The Thirteen Best Concerts in Colorado This Weekend

This weekend’s best shows include a couple of local release parties: In the Whale and Edison will both celebrate new records with shows at the hi-dive and Larimer Lounge, respectively. Elsewhere, Jason Boland brings Red Dirt to Denver, Natalie Merchant returns and more. 

• Jason Boland & the Stragglers 
  $12 8:30 PM, Friday, Grizzly Rose

• Dan + Shay
  $20 8:00 PM, Friday, Ogden Theatre

• The Werks
  $15-$18 9:00 PM, Friday, Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom

• Joe Pug
  $15 9:00 PM, Friday, Bluebird Theater

• In the Whale
  SOLD OUT 9:00 PM, Friday, hi-dive
  

• Edison
  $8 9:00 PM, Friday, Larimer Lounge

• A Winged Victory for the Sullen
  $30-$40 7:00 PM, Friday, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts

• Rubedo
  $8 9:00 PM, Friday, Lost Lake Lounge

• Natalie Merchant 
  $98-$118 7:30 PM, Saturday, Vilar Performing Arts Center

• Black Pussy
  $8 9:00 PM, Saturday, Lost Lake Lounge

• Ratatat
  $33.75 7:00 PM, Sunday, Ogden Theatre

• PHOX
  $10-$15 8:00 PM, Sunday, Bluebird Theatere

• Lieutenant
  $15, 9:00 PM, Sunday, Larimer Lounge