Weekend Preview: October 6th – October 9th, 2011

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

Thursday, October 6th, 2011
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  • Vices I Admire w/ Take To The Oars and In The Whale @ Brick House Boulder – I love ALL of these guys musically and personally, so this was a no-brainer! Plus it’s free and that just makes the music taste better. 10 PM, 21+, FREE
  • WAVES w/ The Photo Atlas, Popcult, and Shaky Molars @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – It hurts to miss this show, but there’s only one of me and I can use the 15 bucks for booze at Brick House. Way it goes… 8:30 PM, 16+, $15
  • Chromeo w/ Mayer Hawthorne & The County @ Boulder Theater – Personally, I wasn’t all that impressed with Chromeo at the Westword Music Showcase. But, Mayer Hawthorne would be worth the price of admission (if the price of admission wasn’t $43.25! GEEZ!). 9PM, All Ages, $43.25
  • Minus the Bear w / The Velvet Teen @ Summit Music Hall – 7:30 PM, All Ages, $22.

Friday, October 7th, 2011
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  • Inca House 1st Friday Party Featuring Petals Of Spain and Izcalli @ Inca House – The 2nd installment of a new monthly tradition! If you have to ask where it is, you’re not resourceful enough. Parking is EXTREMELY limited, so ride a bike and add it to the bike tree! 10 PM, All Ages, Entry and Beer are free, but cups cost money (no outside cups!).
  • The Marrow w/ Jen Korte, Sarah Slaton, and Glowing House @ The Walnut Room – Sarah is my new bestest buddy, and I was knocked out by Glowing House when I saw them open for John Common. 7 PM, 21+, $8.
  • Della w/ The Say So, Forget Me Not, and We Were Cosmonauts @ Gothic Theater – Celebrate Della’s release of their new video! 8 PM, 16+, $12.
  • Yeah Great Fine w/ Mr. Right and Polcult @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – I’m not sure if this is Ultra 5280’s first concert production, but best wishes to Robert Castro and crew! 9 PM, 16+, $5
  • Filthy T w/Calling Out West, YOM, Fairgrounds @ Bluebird Theater – 8:30 PM, 16+, $12
  • Switchfoot w/ Anberlin @ Boulder Theater (SOLD OUT)
  • Chromeo w/ Sammy Bananas, Mayer Hawthorne & The County @ Ogden Theater – 9 PM, 16+, $35.
  • Lupe Fiasco @ Fillmore Auditorium – 8 PM. 16+, $46.50

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

  • The Epilogues w/ The Photo Atlas @ Wahoo’s Fish Tacos (Fort Collins) – I’ve discovered that most Denver bands work for food. 4 PM, All Ages, FREE!
  • Yeah Great Fine w/ The Photo Atlas and The Cold North @ Brick House Boulder – Apparently, The Photo Atlas prepares for their tours by scheduling 2-a-days! 10 PM, 21+, FREE!
  • Bowling Ball 3 @ Luck Strikes Lane – Help raise money for Flobots.org to help empowering the youth of Denver by hanging out with Devotchka, The Flobots, and members of the Colorado Rapids. Performances by local artists including Churchill. 6 PM, All Ages, $100.
  • Chris Heckman (of The Epilogues) w/ Andy Thomas (of Tin Horn Prayer) @ Illegal Pete’s Downtown – Burritos, tacos, and nachos, oh my! 10 PM, All Ages, FREE!
  • X @ Summit Music Hall – The legendary L.A. punk band will be performing their debut album Los Angeles in its entirety and other classic punk/surf tunes! 8 PM, All Ages, $29.50.
  • Places w/ Canopy @ Herman’s Hideaway – 8 PM, 21+, $8
  • Supersuckers w/ Reno Divorce @ Bluebird Theater – 9 PM, 16+, $20

Sunday, October 9th, 2011
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  • FOO FIGHTERS w/ Cage The Elephant @ Pepsi Center – ‘Nuff said. 7 PM, All Ages, $44.50
  • Airborne Toxic Event w/ The Epilogues @ Fillmore Auditorium – Go support Denver’s Epilogues as they play their first show ever at the Fillmore! 7 PM, 16+, $32.50
  • The Misfits w/ Juicehead @ Summit Music Hall – 7 PM, All Ages, $17.50

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!)