For this week in Denver concerts, we’ve got something special in store for you. This week marks our first ever 303 Music Fest taking place at The Church on South Broadway. On top of this historic event for us, the Mile High City is offering its usual jam-packed lineup of concerts. There are only two weeks of May left and there is so much to see, so don’t sit around — check out the list below and plan your concert adventures.
Monday, May 14
Recommended: Khalid w/ PRETTYMUCH @ Red Rocks
On Monday of this week, you won’t have to send Khalid your location because he is coming to Denver to headline Red Rocks. Khalid, born Khalid Donnel Robinson, is known for this chart-topping hits “Location” and “Silence” which have both blown up since their release in 2017. Tickets are going fast to see both Khalid and openers PRETTYMUCH, so act now before it’s too late.
Also see…
Smallpools w/ Great Good Fine OK, Half The Animal @ The Marquis Theatre
Counterfeit w/ Dubé @ Larimer Lounge
Petrification w/ Rotstrotter, Alone, Noctambulist @ Hi-Dive
Explorations In Music @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Vlad Girshevich Jazz w/ Special Guests @ Herb’s
Not Your Mom’s Bluegrass ft. Turkeyfoot, Hazel Hue @ Your Mom’s House
Tuesday, May 15
Recommended: Wilderado w/ Foxtrax, Whitacre @ Larimer Lounge
Coming out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wilderado is coming to the Larimer Lounge on Tuesday to give Denver a taste of their indie-rock sound. Members Max Rainer, Colton Dearing, Tyler Wimpee and Justin Kila all come together to give Wilderado their driving yet laid-back style. Joined by New York band Foxtrax as well as Denver’s own Whitacre, Wilderado will be one of the shows you don’t want to miss this week.
Also see…
TessaracT w/ Plini, Astronoid @ Summit Music Hall
The Lituation @ Hi-Dive
Cullen Omori + The Gloomies @ Lost Lake
Alex Heffron Group ft. Dan Montgomery @ Dazzle Jazz
Open Mic w/ Soul Daddy & His Band @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Nikki Lane w/ Carl Anderson @ Globe Hall
Crucial Recordings w/ Sleeper, Foamplate, Mesck B2B Kali, Gawd @ The Black Box
Wednesday, May 16
Recommended: Belanova & Mœnia @ The Gothic Theatre
Belanova is an electro-pop trio hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico and they are coming to Englewood on Wednesday night to perform at The Gothic. Fellow Mexican synth-pop group Mœina is joining Belanova as they take on the Mile High City. Both acts deliver deep grooves and funky beats that will make you just want to dance the night away. This will be a great way to spend a Wednesday evening, so grab some tickets while you still can.
Also see…
Sango w/ Kaelin Ellis @ The Bluebird Theater
Belmont w/ Young Culture @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
RE:Search Wednesdays ft. Chris Karns, Borahm Lee, Alvin Ford (Pretty Lights Live) w/ Biocratic, MZG, Mikey Thunder, Jordan Polovina @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Born Ruffians w/ Little Junior @ Larimer Lounge
TV Girl w/ Wished Bone, Hairclub. @ Hi-Dive
Alexander and The Big Sleep w/ Last Rhino, Weather Big Storm, Zombie Horse @ Lost Lake
Weiss @ Bar Standard
Trumpet Summit: Brad Goode, Sean Jones, Marvin Stamm (Two Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
Robert Johnson Quartet (CD Release) @ Nocturne Jazz
Mandy Yoches and The Hell Knows @ Goosetown Tavern
Tyrone Wells w/ Gabe Dixon @ Soiled Dove Underground
2Soft? w/ DJ Git & Friends @ The Meadowlark
Thursday, May 17
Recommended: 303 Music Fest ft. StéLouse, Trev Rich + More @ The Church
As we mentioned before, we are throwing the first ever 303 Music Fest this Thursday night at The Church on South Broadway. This will be one music fest you do not want to miss as we’ve got a little something for everyone. From a Colorado Superjam to a silent disco featuring multiple Colorado DJs – we’ve got you covered with all local music to praise our local music scene. Passes are still available for this one-of-a-kind event, and we here at 303 would absolutely love to see you there.
Also see…
Joey Bada$$ w/ Boogie, Buddy, Dessy Hinds @ The Ogden Theatre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre w/ Pale Sun @ The Gothic Theatre
Canyon Collected w/ Daniella Katzir Band ft. Gabriel Mervine, Mike Tallman, Austin Zalatel, Brian McRae, Nathan Peoples w/ Steamboat Bandits, Strings and The Box @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Backtrack w/ Mizery, Regulate, Hangman @ The Marquis Theatre
Tropidelic w/ Younger Than Neil @ Larimer Lounge
Bevin Luna (Album Release) w/ Jen Korte & The Loss, Wildflowers @ Hi-Dive
Famous Men (Album Release) w/ The Threadbarons, Poet’s Row @ Lost Lake
Three Dog Night @ The Paramount Theatre
Trumpet Summit: Brad Goode, Sean Jones, Marvin Stamm (Two Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
Public Safety w/ Silver and Smoke @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Performance High Showcase @ The Walnut Room
Eventually It Will Kill You w/ Many Blessings (Cassette Release) ft. Natural Violence, Prison Glue and Law Of The Night @ The Meadowlark
Dave Randon Trio @ Herb’s
TRAPT Acoustic Night w/ Lost Point, Romero, Nordic Daughter, Aloris @ Herman’s Hideaway
Ollie Mumbles w/ f-ether, Riches, Foundry, Spunnn, More Precious Dust @ Your Mom’s House
Chee. & Proko w/ Secret Recipe, Seied, Phlo @ The Black Box
Friday, May 18
Recommended: The Struts w/ Viretta @ The Ogden Theatre
The Struts are an English alt-rock band known for their intense sound, performances and musicality. On Friday, The Struts are headed to Denver to take over The Odgen. Frontman Luke Spiller is known for his powerful vocal work which is one of the leading qualities of this band. Denver rock band Viretta is on the bill for the evening as well, making this a great night to hear some international talent along with some Denver talent as well.
Also see…
Gasoline Lollipops w/ RL Cole & The Hell You Say, Grayson County Burn Ban @ The Bluebird Theater
Obituary w/ Pallbearer, Skeletonwitch, DustBolt @ The Gothic Theatre
Jay Cobb Anderson Band ft. Jay Cobb Anderson (Fruition), Tyler Thompson (Fruition), Jeff Leonard (Fruition) w/ TK & The Holy Know Nothings ft. Taylor Kingman, Sydney Nash, Lewi Longmire, Brad Parsons Band @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Satyricon w/ Goatwhore, SmackFactor, Depths of Dementia @ The Marquis Theatre
Flaural w/ Slow Caves, Jude Bloom (Jake Supple), Dirty Few DJs @ Hi-Dive
Motion Trap + All Chiefs w/ Whiskey Autumn, Ploom @ Lost Lake
UZ + STÖÖKI Sound @ Beta Nightclub
Wake The Dead @ Milk Bar
Hot Snakes w/ Le Butcherettes, Git Some @ The Oriental Theater
Bennie Maupin w/ The Joe Anderies Quartet (Two Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
Gabriel Santiago + Peter John Stoltzman Duo (Late Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Randy Houser @ The Grizzly Rose
Ford Theatre Reunion w/ Granny Tweed @ 3 Kings Tavern
David Phipps of STS9 (A Benefit for Conscious Alliance) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Height Keech + Alive w/ What Young Men Do, Soul Daddy, The Maybe So @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
DJ EM Karaoke @ Goosetown Tavern
Hinds w/ Goodbye Honolulu, The Corner Girls @ Globe Hall
Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute) + Voodoo Kings @ The Walnut Room
17th Avenue All-Stars (CD Release) @ Soiled Dove Underground
Arthur Lee Land Trio @ The Black Buzzard
Woodshed Red @ Herb’s
RAQ w/ Jay Lane, Ratdog, Golden Gate Wingmen @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Damage Inc. w/ Antisocial, Hallowed Screams, Dethaero @ Herman’s Hideaway
mlady w/ O’Connor Brothers, Ian Mahan, Jesse R.S., Zach Maxwell Band @ Your Mom’s House
The Denver Moth @ Daniels Hall
Ja Rule + Ashanti @ Bellco Theatre
AtYya w/ Soulular, Cualli, Eukarya @ The Black Box
Chando, ParkBreezy, Jordan Polovina @ The Black Box
Saturday, May 19
Recommended: Above & Beyond w/ Mat Zo, Moon Boots Live, Fairchild @ Red Rocks
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday night in Denver than with a concert at Red Rocks? We don’t think so, which is why we recommend seeing Above & Beyond as they take on Colorado’s legendary amphitheater this Saturday, presented by Global Dance. Above & Beyond are known for their DJ skills and their ability to bring down the house when it comes to their performances. Fellow artists Mat Zo, Moon Boots Live and Fairchild are on the bill for this Saturday night as well.
Also see…
Godspeed You! Black Emporer w/ Marisa Anderson @ The Ogden Theatre
Rock de Mayo w/ IZCALLI ft. The Chamans, SYCDVK, Vic N’ The Narwhals @ The Bluebird Theater
Top Flite Empire @ Summit Music Hall
Jay Cobb Anderson Band ft. Jay Cobb Anderson (Fruition), Tyler Thompson (Fruition), Jeff Leonard (Fruition) w/ TK & The Holy Know Nothings ft. Taylor Kingman, Sydney Nash, Lewi Longmire, Brad Parsons Band @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Emilie Brandt w/ Evoke, OptycNerd @ The Marquis Theatre
Fleetmac Wood Presents The Sisters of The Moon Disco @ Larimer Lounge
Cloud Catcher (Tour Kickoff) w/ Crypt Trip, Space In Time, Slynger @ Hi-Dive
Rumours Follow (Single Release) w/ Vynyl, Foxfield Four, Benjamin Cartel @ Lost Lake
Adriatique @ Club Vinyl
Purnell Steen (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Lee Clark Allen Band (Late Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Robert Johnson & Gonzalo Teppa (Late Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
John Gunther Quartet: Taking The Trane (Night Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Hocico w/ Ritual Aesthetic, Kill Minus Nine, DJs Matte Black, Cyber1 @ 3 Kings Tavern
Wes Watkins (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
David Phipps of STS9 (A Benefit for Conscious Alliance) (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Threadbarons w/ Bottlerocket Science @ Goosetown Tavern
Southern Culture On The Skids @ Globe Hall
Anabeth Morgan w/ Taylor Maxwell, Noelle Shearer @ The Walnut Room
Nothing But The Sax ft. Dee Lucas, Tony Exum Jr, Danny Kusz @ Soiled Dove Underground
Alive On Arrival @ Herb’s
RAQ w/ Jay Lane, Ratdog and Golden Gate Wingmen @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Diana Arbenina and The Night Snipers @ Herman’s Hideaway
Jimmy the Grinder Benefit Show ft. LOG, The Grand Tour @ Your Mom’s House
The Corporation Band @ The Venue
Skeptical & SP:MC w/ Grym, Ilya, X-TS Emcee @ The Black Box
Night Moves w/ Syntax, Ill Kid, Dis_1, Disciple 13 @ The Black Box
Sunday, May 20
Recommended: Elephant Revival w/ Blind Pilot, Hiss Golden Messenger @ Red Rocks
Elephant Revival is one of Colorado’s most popular bands and they will finish out this week in concerts with a highly anticipated Red Rocks performance. Earlier this year, Elephant Revival announced they were going on an indefinite hiatus, which makes this send-off show even more special. Take advantage of this opportunity to see Elephant Revival in action once more along with Blind Pilot and Hiss Golden Messenger.
Also see…
Pedro The Lion w/ David Dondero @ The Bluebird Theater
Luis Miguel @ The Pepsi Center
Sliver w/ Bourbon Brawlers, The Proto Whats, hairclub @ The Marquis Theatre
Anima! @ Larimer Lounge
Mary Lattimore @ Lost Lake
Raven Black w/ Hail Sagan, Aboleth, More TBA @ The Roxy Theatre
Paul Mullikin Trio w/ Strings @ Dazzle Jazz
Wes Watkins (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Dave Tamkin (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Priests w/ Mellow Diamond, Keef Duster @ Globe Hall
Andreas DeValera (Album Release) w/ Ana Isabel Corral @ Soiled Dove Underground
Pink Matters @ The Meadowlark
Kayt & The House Band @ Herb’s
Pamela Machala Band @ Your Mom’s House
KillThaScene Underground Hip-Hop Showcase ft. $tevie Newby, GreyBeard, Billsthedawn & Kulludah, Wes Dawg, KooQua, Mauls B, Recklezzz Truth & Dizzy Dose, Scotty Chicken @ Your Mom’s House
Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen @ Daniels Hall
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