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: September 9 -11, 2011

Thursday, September 8th

  • Open Mic Night @ The Summit Music Hall – Melissa McIntyre is performing at around 9:30 and Chris Heckman from The Epilogues will join her for a song!  Plus no cover and $1 PBR’s!  21+
  • Serious Moonlight @ Lazy Dog/Brick House – An indie-folk band featuring members of The Photo Atlas. 21+, Free(?)
  • Paper Bird @ The Boulder Theater – Paper Bird is one of Colorado’s best Americana bands. All Ages, $17.50 – $19.50 (Under 21)
  • PopCult @ Larimer Lounge – Fans of The Fray/Coldplay will love these guys. 21+. $10
  • My Darkest Days @ Marquis Theater – Canadian rock for strippers. All Ages, $15
  • King Rat @ Bender’s Tavern – Denver’s godfathers of punk. 21+, $10
  • STS9 @ Ogden Theater – SOLD OUT

Friday, September 9th

Back to School Bash

  • Back to School Bash w/ Regret Night, Kill Paradise, The Photo Atlas, Caramel Carmela, and Break Through Beautiful – This is the only thing worth going to on Friday night.  Trust me! All Ages, $10
  • STS9 @ Red Rocks – The first of a 2-night stand. All Ages, $52

Saturday, September 10th

  • DMX @ Gothic Theater – 16+, $35 ($40 D.O.S.)
  • MSTRKRFT @ Ogden Theater – 16+, $25 ($30 D.O.S.)
  • Justice League of Street Food’s Fall Helmet Bash @ 3507 Ringsby Ct – Denver’s best food trucks gather for a party including entertainment and booze from 5-10 PM. Wear a hat or helmet! All Ages.

Sunday, September 11th

The Epilogues w/ Aloft in the Sundry

  • The Epilogues w/ Aloft in the Sundry, Be Brave, and Petals of Spain @ Hi-Dive – If you don’t come, the terrorists win. 18+, $6 (Are you kidding me! That’s a great deal!)