Another week of amazing shows in Denver starts Monday, every genre is represented by a serious heavy hitter. Take a little time out of holiday shopping and treat yourself to a great night out at any one of Denver’s amazing venues and check out our recommendations to rock out all week.
Monday, December 5
Recommended: Catfish & The Bottlemen @ The Ogden [Cancelled]
Catfish & The Bottlemen will be at The Ogden theater Monday night. Their tour commemorates the May 2016 release of their second studio album The Ride. The British rock outfit has had great success with their newest album in the British rock charts and their U.S. branch of the tour is a great opportunity to see some quintessential rock music. What better way to start your week?
Also See:
Toh Kay @ The Gothic
West Side Saints @ Lion’s Lair
Tuesday, December 6
Recommended: PartyNextDoor @ The Fillmore
Hip-hop powerhouse PartyNextDoor will light up your Tuesday night at the Fillmore Auditorium. PartyNextDoor, the Canadian rapper and song writer, is known as Drake’s protege and has worked alongside many famous names in the 2016 hip-hop landscape. PartyNextDoor’s newest album PartyNextDoor 3 is exemplary of his style and talent as a song writer. Make sure and snag tickets to enjoy a really solid hip-hop show.
Also See:
SOMO @ The Gothic
Quentin @ Lost Lake Lounge
Rooney @ Larimer Lounge
Fat Nick @ The Marquis
Zach Quinn @ The Moon Room
Black Market Translation @ Lion’s Lair
Lochness Mobsters @ The Hi Dive
Home Free @ The Paramount
Wednesday, December 7
Recommended: In Flames and HellYeah! @ Summit Music Hall
Summit Music Hall is offering an amazing opportunity to rage all night on humpday – The Forged in Fire tour brings In Flames and Hellyeah! to the mile high city. Both groups have rabid cult followings and the show is slated to be a raucous night of groove metal and a mix of dancing and moshing. Hellyeah! just released their fifth studio album Unden!able; look out for their Phil Collins cover. In Flames, the prolific Swedish heavy metal band, have Hellyeah! beat this year having just released their twelfth studio album Battles.
Also See:
Illenium @ The Ogden
Ethan Griggs and Sonder Ensemble @ Lost Lake Lounge
Herestofightin @ Larimer Lounge
High Fiction @ The Walnut Room
Sunshine James @ Herman’s Hideaway
Hands Like Houses and Our Last Night @ The Marquis
Chase Rice @ The Grizzly Rose
Kool Keith @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Weird Wednesday @ 3 Kings Tavern
Nightmares On Wax @ Cervantes Masterpiece
Thursday, December 8
Recommended: Fitz & The Tantrums and Gavin Degraw @ The Fillmore
Speaking of a rocking week of double headers, Thursday night might take the cake in terms of range and star power. Fitz & the Tantrums are back in town quickly after their well-received performance at Riot Fest earlier this year. Their June self-titled studio release and its singles have been a sensation and are reaching critical acclaim. Plus, Gavin Degraw, who recently released his sixth album Something Worth Saving, will be very worth checking out. With any luck both acts will play all their fan favorites so everyone can dance the night away.
Also See:
Still Me @ The Roxy
Illenium @ The Ogden
Sonata Arctica @ The Gothic
Flux Pavillion @ Cervantes Masterpiece
Viretta @ Lost Lake Lounge
Attlas @ Larimer Lounge
Lil Durk @ The Bluebird
Meet The Giant @ The Walnut Room
Tyler Van Kirk @ Herman’s Hideaway
Diane Coffee @ The Marquis
Bad Engrish @ The Moon Room
Ultra Violet @ Lion’s Lair
Love & Theft @ The Grizzly Rose
Jim Brickman @ The Paramount
Friday, December 9
Recommended: The Wood Brothers @ The Ogden
Enjoy a night of Colorado natives jamming out on Friday. The Ogden will host the Wood Brothers, originally born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. The brothers and their third, Jano Rix, are prolific artists majoring in blues and folk. The trio’s long history of intimate music will bring a fulfilling set to life and should make for an incredible show.
Also See:
Meadow Mountain @ The Walnut Room
Lola Black @ The Gothic
Papadosio @ Cervantes Masterpiece
Broccoli Samurai @ Cervantes Other Side
DJ Heather @ MILK Club
Jack Novak @ The Church
Sam Outlaw @ Lost Lake Lounge
Warm Brew @ Lost Lake Lounge
Creature Canopy @ Larimer Lounge
Cowboy Mouth @ The Bluebird
Postcards @ The Marquis
Leftmore @ The Moon Room
Trampa and Pogman @ Beta Nightclub
Nova Fest @ The Hi Dive
Josh Gracin @ The Grizzly Rose
Lady & The Gentlemen @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Cult of the Lost Cause @ 3 Kings Tavern
Hot Apostles and Sparkle Jetts @ The Oriental
Saturday, December 10
Recommended: The Crystal Method @ Beta Nightclub
Cult classic the Crystal Method will be taking advantage of the nation’s best sound system at Beta on Saturday. Talk about a party in the making. The duo of EDM DJs have a long and varied career with new music released frequently for over the past twenty years. Their songs have been kept alive with appearances in television, film and video games. Their video for “Over It” is very entertaining but may be NSFW.
Also See:
Madchild @ The Roxy
Michael Franti Trio @ The Ogden
Denver Black Sky IV @ The Gothic
The Travelin’ McCourys @ Cervantes Masterpiece
Cornmeal & Henhouse Prowlers @ Cervantes Other Side
The Martinez Brothers @ Club Vinyl
A Mac DZ @ Lost Lake Lounge
Brent Cowles @ Larimer Lounge
Stephen Kellogg @ The Walnut Room
Float Like a Buffalo @ Herman’s Hideaway
Helmet @ The Marquis
Scotty ATL @ The Moon Room
Cody Statz @ Lion’s Lair
Plastic Daggers @ The Hi Dive
Dam Funk @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
The Nadas @ The Oriental Theater
Papadosio and Wildlight @ The Fillmore
Sunday, December 11
Recommended: Young Thug @ The Ogden
For this week’s Sunday funday pick, enjoy a little trap music at the Ogden Theater compliments of southern rapper Young Thug. Known for his unique style both in performing and personal dress, Young Thug is garnering national attention for his eccentric persona. This show will perfectly sum up another crazy week in Denver. Grab tickets as soon as possible.
Also See:
Living Legends @ Cervantes Masterpiece
Afton Showcase @ Cervantes Other Side
Seren @ Lost Lake Lounge
Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll @ Larimer Lounge
Against the Current @ The Marquis
Over the Castle @ The Moon Room
The Living Deads @ Lion’s Lair
Route 94 @ Beta Nightclub
Crowder @ 1st Bank Center
The Music Train @ The Oriental