Weekend Preview: New Year’s Eve 2011

Dec30

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 Photoblog: November 17-20th, 2011

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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

The Dendrites

Fishbone

Friday, November 18th – AF Rays

Be The Ant

In The Whale

Saturday, November 19th – Fox Theater

Cobraconda

the foodchain

Air Dubai

Sunday, November 20th – Hi Dive

Jesse Manley Band

Reviving Cecilia

Priory

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

Nov17

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

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

Weekend Preview: November 3rd – November 6th, 2011

Nov3

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

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Il Cattivo w/ Kitezh (formerly Barnacle) and Guests @ Hi Dive – 8PM, 18+, $8.
Dirt Nasty w/ Input & Broken @ Casselman’s – I’m predicting a guest appearance by Caleb Slade during Input’s set! 9PM, 21+, $15.
Game w/ Menace, Juice, and BLKHRTS @ Ogden Theater – 8 PM, 16+, $35
Cobraconda (DJ Set) @ Sundown Saloon (Boulder) – This is always a hot, sweaty, and smelly mess! Whenever, 21+, FREE!!!
Bouncing Souls w/ Tim Barry and Anchor Point @ Marquis Theater – The 2nd of 4 straight nights at the Marquis! 7 PM, All Ages, $20.
They Might Be Giants @ Boulder Theater – 8 PM, 14+. $37.50.

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Reviving Cecilia w/Petals of Spain, The Horse Latitudes, Ancient Mariner @ Moe’s Original BBQ & Bowl – 9PM, 16+, $5.
Lizzie Huffman CD Release w/ Bonnie & The Beard and Guests @ Hi Dive – 9PM, 18+, $7.
Rachel James w/ Melissa Cox @ Hard Rock Cafe – Raising money for breast cancer awareness. 9PM, All Ages, $10.
Chrysanthehums w/ Firebats Win Attic Attacks, The Query, and Martin Gilmore @ Meadowlark – 9PM, 21+, Who knows…
Hollywood Undead w/ Asking Alexandria @ Fillmore Auditorium – 5:30PM, All Ages, $31.50.
Chali 2na featuring House of Vibes Band and MTHDS w/ Guests @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom – 9PM, All Ages, $18.50
Fu Manchu w/ Honky and The Shrine @ Summit Music Hall – 9PM, 21+, $15.
Bouncing Souls w/ Broadway Calls, The Architects, and Luther @ Marquis Theater – 7 PM, All Ages, $20.
Paper Diamond w/ Minnesota, Sorry For Partying, and Raw Russ @ Ogden Theater – 9PM, 16+, $20.
Broken Tongues CD Release Party w/ DJ Abilities and One Be Lo @ Cervantes Other Side – 8PM, All Ages, $10.

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Take To The Oars w/ Sam Lee and Carl Carrell & The Consequence @ Hi Dive – If you’re not at this show, yer dum (unless you’re going to Bender’s). 9PM, 18+, $6.
Be The Ant w/ In the Whale and The Blackouts @ Bender’s Tavern – Two of my favorite bands to “geek out” with. 9PM, 21+, $5.
Chad Price w/ Scooter James @ Illegal Pete’s LoDo – 10PM, All Ages, FREEEE!!!!
Judas Priest w/ Black Label Society, Thin Lizzy, and Lady Starlight @ 1st Bank Center – 6:30PM, All Ages, $45-65.
Bouncing Souls w/ Teenage Bottlerocket and Heart & Soul Radio @ Marquis Theater – 7 PM, All Ages, $20. SOLD OUT

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Chely Wright w/ Sarah Slaton @ Walnut Room – SOLD THE FUCK OUT!!!
Novus Folium w/ Warner Drive, Acidic, Between Fate @ Marquis Theater – 8PM, All Ages, $10

Weekend Preview: October 27th – October 31st, 2011

Oct27

OK, Kids! It’s Halloween weekend! And, since Halloween is on a Monday, here’s a special EXTENDED weekend preview!

Events I plan on attending are in RED. Come say “Hi”!

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Radiation City w/ Popcult and Medic @ Larimer Lounge – That’s a lot of dreamy pop rock for one night! 8:00 PM, 21+, $10.
Portishead w/ Thought Forms @ 1st Bank Center – Can’t say I’m super familiar with Portishead – but I like everything I’ve heard and I’m sure I will regret not going to this. 8:00PM, All Ages, $40-50.
Trevor Hall w/ Cas Haley and Rob Drabkin @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 16+, $25.
Tin Horn Prayer w/Jesse Manley Band, …and the black feathers, and Pinetree Refugees @ Walnut Room – 7PM, 21+, $10.

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Nightmare on Blake Street featuring My Body Sings Electric w/ The Pirate Signal, Eldren and MORE! @ Summit Music Hall – Definitely the “go-to” gig of this Halloween season!!! 7PM, All Ages, $8.
Air Dubai w/ The Epilogues and In The Whale @ Belly Up (Aspen) – Killer lineup (if you’re in Aspen or you’re not going to Nightmare on Blake Street). 10PM, All Ages, $15.
Joe Mondragon and A-OK’s Halloween Zombie Apocalypse Party @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – 9PM, 16+, $5.
Devotchka w/Churchill @ Ogden Theater – 9PM, 16+, $34.75.
Skyfox w/ Crimson Red and MORE @ Gothic Theatre – 8PM, 16+, $10.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ Boulder Theater – Denson and Tiny Universe featuring Anders Osborne will be performing the Rolling Stones’ classic Sticky Fingers in its entirety! 8PM, All Ages, $36.
Cold War Kids w/ Young Man @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – The same lineup at the same time on Saturday night too! 9PM, All Ages, $25.

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Air Dubai w/ The Epilogues and The Photo Atlas @ Black Sheep (Colorado Springs) – 8PM, All Ages, $10.
Denver Does CBGB’s @ Hi-Dive – Several of Denver’s elite bands pay tribute to the bands who got their start at the legendary NYC rock club CBGB’s – 9PM, 21+, $10.
Reno Divorce w/ The Repercussions and MORE @ Marquis Theater – 4 out of 5 punk rockers agree: If you like Social Distortion – you’ll like Reno Divorce. 7:30 PM, All Ages, $12.
Devotchka w/ Zombies vs Vampires @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 21+, $42.
MiMOSa @ Fillmore Auditorium – 7PM, 16+, $35.
De La Soul w/ The Black Sheep @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom – 9PM, All Ages, $34.50

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Air Dubai w/ The Epilogues and My Body Sings Electric @ Aggie Theater (Fort Collins) – 8PM, All Ages, $10
The Motet @ Bluebird Theater – Boulder’s best funk tribute band performs the music of The Grateful Dead. 9PM, 16+, $25
Method Man @ Ogden Theater – 8PM, 16+, $30.

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Air Dubai w/ The Epilogues, Monroe Monroe, and ManCub @ Bluebird Theatre – Are you fucking kidding me with this lineup?!?!?! 8PM, 16+, $15.
Inca House Halloween Party – The official Air Dubai after party featuring performances by The Photo Atlas (as Def Leppard) and Cobraconda (as Dr Dre and Snoop Dog).
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ Fillmore Auditorium – Denson and Tiny Universe featuring Anders Osborne will be performing the Rolling Stones’ classic Sticky Fingers in its entirety! 7PM, 16+, $25.

Weekend Preview: October 20th – October 23rd, 2011

Oct20

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

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Authority Zero w/ No Bueno, Trenchtown, Allout Helter @ Marquis Theater – 7 PM, All Ages, $15.
Matt Nathanson w/ Scars on 45 @ Ogden Theater – 7PM, 16+, $28.

Friday, October 21st, 2011

The Heyday w/ The Yawpers @ Larimer Lounge – 9PM, 21+, $8.
All Capitals CD Release w/ Vices I Admire, Izcalli, and Ciela del Alma @ Hi-Dive – 8 PM, 21+, $6.
Places @ Baker Street Pub (Boulder) – 8 PM, All Ages, FREEEEE!!!
Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Fairchildren @ Fox Theater (Boulder) – SOLD OUT
Rocky Votolato & Matt Pond PA w/ Caleb Slade @ Marquis Theater – 8 PM, All Ages, $15.
Down & Derby Roller Disco featuring Cobraconda DJ Set @ EXDO Event Center – 9 PM, 18+, $5 w/ RSVP
Trentmoller w/ Xylos @ Ogden Theater – 9PM, 16+, $25.
Robert Randolph and The Family Band w/ The Sheepdogs @ Bluebird Theater – 8 PM, All Ages, $31.

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Popcult (Photo by Luca Venter)

Popcult w/ Sun Red @ Illegal Pete’s Downtown – 10 PM, All Ages, FREEEEEE!!!
Wednesday 13 w/ Glass Delirium, Vampires Everywhere!, and Polkadot Cadaver @ Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl – 8PM, 16+, $15.
March Fourth Marching Band w/ A Tom Collins @ Gothic Theater – 8PM, 16+, $17.
Robert Randolph and The Family Band w/ The Sheepdogs @ Bluebird Theater – 9 PM, 16+, $35.
Five Finger Death Punch w/ All That Remains, Hatebreed, and Rains @ 1st Bank Center – 7PM, All Ages, $35.

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

“The Shining” Movie @ Gothic Theater – 7PM, 16+, FREEEEE!!
Eve 6 w/ Nine Days, and Places @ Glenn Miller Ballroom (Boulder) – 7:30 PM, All Ages, Free with advance ticket.
Yngwie Malmsteen w/ Drug Under @ Bluebird Theater – 8PM, 16+, $35.

Concert Recap: InnerPartySystem’s Last Show Ever?

Sep6

Die Tonight, Live Forever? 1,800 miles away in the early morning hours of August 28th, Hurricane Irene was doing Denver a favor. Following an announcement that InnerPartySystem would go on indefinite hiatus, the band announced two final shows: at Denver’s Bluebird Theater on August 28th and “the last show” in New York on August 31st. But the weather prevented them from travelling to Denver on the 28th and the show had to be rescheduled for September 5th – making the Denver appearance the last ever scheduled performance by the band

Several of Denver’s music elite showed up to say goodbye to a band that enjoyed a large following here. Among the crowd were members of The Epilogues, The Photo Atlas/Serious Moonlight, 3OH!3, and Take to the Oars. Also on hand were KTCL DJ’s Nic Cage and Nerf. Before launching into “American Trash”, singer Patrick Nissley made a point to thank KTCL for being such a strong supporter of the band. During that same song, it appeared for a moment that Cobraconda’s Spencer Foreman was planning to dump a trash can full of ice over Nissley’s head from behind, but Foreman thought better of it. IPS’s biggest hit “Don’t Stop” was saved for last, during which the band was joined on stage by several of their fans and friends. As the song ended and the stage cleared, I saw drummer Jared Piccone unplug one of Nissley’s synthesizers and hand it to a fan in the pit – perhaps a sign of acrimony between band members?

Denver’s bad boys of rap Cobraconda opened the show. Prior to hitting the stage, they debuted their video for “BBHM$” (Bitch Better Have My Money). As the group promised on their Facebook page, the video was an R-Rated revelry of cocaine, alcohol, and oral sex (which may or may not have been simulated). Most of the crowd stood with their mouths agape unsure of how to react (particularly those who were on a date). Others gasped and whooped it up. The duo then hit the stage and pounded through a tight set that was punctuated by back-to-back tracks designed to get the hometown crowd going: “Never Going Back to Cali” (sampling 2Pac’s “California Love”) and “Everyday (In The Mile High)” (sampling Rusko’s “Everyday”). They closed out their set with fan favorites “K.I.S.S.I.N.G.” and “El Camino”. Judging from the amount of band merchandise I saw in the crowd, they picked up several new fans as a result of this coveted opening slot.

Twentyfour: 9/2-3/2011

Sep3

Twentyfour will be a recurring feature: a photoblog of a 24-hour period that is particularly sleep-deprived.

9/2 22:00 Eisley @ Marquis Theater
Eisley
9/2 23:30 In The Whale @ Inca House

9/3 1:00 Cobraconda @ Inca House

9/3 2:45 BLT @ Denver Diner

9/3 15:45 Bop Skizzum @ 16th & Lincoln

9/3 17:00 Pizza @ Fat Sully’s Slice Truck

9/3 17:20 Rachel James @ 16th & Lincoln

9/3 21:45 I Sank Molly Brown @ Larimer Lounge
i sank molly brown larimer lounge
9/3 22:30 The Photo Atlas @ Larimer Lounge
photo atlas larimer lounge

Weekend Preview: September 2 – 4, 2011

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Here’s a look at some entertainment options for the upcoming weekend:

Friday, September 2nd, 2011:

Eisley brings their brand of sibling power pop from Tyler, Texas to the Marquis Theater and they’ve brought younger sister Christie Dupree along as the supporting act. Doors at 8 PM, $15, All Ages.
The Inca House Collective is holding a “First Friday” party which will feature a video shoot for In The Whale’s song “Heels”. 9 PM at 957 Inca St.
The Taste of Colorado begins in Civic Center Park and runs through Monday. Food, local acts, national acts, and vendors. Admission is free.

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011:

Following a string of lineup changes, Denver post-punk band Ideal Fathers will play their final show at Larimer Lounge with The Photo Atlas, I Sank Molly Brown, The Vicious Women, and Echo Beds. Doors at 9 PM, $5 Advance, $10 DOS, 21+.
iZCALLi and Petals of Spain will play at Illegal Pete’s Downtown. Starts at 9pm, FREE, All Ages.
“Gimme The Gig” at Taste of Colorado will feature Places at 12:45 PM, Bop Skizzum at 3:45 PM, Rachel James at 5:30 PM, and many more. Come down and eat a giant turkey leg while listening to these great bands!

Sunday, September 4th, 2011:

Snake Rattle Rattle Snake BBQ featuring 7 other acts (at last count) at the Larimer Lounge, $10 Advance $15 DOS, 21+.
“Gimme The Gig” at Taste of Colorado will feature Petals of Spain at 3:45 PM, Churchill at 5:30 PM, and many more.

Monday, September 5th, 2011:

Cobraconda BBHM$ Trailer from Pause Sleep Play on Vimeo.

InnerPartySystem at the Bluebird Theater is a show you won’t want to miss. It was supposed to be IPS’s 2nd-to-last show ever. But since hurricane Irene prevented them from travelling to Denver last week, this rescheduled date may be THE last show. Denver’s bad-boys of hip-hop Cobraconda are opening and will be premiering their video for BBHM$. This show had been sold out, but there are a few tickets remaining as a result of refund requests. Get them fast! Doors at 8 PM, $25, 16+.

Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t I?

Aug27

Yep. It’s another blog. What makes mine better than the billions of other blogs out there? I never said it was – so BACK OFF!

Seriously, I’ve become pretty addicted to the Denver scene – mainly the music and the people who make that music – and I want to do whatever I can to promote the artists that deserve a wider audience. The shared sense of community and mutual support and admiration I’ve experienced is really inspiring. I also like to eat and Denver has a wide variety of food options. From five-star restaurants to brewpubs to diners, dives, and food trucks, Denver has a vibrant foodie scene. So, occasionally I’ll blog about food.

One post per day is the goal. It may not be world-changing or even topical, but hopefully you will find it witty and informative. I’ll do my best to be honest and not blindly gush over everything.

Thanks to Cobraconda for inspiring the blog title, and thanks to indiebitches.com for inspiring me to blog about the scene from a male perspective.