The Showcase is a celebration of our state's vibrant music scene. Colorado is home to internationally renowned experimental bands, pioneering folk artists, Grammy winners and much, much more. On most nights in Denver, you can see just about any kind of show you like, from bluegrass to hip-hop to hardcore punk. The sheer magnitude of the state's musical output can be daunting — so whether you're new to the scene, hoping to expand your horizons or just looking for a party, the Westword Music Showcase is a good place to start.
Colorado's musical exports are matched by its imports: Legendary venues and enthusiastic fans ensure that bands from around the world route their tours to include a swing through the Rocky Mountains. We'll host a few of those visitors at the Showcase — on our outdoor main stage in the heart of Denver — along with the best local talent the city has to offer. Tickets start at $40 and are on sale now! You can see the schedule above or listed in full below:
2015 Westword Music Showcase Schedule
Main Stage: 12th and Acoma
12:00 to 12:30
12:45 to 01:15
01:35 to 02:20 Roadkill Ghost Choir
02:40 to 3:40 Wave Racer
04:00 to 05:00 Robert DeLong
05:20 to 06:20 MisterWives
06:50 to 07:50 The Black Angels
08:30 to 09:45 Flume
The Church: 1160 Lincoln Street
12:00 to 12:40 Instant Empire
12:55 to 1:35 Post Paradise
1:50 to 2:30 Mr. Majestyk's 8-Track Revival
2:45 to 3:25 The Vanilla Milkshakes
3:40 to 4:20 Modern Suspects
4:35 to 5:15 Wire Faces
5:30 to 6:10 The Epilogues
6:25 to 7:05 In The Whale
Stoney's — Main Stage: 1111 Lincoln Street
12:40 to 1:20 Clouds & Mountains
1:35 to 2:15 Altas
2:30 to 3:10 Plume Varia
3:25 to 4:05 Church Fire
4:20 to 5:00 Glowing House
5:15 to 5:55 The Raven & The Writing Desk
6:10 to 6:50 Land Lines
Stoney's — South Stage: 1111 Lincoln Street
12:00 to 12:40 Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels
12:55 to 1:35 A Shoreline Dream
1:50 to 2:30 Ancient Elk
2:45 to 3:25 The Photo Atlas
3:40 to 4:20 Eros & the Eschaton
4:35 to 5:15 Porlolo
5:30 to 6:10 Edison
Dazzle: 930 Lincoln Street
12:00 to 12:40 Annie Booth
12:55 to 1:35 Dave Devine
1:50 to 2:30 Dan Treanor
2:45 to 3:25 The Organization with Jeff Jenkins
3:40 to 4:20 OKO Tygra
4:35 to 5:15 Ian Cooke
La Rumba: 99 West 9th Avenue
12:40 to 1:20 Strange Americans
1:35 to 2:15 Gin Doctors
2:30 to 3:10 Andy Hamilton & The Whiskey Hitchers
3:25 to 4:05 Dirty Femmes
4:20 to 5:00 I Sank Molly Brown
5:15 to 5:55 Candy Claws - Sound of Ceres
6:10 to 6:50 Rubedo
Vinyl — Main Stage: 1082 Broadway
12:40 to 1:20 Milky.WAV
1:35 to 2:15 Need & Necessity
2:30 to 3:10 Sam Warren
3:25 to 4:05 J'Adore
4:20 to 5:00 Topshelf
5:15 to 5:55 Tyler Jacobson
6:10 to 6:50 Hollow
Vinyl — Rooftop Stage: 1082 Broadway
12:00 to 12:40 Big J Beats
12:55 to 1:35 Diamond Boiz
1:50 to 2:30 KDJ Above
2:45 to 3:25 Cory Kendrix
3:40 to 4:20 SpydaT.E.K.
4:35 to 5:15 Koo Qua
5:30 to 6:10 FL
6:25 to 7:05 KTone
100% De Agave: 975 Lincoln Street
12:20 to 1:00 Lara Ruggles
1:15 to 1:55 Parlor Pickers
2:10 to 2:50 Patrick Dethlefs
3:05 to 3:45 Natalie Tate
4:00 to 4:40 Poet's Row
4:55 to 5:35 Anthony
5:50 to 6:30 Chella & the Charm
Bannock St. Garage: 1015 Bannock Street
1:15 to 1:55 Allout Helter
2:10 to 2:50 Native Daughters
3:05 to 3:45 Muscle Beach
4:00 to 4:40 MF Ruckus
4:55 to 5:35 Reno Divorce
5:50 to 6:30 Wiredogs
Bar Standard: 1037 Broadway
12:00 to 12:40 Delta Sonics
12:55 to 1:35 The Kissing Party
1:50 to 2:30 The Still Tide
2:45 to 3:25 Hot Apostles
3:40 to 4:20 Joy Subtraction
4:35 to 5:15 Champagne Charlie
5:30 to 6:10 The Outfit
6:25 to 7:05 Snake
Broadways: 1027 Broadway
12:40 to 1:20 Wild High
1:35 to 2:15 Pale Sun
2:30 to 3:10 Best Creeps
3:25 to 4:05 Colfax Speed Queen
4:20 to 5:00 Faceman
5:15 to 5:55 Bud Bronson & The Good Timers
6:10 to 6:50 Dirty Few
City Hall — Amphitheatre: 1144 Broadway
12:40 to 1:20 Filthy T
1:35 to 2:15 Kitty Crimes
2:30 to 3:10 Go Star
3:25 to 4:05 Turner Jackson's Red Plastic Cup
4:20 to 5:00 SF1
5:15 to 5:55 Wheelchair Sports Camp
6:10 to 6:50 The Soul Pros and DJ A-L
City Hall — Cue Room: 1144 Broadway
12:20 to 1:00 Winehouse
1:15 to 1:55 Bianca Mikahn
2:10 to 2:50 Weird Al Qaida
3:05 to 3:45 Babah Fly
4:00 to 4:40 Stay Tuned
4:55 to 5:35 CRL CRRLL
5:50 to 6:30 Man Mantis
City Hall — Main Stage: 1144 Broadway
12:00 to 12:40 Bollywood Life
12:55 to 1:35 Cop Circles
1:50 to 2:30 Mirror Fears
2:45 to 3:25 Jack's Smirking Revenge
3:40 to 4:20 Future Single Mom
4:35 to 5:15 Ivory Circle
5:30 to 6:10 Chemistry Club