SCOTT KELLY at HI-DIVE | 12/3/11There were plenty of signs around the hi-dive last night indicating that this was an acoustic show. Meaning: Talking was ill-advised. Even so, some people near the stage decided to have a conversation at the beginning of Scott Kelly’s set, at which point he kindly…
BEATS ANTIQUE at THE FILLMORE AUDITORIUM | 12/3/11When Zoe Jakes emerged from stage right during the opening song adorned in a traditional bedleh and a painted mask to tease, it was pretty much set in stone that the remainder of the evening would include sultry hip gyrations, explosive dance moves…
SEAN PAUL at CASSELMAN’S | 12/02/11Setting things off with joints like “Temperature,” “Get Busy” and “Like Glue,” Sean Paul turned Casselman’s into a Jamaican dance hall during his forty minute set. Dressed in all black, save for his gentleman’s tie, Sean Paul transported the entire place back to 2004…
SOCIAL DISTORTION at the OGDEN THEATRE | 12/2/11Early on in Social Distortion’s Friday night show at the Ogden, the first of a three-night stand, frontman Mike Ness thanked the crowd for coming to the show and said, “I know you had choices tonight. There’s the Christmas light parade downtown. You…
Chris Romero has been a member of the scene for more than two decades, from his early days playing in bands like Tipper Gore to fronting hard rock acts like Sick, one of the first unsigned Denver bands to be added to regular rotation on local radio, and its offshoot,…
If you’re looking for some captivating music this weekend, you need not look very far. Social Distortion kicks off its three-night stand tonight at the Ogden Theatre. Sean Paul is playing a free show tonight at Casselman’s, Hells Belles channel AC/DC at the Fox, and the Queers stop by the…
Last night, Kid Rock, one the Motor City’s most prized exports, pulled into the Mile High City on his Born Free Tour. On this tour, Kid Rock committed to donating money to various charities in each city. In Denver, the charities he chose were Bikers Against Child Abuse, Excelsior Youth…
The weekend is here! The weekend is here! If you’re like us, you’re looking for the drop on the dopest parties to shake off the week. We’ve got you covered top to bottom. From reggae and world beats to drum and bass, there’s something for everyone to get into as…
After a long run as Joe’s Buffet, the building at 753 Santa Fe Drive went through a number of incarnations, including Club Mystery, Club 753 and, most recently, the Sound Kitchen. Now Marcus Giavanni has taken over the three-story, 15,000 square-foot space, which he’s dubbed The Cow (as in “cash…
Originally slated to open in October, Fluff, a blow-dry bar, chic lounge and upscale champagne bar, opened last night at 1516 Wazee Street. Here’s a first look at the spot that was designed to feel like the inside of a jewelry box, decorated throughout with crystal, white stone and white…
Update (2/7/12): Isaac Slade and Joe King give a track-by-track breakdown of Scars & Stories, the Fray’s new album. Remember that scene in La Bamba when Richie Valens shows up at a fan’s house with a bunch of pizzas for private pizza party. More than two decades after that event…
Lee Foss is finally making it to 2200 tonight; the underground darling will be supported by Devious D, Danny Marin and MyQuill for his first-ever Denver appearance. (9 p.m., $10-$15) Chicago-house pioneer Justin Long will headline Full Flavor Fridays at Bar Standard this week for your dancing pleasure; locals Khalib,…
If you missed our Tweet earlier this morning, we’ve got good news and bad news regarding Flogging Molly. Bad news first: The band, which is making its way back to the States from Europe, has had to drop off KTCL’s Not So Silent Night bill on Tuesday, December 6, at…
Update (12/2/11): The Head and the Heart and BoomBox named as additional headliners this morning. If you haven’t been keeping track, the lineup for this year’s Snowball Music Festival is pretty impressive so far. Moments ago, organizers made the Big announcement we alluded to earlier this week when they revealed…
Update (2/12/12): Winner! Congrats to OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, who won a Grammy tonight for his contribution to Adele’s 21, which snagged an award for Album of the Year — well, and a slew of other nods, as suspected. While Ryan Tedder has garnered his share of acclaim fronting his band,…
If you had your heart set on seeing some Norwegian black metal at the Bluebird Theater tonight, you’re going to be disappointed. While we hate to be the bearers of bad news, if you haven’t heard already, Mayhem’s van broke down, and tonight’s show has been canceled as a result…
Ah, yes, after months and months of fevered anticipation, the date is finally upon us. Fellow metal fans, rejoice! This Saturday, December 3, at the Larimer Lounge, Denver Doomfest kicks off to the most joyest of seasons, the time when we all gather together to bask in the thunderous, deafening…
Looking to gift something different this holiday season, say, something local, maybe, not off the rack, that you can’t buy at the mall? Yeah? Mark your calender: This Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., you can get your hands on some rare band merch at the Denver Band…
Reggae-pop star Sean Paul will be in the Mile High City this Friday, turning Casselman’s Bar & Venue into the Jamaican dancehall at a FREE show. Famous for songs like, “Gimme the Light,” “We Be Burning,” and a slew of other dance floor hitters, Sean Paul is a rhythmic strong…
Update (11/30/11): Bassnectar, making a return engagement at Snowball, and Elephant Revival were both announced this morning. So if you missed it yesterday, Snowball Festival, the cold weather, mountain-based event, which is now entering into its second year, announced its first two headliners, Rusko and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Organizers are…
PETER MURPHY at BLUEBIRD | 11/28/11The highlight of last night’s show came during the encore, when Peter Murphy came back on stage wearing a short fuzzy hat that looked like a Fez, playing a twelve-string acoustic. After creating an impressionistic soundscape, all four members of the band went into a…
The members of Vices I Admire noticed something odd about the bass player as soon as he showed up to audition. It was early 2009. Vocalist Dave Curtis, lead guitarist Mickey Dollar and drummer Mark Towne had been looking for a replacement for departed bassist Robert Marston for eight months…
