Happy Thanksgiving, Denver! Westword is technically closed today, but we here at Backbeat understand you need something to read while you're sitting at the table, avoiding political conversations with your family and checking your phone today. Give thanks and plan ahead: here are this week's new concert announcements.
Journey and the Doobie Brothers co-headline the Pepsi Center on Saturday, August 20 as part of their San Francisco Fest 2016 with special guest Dave Mason. Journey drummer Steve Smith is back in the fold and will be performing with the band for the first since 1998. Tickets ($39.50-$135) go on sale on Saturday, December 5 at 10 a.m.
Josh Groban brings his summer tour to the Pepsi Center on Friday, August 19 with special McLachlan. Tickets ($49.50-$149.50) go on sale on Friday, December 11 at 10 a.m.
Troye Sivan, who's debut album hits stores next week, will be at the Ogden Theatre on Tuesday, February 16, and tickets ($21.25) go on sale on Friday, November 27 at 10 a.m.
NEW SHOWS / ON SALE DATES
THE BLACK SHEEP
Brian Wight Homecoming Show Round II: Fri., Dec. 11, 7 p.m., $6.
Jon Wayne & The Pain: Sat., Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Roots Like Mountains: With Victory Heights, Arras, Racing on the Sun, The Altered State, Sat., Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m., $7/$10.
CERVANTES' MASTERPIECE BALLROOM
Fruition: With The California Honeydrops and Gipsy Moon, Fri., Jan. 22, 9 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 23, 9 p.m., $15-$20.
Pink Floyd Experience: Wed., March 23, 9 p.m., $20-$30.
FOX THEATRE
Beer For Good Cheer: With Lady And The Gentlemen, Mile High Express and The Workshy, Fri., Dec. 18, 9 p.m., free-$5.
GOTHIC THEATRE
Rachel Platten: With Eric Hutchinson, Fri., March 25, 9 p.m., $22-$50.
GRIZZLY ROSE
Ledoux: Sat., Jan. 9, 8:30 p.m., $12.
LARIMER LOUNGE
Anderrson East: Sat., Feb. 27, 9 p.m., $13.
Eleanor Friedberger: Sun., Feb. 28, 9 p.m., $13.
Rob Crow's Gloomy Place: Fri., March 18, 9 p.m., $12.
MARQUIS THEATER
One Flew West: With Rocket Surgeons (FKA Filthy T), Sat., Jan. 16, 7 p.m., $10/$12.
Orgy: With Bobaflex, Death Valley High, Wed., Jan. 20, 7 p.m.
NATIONAL WESTERN COMPLEX
Riot Fest: Fri., Sept. 2, 1 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 3, 1 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 4, 1 p.m., $99.98 and up.
OGDEN THEATRE
Troye Sivan: Tue., Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $21..25.
The Used: 15 Year Anniversary Tour, Fri., May 20, 7 p.m., Sat., May 21, 8 p.m., $30/$33.50.
PEPSI CENTER
Journey and the Doobie Brothers: With Dave Mason, Sat., Aug. 20, 7 p.m., $39.50-$135.
Josh Groban: With Sarah McLachlan, Fri., Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., $49.50-$149.50.
SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND
Darren Rahn (CD release): Fri., March 4, 8 p.m., $20-$25.
Edwin McCain: Sat., Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $25-$30.
Mike Peters (of the Alarm): Thu., Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $20-$25.
Sonny Landreth: Wed., Jan. 13, 8 p.m.; Thu., Jan. 14, 8 p.m., $15-$30.
SUMMIT MUSIC HALL
Face To Face: Thu., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $20/$25.
Snow Daze 2015 - Colorado's Largest High School Winter Break Dance Party: Sun., Dec. 27, 7 p.m., $11-$20.