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Concert Reviews

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Critic's Notebook

Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show

By Justin CriadoDecember 22, 2025

The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.

Nathaniel Rateliff and Mavis Staples on stage at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado.
Concerts

Nathaniel Rateliff Delivers Unforgettable Anniversary Show: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonDecember 11, 2025

Mission Ballroom erupted for Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats’ decade of dominance.

Leon Thomas on stage at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado.
Concerts

Leon Thomas Makes Denver Howl on Mutts Don’t Heel Tour: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonDecember 10, 2025

Grammy award-winning artist Leon Thomas sold out the Summit Music Hall.

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Wet Leg frontwoman Rhian Teasdale on stage at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado.
Concerts

Wet Leg Makes Denver Debut at Mission Ballroom: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonDecember 8, 2025

Wet Leg sold out the Mission Ballroom for its debut peformance in Denver on Sunday, December 7.

Denver band DOGTAGS on stage at the Bluebird Theater.
Critic's Notebook

This All-Local Concert Was One of the Best of 2025: Review

By Emily FergusonDecember 8, 2025

DOGTAGS, May Be Fern, Fruta Brutal and Monica The Great showcased the strength of the music scene at the Bluebird Theater.

Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic
Critic's Notebook

Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic

By Justin CriadoDecember 7, 2025

The Fillmore Auditorium was the place to be this weekend if you wanted to see some metal and historic sets.

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Portugal. The Man performing in Denver
Critic's Notebook

Portugal. The Man Brought a Purposeful Show to Mission Ballroom: Photos

By Andrew RiosNovember 21, 2025

The band led a strong set that combined fan favorites and new work.

John Legend performing on stage at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, November 19.
Concerts

John Legend Brings Soulful Magic to the Paramount: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonNovember 20, 2025

John Legend came to Denver to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of his debut album.

JMSN performing on stage
Critic's Notebook

JMSN Stuns Marquis Theater With Radical Post-Punk Reinvention: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 19, 2025

The artist bypassed most of his catalog, opting instead for raw, reimagined renditions of fan favorites.

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Little Simz performing in Denver
Critic's Notebook

Little Simz Marked a Major, Sold-Out Denver Debut: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 17, 2025

Little Simz has cemented herself as one of the top up-and-coming UK artists.

Trey Anastasio Band at Mission Ballroom
Concerts

Trey Anastasio Brought the Funk to Mission Ballroom: Photos

By Ross JonesNovember 15, 2025

TAB kicked off its two-night run by transforming Mission into a jam-band playground.

Concerts

Andrew Bird Delivered a Masterclass in Musicianship: Review

By Kristen FioreNovember 14, 2025

Bird played through the entirety of The Mysterious Production of Eggs with the Colorado Symphony for the album’s twentieth anniversary.

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DEVO on stage at Mission Ballroom performing live on Thursday, November, 13.
Concerts

DEVO Celebrates Fifty Years in Denver: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonNovember 14, 2025

Mission Ballroom becomes a shrine to DEVO’s legacy.

Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Key Glock performed live at Red Rocks for his headlining Glock on the Rocks.
Concerts

Key Glock Brings Raw Memphis Energy to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonNovember 10, 2025

Key Glock brought his unmistakable bars to Red Rocks on November 9.

David Byrne at Bellco Theatre
Critic's Notebook

David Byrne Reminds Us Love Is the Most Punk Act of All: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 7, 2025

An Evening With David Byrne at the Bellco Theatre was marked by a convergence of art, politics and curiosity.

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Gwar at Summit Music Hall
Concerts

GWAR Brings Another Bloodbath to Denver: Photos

By Ross JonesNovember 6, 2025

GWAR drenched a packed Summit Music Hall with its signature spew.

Viagra Boys at Mission Ballroom
Concerts

Stockholm’s Biggest Punk-Rock Losers Viagra Boys Take Denver: Photos

By Ross JonesOctober 29, 2025

Viagra Boys brought the heat to Mission on October 28.

Lorde performing on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for her Ultrasound World Tour.
Concerts

Lorde Electrifies Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonOctober 15, 2025

Lorde made her Red Rocks debut for her Ultrasound World Tour on Tuesday, October 14.

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Paul McCartney performing live at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Critic's Notebook

Paul McCartney Takes Coors Field: Review

By Emily FergusonOctober 12, 2025

Paul McCartney brought a lot of joy, tears and stories to Coors Field on his Got Back Tour.

Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
Concerts

Young the Giant’s Tour Finds Its Pinnacle at Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonOctober 8, 2025

Young The Giant performed at Red Rocks for its In The Open Tour with Saint Motel.

Modest Mouse performing on stage at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado.
Critic's Notebook

Modest Mouse Delivered More Than Nostalgia: Review

By Emily FergusonOctober 2, 2025

Modest Mouse came to Mission Ballroom on October 1 with Built to Spill.

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Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Concerts

Bring Me The Horizon Delivers a Genre-Bending Spectal at Ball Arena: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonOctober 1, 2025

BMTH brought its Ascension Program Part 01 Tour to Ball Arena with a career-spanning setlist.

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