It’s almost summer time which is all the more reason to go out and see some Denver concerts happening this week. As the weather becomes warmer, you have no excuse to not make it to one of the more than 15 Red Rocks shows or any other of the 70 (and more) concerts this week. Why not celebrate Mother’s Day by grabbing some brunch and listening to music at one of the many Mother’s Day brunches going on this week? May is already shaping up to be a stellar month for concerts. Enjoy yourselves, Denver.
Monday, May 7
Recommended: MGMT @ The Fillmore
To kick things off this week, indie-pop group MGMT is coming to The Fillmore on Monday. MGMT is known for their catchy sound that combines elements of indie, electro-pop and rock as exemplified by such hits as “Electric Feel.” If you’re looking for something to do on a Monday night, this will be the event to attend. Make Mondays suck less and buy some tickets now.
Also see…
Menagerie ft. Mermix, Artifractal, D. Chapa, Rum & Monkey, Klaus. @ Cervantes’ Other Side
NAV w/ 88GLAM @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Smoking Peoples w/ The Bigger Empty ft. Mike Felumlee @ Larimer Lounge
The Sons Of Rainier w/ Ryann & Lee @ Hi-Dive
Urban Pioneers w/ Strings and The Box @ Globe Hall
Vlad Girshevich Jazz w/ Special Guests @ Herb’s
Tuesday, May 8
Recommended: Bishop Briggs w/ Matt Maeson @ The Ogden Theatre
Over the last two years, Bishop Briggs exploded on to the scene and only seems to be growing more and more popular. On Tuesday, Denver has the chance to catch this rising star in action as she takes over The Ogden Theatre with fellow artist Matt Maeson. Briggs is known for her heavy hitting sound and powerful voice which combine to give listeners a chilling experience.
Also see…
The Fratellis w/ Blood Red Shoes @ The Bluebird Theater
Reggae Tuesdays ft. Roots Of Creation w/ Apex Vibe, Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Billy The Poet w/ The Maykit, Redbelly @ Larimer Lounge
Pseudogod w/ Hellfire Deathcult, Abysmal Lord, Casket Huffer @ Hi-Dive
Rooftop Love Club w/ Hairclub., Mr. Atomic, Henry and The Kissengers @ Lost Lake
Jalisco @ Dazzle Jazz
The Deer w/ Mimi Ninja (Fruition) @ Globe Hall
Sonny Landreth @ Soiled Dove Underground
Truth, Khiva, Sectra @ The Black Box
Wednesday, May 9
Recommended: Brazilian Girls w/ Tiger Party ft. Allen Aucoin of The Disco Biscuits, Josh Fairman of Sunsquabi and Analog Son @ The Bluebird Theater
Brazilian Girls is a four-piece soft-rock band that started over 10 years ago with the release of their self-titled album. In 2008, the band released New York City, which ended up being their last album in 10 years until this year with their release of Let’s Make Love. On Wednesday, you can catch Brazilian Girls as they make their way to The Bluebird with fellow acts Tiger Party featuring Allen Aucoin of The Disco Biscuits and Josh Fairman of both Sunsquabi and Analog Son.
Also see…
zoe @ Summit Music Hall
Re:Search Wednesdays ft. ill-esha, MOUR (The Dark Side of Random Rab) w/ Frost, Mikey Thunder, Jordan Polovina @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Tricky w/ Young Magic @ The Marquis Theatre
Tilt Shift w/ Pandemonium, Subzenith, Greenbrier, Broadcast @ Lost Lake
Omnom @ Bar Standard
CMA Jazz Ensemble & Combo (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Denver Gypsyjazz Jam (Late Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
The Brian Claxton Trio @ Nocturne Jazz
Tiffany & The Sidecars @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Bing & Ruth @ Globe Hall
Eliot Lewis (of Daryl Hall & John Oats) @ The Walnut Room
Sonny Landreth @ Soiled Dove Underground
1967 Spring Tour w/ Fat Stallion, This Side Of Paradise, Koion Kitten, Trevor Toms, Christopher Phoebe Nix @ Herman’s Hideaway
Thursday, May 10
Recommended: Daryl Hall & John Oates + Train w/ Kandace Springs @ The Pepsi Center
If you’re looking for a blast from the past, you’re in luck. On Thursday, legendary classic rock duo Hall & Oates are headed to The Pepsi Center. Having produced massive hits such as “You Make My Dreams” and “Rich Girl” Hall and Oates are one of the most recognizable names in the music industry. In addition to these legends of the ’80s, Train is also on the bill for the evening, making this one hell of a night for music in Denver. To kick off the evening, Kandace Springs will set the stage as this killer line up heads to the Mile High City.
Also see…
Justin Townes Earle w/ Blake Brown @ The Gothic Theatre
Coral Creek + Woodbelly (Album Release) w/ Ginny Mules @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Sammy J w/ Bo Napoleon, Lea Love @ Larimer Lounge
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks w/ Austin Young Band, The Ghost Of Joseph Buck @ Lost Lake
The Cookout ft. Devault, GG Magree, Noizu, Parker @ Beta Nightclub
DCG Con 2018 Official Pre-Party @ The Roxy Theatre
Kate McGarry + Art Lande & Friends (Two Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
Ozomatli w/ Don Chicharrón, Claygo @ Globe Hall
The Rainbow Treatment w/ Ethan Griggs + Sonder Ensemble, Scotty & The Late Nights @ The Walnut Room
The Interesting Times Gang 001 @ The Meadowlark
Dave Randon Trio @ Herb’s
The Purple Xperience @ Red Rocks
Garaj Mahal w/ Genetics @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Soulfly + Nile w/ My Own Summer, Bound By Years, Fist Fight @ Herman’s Hideaway
Archipelaghost Single Release Party ft. GhostPulse, Archipelaghost, The Upper Strata, Money Thinks I’m Dead, Starjammer @ Your Mom’s House
Goth-Trad + Tsuruda w/ Trisicloplox, Retina @ The Black Box
Friday, May 11
Recommended: Sofi Tukker w/ Kah-Lo, LP Giobbi @ The Gothic Theatre
In 2016, Sofi Tukker released their smash hit “Drinkee” which blew up the airwaves and racked up over 49 million streams and counting on Spotify. The following year, the duo released another big hit, “Best Friend,” earning them placements in a commercial and a spot on the charts. If you and your best friend are looking for some Friday night fun, come see Sofi Tukker as they head over to The Gothic Theatre with Kah-Lo and LP Giobbi.
Also see…
Futurebirds @ The Bluebird Theater
Everyone Orchestra ft. Steve Kimock, John Kadlecik, Jason Hann, Jennifer Hartswick, Chuck Jones, Bridget Law, Jans Ingber, Todd Stoops, Josh Schwartz, Shira Elias w/ A-Mac & The Height, The RunniKine @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Saba w/ Joseph Chilliams, Jean Deaux, Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Charly Bliss w/ Skating Polly @ The Marquis Theatre
Satsang w/ Zanib, A Brother’s Fountain @ Larimer Lounge
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club w/ Echo Beds, Weathered Statues @ Hi-Dive
Andy Sydow (Album Release) w/ The Gold Company, Komozo @ Lost Lake
Monxx + Ehide @ Beta Nightclub
Spit Factory w/ D-Loc @ The Roxy Theatre
Homero Espinosa @ Milk Bar
MF Ruckus + The Velveteers + Ned Garth w/ Explosion, Plastic Daggers @ The Oriental Theater
John Raymond & Real Feels (Two Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
Bill Kopper & Mark Diamond (Late Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Russell Dickerson @ The Grizzly Rose
Cuffin’ – All Thangs R&B w/ DJ Big Styles & Friends @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Chemical X (Album Release) w/ The Pitch Invasion, Frontside Five, Berated @ Goosetown Tavern
Whiskey Shivers w/ Wolf Van Elfmand, Modern Whiskey Market @ Globe Hall
Kid Reverie + Good Morning Bedlam + Joel Ansett @ The Walnut Room
JoFoKe aNem ft. Joe Keel & The Action Orchestra Reunion @ Soiled Dove Underground
Bonnie and The Clydes w/ The ThreadBarons @ The Black Buzzard
Funkiphino @ Herb’s
Tchami + Malaa w/ K?D, Justin Martin, Mercer @ Red Rocks
Oxeye Daisy (LP Release) w/ Turvy Organ, GhostPulse @ Syntax Physic Opera
Garaj Mahal w/ Genetics @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Best of the West 9 w/ Rocket Surgeons, Your Own Medicine, Mad Wallace, The Stigmas, WHISKEY STARSHIP @ Herman’s Hideaway
Offering 74, The Mazlows, Rubber Planet, Major Glen, Hurricane Carter @ Your Mom’s House
Psycho X @ The Venue
Volvox w/ Alala.one, Alex Whittier @ The Black Box
KINETIK w/ WhatYoNameIzz, Ursa, Mandi Lix, Seamus @ The Black Box
Saturday, May 12
Recommended: Global Dub Festival 2018 ft. Ganja White Night + Zomboy w/ Boogie T., Squnto, Eptic, AFK, Spock @ Red Rocks
This year’s Global Dub Festival is returning to Red Rocks with headliners Ganja White Night and Zomboy. Other popular names in EDM such as Eptic, Boogie T., Squnto, AFK and Spock are also on this stacked line up for the 2018 edition of Global Dub. Red Rocks is one of the best venues to catch an EDM show and this festival gives you the chance to see not one but seven acts in one bass-heavy night.
Also see…
Start Making Sense (Talking Heads Tribute) @ The Ogden Theatre
Tellerpalooza w/ Alpha Schoolmarm Orchestra, Kissing Party, Old School Hype, Sierra Hotel, The Beeves @ The Bluebird Theater
Tattooed Strings (Farewell Show + EP Release) w/ LaRissa Vienna & The Strange, Something For Tomorrow, Scarlet Canary, Averse To The End @ The Gothic Theatre
Ultraversary Seven w/ Tyto Alba, Adiel Mitchell, CRL CRRLL, Polyphoni @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
“Everyone’s Dead” by Matt Butler (Everyone Orchestra) ft. Steve Kimock, John Kadlecik, Chuck Jones, Bridget Law, Jans Ingber, Todd Stoops, Josh Schwartz, Shira Elias w/ Alpha King Knight @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Ryan Hemsworth w/ Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die w/ Pianos Become The Teeth, Queen Of Jeans @ Larimer Lounge
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club w/ Palehorse/Palerider @ Hi-Dive
The Dangerous Summer w/ All Get Out, A Will Way @ Lost Lake
The Crystal Method @ Beta Nightclub
Pete Tong @ Club Vinyl
This Will Destroy You @ The Oriental Theater
Saturday Breakfast Set ft. Special Guest TBA (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Nelson Rangell Quartet (Two Sets) (Night Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
John Gunther Quartet: Taking The Trane (Night Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Mark Diamond & Scott Martin (Late Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Chase Bryant @ The Grizzly Rose
WHIP IT! 80s Vinyl Dance Party w/ DJ Jason Heller @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Birdhouse View w/ American Pinup, Freakabout, Alyx, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Vintage Reggae Society @ Goosetown Tavern
Ghost Light (Tom Hamilton + Holly Bowling) @ Globe Hall
South To Cedars + Jenny LaJoye + IRA Wolf @ The Walnut Room
Jackopierce w/ Marie Miller @ Soiled Dove Underground
Soul 4 You w/ Miggy Camacho @ The Meadowlark
Wild Lives w/ No Roses @ The Black Buzzard
Funky Monks @ Herb’s
Puerto Rico Benefit Relief Concert w/ JT & The Indecision, Tyler Stanfield Band, Justin Bank @ Herman’s Hideaway
Luke the Knife’s (Lotus) Yoga Disco Dance Party w/ Sam Warren, DeeZy Le PhuNk & CoCo MaLone @ Your Mom’s House
58 Fury @ The Venue
N-Type w/ Abstrakt Sonance, DJ Variant, Dalek One @ The Black Box
Sunday, May 13
Recommended: Modest Mouse w/ Mimicking Birds @ Red Rocks
On Sunday, Modest Mouse is returning to Colorado to headline the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Last year, Modest Mouse came to The Fillmore and performed for a sold-out crowd. This year, the Washington rooted group is taking on Red Rocks along with Mimicking Birds. Although most might know Modest Mouse for their 2004 hit “Float On,” their catalog is worth checking out. Celebrate Mother’s Day in style and come see these two bands take on the legendary venue.
Also see…
Todrick Hall @ The Gothic Theatre
Carter Reeves w/ Special Guest Abhi The Nomad @ Cervantes’ Other Side
TYR w/ Orphaned Land, GHOST SHIP OCTAVIOUS, Aeternam, Oak, Ash & Thorn @ The Marquis Theatre
Pillorian w/ The Flight of Sleipnir, Ghost of Glaciers @ Hi-Dive
Braden Barrie + Saywecanfly w/ Fairview @ Lost Lake
Amine Edge & Dance @ Beta Nightclub
Mother’s Day Brunch w/ Julie Monley (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Gabriel Santiago + Peter John Stoltzman Duo (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Mother’s Day Jazz Dinner @ Nocturne Jazz
Voice Of Addiction w/ DFMK, Black Dots, The Windemeres, Filthy Hearts, Leashed Dragon @ 3 Kings Tavern
Mother’s Day Brunch w/ Jonny Barber’s Elvis Gospel Revival (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
DJ Digg (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Candyrat Guitar Night ft. Luca Stricagnoli, Antoine Dufor, Grayson Erhard @ Soiled Dove Underground
Kush Groove Sundays w/ DJ Thred Savage, Special Guests @ The Meadowlark
Boom Town @ Herb’s
Hip Hop for Homes: a Concert Benefit ft. Genetic Concepts, Erik Rivera, Looney Ando @ Your Mom’s House
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