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Giddyup! A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend

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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Is at Home in Colorful Colorado

By Justin CriadoSeptember 5, 2025

The LGBTQ indie-rockers are playing a sold-out Red Rocks and two shows in Dillon this weekend.

The Love and Lunacy of Cameron Cade

By Justin CriadoSeptember 4, 2025

After two years, the Denver indie artist has released an excellent debut album.

New Found Glory Is Still Leveling Up Ahead of Denver Show

By Justin CriadoSeptember 3, 2025

The Y2K alt-rockers play Ball Arena with the Offspring and Jimmy Eat World on Sunday, September 7.

This Band Will Scare the Influencers Out of Spooky Season

By Justin CriadoSeptember 2, 2025

The Fort Collins death-sludge band is disgustingly deliberate and as digestible as back-of-throat bile.

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in August

By Justin CriadoAugust 30, 2025

August brought us mortuary-draped Americana, mile-high metalcore, Colorado Springs hip-hop, and more.

DIY Isn’t Dead in Denver. Just Ask DROP OUT

By Justin CriadoAugust 25, 2025

The hardcore band’s masked frontman has organized the next benefit show at D3 Arts for Denver Justice Project.

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Hits From the Bong With Cypress Hill

By Justin CriadoAugust 22, 2025

“Colorado’s always been down. I’m glad that we have been able to see the legalization and more acceptance of the sweet leaf.”

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Ghost Canyon Fest Pushes Boundaries With DIY Showcase This Weekend

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

The music starts August 21 and runs through August 24, with shows at hi-dive, Skylark Lounge, Mutiny Information Café and Colorado Springs, too.

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Blood Upon the Stage: Creeplesque Burlesque Fest is This Weekend

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

Creeplesque Burlesque Fest mixes macabre and physical theater at Creepatorium August 22-24.

Horsegirl Is the New Indie Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

The Chicago trio plays its first-ever Denver show on Tuesday, August 26, at the Bluebird.

The Field of Vision Festival in Buena Vista, CO

Three Days in the Gizzverse: I’m a Convert!

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2025

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard rocked the first-ever Field of Vision festival in Buena Vista.

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Fan Dies After Collapsing at King Gizzard’s Field of Vision Fest in Buena Vista

By Justin CriadoAugust 17, 2025

“We send our love and condolences to their family, friends, and all who are impacted by this loss.”

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3OH!3 Shares First New Music in Five Years

By Justin CriadoAugust 14, 2025

The Boulder duo plays the JunkYard on Sunday, August 17, with Simple Plan and Bowling for Soup.

This “Nintendocore” Band Is All About Nostalgia

By Justin CriadoAugust 14, 2025

Powerglove makes hardcore covers of songs from The Little Mermaid, Fern Gully, Anastasia and more.

How Wilco Became the Biggest Indie Band This Millennium

By Justin CriadoAugust 13, 2025

The Chicago alt-rockers play Mission Ballroom on Saturday, August 16.

The Inaugural Emo Fest Signals a Citywide Music Trend

By Justin CriadoAugust 12, 2025

The debut festival is set to showcase the local alternative scene at the Marquis Theater on Saturday, August 16.

This Band Is Dropping a Nuclear Debut in Colorado Springs

By Justin CriadoAugust 8, 2025

The powerviolence trio will play a hometown release show at What’s Left Records on Sunday, August 10.

This Denver Band Is Crusty and Killing It

By Justin CriadoAugust 7, 2025

The group plays a release show for its new album on Saturday, August 9, at the hi-dive.

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Less Than Jake Was Never a Sellout

By Justin CriadoAugust 6, 2025

The longtime ska-punk group is bringing its tour to the Fillmore on Saturday, August 9, with Fishbone, the Suicide Machines and Catbite.

Blankslate’s Sophomore Album Solidifies the Duo as One of Denver’s Best

By Justin CriadoAugust 5, 2025

The local indie-rockers are playing a release show at Skylark Lounge on Thursday, August 7.

Mountain Music Festival Is Not Just Another Summer Shindig

By Justin CriadoAugust 4, 2025

The Evergreen event includes headliners Flobots, Dominick Leslie & the Leslies, Sam Grisman Project and more.

Kyle Hollingsworth, Longtime SCI Keys Player, Drops Solo Album and Craft Beer Collab

By Justin CriadoAugust 1, 2025

The Boulder musician and brewmaster celebrating the release with mini-fest at Longmont’s Wibby Brewing Co. on Saturday, September 6

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