Ogden

Gaslight Anthem at the Ogden Theatre, 4/29/13

GASLIGHT ANTHEM @ OGDEN THEATRE |4/29/12 Gaslight Anthem performed last night with a fluidity and emotional power worthy of peers like Hot Rod Circuit or Hot Water Music or perhaps even the E Street Band. Gaslight is clearly informed by punk, as edges of the band's guitar sound recalled Hüsker Dü, ... More >>

The five best local musical missed connections on Craigslist, illustrated for your amusement

The Ogden. 3/1 (Denver) This is for the guy with the long hair at the Griz show near the bar. I don't know who you are but the odor that was emitting from your hair was horrendous. I can't not even begin to explain how bad you smell. This wasn't just a few days without washing your hair, this was al ... More >>

The ten best hip-hop shows this month

The hip-hop, as you know, doesn't stop. It's a new month, which means there's another fresh batch of dope shows for you. And trust: March has plenty of freshness on tap, from revered elder statesmen like De La Soul, Naughty By Nature and GZA to newer cats like Tech N9ne, French Montana and Kendrick ... More >>

Feed Me with Teeth at Ogden Theatre, 2/12/13

FEED ME WITH TEETH @ OGDEN THEATRE | 2/12/13 As the stage-sized curtain dropped, the lights went down and the entire Ogden erupted with glee, and the place immediately lit back up -- with cellphones. Literally, approximately one in three people was holding their phone up. While we've certainly seen ... More >>

The 25 best concerts this winter/spring

As the winter chill finally thaws (work with us here -- we know it's still below freezing right now) and gives way to the hopefulness and fertility of spring, the upcoming concert season is likewise bursting with promise. Coming off one of the best years for live music in recent memory, the lineup i ... More >>

OneRepublic Denver Acoustic Christmas at Ogden, with Big Head Todd, 12/21/12

DENVER ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS @ OGDEN THEATRE | 12/21/12 "The world could use a little more gospel music," declared OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder at the band's now-annual Denver Acoustic Christmas show. That quote pretty much summed up the message of hope and love for the evening. While everyone was alread ... More >>

New Shows: Furthur at 1STBANK, 420 show at Red Rocks with Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill

Big news on the concert front this week: Furthur, always a local favorite, returns for a series of dates in Colorado, one at the Ogden, followed by three back-to-back nights at 1STBANK Center. Equally as big is word of a 420 show at Red Rocks featuring Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid and Tribal Seeds ... More >>

New shows: the Coup, Broncho, Killswitch Engage, Macklemore, Twiztid, Paul Banks, RJD2

A bunch of new dates going on sale later this week: This November, the Coup is coming to the Summit Music Hall, Killswitch Engage is due at the Fox and Interpol frontman Paul Banks is slated at the Bluebird. In December, Broncho's at the Gothic and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are at the Ogden. Finally, ... More >>

Ten best concerts of the summer

Summer's over -- well, at least according to the time-tested, seasonal benchmark, the annual passing of Labor Day. Of course it still feels like we might burst into flames at any moment, but whatever. The Taste of Colorado has foist its parade of also-rans upon us and Phish has now come and gone, bo ... More >>

Five best concerts in Colorado this weekend

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Medical marijuana superstores possible federal targets in Colorado?

U.S. Attorney John Walsh has sent out two waves of closure-threat letters to medical marijuana dispensaries near schools -- and his spokesman reveals that a third wave is coming. But could Walsh's targets in Colorado expand to so-called marijuana superstores, as has taken place in California? His of ... More >>

Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, Shinedown, Godsmack, Steve Vai and Kimbra lead this week's shows

A fresh batch of new shows announced this week, including Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller at Red Rocks, the Head and the Heart and Blitzen Trapper at the Boulder Theater, Kimbra at the Ogden Theatre, Shinedown and Godsmack at Comfort Dental and Steve Vai at the Ogden. Page down for a full rundown plus lo ... More >>

Weekend's best live music bets: Fun., Gotye, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, SP Double and more

Welcome to the end of the work week! Unsurprisingly, your musical options are plentiful this weekend: Gotye packs the Ogden tonight for a sold-out show with Kimbra, Fun. is at the Fox Theatre, John Scofield returns to Colorado after the successful three night stand with Phil Lesh not too long ago, B ... More >>

Weekend's best live bets: Lucero, Flipper, the Ting Tings, Say Anything, Jewel and more

Ah, yes, welcome to the weekend! Don't you just love living in the Mile High City? Besides the glorious weather we're enjoying right now, we have yet another weekend filled with a ridiculous number of enticing options: Lucero kicks off its two-night stand at the Bluebird, in addition to an in-store ... More >>

Review: Lykke Li at the Ogden Theatre, 11/11/11

​LYKKE LI at the OGDEN | 11/11/11Lykke Li is imperfect. She has acne, patchy uneven skin and greasy hair. At last night's performance at the Ogden, it was these facets of her physical body that made Li an even bigger, brighter star to the almost (if not) sold-out crowd. In photos, on record, a ... More >>

Lykke Li, Tech N9Ne, Lucinda Williams, City and Colour and a slew of CD release shows

Catch Lykke Li tonight at the Ogden​There's an astounding number of great shows to pick from this weekend in the Mile High City: Lykke Li at the Ogden, Tech N9Ne kicks off his two-night Denver run with an intimate show tonight at the Summit Music Hall, followed by an appearance at the Fillmore ... More >>

Paper Diamond, Lizzie Huffman, SBTRKT, Judas Priest and more on tap this weekend

​Have plans this weekend? If not, there's ample choices: Tonight, Paper Diamond's at the Ogden, Lizzie Huffman is celebrating the release of her new CD at the hi-dive and Rich Robinson is at the Soiled Dove Underground. On Saturday, Judas Priest is at 1STBANK Center, SBTRKT is at the Bluebird ... More >>

Win tickets to see DeVotchKa at the Ogden this Friday plus passes to after show meet and greet

Update 10/28/11: Contest is officially over. Thanks for all the entries. Congratulations goes out to Christopher Weston. You and a guest will be our guests at the DeVotchKa show tonight. Send an email for info on how to claim your tickets and wrist bands for the after show meet-and-greet. ​Th ... More >>

Five Finger Death Punch, Jason Aldean, Jim Hall, Rene Marie and more this weekend

​Have plans this weekend? If not, as usual, there's plenty of choices: Tonight, Jason Aldean's at the Pepsi Center, Jim Hall's at Dazzle and All Capitals is celebrating the release of its new CD at the hi-dive. On Saturday, Five Finger Death Punch hits the 1STBANK Center, Rene Marie's at Dazzl ... More >>

Reader: "The 'long instrumental interlude' was 'Sun God' off Zonoscope, and it was awesome"

When Cut Copy was here a few nights ago, the Australian outfit transformed the Ogden into a sweaty discotheque. Everybody in the house dancing with complete abandon until the "set ended anti-climactically after a long instrumental interlude," as Laura Shunk puts it in her review. According to Joey B ... More >>

Review: Cut Copy at the Ogden Theatre, 10/4/11

Brandon MarshallDan Whitford of Cut Copy last night at the Ogden​CUT COPY at THE OGDEN THEATRE | 10/4/11Dan Whitford, lead vocalist of Cut Copy, is the guy you want at your party. The way he bounces around the stage, you get the sense that he's the guy bringing the energy on the dance floor, b ... More >>

Good Friday: the Swayback, Electric Six, Wolves in the Throne, Dick Dale Room and more

Larimer Lounge Presents: Don't Get Shot!​True to form, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend in Denver. And as always, there's tons of variety to choose from. On Friday, the Swayback is playing a free gig at the Larimer, while Electric Six hits up the Bluebird, Wolves in the Throne ... More >>

Review: VibeSquad at the Ogden Theatre, 9/24/11

​The bridge between hip-hop and dubstep is gradually getting shorter, and Vibesquad, a.k.a. Aaron Holstein, brought out some of the most impressive b-boys and b-girls to show off on stage during his set last night at the Ogden. It's as if the bass crowd is coming full circle by realizing wher ... More >>

Review: Sleigh Bells at the Ogden, 6/4/11

​SLEIGH BELLS at THE OGDEN THEATRE | 6/4/11"The best thing to do is to come out swinging, punch squarely in the mouth and keep relentlessly pommeling until you gas out."

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, INXS is coming to the Ogden in July, Lil Wayne's coming to Comfort Dental in August and Steve Earle is due at the Ogden in September. On local radio, Force Publique, Signal Path and Bop Skizzum got some spins. Meanwhile, at our l ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, INXS is coming to the Ogden in July, Lil Wayne's coming to Comfort Dental in August and Steve Earle is due at the Ogden in September. On local radio, Force Publique, Signal Path and Bop Skizzum got some spins. Meanwhile, at our l ... More >>

Disco Biscuits added to Eco Music Festival lineup on Saturday, July 2 in Snowmass

​If you happened to miss the Disco Biscuits shows at the Ogden this past week or didn't get up to Red Rocks last night for Bisco Inferno -- or if you just can't get enough of those crazy Biscuits: The Disco Biscuits have been added to the lineup for the first annual Eco Music Festival.

Thursday is the new Friday: Disco Biscuits first of three shows, Lil Sum'n Sum'n and ill Esha

As if we had all been humming along to the Shirley Temple tune of "Tomorrow," the rain clouds have cleared away once again for the weekend, and the line-up couldn't demand it more. This week features some regulars for those that want to test the limits of their liver for cheap, as well as some ragin ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front, we've received word that Death Cab for Cutie is due at Red Rocks in August with Frightened Rabbit, preceded by O.A.R. in July, while Ben Folds stops by the Ogden in July and Queensryche plays the Theatre in September. ... More >>

Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard, Junip shows announced. Tix on sale this weekend.

​As reported last week, the Avett Brothers will be at Red Rocks in July, while Warren Haynes and Cake are due at the Ogden in May and June respectively. Also, Arctic Monkeys, who have been working on their fourth album, make their way back to the Ogden again on Monday, May 30, as part of a twe ... More >>

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The Yard Dogs Road Show at the Ogden Theatre, 10/8/10

Jon Solomon​The Yard Dogs Road Show With Devil Makes Three 10.8.10 | Ogden Theatre View slideshow of the Yard Dogs at the Ogden Outside of the Ogden last night, there were a few punks sporting foot-high Mohawks and wearing studded leather jackets standing next to hippies and guys wearing in v ... More >>

While we chill, musicians put the "labor" in Labor Day this weekend

​Ah, Labor Day weekend: Time for us to chill and do nothing like it's our job. Our musician friends, however, well, they'll be putting the "labor" in Labor Day. To that end, there's a ridiculous number of options if you're looking to do something compelling and music related, and we've writt ... More >>

Potager is back in action with a new menu after a summer vacation

​Get ready to enjoy the bounty of Potager's garden and local farms. The Capitol Hill restaurant has returned from a two and a half week summer vacation, and with its reopening, brings a new menu bursting with seasonal summer faves like corn, eggplant, cucumber, tomatoes and peaches. Take a lo ... More >>

Moving Pictures: A first look at Afterlife Allstar's "Yeah" video

The Cadava Records crew is in the building, folks. This song and video is straight fire. The clip, Vince Lance's first, which stars the Afterlife Allstars -- RRAAHH Foundashun's Life The M.C, Azma, last seen in US Pipe, Status (Bagz of Dagga), Manic, Louie Cypha (Rotten) and Krookid Hooks -- inst ... More >>

Freeloader: Pretty Lights at the Ogden Theater on Saturday

All right, who's getting hyped for the Pretty Lights show tomorrow night at the Ogden, which has now evidently sold out? Yeah, us, too. Should be completely stupid. Three back-to-back sell outs in Boulder, Fort Collins and Denver? Not to shabby. If the name Pretty Lights still has you drawing a bl ... More >>

Live Review: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band at the Ogden

Boss 302 Is Still Boss

Despite being apart for nearly a decade, this quartet still has plenty of gas in the tank.

Last Night ... DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Kid Koala @ Ogden Theater

Best of Denver Winners from 1995

Ah, 1995: a time when entire Best Of categories were devoted to the O.J. Simpson trial, Bernie Bickerstaff and Dikembe Mutombo were still dominating the sports pages, and Mel's Bar and Grill was still new. Check out the winners from our 1995 Best Of issue after the jump.

Over the Weekend ... Dinosaur Jr., Hate Fuck Trio and Awesome Color @ Ogden Theatre

Last Night: The Swell Season and Martha Wainwright @ the Ogden Theatre

Insane Clown Posse

Thursday, October 5, and Friday, October 6, Ogden Theatre, 1-866-468-7621.

The Beatdown

“Nothing Else Matters,” especially when it comes to local music.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of May 31, 2001

Backwash

Denver clubs face a fight for the ages.

Backwash

Internet interest at CMJ Music Marathon 2000

Peace and Love, Nineties Style

A Sixties icon becomes a weapon in Denver's promotion wars.

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