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Walden band members sit in an auditorium
Concerts

Walden’s debut album was also the band’s obituary

By Justin CriadoAugust 26, 2026

The Denver-based rock band was in a precarious position as members were pulling further away. Perfect time to make an album.

Santana performed live at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, on August 24.
Concerts

Photos: Carlos Santana gets sentimental at Red Rocks

By Brandon JohnsonAugust 25, 2026

If this really is Santana’s last lap through the venue for a while, Denver got a fitting goodbye.

Courtney Barnett at Denver's Mission Ballroom on Aug. 21, 2026.
Concerts

Photos: Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit tour delights Mission Ballroom

By Lauren Antonoff HartAugust 22, 2026

On Friday, Aug. 21, the Australian singer-songwriter returned to Denver on her latest tour.

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Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Concerts

Every concert to catch at Fiddler’s Green this summer

By Emily FergusonAugust 21, 2026

The Fiddler’s Green concert schedule is stacked, with Dave Matthews Band, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, and more.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard perform in Buena Vista, Colorado, in 2026
Critic's Notebook

Review: King Gizz’s Field of Vision II goes ‘bigger and better’

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2026

The band’s second festival in Buena Vista featured several surprises, including alien math rock and some Denver-grown death metal.

Angine de Poitrine play at the Ogden Theatre
Concerts

Photos: Angine de Poitrine brings polka-dotted frenzy to Denver

By Jarad HeintzelmanAugust 15, 2026

Sold-out shows at the Ogden Theatre marked the start of their debut U.S. headlining tour.

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entering music festival
Concerts

King Gizzard to take over Buena Vista for second Field of Vision fest

By Justin CriadoAugust 11, 2026

The three-day festival this weekend, headlined by the popular Aussie band each night, looks to build on last year’s success.

Sugar is back, and Bob Mould couldn’t be happier
Features

Sugar is back, and Bob Mould couldn’t be happier

By Houston WiltseyAugust 11, 2026

The cult band behind Copper Blue is set to play its first Denver show in over 30 years at Mission Ballroom tonight.

AC/DC performing live at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on July 28 for their 2026 Power Up Tour
Critic's Notebook

Fifty years in, AC/DC rocked Denver like it’s 1980

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 29, 2026

It marked the band’s first Denver show in a decade and its first time headlining Empower Field.

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Sombr at Red Rocks
Critic's Notebook

Review: Sombr solidified his rock-star status at Red Rocks

By Houston WiltseyJuly 28, 2026

The 21-year-old phenom performed a stunning second show at Red Rocks, despite dodgy weather.

Skaters in a backyard halfpipe before the Colfax Speed Queen house show at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 26.
Concerts

Photos: Blucifer’s First Rodeo brought the Denver music scene together

By Lauren Antonoff HartJuly 27, 2026

Over the weekend, the Baker neighborhood, South Broadway and DIY venues all came alive with music and parties.

A photo of The Strokes performing live at Red Rocks on July 22.
Concerts

Photos: The Strokes prove reality awaits everyone, even at 6,450 feet

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 23, 2026

The Strokes brought New York swagger back to Red Rocks.

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Why of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes embraces sadness
Concerts

Why of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes embraces sadness

By Justin CriadoJuly 20, 2026

The indie rocker talks about a new album and heartache ahead of his band’s Bluebird Theater show on July 24.

KALEO celebrates ten years since its massive debut
Concerts

KALEO celebrates ten years since its massive debut

By Justin CriadoJuly 10, 2026

The Icelandic rockers play Red Rocks on Tuesday, July 14.

Texas degenerates Treaty Oak Revival reflect on chart-topping success ahead of Red Rocks
Concerts

Texas degenerates Treaty Oak Revival reflect on chart-topping success ahead of Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoJune 30, 2026

“We did this for the right reasons. We did it because we love country and rock music.”

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members of Widespread Panic
Features

Widespread Panic’s JB and Dave Schools reflect on making Red Rocks history and Mikey Houser’s legacy

By Emily FergusonJune 26, 2026

During its record-breaking run, the band will be inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame as Honorary Coloradans.

Dirty Heads have a “Super Bowl” at Red Rocks this week
Concerts

Dirty Heads have a “Super Bowl” at Red Rocks this week

By Justin CriadoJune 24, 2026

The SoCal reggae rockers play Red Rocks and Dillon Amphitheater this week.

Features

A ’90s Denver band is returning with a vengeance

By Michael RobertsJune 11, 2026

A death led to the band’s resurrection.

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Death Cab ForCutie performing at Outside Days 2026.
Critic's Notebook

Review: Could Outside Days become Denver’s own SXSW?

By Emily FergusonMay 30, 2026

This is the festival’s first year at the Auraria Campus, and fans showed up and out for Death Cab, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and Wildermiss.

waxpool
Features

Waxpool is Denver’s latest indie-rock band you need to know

By Emily FergusonMay 27, 2026

The band will play its first headlining show at the hi-dive this weekend, which serves as a celebration for the band’s debut EP.

The Mañanas: Meet FLORA RiNo’s first artist-in-residence
Concerts

The Mañanas: Meet FLORA RiNo’s first artist-in-residence

By Justin CriadoMay 26, 2026

The Denver psych band will be premiering new music and playing Outside Days this week.

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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
Concerts

Alabama Shakes brought a soul revival to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonMay 26, 2026

Red Rocks crowd gets taken to church by Alabama Shakes.

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