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Robin Thicke, the man responsible for "Blurred Lines," the uncontested song of the summer, is set to headline the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday, March 23, with support from Jessie J and DJ Cassidy. Tickets ($49.50-$55) go on sale this Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m. Keep reading to see what other shows are on sale, what songs are being played on local radio and what's selling at local record stores.
See also: Our constantly updated, super comprehensive Denver concert calendar
Lady Antebellum's Take Me Downtown tour is due to make a stop at the Pepsi Center on Friday, November 22, with Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves opening. Reserved seats ($29.50-$99.50) go on sale Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m.
After playing two back-to-back sold-out shows at the Bluebird this past June, the Oh Hellos are set to return to the Mile High City for a New Year's Eve date at the Ogden Theatre. Tickets ($29.95) go on sale this Saturday, September 21, at 10 a.m.
The Head and the Heart, who have steadily built up their Colorado following in the past few years by returning frequently for shows, on its own and as a supporting act, are now slated to play their first headlining show at the Ogden Theatre on Friday, December 13. Tickets for the show also go on sale this Saturday, September 21, at 10 a.m.
Montreal-based dubstep duo Adventure Club headlines the Ogden for two nights on Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11. Tickets ($27.50/$35) go on sale on Saturday, September 28, at 10 a.m.
Huntress: With Battlecross, Wed., Oct. 16, 7 p.m., $10/$12.
The Lone Bellow: Sun., Dec. 1, 7 p.m., $16.50/$18.
Brad Mehldau Trio: Featuring Jeff Ballard and Larry Grenadier, Sun., April 6, 7 p.m., $20-$35. George Winston: Wed., Dec. 4, 7 p.m., $25-$45. The Infamous Stringdusters: Sat., Dec. 7, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $22/$25.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe: With Zach Deputy, the Cosmic Horns, Thu., Oct. 31, 8 p.m., $20-$30. Robin Thicke: With Jessie J and DJ Cassidy, Sun., March 23, 7:30 p.m., $49.50/$55.
Orchard Lounge: Sat., Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m., $17/$20. The Pamlico Sound: With Issovee and In Due Time, Fri., Sept. 27, 8:30 p.m., $9/$11. Switch 3: Tue., Oct. 29, 6 p.m., $10-$20.
Skyfox (CD release): Fri., Oct. 25, 8 p.m., $10/$15.
Dead Confederate: Sat., Nov. 16, 9 p.m., $12-$15. Little Boots: Tue., Nov. 5, 9 p.m., $15.75/$20. The Wild Feathers: Sat., Nov. 30, 9 p.m., $11/$15.
Bands for Brothers: With Two Fisted Tango, Monkey Fist, themumbles, Todd Ingle, Fri., Oct. 4, 8 p.m., $10. Boats Without Oars: With Eat The Sun, Facial, Le Batards, Sat., Nov. 23, 9 p.m., $6-$8. Extreme Turbo Smash: With High Tide Low Tide, Fri., Oct. 11, 9 p.m., $6-$8.
Adventure Club: Fri., Jan. 10, 9 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 11, 9 p.m., $26.50/$35. The Head and the Heart: Fri., Dec. 13, 9 p.m., $29.75. Hopsin & Yelawolf: Thu., Nov. 21, 7 p.m., $25/$30. The Oh Hellos: Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $29.95/$35. Zappa Plays Zappa: Fri., Feb. 14, 8:30 p.m., $25-$75.
Lady Antebellum: With Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves, Fri., Nov. 22, 7 p.m., $29.50-$99.50.
Amon Amarth: With Enslaved and Skeletonwitch, Tue., Feb. 11, 7 p.m., $25. Kid Ink: Tue., Oct. 15, 8 p.m., $25/$30. Mix Master Mike: With MTHDS, Fri., Oct. 18, 8 p.m., $20/$30.
Ari Hest: Sat., Feb. 15, $20. Chris Daniels & Friends: Second annual holiday show, Fri., Dec. 20, 8 p.m., $14. Dakota Blonde: Fri., Feb. 14, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $23. Jake Schepps & Expedition: Featuring Matt Flinner, Fri., March 21, $20. John Gorka: With Michael Johnson, Sat., Feb. 22, $22. Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore (CD release): Sat., Jan. 25, $20. Sarah Lee Guthrie: With Johnny Irion Band, Fri., Jan. 24, $16. Sons and Brothers: Fri., Jan. 3, $18.
We're currently tracking the playlists from a number of different shows, including KTCL's Locals Only, The Colorado Sound, an independently produced show that is broadcast all over Colorado, and The Colorado Wave, which is syndicated on a number of stations across the country. Here's what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. (*Playlist not available this week.)
9.15.13
Ashtree - "Heart Attack" Rachel & the Kings - "Fall Down" South of France - "Kings" Centennial - "Meantime" Vance Romance - "No Money Honey" James & the Devil - "Jekyll" Silversmith - "Ordinary Blues" Dakar - "Down" Stephanie Starr & Edge of Empire - "Far From Here" Host Club - "Flat Line" Thief River - "Anarchy Road" A Tom Collins - "Hospital"
9.14.13
The Czars - "Paint the Moon" Jay Munly - "Amen Corner" Kramies - "The Wooden Heart" String Cheese Incident - "Sirens" Thom Chacon - "American Dream" Katey Laurel - "Hurricane" Fierce Bad Rabbit - "Matter of Time" Jeff Brinkman - "Island" Elephant Revival - "Grace of A Woman" The Holler! - "Yellow Moon" Katya Chorover - "Whiskey Clouds" Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore - "Losers" Peter Sommer - "The Sweeper" Acoustic Junction - "Every Heart" Leftover Salmon - "Baby Hold On" Gregory Alan Isakov - "Living Proof" Covenhoven - "Young At Heart" Devotchka - "100 Other Lovers" GogoLab - "Tumbleweeds" Pretty Lights - "Always All Ways" P-Nuckle - "The System" Beki Hemingway - "Lay It Down" Chris Daniels - "Wildcat" Chie Imaizumi - "The More the Merrier"
9.16.13
Jenn Lane - "I'm So Ready" JR Baude - "I Know Why The Moon" Bedouin - "Stepping Out" Ash Ganley - "Apprentice" Hello Operator - "Hot Stuff" Chocky Kay - "Closer To Your Side" Stoned Emotion - "A Long Time Ago" Coles Whalen - "Manhattan" Me & Julio - "Muevete" Missing DuFrenes - "Why Do You Want Me To Stay" Tara Napoli - "Time Will Heal All Wounds" Tommy Keys - "Rum Boogie Woogie"
Top Local Sellers - Albums & Downloads
Elephant Revival's These Changing Skies took the top spot at Albums on the Hill while Arctic Monkeys' AM, released last week on Domino, was first at Twist & Shout, 2 Chainz's new album B.O.A.T.S. 2 #Metime was number one at Independent Records and Superchunk's latest effort, I Hate Music came in first at Wax Trax.
ALBUMS ON THE HILL
01. Elephant Revival - These Changing Skies
02. Elephant Revival - It's Alive
03. Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady
04. Jack Johnson - From Here to Now to You
05. Neko Case - The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You
06. Elvis Costello & the Roots - Wise Up Ghost And Other Songs 2013
07. The Julie Ruin - Run Fast
08. Earl Sweatshirt - Doris
09. Michael Franti & Spearhead - All People
10. Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
INDEPENDENT RECORDS
01. 2 Chainz - B.O.A.T.S. 2 #Metime
02. Avenged Sevenfold - Hail To The King
03. The Weeknd - Kiss Land
04. Tech N9ne - Something Else
05. Arctic Monkeys - AM
06. In This Moment - Blood
07. Arcade Fire - Reflektor
08. Tamar Braxton - Love & War
09. Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
10. DevilDriver - Winter Kills
TWIST & SHOUT
01. Arctic Monkeys - AM
02. Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady
03. Neko Case - The Worse Things Get, The Harder
04. Bob Dylan - Bootleg 10 Another Self Portrait
05. Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
06. Goldfrapp - Tales of Us
07. Ry Cooder & Corridos Famosos - Live in San Francisco
08. Elephant Revival - These Changing Skies
09. Bastille - Bad Blood
10. Volcano Choir - Repave
WAX TRAX
01. Superchunk - I Hate Music
02. No Age - An Object
03. Volcano Choir - Repave
04. Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
05. Ty Segall - Sleeper
06. David Lynch & Alan R. Splet - Eraserhead Soundtrack
07. Washed Out - Paracosm
08. Earl Sweatshirt - Doris
09. Weekend - Jinx
10. Destruction Unit - Deep Trip
BEATPORT.COM
01. Hardwell, Blasterjaxx - "Fifteen"
02. Green Velvet, Hot Since 82 - "Bigger Than Prince"
03. Chris Lake, Steve Aoki - "Boneless"
04. Mark Knight, Funkagenda - "Man With the Red Face"
05. Sander Van Doorn - "Project T"
06. Joris Voorn - "Ringo"
07. Avicii - "Wake Me Up"
08. Showtek, Sonny Wilson - "Booyah"
09. DVBBS - "Tsunami"
10. Quintino, MOTI -"Dynamite"
RELATED LINKS
Angelo's Black & Read Atomic Records (formerly Cheapo Discs) Vinyl Collective
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