on vacation, then had to recover from vacation, you know how it is. Then last week, there was a catastrophic flood affecting many areas around our community. (Please keep this area in your thoughts and prayers during the next several months as it’s going to take awhile to recover.)

But there’s a lot to talk about in the Denver area this weekend regarding live music. If you can’t swing the time or money to catch RiotFest (info below), there are still some great shows to see around town. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Indie-folk act Covenhoven (aka Joel Van Horne, formerly of Carbon Choir) will be having a much-anticipated CD release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. (See more information about the new project here.) Also appearing are Poet’s Row and Megan Burtt. Tickets are $10 each, available from The Walnut Room; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Denver rockers The Epilogues are returning from a multi-state road tour for a show Friday at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are The Echo Chamber and Viretta. Tickets are $8 each, available from the Hi-Dive (service charge may apply). Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Speaking of the Hi-Dive, go back Saturday night to see Patrick Dethlefs‘ 7″ release show, with a free 7″ vinyl record with each ticket purchase. Opening acts include Ark Life and Kristi Stice. Tickets are $12 advance, $14 day of show, available from the Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

BONUS PICK: RIOTFEST SEPT. 21-22

RiotFest is coming to Denver this weekend, and thankfully, the flooding rains did not affect the festival grounds, so the show will go on, a short drive east of town at May Farms, 6401 US Hwy 36 in Byers. The lineup for the tw0-day event is impressive, featuring some of the biggest names in punk, alternative and modern rock: The Replacements, Iggy and the Stooges, Blink-182, Brand New, AFI, Public Enemy, AWOLNATION…over 3 dozen acts in all. Included in the lineup are performances from several Denver-based bands, including DeVotchKa, Breathe Carolina, Bop Skizzum and Wovenhand. Tickets are still available through the RiotFest website, staring at $54.98 for a one-day pass and $99.98 for a two-day pass; service charges apply. Camping is available for an extra charge. This is an all-ages event! For all the deets, visit the RiotFest website.

Have a happy and safe weekend!

Dave Matthews Band, The Epilogues & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 23-25

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Aug 232013

The weekend is once again upon us. If you’re looking to unwind with some great live music in Denver this weekend, here are just a few picks among the many great shows going on.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND AUG. 23-24 (FRI-SAT)
The Dave Matthews Band is here for a two-night stint at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way in Commerce City. Snoop Dogg opens both shows. Tickets start at $45 per night, available from TicketHorse. Service charges apply. Gates at 6:00 PM nightly; shows start at 7:00 PM. All ages.

GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS/SAWMILL JOE, FRIDAY, AUG. 23
Boulder folk act Gasoline Lollipops are playing at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver, along with Sawmill Joe, Poet’s Row and Natalie Tate. Tickets are $7 each, available from The Oriental Theater. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

THE OUTFIT ALBUM RELEASE, SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Local indie/garage rock band The Outfit are having an album release show at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer in Denver. Opening acts include FaceMan and Gun Street Ghost. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

THE EPILOGUES BBQ, SUNDAY, AUG. 25
Speaking of Larimer Lounge, you should go back there Sunday for an afternoon/evening of BBQ and music featuring The Epilogues. Lots of great Denver acts will be joining them, including Reno Divorce, Eldren, Attic Attack, The Photo Atlas, Post Paradise, Reason the Citizen, Instant Empire, Quotes and DJ Alf. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Doors at noon; music starts at 1:00 PM. Ages 18+.

Have a great weekend!

Capitol Hill Music Festival & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 16-17

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Aug 162013

This weekend in Denver is packed with great live music, just as summer heat makes a comeback. There’s a lot to go over, so let’s get right into this weekend’s live music picks:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Local indie-rock outfit Eldren are headlining a show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening acts include The Yawpers, The Foot. and Pull the Alarm. Tickets are $15 each, plus service charge, available from Bluebird Theater and AXS. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Chicago alt-rock band Fletcher and local indie-rockers Wire Faces are co-headlining a show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are Confluence and War Over Water. Tickets are $6 each, available from the Hi-Dive; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Saturday’s a big day for all-day music events in Denver, and we’ve got two to tell you about here.

The 1st Annual Capitol Hill Music Festival will take place Saturday at Stoney’s Bar & Grill, 1111 Lincoln St. in Denver, with some of Denver’s best talent playing on two stages throughout the afternoon and evening. Featured acts include The Railbenders, Birch Street, Places, Vices I Admire, Take to the Oars, Red Fox Run, Rebel Tongue, Attic Attack, Lionized and more. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of show (plus service charge), and can be purchased here. VIP passes (including food buffet and all you can drink) are also available. First performance starts at 11:45 AM. No age limit listed on the event, but everyone will be carded.

The Cultivate Festival, an annual event sponsored by Chipotle Restaurants, features chefs, artisans, farmers and great food to raise awareness for sustainable, wholesome food. Great music is also part of the event. The Denver Cultivate Festival will take place at City Park on Saturday, and will feature performances by several national acts, including Cold War Kids, Blitzen Trapper, Good Old War, Allen Stone, Chris Golub and Denver’s own Air Dubai. Festivities kick off around 11:00 AM, and run all the way to 7:00 PM. Best of all–it’s FREE and open to the public.

Have a happy and safe weekend!

Matthew Moon, Princess Music & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 9-10

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Aug 092013

It’s the weekend in Denver. That means I’ve got some more live music picks for ya. If you are looking for some great music around town, here are a just a few tips to get you started.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

Local indie band Princess Music are debuting their first full-length album Odobenidae (don’t ask me to pronounce it) at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. The show will feature a 17-piece chamber orchestra, along with Stelth Ulvang and Distant Correspondent. Tickets are $15, available from Bluebird Theater and AXS. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Singer-songwriter Ben Taylor is headlining at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st in Denver. Opening act is Gary Revell. Tickets are $25, available through Soiled Dove Underground. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. This show is all-ages. (NOTE: This show is almost sold out, so get tickets now if you want to go!)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Denver folk-pop singer-songwriter Matthew Moon is having a CD release show at the Soiled Dove Underground to celebrate the release of his new album I Am the Wind. The Steve Law Band will open the show. Tickets are $10 each, available from Soiled Dove Underground; service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+. (NOTE: This show is also on the verge of selling out, so don’t delay!)

Austin-based rock band Saints of Valory will make a tour stop at Bluebird Theater. Opening the show are local acts My Body Sings Electric and Monroe Monroe. Tickets are $9 each (plus service charge), available from Bluebird Theater and AXS. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Have a terrific weekend!

The Belle Jar, Kate LeRoux and More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Aug. 2-3

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Aug 022013

The Belle Jar

After taking a break last week from the exhausting-yet-highly-rewarding Underground Music Showcase, I’m back with weekend picks. If you’re looking for some cool live music in Denver this weekend, here are a few suggestions to get you started.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

Singer-songwriter Kate LeRoux is marking her official return to the Denver music scene with a solo set at Swallow Hill’s Tuft Theater, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Tickets are $12 each, available from Swallow Hill, with discounts available to Swallow Hill Members. Show starts at 8:00 PM, and is all ages.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

Denver folk-rock act The Belle Jar are having a CD release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are Get Along and Matt Hoffman (of Strange Americans). Tickets are $8 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charges may apply. Doors at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30. Age restriction not posted at press time, but assume it’s 21+.

Local act Land Lines is headlining a show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also appearing are Elin Palmer and The Seven Hats. Tickets are $9 advance, $12 day of show, available from The Walnut Room. Service charges may apply. Show starts at 8:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend!

Underground Music Showcase 2013: Denver Live Music Weekend Pick July 19-21

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Jul 182013

I’ll make this simple: the place to be in Denver for live music this weekend is the Denver Post Underground Music Showcase 2013, which kicks off this evening (Thursday) and runs through Sunday throughout Denver’s Baker district.

Over 400 bands. Nearly two dozen venues. Four days. $50. Best live music deal in Denver, and it only happens once a year.

Headlining acts at this year’s UMS include Mudhoney, Small Black, Cults and Lord Huron, among others. While these shows promise to be awesome, some of the best stuff happens in the smaller venues, with smaller indie bands. Not to mention some of the best local talent Denver has to offer. The lineup is to massive to mention, but just a few of the local acts include The Epilogues, Ark Life, Princess Music, Born In the Flood, The Centennial, Varlet, The Raven and the Writing Desk, Vices I Admire, and many, many others. (A full lineup and schedule can be found at the UMS website.)

A limited number of wristbands and VIP badges are still available, so if you’re in town and haven’t gotten yours yet, you can pick it up at the UMS box office (located a 1 S. Broadway tonight, and at 21 S. Broadway for the rest of the festival). Four-day wristbands are only $50, and VIP badges (offering extra perks) are $120. I’ll be live-tweeting throughout the weekend, so follow me at @jeffmcq if you want updates.

Brandi Carlile, The Epilogues & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks July 12-13

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Jul 122013

Some great live shows lining up in Denver this weekend, both from local and national acts. Here are just a few suggestions to help you narrow the search for great live music in the Mile High this weekend.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Local pop-rockers Rachel and the Kings are headlining at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway in Denver. Also appearing are The Hits, The Next Arrival, The Gription and The See. Tickets are $10 each, available from Herman’s Hideaway. Service charge may apply. Doors at 6:3o PM; show starts at 7:00. Ages 21+.

Denver rock act Left Foot Green will be playing at the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle in Littleton. Also performing are Us Against Ourselves, Little Goose, Black Jack Canyon Band and Midnight Pressure. $6 cover at the door. Music starts at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Folk-rock singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is making a tour stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, along with Blind Pilot and The Lone Bellow. Tickets are $36.95-$46.50, plus service charge, available from Ticketmaster. Gates at 5:3o PM; music starts at 7:00. This is an all-ages show!

The Bluebird Theater (3317 E. Colfax) is hosting a special triple-headliner show featuring local rock acts The Epilogues and Rob Drabkin, along with Austin-based act Quiet Company. Opening the show is Sundown Social. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show, available from AXS or Bluebird Theater. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Happy weekend!

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.

Project Acoustic, Flobots & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks June 28-29

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Jun 282013

The weekend in Denver is loaded with great live music, as usual–and this weekend’s picks, as you’ll see below, have a fairly strong acoustic theme. If you’re trying to decide where to go to catch awesome music in the Mile-High this weekend, why not start with these?

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Local garage rockers Colfax Speed Queen are celebrating a vinyl release at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Also performing are Wire Faces, Pizza Time and Heavy Dose DJs. 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+.

Denver’s own Flobots are headlining at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood. Opening acts include Wheelchair Sports Camp and Kitty Crimes. Tickets are $20 each, available from the Gothic Theatre or from AXS.com. Service charges may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

The annual Project Acoustic showcase comes to the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave. in Denver on Saturday. Featured acts include I’m With Her, The James Douglas Show, Lovers & Madmen, Landon Smith, and Grayson Erhard. Tickets are $10 each, available through Soiled Dove Underground. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

BONUS PICK: ACOUSTIC CIRCUS CD RELEASE @ TOAD TAVERN JUNE 28-29
The Acoustic Circus is an ongoing acoustic music celebration that takes place weekly at the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle in Littleton. This Friday and Saturday mark a special celebration as the Acoustic Circus releases its second compilation CD, Acoustic Circus Vol. II, featuring some of Denver’s finest musicians. Featured artists at the two-night event include Buckstein, Ryan Chrys, Megan Burtt, Andy Ard, Steve Law Band, Bailout, Your Own Medicine, Clara Finn and numerous others. $8 cover at the door nightly; first 125 each night receive a free copy of the CD. Music starts at 7:30 PM nightly. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend!

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