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!

Paper Bird, Glowing House & More: Denver live music weekend picks Mar. 22-23

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Mar 222013
 

Whether you’re wrapping up your spring break, or just starting it, there is plenty of great live music in Denver this weekend to help you celebrate. Here are just a few suggestions to help you narrow down the choices.

FRIDAY, MAR. 22

Local indie-folk act Paper Bird are headlining an album release show at The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. in Denver. Also appearing are He’s My Brother She’s My Sister and Chimney Choir. Tickets are $15 plus service charge, available through The Oriental Theater. Doors at 8:00 PM; music starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

If you’re a fan of local bands Regret Night or Be Brave, tonight is your last chance to see them for awhile. Regret Night are headlining a farewell show at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in downtown Denver, with Be Brave also on the bill playing their final show. Other acts on the bill include Places and Defy You Stars. Tickets are $12 each, available from Soda Jerk Presents. Doors at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show!

SATURDAY, MAR. 23

Denver neo-folk act Glowing House are having an EP release show at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. Opening acts include The Raven and the Writing Desk and Anthony Ruptak. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 day of show, available from Larimer Lounge. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; music starts at 9:00. Ages 18+.

Boulder-based singer-songwriter Jeff Brinkman is having an album release show at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. in Denver. Also appearing are I’m With Her and Kaia Nutting. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show, available from The Walnut Room. Service charge may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM. Ages 21+.

Happy weekend!

Take To the Oars, The Congress & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Mar. 15-16

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Mar 152013
 

Word on the street (or on the Facebooks, take your pick) is that a slew of Colorado’s finest bands are tearing it up at SXSW in Austin this week. If, however, you’re like me and weren’t able to make it down to SXSW, there are still plenty of great shows going on this weekend in Denver. If you’re looking for opportunities to catch some awesome live music this St. Patty’s Day weekend, here are just a few suggestions.

FRIDAY, MAR. 15

Irish Celtic rockers The Young Dubliners have decided to celebrate St. Patty’s weekend with us here in Denver with a special show at the Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st St. in Denver. Opening act is Colorado band SHEL. Tickets are $27.50-$40, available from Soiled Dove Underground; service charges may apply. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

Westword’s “Best of the West 4” local band competition is currently ongoing at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway in Denver. Tonight’s is Round 3 of the Semi-Finals, featuring local acts Calder’s Revolvers, James and the Devil, Highline, Clara Finn and Kid Cosmo. Tickets are $10 each, plus service charge, available from Herman’s Hideaway. Doors at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00. Ages 21+.

SATURDAY, MAR. 16

Local indie-rock act Take To the Oars is having an EP release party at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening acts include The Hate and The Ever. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 day of show, available from the Hi-Dive. Service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 21+.

Denver rock act The Congress is headlining a show at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening the show is the Tori Peter Band. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show, available through the Bluebird Theater. Service charges may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

The St. Patty’s Pot of Gold Celebration is happening at The Gothic Theatre (3263 s. Broadway in Englewood), featuring a great lineup of local acts including P-Nuckle, Whiskey Tango, Skyfox and Demon Funkies. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 day of show, available from Gothic Theatre; service charge may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 9:00. Ages 16+.

Enjoy the weekend, and stay safe!

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…

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!

Rob Drabkin, Wendy Woo & More: Denver Live Music Weekend Picks Jan. 18-19

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Jan 172013
 

Looking for some great live shows this weekend in Denver? Thought so. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

Rob Drabkin‘s 6th Annual Birthday Bash is happening at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax in Denver. Opening acts include SHEL and Dave Tamkin. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show, available from the Bluebird Theater. Service charges may apply. Doors at 8:00 PM; show starts at 8:30. Ages 16+.

Local indie-rock act Instant Empire is having a CD release show at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver. Opening acts include Hindershot and Gun Street Ghost. Tickets are $6 each, available from the Hi-Dive. Doors at 9:00 PM; show starts at 10:00. Ages 21+.

Local singer/songwriters Wendy Woo and Nina Storey are headlining at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale in Denver. Opening act is Katie Cole. Tickets are $20 advance, $22 day of show, available from Swallow Hill. Discount available for Swallow Hill Members. Show starts at 8:00 PM. This is an all-ages show.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

The Concert for Cash benefit concert will be held at the Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th St. in Denver. Featured acts are Bop Skizzum and John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light. There will also be a Family Show at 2pm featuring Highland Ramblers. Tickets are $15 for the afternoon show, $20 for the evening event, available through Oriental Theater. Service charges apply. Doors at 8:00 PM for the evening; show starts at 9:00, ages 18+.

Happy Weekend!

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