How did we already make it to the end of May? It seems like the month just started, but as they say – time flies when there are so many concerts to see. The Denver concert scene is going to send May off in style with all of the events happening this week. We also hear that concert tickets make great graduation gifts, so keep that in mind as you venture out into the music scene.
Monday, May 21
Recommended: Phantogram + Tycho w/ Poolside @ Red Rocks
To kick things off this week on Monday, Phantogram and Tycho are headlining Red Rocks for what will be a show full of hip-hop style beats, smooth vocals and grooving songs. Both Phantogram and Tycho have sounds that complement each other well, which makes this show a perfect combination of acts to see at Red Rocks. Joining Phantogram and Tycho is fellow producer Poolside out of Los Angeles.
Also see…
Sum 41 w/ Seaway, Super Whatevr @ The Ogden Theatre
Las Rosas @ Larimer Lounge
Can’t Be Satisfied: Blues Night @ Hi-Dive
Vlad Girshevich Jazz w/ Special Guests @ Herb’s
Frequency Response w/ The Won’t, The Jinjas @ Your Mom’s House
Tuesday, May 22
Recommended: Kimbra + Son Lux @ The Bluebird Theater
On Tuesday night, pop singer Kimbra along with Son Lux are headed to The Bluebird Theater. Kimbra is known for her powerful and killer vocal chops as well as her collaboration with Gotye as the female vocalist on “Somebody That I Used To Know.” Son Lux hails from both Los Angeles and New York and are armed with a unique blend of multiple genres spanning from electro-pop to indie-rock. You have the chance to catch both of these acts as they come through Denver this Tuesday.
Also see…
Wolf Parade + Japandroids w/ Adrian Teacher and The Subs @ The Ogden Theatre
Bhad Bhabie w/ Asian Doll, KingTae @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Y La Bamba w/ Malahierba @ Hi-Dive
Marc Scibilia w/ Molly Parden @ Lost Lake
Sevendust w/ Memphis May Fire, Fire From The Gods, Madame Mayhem @ The Oriental Theater
Killy @ Globe Hall
Brian Culbertson (Two Sets) @ Soiled Dove Underground
The Decemberists w/ Whitney @ Red Rocks
Infernal Sounds, Caustik @ The Black Box
Wednesday, May 23
Recommended: Poison w/ Cheap Trick, Pop Evil @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Fiddler’s Green is taking us back in time this week as they host Poison along with Cheap Trick on Wednesday night. Poison, led by frontman Bret Michaels, was part of the hair metal movement in the ’80s and were responsible for such hits as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Talk Dirty To Me.” Cheap Trick dates back to the ’70s and has produced some unforgettable hits like “I Want You To Want Me” and “Surrender.” The Mile High City has the chance to see these legendary rockers in action once more alongside modern rockers Pop Evil this Wednesday.
Also see…
Oh Wonder w/ Astronomyy @ The Ogden Theatre
Wye Oak + Corsicana @ The Bluebird Theater
RE:Search Wednesdays ft. Zebbler Encanti Experience, Moniker w/ Mikey Thunder, Jordan Polovina, Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Hawthorne Heights w/ Listener, Hotel Books, Sienna Skies, Heavy Things @ The Marquis Theatre
Bob Log III w/ Simulators @ Hi-Dive
1000 Miles Of Fire w/ A Better Hand, Rosedale, Nocturne @ Lost Lake
Monolink @ Bar Standard
Mushroomhead w/ Vyces, Gabriel and The Apocalypse, Ventana, Align The Tide, Broken Image @ The Oriental Theater
The Golden Hour: Tony Golden’s Senior Recital @ Dazzle Jazz
The DinosAurchestra of New Orleans @ Nocturne Jazz
Bewitcher w/ Viperwitch, Sceptor Of Eligos, Torture Victim @ 3 Kings Tavern
New Years Day w/ Stitched Up Heart, Lola Black @ Globe Hall
Brian Culbertson (Two Sets) @ Soiled Dove Underground
Thursday, May 24
Recommended: Louis The Child + Big Wild w/ Quinn XCII, Phantoms @ Red Rocks
If you’re in the mood for some EDM at Red Rocks, Louis The Child and Big Wild are headlining Colorado’s legendary venue this Thursday night. Louis The Child has already released two singles this year titled “Better Not” and “Shake Something” which only added to their already amazing catalog of music. Big Wild is known for his in-the-pocket productions that will make you feel the groove in any listening environment. Joining these two acts are Quinn XCII and EDM duo Phantoms.
Also see…
The Disco Biscuits @ The Ogden Theatre
A Meazy and Midas w/ Special Guests @ The Bluebird Theater
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness & Friends w/ Allen Stone, Zac Clark, Bob Oxblood (of Jack’s Mannequin) @ The Gothic Theatre
Highland Ramblers w/ Liver Down The River, Masontown, Mikey Montrey Band @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Red Wanting Blue w/ Liz Brasher @ The Marquis Theatre
Tomorrows Bad Seeds w/ Sun-Dried Vibes, Thicker Than Thieves @ Larimer Lounge
High Plains Honky (7′ Release) w/ Casey James Prestwood and The Burning Angels, Danny Dodge & The Dodge Gang @ Hi-Dive
Opal w/ Junior Retreat, Creek, Old News, Pythalo (Album Release) @ Lost Lake
Benny Benassi @ Beta Nightclub
Todd Rundgren’s Utopia w/ Kasim Sulton, Willie Wilcox @ The Paramount Theatre
Girls Rock Denver Showcase ft. Dressy Bessy + Cheap Perfume w/ Rotten Reputation, Surf Mom, Contender, The Catcalls, Mirror Fears @ The Oriental Theater
Amp Trio ft. Tahira Clayton (Two Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
FRENSHIP w/ Yoke Lore @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Amy Shark w/ Tomi @ Globe Hall
Columbia Jones w/ Jackie & The Racket, David Tiller and Erik Yates Duo @ The Walnut Room
Michael McDermott @ Soiled Dove Underground
City Hobgoblins w/ DJ Rankin Rajah (Thievery Corporation), Tyler Jacobson (Mile High Soul Club), Ginger Perry @ The Meadowlark
Dave Randon Trio @ Herb’s
Music Industry Night ft. The Kity Project, Slap Happy, Sleepy Animals, Matt O’Ree Band @ Your Mom’s House
Sonic Vibrations 5: Planet of the Drums w/ Fury, Ghost B2B Evasive, Jaedha B2B Raptor, DRTY HBTZ, Magnetik, D3V, Uptone, Urbanstep, Slim_r_i @ The Black Box
Friday, May 25
Recommended: Taylor Swift w/ Camila Cabello, Charli XCX @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Taylor Swift is headed to the Mile High City this Friday at Sports Authority Field as a stop on her “Reputation Stadium Tour.” Last year, Swift released her latest record Reputation which generated massive buzz in the music industry and included breakthrough hits such as “Look What You Made Me Do” and “…Ready For It?.” Swift is one of the most known names in the industry right now, and you have the chance to see what the hype is all about. Join Swift along with the star-studded line up consisting of Camila Cabello and Charli XCX as they make their way to Denver.
Also see…
The Disco Biscuits @ The Ogden Theatre
Wildermiss (Vinyl Release) w/ Ivory Circle, In/Planes @ The Bluebird Theater
The Backseaters (Album Release) w/ Holocene Hills, Water Aerobics, If I Fail @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
Yheti w/ DMVU, Toadface, Gangus @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Home w/ Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Amber Mark w/ Demo Taped @ The Marquis Theatre
La Luz w/ Savila, The Kinky Fingers @ Larimer Lounge
Muscle Beach w/ Colfax Speed Queen, Kenaima, Voight @ Hi-Dive
Vermillion Road (EP Release) w/ Creature Canopy, Sophie Wilson, Right Before Rain (EP Release) @ Lost Lake
Bro Safari @ Beta Nightclub
Elephante @ The Church
Repent @ Milk Bar
Ten Years Gone (Led Zepplin Tribute) + The Strange Parade (The Doors Tribute) w/ Flahoola @ The Oriental Theater
Ken Walker Sextet @ Dazzle Jazz
US Air Guitar Championship @ 3 Kings Tavern
Ginga @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Brent Cobb & Them w/ Savannah Conley @ Globe Hall
Shelly Rollinson (CD Release) w/ The New Up, Navy @ The Walnut Room
International Bob Dylan Festival ft. Local and National Musicians @ Soiled Dove Underground
Sleazy Grease & Friends (ft. Members of Atomga) @ The Black Buzzard
Blinker Fluid @ Herb’s
The Devil Makes Three w/ The Wood Brothers, Murder By Death @ Red Rocks
Super Bumper (Album Release) w/ Eye and The Arrow, King Eddie @ Syntax Physic Opera
Dead Phish Orchestra w/ Zagriculture @ Be On Key Psychadelic Ripple
Shades of the ’90s w/ Rooster, Stone Temple Pirates, Blind Dogs, Just A Girl @ Herman’s Hideaway
Future Joy w/ Wei-Chi Field, Sexy Black Female, A.K.A. @ Your Mom’s House
Hedflux, Ovoid, Androcell, Oomah @ The Black Box
Saturday, May 26
Recommended: Emancipator Ensemble w/ Manic Focus Live Band, Wax Tailor (Solo Set & Special Guests), Kalya Scintilla & Eve Olution, Tor @ Red Rocks
Emancipator Ensemble is returning to Red Rocks this Saturday along with Manic Focus, Wax Tailor, Kalya Scintilla & Eve Olution and Tor. This is far from the first time Emancipator has headlined Red Rocks, and we are excited to see it happen again in 2018. If you’re a fan of electronica, EDM or just music in general, this will be the show you won’t want to miss. Tickets are still available to see this killer line up of musicians take on Red Rocks this season.
Also see…
The Disco Biscuits @ The Ogden Theatre
Horse Feathers @ The Bluebird Theater
Eric Lindell and The Grand Nationals w/ Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Anomalie Creations ft. Nico Luminous, LabRat, Nobide, Dozier (Album Release) @ Cervantes’ Other Side
45s Against 45 ft. Jason Heller w/ DJ Boyhollow, DJ Sarah Slater @ The Marquis Theatre
Denver Plays Van Morrison w/ The Guestlist (Stevie Wonder Tribute), Sawmill Joe (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) @ Hi-Dive
The Lighthouse and The Whaler w/ Vita and The Woolf, Plain Faraday @ Lost Lake
Meddy @ The Roxy Theatre
Tiga @ Club Vinyl
Combichrist w/ Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison @ The Oriental Theater
Saturday Breakfast Set ft. Special Guest TBA (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Electric Miles (Two Sets) (Night Sets) @ Dazzle Jazz
GoodRattle Hardbop Quintet @ Nocturne Jazz
SNAP! 90s Dance Party w/ DJ A-L @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Dead Orchids @ Goosetown Tavern
Crowboy w/ McKnight @ Globe Hall
Music Lessons of Westminster @ The Walnut Room
Spinphony @ Soiled Dove Underground
FKA TYBGS @ The Meadowlark
The Shakes @ Herb’s
The Fab Four – Ultimate Beatles Tribute w/ Morgan James @ Levitt Pavilion Denver
Bass Freqz ft. Stylust Beats w/ Domino Trixter, Mass Destruction, Immortek, Titanex, Onloct, Mizrae, Lexi Fey, Mastermash, Fari-uh, Daddy Wompus, Elpysis The Architect @ The Black Box
Sunday, May 27
Recommended: The Disco Biscuits w/ Spafford, Organ Freeman @ Red Rocks
The Disco Biscuits are doing a four-show run across two venues in Denver this week. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Disco Biscuits are taking over The Ogden only to turn around and headline Red Rocks on Sunday. On top of their jam-band style sound, The Disco Biscuits are known for their long-running career in the music scene which started over 20 years ago and continues on to this day. Fellow artists Spafford and Organ Freeman are joining The Disco Biscuits this Sunday, so grab some tickets while you can.
Also see…
The Fever 333 @ The Moon Room at Summit Music Hall
Teddy Afro + Abugida Band w/ Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Company Of Thieves w/ Rob Clancy @ The Marquis Theatre
Cozz @ Larimer Lounge
Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters + Beth Bombara w/ Bison Bone @ Hi-Dive
Native Station w/ Octopus Tree, Signs and Signals, Cinematica @ Lost Lake
Altius Quartet w/ Hsing-Ay Hsu @ Dazzle Jazz
La Pompe Jazz (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Dave Honig (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
ManifestiV w/ eHpH, Bloodied, Keldari Station @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Jenny Don’t and The Spurs @ Globe Hall
Kush Groove Sundays w/ DJ Thred Savage, Special Guests @ The Meadowlark
Erik Boa @ Herb’s
James Taylor & His All-Star Band w/ Bonnie Rait & Her Band @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Dead Phish Orchestra @ Be On Key Psychadelic Ripple
Altitude Travelers w/ Sophie Wilson, Fractality, Komozo, Easy Lovin’ @ Your Mom’s House
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