We’re halfway through June and the Denver concert scene is nowhere close to slowing down. From unbelievable Red Rocks line-ups, to packed schedules at Denver’s smaller venues, there is an obscene amount of music for you to get out and experience. Stay tuned for updates of newly announced concerts.
Monday, June 12
Recommended: Black Stone Cherry with Citizen Zero and Letters From the Fire @ The Bluebird
Kentucky’s post-grunge rockers are headed to the Bluebird. Members of the hard rock group include Chris Robertson, Ben Wells, John Fred Young and Jon Lawhon and the band was formed back in 2001. They currently have five studio albums with the last one released in 2016. They’re best known for their tracks “White Trash Millionaire,” “Lonely Train,” “Me and Mary Jane” and “In My Blood.”
Also see:
In Her Own Words / Northbound @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
The Delta Saints with Dayton Stone and The Undertones @ The Marquis
Vinyl Mondays @ The Hi-Dive
Spend the Night with Alice Cooper @ The Paramount
Moonlit Mondays – Industry Night @ Ophelia’s
Tuesday, June 13
Recommended: Kasey Chambers with Garrett Kato @ The Bluebird
Kasey Chambers, an Australian singer-songwriter, is headlining in Denver. Originally a member of the Dead Ringer Band, she has since flourished pursuing her solo career. She’s best known for “Not Pretty Enough,” “True Colours” and “A Million Tears” – her country ballads about love and heartache.
Also see:
Islander with Funeral Portrait and Skinlab @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
Tigers Jaw with Saintseneca and Smidley @ The Marquis
Fat Tuesdays with Struttin’ – a tribute to New Orleans Funk, Soul & R&B featuring the music of The Meters, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and more with the Aquaducks @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Itsoktocry @ The Roxy
Thanks Light with Blindrunner and Norman Collins Quartet @ Lion’s Lair
Soul Confluence with Azucartones and the Quincy Ave Rhythm Band @ Dazzle Jazz
The Mayhem Trio: Marlier, Bijoux and Gunnison @ Nocturne Jazz
Wednesday, June 14
Recommended: Norah Jones with The Candles @ Red Rocks
Another singer-songwriter is gracing Denver. Norah Jones, an American musician, is headlining our beloved sandstone monoliths. Jones’ first album Come Away With Me launched her into the spotlight with favorite tracks such as “Don’t Know Why,” “Seven Years” and “Feelin’ the Same Way.” Her soft vocals and honest lyrics melt any listener’s heart. She will also be performing at Telluride Bluegrass Festival later in the week.
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Also see:
DJ Premier and The Badder Band @ The Bluebird
The Band Camino with The Wldlfe @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
SayWeCanFly with Call Me Karizma, Marina City and Little Car @ The Marquis
The Gay Boys with The Milk Blossoms and westOasis @ Larimer Lounge
RE: Search – See-I featuring members of Thievery Corporation & Dubskin with Mikey Thunder, Jubee and Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
AKA Faceless with Wild Call, GALLERIES and Monks Blood @ Lost Lake
Thelma and the Sleaze with Birdcloud and Ex-Girlfriends @ The Hi-Dive
Hamilton de Holanda: Brazilian Bandolimist @ Dazzle Jazz
Renditions Menu Release: Miles Davis- The Prestige Sessions @ Nocturne Jazz
Don’t Panic Showcase (lineup tba) @ 3 Kings Tavern
GUTS Tour Kickoff with The Windermeres, Obtuse and Gestalt @ Globe Hall
Thursday, June 15
Recommended: The Music of Abba @ Red Rocks
The Music of ABBA performed by Sweden’s Arrival is the world’s best known ABBA tribute show. ABBA’s first hit, “Waterloo,” won the 1974 Eurovision song contest and launched them into the limelight. This 10-piece band will take you back to the ‘70s as they re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. They will perform hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Waterloo” accompanied by dancers and costumes of that era. For a blast to the past, just visit Red Rocks this coming Thursday.
Also see:
Dispatch @ The Ogden
At The Drive In @ The Fillmore
Parker Millsap with Garrett Owen @ The Bluebird
The Picturebooks @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
The Also with Baseline and Blink 90210 @ The Marquis
Grass For That Ass – Pickin’ On the Beatles featuring members of DeadPhish Orchestra, Lyle Divinsky’s Soul Survivors, The Silver String Band and Lil Skoops @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Bear and the Beasts with Thatcher @ Lost Lake
David Dondero with Really Good Bad Boy and Gun Street Ghost @ The Hi-Dive
Borgeous @ Beta Nightclub
Whiskey Dick with Saddle Of Southern Darkness and Uncle Bad Touch @ Lion’s Lair
Paa Kow with Mark Emmons and AJ Salas @ Dazzle Jazz
Jean-Luc Davis’ Alternative Reality @ Nocturne Jazz
Starjammer @ 3 Kings Tavern
Motown Groove @ Goosetown Tavern
Saint Motel (Velorama Pre-Party) @ Globe Hall
Friday, June 16
Recommended: Dispatch @ Red Rocks
Indie and roots rock band Dispatch is also headlining Red Rocks this week. Formed in Boston in 1996, the band consists of members Chadwick Stokes, Brad Corrigan and Pete Francis Heimbold. The band fuses indie, roots rock and reggae to create a sound uniquely their own. They’re best known for songs “The General,” “Flying Horses,” “Two Coins” and “Cover This.”
Also see:
Dion Timmer with DISSOLVES and Shank Aaron @ The Bluebird
Black Lips with Timmy’s Organism and Dirty Few @ The Gothic
Bearracuda Denver @ Summit Music Hall
Nym with Tortuga, Chando and Two Scoops @ Larimer Lounge
Redlands with Valienta, VYNYL, Silver and Gold and 1000 Miles of Fire @ The Marquis
Afrodisiac – A Tribute to the music of Fela Kuti featuring Dave Watts, Amayo, members of Euforquestra and Atomga with Joey Porter’s Vital Organ @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Wildermiss (Single Release) with Holly Lovell and Corsicana @ Lost Lake
Electric Funeral Fest 2017 (night one) featuring Corky Laing’s Mountain, Sourvein, The Well, Slow Season, Goya, RIP, Glitter Wizard, Monarch, Muscle Beach and many more @ The Hi-Dive
Mat Zo (DNB Set) with Mystical Influence B2B GRYM B2B Sureshot @ Beta Nightclub
Madchild @ The Roxy
Honey Soundsystem @ Bar Standard
Crown Larks with The Great Aerodrome and Dr. Joe @ Lion’s Lair
Purnell Steen & Le Jazz Machine Juneteenth Celebration with Velvet Compass @ Dazzle Jazz
The Steve Kovalcheck Band @ Nocturne Jazz
Sawyer Brown and Ray Scott @ The Grizzly Rose
Electric Funeral Fest (night one) featuring Mountain, Sourvein, Slow Season, Goya and many more @ 3 Kings Tavern
Bonfire Dub with Woven featuring Members of Mama Magnolia @ Ophelia’s
Randall Conrad Olinger with Oroya @ Goosetown Tavern
Badflower + Goodbye June @ Globe Hall
Saturday, June 17
Recommended: Gramatik @ Red Rocks
Denis Jašarević, aka Gramatik, is an electronic producer from Slovenia. He’s known for incorporating elements of hip-hop into his music, which creates a more melodic vibe to his electronic-based genre. Fans are well aware of the bassy energy his sets emit — which can range anywhere from head-bobbing to mosh pits. He’s well known for “Hit That Jive,” “A Bright Day,” “Just Jammin” and “So Much For Love.” For a mind-melting way to spend your Saturday, head to Red Rocks to catch this highly anticipated show.
Also see:
XXXTENTACION with Ski Mask the Slump God and Craig Xen @ The Ogden
Portugal. The Man with Boogarins @ The Bluebird
Code Black with Da Tweekaz, GAMMER, LNY TNZ, Noisecontrollers, Imperium and Waffle & Hartshorn @ Summit Music Hall
Hail The Sun with Capsize, Eidola, Limbs and Post/ War @ The Marquis
Saint Pé (Members of Black Lips, Diamond Rugs and Chill Fantastic) with Riprats and Dramad @ Larimer Lounge
A Live One – Exploring the music of Phish with Amoramora @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Dressy Bessy with Los Retro 45 and Surf Mom @ Lost Lake
Electric Funeral Fest 2017 (night two) featuring Acid King, Electric Citizen, The Heavy Eyes, Destroyer of Light, Crypt Trip, Cloud Catcher, Love Gang, Barrows and many more @ The Hi-Dive
Say Werrrd? @ Bar Standard
Hi Fi Gentry with Community Center and Kenosha Grove @ Lion’s Lair
Rob Mullins Band featuring Joe Anderies and Russel Bizzett with Delta Sonics @ Dazzle Jazz
The Organization plays Prince @ Nocturne Jazz
Electric Funeral Fest (night two) featuring Acid King Support, Electric Citizen, The Well, Destroyer of Light and many more @ 3 Kings Tavern
SNAP! ’90s Dance Day Party – Pride Edition hosted by DJ A-L (12 p.m.) @ Ophelia’s
The Goonies: ’80s Tribute (9 p.m.) @ Ophelia’s
Latin-Ska Punk Extravaganza featuring Askultura, Leomar, Mendez and more @ Seventh Circle
The Skeleton Crew @ Goosetown Tavern
Shane Smith & The Saints with Flatland Calvary, Treehouse Sanctum and Chella and the Charm @ Globe Hall
Sunday, June 18
Recommended: Portugal. The Man & Local Natives @ Red Rocks
Red Rocks is hosting yet another incredible indie/alternative band. Portugal. The Man was formed in Wasilla, Alaska by John Gourley, Zachary Carothers, Kyle O’Quin, Eric Howk and Jason Sechrist. The band uses synthetic, looped beats along with a full band which allows them to achieve a collective sound all their own. Their best known album Evil Friends was released in 2013 and reached audiences all over the globe. Well known for their tracks “Modern Jesus,” “Sleep Forever,” “Purple Yellow Red & Blue” and “So American,” they’ve become mainstream icons for the alternative scene.
Also see:
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ The Ogden
Mason Jennings with Hannah Samano @ The Bluebird
Queer in the Headlights 2017 Pridefest Party featuring Teacup Gorilla, Great American House Fire, Flower Crown Me A Queen, Eye Beams, Chromadrift and more @ Larimer Lounge
Kurt Travis with Amarionette, Andrés and Ghostpulse @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
Wednesday 13 with Once Human, Gabriel And The Apocalypse, Elete and 13 NAILS @ The Marquis
The Common Good with A Flood Foretold @ Lost Lake
HOJ @ Beta Nightclub
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds @ The Paramount
Gypsy Swing Revue: I Love Paris @ Dazzle Jazz
A.I. Tour 2017 featuring Mr. Kitty, The Rain Within and DJ Ed Gain @ 3 Kings Tavern
DNR Presents: Honest Mistake @ Seventh Circle
The Roosevelts @ Soiled Dove Underground
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