As the leaves begin to change colors, Denver remains the same with another incredible week of concerts. Living in an area so rich in a diverse array of live music, it’s always easy to go out and catch a set at many of Denver’s venues. Let’s explore what’s going on within the music world of 303 this week.
Monday, September 19
Recommended: Switchfoot & Relient K @ Paramount Theatre
Switchfoot came into the music world walking a fine line between Christian and pop rock. The 2003 double-platinum album The Beautiful Letdown brought this San Diego-based band to the ears of millions. 2016 was a big year for the band, as they released their tenth full-length album, titled Where The Light Shines Through. This 12-track album continuously expands the sound of Switchfoot. Relient K will be accompanying Switchfoot, who also released a new album this year. Air for Free is a 16-track album that shows this 16-year-old band’s strong songwriting ability and highlights their creative growth over the years.
Also see:
Vinyl Mondays Sadie Hawkins Special w/ DJs Roilen and JP @ Hi-Dive
Counting Crows and Rob Thomas @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sizzla @ Cervante’s
Tuesday, September 20
Recommended: The Struts @ Gothic Theatre
This English rock band encompasses a sound that is inspired by greats of the music world. Vocalist Luke Spiller helped the band come into fruition, with his inspiration from rock honorees like Robert Plant, Mic Jagger and Michael Jackson. The band is also comprised of guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliot and drummer Gethin Davies. 2016 brought in more new music for the band, with the release of their latest album Everybody Wants and new single released this August, “Put Your Hands Up.”
Also see:
Jalbatross @ Quixote’s True Blue
The Struts @ Gothic Theatre
The Mowgli’s @ Bluebird Theater
Megafauna @ Lost Lake Lounge
Metasota @ Larimer Lounge
The Lituation @ Hi – Dive
The Legendary Pink Dots @ Marquis Theater
Echo & The Bunnymen @ Ogden Theatre
Wednesday, September 21
Recommended: Silver Snakes @ Larimer Lounge
Silver Snakes’ alt-metal sound fills a niche in music production, and is sure to rock the Larimer Lounge. The chronology of their albums reflect the band’s ability to adapt to new sounds, and 2016’s album Saboteur, their third full-length record, depicts this. The ten-track album carries a lot of similar sounds by bands like the Deftones, featuring a wide variety of dark rock and some subtle elements of synth. The album contains some of the band’s biggest hits right now, such as “Electricity” and “Glass.”
Also see:
The Ataris @ Marquis Theater
John Talabot + Roman Flugel @ Club Vinyl
Tegan & Sara @ Ogden Theatre
The Maension @ Moon Room
The Heavy @ Bluebird Theater
Yak Attack @ Cervante’s Other Side
Flash Mountain Flood @ Quixote’s True Blue
Thursday, September 22
Recommended: Florida Georgia Line @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Formed in 2010, Florida Georgia Line blew up the country music scene to become one of the biggest touring acts for country lovers. Their hit “Cruise” propelled the band forward in 2012, and took them to tour the country and create new music. Their music features collaborations from unexpected artists, like Nelly, who remixed “Cruise” to breath even more life into the band. 2016 featured new music for the country duo, with their 15-track Dig Your Roots album, their third full-length album. The album featured collaborations from artists ranging from Tim McGraw and Ziggy Marley to even the Backstreet Boys on their track “God, Your Mama, and Me.”
Also see:
G-Eazy @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Elizabeth Cook @ Bluebird Theater
Trivium @ Summit Music Hall
Krewella @ Beta Nightclub
Oh Wonder @ Gothic Theatre
Grass for that Ass @ Cervante’s Other Side
Friday, September 23
Recommended: Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks
Headlining both nights of the annual late-September Rowdytown, Big Gigantic will play their fifth Rowdy-Town. Rowdy-Town has become a Red Rocks staple, and Boulder-based Big Gigantic has helped fuel its success. 2016 brought new music for Big G, with the release of their highly anticipated Brighter Future album. Their track “C’mon” is a collaboration with Boulder-based Griz and highlights the jazz-influenced take on their EDM sounds. Accompanying Big G at Rowdytown will be Kill the Noise, Vanic and Louis The Child.
Also see:
Local Natives @ Ogden Theatre
Corey Smith @ Grizzly Rose
Snakehips @ Gothic Theatre
Junior Boys @ Bluebird Theater
David Mayfield @ Hi-Dive
Spafford @ Cervante’s Other Side
Gasoline Lollipops @ The Caribou Room
Cass McCombs Band @ Larimer Lounge
Agent Orange @ Lost Lake Lounge
Anthony Green @ Summit Music Hall
Saturday, September 24
Recommended: Cobalt @ Hi-Dive
Denver-based metal group Cobalt will be returning to the 303 on their US tour to rock out the Hi-Dive. This metal duo is comprised of Erik Wunder and Charlie Fell, and they began to rock the music world after the release of their first full-length album War Metal. Their fifth full-length album Slow Forever was just released this year, and entails some of the band’s biggest hits like “Hunt the Buffalo” and “Beast Whip.” The band will be touring with Mantar, a German-based power rock duo.
Also see:
Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Vibestreet / Zoogma @ Ogden Theatre
The Album Leaf @ Bluebird Theater
People’s Blues of Richmond @ Quixote’s True Blue
Deux @ Beta Nightclub
Sgt. Remo @ Lost Lake Lounge
Book of Love @ Oriental Theater
Saint Motel @ Gothic Theatre
R.A. The Rugged Man & Afro @ Roxy Theatre
Orbiter @ Marquis Theater
Sunday, September 25
Recommended: Claude VonStroke @ Beta Nightclub
If you like getting down to dirty beats and top-of-the-line Funktion-one speakers, DirtyBird Records’ Claude Vonstroke at Beta is a must-see. Claude VonStroke will be returning to Beta Nightclub and bringing his house/techno music to the 303. His use of minimalism, humorous audio samples and dirty beats engages listeners with an involuntary desire to get down and dance. Claude made some new music this year, with the release of his single “The Rain Break.” Claude VonStroke is a leader in the US techno scene, and Beta Nightclub is home to Funktion-one speakers, used around the world in premier clubs because they seriously enhance the sound of techno acts like Claude.
Also see:
Laid Back Festival feat. Greg Allman, ZZ Top @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The Temper Trap @ Gothic Theatre
The Color Canvas @ Lost Lake Lounge
The Spill Canvas @ Bluebird Theater
Cordovas @ Walnut Room
Witch Mountain @ Hi-Dive