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

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

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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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