Weekend Preview: New Year’s Eve 2011

So, we’re not going to do our traditional Weekend Preivew today. Instead, we’ll be focusing in depth on the many New Year’s Eve events in Denver. As you can see, we all have a difficult decision to make.

The Foot w/ Monroe Monroe, Vices I Admire, and In The Whale @ Marquis Theater

Doors at 7 PM, $10 – $12, 18 and over.

This is the one I’ve chosen to attend. Not only do I consider Monroe Monroe, Vices I Admire, and In The Whale great bands and great friends, but The Foot is on the road so much that when they are in town, it feels special. It’s also a hell of a deal! If you pre-purchase tickets at http://thefootnyeparty.bandcamp.com for $10 and NO SERVICE CHARGE, you receive an immediate digital download from each band AND a physical copy of each band’s latest EP at the show! Crazy, right?

Bop Skizzum w/ Eldren,  Lizzie Huffman, and In Due Time @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl

Doors at 8 PM, $15, 16 and over.

It kills me to miss this show, but there’s only one of me. Fortunately, I’ll have Aimee Giese there to contribute photos and a recap to Everyday (In the Mile High)! New singer Julie Almeria brings a pretty different vibe to Bop Skizzum, so check them out if you’ve seen them before with Erin and let me know what you think! There are very few bands out there that have managed to be as prolific and tight in such a short amount of time as Eldren has. They are definitely in my top 5 favorite local bands. I’ve also been meaning to see Lizzie Huffman, but it never seems to work out. Someday… Don’t forget the free champagne toast at midnght for those attendees of legal drinking age!

“Purple Reign” w/ Chadzilla & The Asteroids @ Gothic Theatre

Doors at 8:00 PM, $25 – $40, 16+.

Straight outta Las Vegas, Purple Reign is the best of the Prince tribute bands. The best choice for the over-40 set or those of you kids who wish you grew up in the 80’s.

Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk w/ Orgone @ Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom

Doors at 8:00 PM, $35, All Ages.

It’s gonna get stupid funky at Cervantes! But I feel like I just saw Dumpstaphunk at Cervante’s a few months ago…

Prince Paul w/ DJ Vajra and Cobraconda @ Beauty Bar

Doors at 9 PM, Presale tickets $23 – $30, 21 and over.

If you are an alcoholic, then this is your show! Your ticket gives you access to an OPEN BAR with premium well, wine, draft beers, and Red Bull!!! The event has a Lucha Libre theme, so bring your Lucha masks.

New Years Eve @ Illegal Petes Lodo

Doors at 9 PM, FREE, ALL AGES.

Mike Howard (Mr. How Weird) will be spinning records and there will be happy hour drink prices all night long. It may not be one of the more high-powered NYE events, but it’s the only one that is FREE and ALL AGES. Besides, Illegal Pete’s deserves some love for all they have done to promote the local music scene through it’s Thursday night free concerts, Starving Artists program, and Eat & Greet events. And Illegal Pete’s owner Pete Turner’s Greater Than collective helped get the latest Snake Rattle Rattle Snake and Ian Cooke releases made. So, even if you can’t make it on NYE, stop into an Illegal Pete’s sometime in 2012 and tell them “Thanks!”.

Pretty Lights w/ Zedd and Paul Basic @ 1st Bank Center

Doors at 7:30 PM, $60 + Service Charge, ALL AGES, SOLD OUT.

Derek Vincent Smith follows up sold out performances at Red Rocks and Fillmore Auditorium earlier this year with a Sold Out show at 1STBANK Center.

OTHER EVENTS

WEEN w/ Kid is Qual @ Fillmore Auditorium – Doors at 8:00 PM, $75 + Service Charge, 16+

Slim Cessna’s Auto Club w/ Munly and the Lupercalians and Casey James Prestwood @ Bluebird Theatre – Doors at 8:00 PM, $29 – $35, 16+

The Knew w/ Dendrites, FaceMan, Strange Americans, Broken Spirits, and others @ Hi-Dive – Doors at 8:00 PM, $10, 21+

G Love & Special Sauce w/ The Lumineers @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – Doors at 8:30 PM, $35, ALL AGES, SOLD OUT.

The Royal w/ Special Guest @ Lost Lake – Show at 10:00 PM, $5, 21+

Something Underground w/ The Current and Strip The Stars @ Soiled Dove Underground – Doors at 8:00 PM, $25 – $30, 21+.

The Samples w/ Desciples, O.T.I.S., and Matt Nasi Band @ Herman’s Hideaway – Doors at 7:00 PM, $28 (GA) – $163 (VIP for 4 people), 21+.

Young Dubliners w/ Special Guests @ Little Bear Saloon (Evergreen) – Doors at 7:00 PM, $50, 21+.

Jane’s Addiction w/ Special Guests @ Belly Up Tavern (Aspen) – Doors at 9:00 PM, $265 (GA) – $575 (Reserved – Sold Out), All Ages.

Paper Bird w/ The Devil Whale, Joshua Novak & Pink Hawks @ Oriental Theater – Doors at 8:00 PM, $20 – $65, 16+

Railroad Earth w/ Special Guests @ Ogden Theater – Doors at 7:00 PM, $55, 16+, SOLD OUT.

Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Special Guests @ Boulder Theater – Doors at 8:00 PM, $74, 21+, SOLD OUT.

Gauntlet Hair w/ Pictureplane, Kevin Costner Suicide Pact @ Larimer Lounge – Doors at 8:30 PM, $10 – $15, 21+.

Soul Daddy Open Mic & Dance Party @ Walnut Room – Doors at 8:00 PM, FREE, 21+.

The Motet w/ Euforquesta @ Aggie Theater (Fort Collins) – Doors at 8:00 PM, $25, All Ages.

Itchy-O Marching Band w/ Action Friend @ 3 Kings Tavern – Doors at 9:00 PM, $10, 21+.

S.L.U.T. w/ The Other Russia @ Lion’s Lair – Doors at 9:00 PM, $10, 21+.

The Hollyfelds @ w/ Vibes on Velvet, The Jekylls @ Skylark Lounge – Doors at 9:00 PM, $8, 21+.

Weekend Preview: December 16th – December 18th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on in Denver this weekend. The events I plan on attending are in RED. Come say Hi!

Friday, December 16th, 2011

SEXTAPE

• Yonnas Abraham “SEXTAPE” @ Conceited Bastard Art Gallery (738 Santa Fe Dr, Suite A) – After releasing a song a week for 8 weeks in a cycle known as “A Prequel to SEXTAPE”, Yonnas Abraham is ready to reveal what is perhaps his most ambitious project. The night will include a photography exhibit, a live model in a glass box, an all-star band performing “SEXTAPE” and “Prequel to a SEXTAPE” in its entirety, and free food and booze. Not to be missed. 9PM, 21+, $10. Also, there will be a REVERB sponsored after-party at 3 Kings Tavern DJ’d by Savior Breath. 21+, FREE.
• Serious Moonlight w/ Attic Attack @ Illegal Pete’s Lodo – Come here Alan Andrews complain about Colorado going soft-rock while he plays his acoustic Americana jams. Donny Rose of Attic Attack will be stoked just to be out of the house! 10PM, All Ages, FREE! After party at Donny’s house (ask him for directions).
• In The Whale Video Release Party @ In The Whale House (1805 Irving Street Unit C) – Ugly sweaters, new video for their HftH entry “Heels”, and a dog named Porkchop. That’s all I need to know. And, Yes, I WILL hit all three of these events in one night! 10PM, All Ages, FREE (but float the band a couple bucks for beers, ya cheap bastard).
• Micah Schnabel (of Two Cow Garage) CD Release w/ Tin Horn Prayer @ Hi-Dive – 10PM, 21+, $7.
• P-Nuckle w/ The A-OK’s and Special Guests @ Gothic Theater – 8PM, 16+, $12.
• KBPI Mistletoe Jam – Plan B featuring Wayne Static and Special Guests @ Fillmore Auditorium – 7PM, 16+, $10.67.
• The Fox Street Allstars w/ Broken Tongues @ Cervantes’ Other Side – 9PM, All Ages, $8.

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Hometown for the Holidays

• Channel 93.3’s Hometown for the Holidays @ Casselman’s – Congratulations to The Heyday, My Body Sings Electric, and Churchill! 8PM, 18+, FREE
• Colfax Speed Queen w/ Sun Red @ Wax Trax Records – Sun Red is one of my favorite new bands. Do yourself a favor and come check them out for free in the afternoon. 3PM, All Ages, FREE
• John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light w/ Achille Lauro @ Larimer Lounge – A very cool lineup. Wish I could make it… 9PM, 21+, $13.
• Bonnie & The Beard w/ The Ghost Towners @ Berkeley Inn (38th & Tennyson) – 9PM, 21+, FREE
• Be Brave w/ Calibrate Me and Special Guests @ Marquis Theater – 7PM, All Ages, $15.
• Garage A Trois w/ Zobomaze @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – 9PM, All Ages, $15.
• Salt N Pepa w/ Wheelchair Sports Camp @ Gothic Theatre – 9PM, 16+, $50. Did I read that right? FIFTY BUCKS?!? Damn…
• Matisyahu w/ Dubskin @ Ogden Theatre – 9PM, 16+, $30.

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

• Sleeptalk w/ The Patent Pending and Special Guests @ Marquis Theater – 5PM, 21+, $10.

Weekend Preview: December 8th – December 11th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on in Denver this weekend. The shows I plan on attending are in RED. Come say “Hi”!

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

• Baywood “Eat and Greet” @ Illegal Pete’s Lodo – Wanna split a “Big Fish” with the boys in Baywood and hear them play a few songs for free? Here’s your chance! 6PM – 9PM, All Ages, FREE!!!
• Monroe Monroe CD Release Party w/ In The Whale, Wire Faces @ Lazy Dog (Boulder) – Celebrate the release of Monroe Monroe’s new EP Hello Moon. No info cuz the Lazy Dog website blows. Probably 9 PM, 21+, and Free if i had to guess.
• Allen Stone w/ The Oak Creek Band, Sam Lee @ Larimer Lounge – 9PM, 21+, $12.
• Hearts in Space w/ Go Star, Bonnie and the Beard, Christ Airs @ Meadowlark Bar – 9PM, 21+, $7.
• Trevor Hall w/ Paper Bird @ Boulder Theater – 8PM, All Ages, $31.50.

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Vices I Admire

• Vices I Admire CD Release Party w/ Take to the Oars, Genre Theory @ Bluebird Theater- Celebrate the release of Vices’ new EP Venom and Fire! 8PM, 16+, $12.
• Baywood w/ The Yawpers, Woodrose @ Larimer Lounge – 10PM, 21+, SOLD OUT.
• Monroe Monroe CD Release Party w/ In The Whale, Wire Faces @ Road 34 (FoCo) – Celebrate the release of Monroe Monroe’s new EP Hello Moon. 9 PM, All Ages, $5.
• Reviving Cecilia w/ Popcult, Tommy and the Tangerines @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – Ouch, it hurts to miss this one. 9PM, 16+, $5.
• Seismic Event w/ Common Anomaly, Sleeptalk @ Walnut Room – 7PM, 21+, $10.
• Novus Folium w/ Random Hero, Your Own Medicine, Red Tide Rising, Dimmer Switch @ Marquis Theater – 8PM, All Ages, $10.

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Monroe Monroe

• Monroe Monroe CD Release Party w/ The Photo Atlas, Caleb Slade featuring Input, In The Whale @ Hi-Dive – Celebrate the release of Monroe Monroe’s new EP Hello Moon with this amazing lineup – three bands that made it into the Hometown for the Holidays Top 12! 9PM, 21+, $6.
• Fair to Midland w/ Dead Letter Circus, Aficionado, Glass Delerium @ Marquis Theater – 8PM, All Ages, $14.
• Schism w/ Zeppephilia @ Cervantes’ Other Side – A TOOL cover band and a Led Zeppelin cover band. I’ve never heard Schism, but they have a solid reputation! 9PM, 16+, $14.50.

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

• The Chain Gang of 1974 w/ Hearts in Space, The Royal @ Hi-Dive – If you like the direction Beck is heading lately, plus a healthy dose of 80’s electronica, The Chain Gang of 1974 is for you! 9PM, 18+, $10.
• Baywood BBQ w/ Glowing House, The Maykit, DJ Savior Breath @ Larimer Lounge – In case you missed out on tickets for Friday night’s Baywood Show! 3PM, 21+, $12.
• The B-52’s w/ Sauna @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 16+, $40.

Weekend Preview: December 1st – December 4th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on in Denver this weekend. I am totally undecided as to which of these shows to attend… That’s a great position to be in!

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

• Stache Bash Benefit Show featuring Fierce Bad Rabbit w/ The Don’ts and Be Carefuls, Young Cities, and The Outfit @ Hi Dive – A great lineup benefiting the Blue Star Connection organization, which donates their time through the power of music to children and young adults who have cancer and other life threatening situations – 8PM, 21+, $10.
• Churchill w/ You, Me, and Apollo and Danielle Ate The Sandwich @ Hodi’s Half Note (FoCo) – 8PM, 18+, $10.
• Fairchildren @ Lost Lake – The band featuring Meese brothers Nate and Patrick kick of a December residency tonight. 9PM, 21+, $?.
• Set in Motion w/ Gary Bragg Band, Ali Grayson, & Sugar Magnoli @ Toad Tavern (Littleton) – 7 PM, 21+, $?.
• Kid Rock w/ Ty Stone @ Fillmore Auditorium – Upjump the boogie! 7PM, 16+, $47.
• eTown: Big Head Todd and the Monsters w/ Nicole Atkins @ Boulder Theater – 7PM, All Ages, SOLD OUT .

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

• Be The Ant w/ Eldren and Colfax Speed Queen @ Summit Music Hall – I’ve always wanted to see Colfax Speed Queen. Could this be the night? Everybody knows I love Eldren and Be The Ant. 8 PM, 21+, $5.
• Rocket Summer w/ The Heyday @ Marquis Theater – The Heyday?!? Geez, this is a really hard decision! The twenty dollar ticket price is a little steep. 7PM, All Ages, $20.
• Churchill w/ You, Me, and Apollo @ Walnut Room – Then again, I’ve never seen Churchill either… 7PM, 21+, $12.
• The Queers w/ Lola Black, Reno Divorce, Knock-Out, Potato Pirates @ Gothic Theater – 7PM, 16+, $12.
• Social Distortion w/ Suedehead and Chuck Ragan @ Ogden Theater – This is the first of three straight nights at the Ogden Theater, and the only night with available tickets. 8PM, 16+, $30.
• Fire In The Asylum w/Devoutcast, Fire Aweigh, Extreme Turbo Smash @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – 9PM, 16+, $5.
• Hell’s Belles w/ MF Ruckus @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – The premier all-female AC/DC tribute band – 9PM, $18, All Ages.

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

• I Fight Dragons w/ The Photo Atlas and Monroe Monroe @ AF Rays (Greeley) –  Remind me never to accept an invitation to a dinner party on a Saturday ever again! 9PM, 18+, $13.
• Sun Red w/Popcult and Attic Attack @ Meadowlark Lounge – Well, at least I don’t have to try and choose between this show and the I Fight Dragons show! 9PM, 21+, $?.
• El Toro de la Muerte w/ In The Whale, Mercuria and the Gemstars @ Summit Music Hall – 8PM, 21+, $5.
• Achille Lauro w/ Red Fox @ Hi-Dive – Lizzie Huffman had been scheduled to appear, but has canceled due to personal circumstances. 9PM, 21+, $6.
• Mickey Avalon w/ ManCub and Boyhollow @ Bluebird Theater – 9PM, 16+, $25.
• Scott Kelly (Neurosis) w/ Munly (Slim Cessna’s Auto Club) and Bob Wayne @ Hi Dive – 10PM, 18+, $12.
• The Epilogues w/ Common Anomaly and Flashbulb Fires @ Road 34 (FoCo) – 9PM, 21+, $8.
• Colorado Composer Collective featuring Greg Garrison – Five Denver area composers have composed works to feature Leftover Salmon bassist Greg Garrison along with strings and brass. What a cool idea! 8PM, 21+, $13.
• Social Distortion w/ Suedehead and Chuck Ragan @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 16+, SOLD OUT.
• Me Talk Pretty w/ Madina Lake, Hell or Highwater, and more @ Gothic Theater – 6PM, 16+, $13.

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

• I Fight Dragons w/ SkyFox and Mr. Right – 8PM, 16+, $15.
• Deas Vail w/Sick of Sarah and Now, Now @ Hi Dive – 9PM, 18+, $10.
• Social Distortion w/ Suedehead and Chuck Ragan @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 16+, SOLD OUT.

Weekend Preview: November 25th – November 26th, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Here’s what’s going on in Denver this weekend. Events I plan on attending are in RED. Come say “Hi”!

Friday, November 25th, 2011

• Nathanial Rateliff (featuring Fairchildren) w/ Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, Bad Weather California, A Tom Collins @ Gothic Theatre – Check out this lineup! It’s like a Underground Music Showcase holiday party! Every musician and music lover in Denver should be at this show. 8PM, 16+, $15.
• Leftover Salmon w/ Head for the Hills @ Ogden Theater – Already sick of leftover turkey? Then try some Leftover Salmon! The same lineup will play at the same place and the same time Saturday night. 8PM, 16+, $35.
• Youth Lagoon w/ Young Magic and Flashlights @ Larimer Lounge – Youth Lagoon made quite a splash at the Hi-Dive this year opening for Gardens & Villa. 8PM, 21+, $13.

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

• Petals of Span w/ Eldren and The Foot @ Hi Dive – I think Wesley Watkins play for all of these bands. 😉  9 PM, 18+, $7.
• Varlet (Album Release Party) w/ Special Guests @ Larimer Lounge – 9PM, 21+, $10.
• Crooks Coat w/ Colfax Speed Queen and The Outfit @ Moe’s Original BBQ & Bowl – 9PM, 16+, $5.
• Reunion Drive w/ Set In Motion, Tyler Wells, and Special Guests @ Buffalo Rose (Golden) – 7PM, 21+, $6.

Weekend Photoblog: November 17-20th, 2011

Four photoblogged shows in four nights! Not bad for a staff of one. How did your other local music blogs do?

Thursday, November 17th – Cervantes Other Side

Bop Skizzum

Bop Skizzum

Bop Skizzum

Bop Skizzum

The Dendrites

Fishbone

Fishbone

Fishbone

Friday, November 18th – AF Rays

Be The Ant

Be The Ant

Be The Ant

Be The Ant

In The Whale

In The Whale

In The Whale

Saturday, November 19th – Fox Theater

Cobraconda

Cobraconda

Cobraconda

Cobraconda

the foodchain

the foodchain

the foodchain

Air Dubai

Air Dubai

Air Dubai

Sunday, November 20th – Hi Dive

Jesse Manley Band

Jesse Manley Band

Jesse Manley Band

Reviving Cecilia

Reviving Cecilia

Priory

Priory

Priory

Priory

Weekend Preview: November 17th – November 20th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on in Denver this weekend. Events I plan on attending are in RED. Come say “Hi”!

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

• Fishbone w/ The Dendrites and Bop Skizzum @ Cervante’s Other Side – The Fishbone documentary “Everyday Sunshine” will be shown at 7:30PM followed by a Q&A with the band.  Live performances will start around 9:30. I’m looking forward to seeing Bop Skizzum’s new leading lady Julie Almeria for the first time! 7:30 PM, All Ages, $18.
• Empires w/ Wire Faces and Greenery Book Club @ Larimer Lounge – Larimer Lounge will be rocking with Chi-Town’s Empires and FoCo’s Wire Faces. 8:30 PM, 21+, $10.
• Michal Menert w/ Gramatik @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – Catch the Pretty Lights collaborator and co-producer Menert at The Fox. Sure to be hot and sweaty. 9PM, All Ages, $20.

Friday, November 18th, 2011

• In The Whale w/ Loom and Be The Ant @ AF Ray’s (Greeley) – I wonder what it would feel like to be the ant in the whale. 9PM, 18+, $5.
• Shwayze w/ Cobraconda and Mod Sun @ Cervante’s Other Side – I loved Shwayze in “Point Break”. Just kidding – this Cali duo is chill. Unlike Cobraconda, who sweat a combination of PBR and stripper glitter. 9 PM, All Ages, $18.
• Bonnie & The Beard w/ Special Guests @ Lion’s Lair – B&B headline the 1st Annual Girl Wreck Fest. See four of Denver’s hottest female-fronted bands. 9PM, 21+, $6.
• Caramel Carmela w/ Kill Paradise, Places, and Fulcrum @ Marquis Theater – 7:30PM, All Ages, $10.
• Wax Trax Benefit Show with Party Hard, The A-OK’s, and More @ Moe’s Original BBQ & Bowl – 8:30PM, All Ages, $10.
• Elephant Revival w/ SHEL @ Bluebird Theater – Indie/Americana straight outta Nederland, CO. 9PM, 16+. $20.
• Royal Bangs w/ Bear Hands @ Hi-Dive – These bands put on two of the most attended gigs at this summer’s Underground Music Showcase. A killer double-bill! 9PM, 18+, $12.
• Zed’s Dead @ Ogden Theater – The Toronto dubstep duo plays the first of two nights at the Ogden Theater. Different supporting lineups each night. Word. 9PM, 16+, $26.
• Anchorage w/ Forty Fathoms, Parallels, More! @ Summit Music Hall – 7PM, All Ages, $8.
• Tedeschi Trucks Band w/ JJ Grey @ Gothic Theater – 8PM, 16+, $50.

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

• Air Dubai w/ The Food Chain & Cobraconda @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – I was hoping to finally see Reno Divorce tonight, but all my friends are going to be here so… 9PM, All Ages, $14.
• Reno Divorce w/ MF Ruckus and Mad Dog & The Smoking J’s @ Herman’s Hideaway – 7:30PM, 21+, $10.
• Dirty Backseat Lovers and Demon Funkies CD Release Party w/ Brent  Loveday @ Soiled Dove Underground – Two Denver rock bands celebrate simultaneous release (pause) of their respective CD’s.  Iron man Brent Loveday will put in a solo performance before fronting Reno Divorce at Herman’s later in the night. Coooool! 8PM, 21+, $10-15.
• Little Scream w/ Bobby and Sarah Slaton @ Larimer Lounge – I wuv you, sarah! 7:30PM, 21+, $13.
• Calling Out West w/ Calibrate Me and More @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – Sorry, Calling Out West. I know I’ve promised to come check you guys out. But just look at the schedule for today! It’s crazy stacked! I’ve got two words for Calibrate Me: “chromatic” “tuner”. lulz. 9PM, 16+, $5.
• Wheelchair Sports Camp w/ Special Guests @ Hi Dive – 9PM, 18+, $6.
• Elephant Revival w/ Steep Canyon Rangers @ Bluebird Theater – Steve Martin’s backup band opens for Elephant Revival. 9PM, All Ages. $22.
• Corey Taylor (of Slipknot and Stone Sour) @ Gothic Theater – The singer will perform songs from throughout his career and answer questions from the audience. Neat! 9PM, All Ages, $28.
• Blessthefall w/ The World Alive + More @ Marquis Theater – 6PM, All Ages, $16.
• Plaid  w/ Hollidayrain and Water Babys @ Bluebird Theater – 9PM, 16+, $16.
• PANTyRAID w/ Nit Grit @ Fillmore Auditorium – 7:30 PM, 16+, $35.

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

• Priory w/ Reviving Cecilia and Jesse Manley Band @ Hi Dive – Gotta see Reviving Cecilia again. Those Eisley-like vocals just make me feel all gooey inside. 9PM, 21+, $7.
• Tommy & The High Pilots w/ In The Whale @ Moe’s Original BBQ & Bowl – I’ll probably shoot back and forth between Hi Dive and Moe’s. 9PM, 16+, $5.
• Afton Showcase w/ All Waffle Trick, Say Yes, Top Hat Manifesto, Liberator, MIX Music, SET IN MOTION, Fall Line, Paige Barret @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom. 6:30PM, All Ages, $12.
• Sting @ Wells Fargo Theater – Heard of him? This tour is to celebrate his 25th anniversary as a solo artist! He formed The Police 10 years before that! Amazing. 8PM, All Ages, $Arm-$Leg

FREE TICKETS: Priory, Reviving Cecilia, and Jesse Manley Band @ Hi-Dive 11/20

Hi friends! Would you like to see Portland’s very own electro-indie-rock darlings Priory at the Hi Dive on Sunday, November 20th? Of course you would! Especially when you consider that Denver’s Reviving Cecilia and Jesse Manley Band are opening.

 

All you have to do to win is comment on this post! Good luck!

Weekend Preview: November 10th – November 13th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on in Denver this weekend. Events I plan on attending are in RED. Come say “Hi”!

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Puscifer

• Puscifer w/ Carina Round @ Paramount Theater – The new album is an absolute masterpiece. While Maynard James Keenan is a sourpuss in Tool and A Perfect Circle these days, he always comes out of his shell for Puscifer shows. At last check, there were about 10 tickets left for this show. 8PM, All Ages, $45.
• Della CD Release w/Nautical Mile @ Marquis Theater – It has been a big year for Della, having played the main stages at both the Westword Music Showcase and Big Gig. Celebrate the release of “Love Me, Leave Met” with Della and special guests. 7PM, All Ages, $12.
• Frogs Gone Fishing @ Cervantes Other Side – 9PM, All Ages, $12.
• The Yawpers w/ @ Swallow Hill Music – 7:30 PM, All Ages, $7.
• New Found Glory w/ This Time Next Year, Man Overboard, and Special Guests @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 16+, $23.
• Deer Tick w/ Guards @ Larimer Lounge – SOLD OUT

Friday, November 11th, 2011

• Yelpapalooza 3.5 @ Stoney’s Bar and Grill – Featuring musical performances by Take to the Oars, Petals of Spain, and The Don’ts & Be Careful, as well as food, drink, and services samples from the Denver area’s hippest vendors. 8PM, 21+, By RSVP Only.
• Project Acoustic Denver @ Soiled Dove Underground – Acoustic performances by The Raven and The Writing Desk, Angie Stevens and Haley Rydell, Glowing House, The Hollyfelds, and Landon Smith. 8PM, 21+, $10.
• Aloft in the Sundry w/ Special Guests @ Marquis Theater – 7:30 PM, All Ages, $10.
• Hearts in Space Album Release Party @ Larimer Lounge – 9PM, 21+, $10.
• Kill Syndicate, The Distant CD Release, Plastic Children, & MANY MORE @ Herman’s Hideaway – 4PM, 21+, $11.
• Kentucky Street Parlor Pickers w/ Bear Antler and Mosey West @ Hi-Dive – 9PM, 21+, $6.
• Lykke Li w/ First Aid Kit @ Ogden Theatre – 9PM, 16+, $32.
• Big Sean @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – SOLD OUT
• Tech N9ne @ Summit Music Hall – 7 PM, All Ages, $30.
• Savoy @ Fillmore Auditorium – 7PM, 16+, $35.

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

• Lexigram w/ Children of Nova & Special Guests @ Moe’s Original BBQ & Bowl – Hey, it’s Yerkish! Err, I mean Lexigram! 9PM, 16+, $5.
• Ozomatli @ Boettcher Concert Hall – The Los Angeles funk, hip-hop, latin music legends appear with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra as part of the CSO Pops series. 7:30 PM, All Ages, $87.
• North Mississippi All Stars w/ Buffalo Killers @ Bluebird Theater – The first of two consecutive nights at the Bluebird. 9 PM, 16+, $26.
• Lucinda Williams @ Paramount Theater – 7:30 PM, All Ages, $42.
• Tech N9ne @ Fillmore Auditorium – 8PM, 16+, $45
• City & Colour w/ Hacienda @ Ogden Theater – 9PM, 16+, $30.
• Big Sean @ Summit Music Hall – SOLD OUT
• Stanley Jordan @ Soiled Dove Underground – SOLD OUT

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

• Nothing worth mentioning.

PLAYLIST: Jury Duty

I’ve got the dreaded Jury Duty today. As much as I appreciate being part of the civic process, sitting around for hours with a bunch of strangers waiting for my name to be called is not my idea of fun. God forbid I get seated on a jury. Maybe if I wear a Star Trek costume or periodically shout out racial slurs, they’ll excuse me. Anyway, I’m definitely going to need music to help me get through this so I came up with a Jury Duty inspired playlist. Enjoy, and take it with you the next time your number comes up (you are registered to vote. Right?).

10. Fiona Apple – “Criminal” (On Spotify)
9. Skid Row – “18 & Life” (On Spotify)
8. Judas Priest – “Breaking the Law” (On Spotify)
7. System of a Down – “Prison Song” (On Spotify)
6. Bruce Springsteen – “Nebraska” (On Spotify)
5. Social Distortion – “Prison Bound” (On Spotify)
4. Snoop Dogg – “Murder Was The Case” (On Spotify)
3. Johnny Cash – “Folsom Prison Blues” (On Spotify)
2. Puscifer – “Conditions of My Parole” (On Spotify)
1. Metallica – “…And Justice For All” (Not available from Spotify or Rdio)