This Week In Concerts – Emancipator, Louis The Child, Kimbra, Taylor Swift and More

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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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