We are officially entering the halfway point for the month of August, which is hard to believe. School is either already in session or at least approaching and fall is right around the corner. Although there will be plenty of Denver concerts in the coming months, the summer concert season doesn’t last forever. Before your fall schedule starts to pile up, treat yourself to any one of the 100+ concerts going on in the Mile High City this week.
Monday, August 13
Recommended: Funky Feat w/ Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett, Kenny Gradney, Gabe Ford @ Soiled Dove Underground
To kick things off this Monday, venture down to the Soiled Dove Underground and catch Funky Feat in action. Funky Feat (better known as Little Feat) started all the way back in 1969 and is composed of members Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett, Kenny Gradney and Gabe Ford. Funky Feat brings elements of blues rock, Americana and folk together to produce a wide variety of songs and sounds.
Also see…
Mirrors and Lights w/ The Color of Sound, Bad Britton, Never Then Now @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Can’t Be Satisfied: Blues Night @ Hi-Dive
Redrockanda (Opening for Film On The Rocks) @ Red Rocks
Tuesday, August 14
Recommended: Lucinda Williams + Steve Earle + Dwight Yoakam w/ King Leg @ Red Rocks
Since 1980, singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams has released an extensive catalog of well-known songs in her soft-country rock style. The same story goes for Steve Earle as well as Dwight Yoakam. On Tuesday, all three of these songwriting legends are teaming up to headline Red Rocks. Joining this stacked line up is fellow artist King Leg, making this a show that will take you back to the country-rock side of the ’80s.
Also see…
The Chamanas w/ Picture The Waves, Vic N’ The Narwhals, Los Mocochetes, Ghost Tapes @ Globe Hall
Lil Ugly Mane w/ Kahlil Cezanne, Cadaver Dog, Videodrome @ Hi-Dive
His Dream of Lions w/ One Flew West, False Report @ Lost Lake
Black Balsam, Marmalakes, Nina and the Hold Tight @ BarFly
Emery w/ The Comrades, Rough Start @ The Roxy Theatre
Ry Cooder ft. The Hamiltones w/ Joachim Cooder @ The Paramount Theatre
Compa w/ DJ Synchronicity, Cord @ The Black Box
The Ataris w/ Bad Year, Special Guests @ The Oriental Theater
Bob Montgomery Sextet @ Dazzle Jazz
Lief Sjostrom @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Night Demon & Spirit Adrift w/ Glacial Tomb, Blood Star @ Larimer Lounge
Wednesday, August 15
Recommended: Father John Misty w/ TV On The Radio @ Red Rocks
On Wednesday evening, Father John Misty is returning to Red Rocks almost a year to the date of his 2017 Red Rocks performance. Josh Tillman (a.k.a Father John Misty) is known for his intriguing lyrics and musical style that tend to match his controversial personality. Back in June of this year, Tillman released his most recent album God’s Favorite Customer. For Father John Misty’s 2018 Red Rocks run, he is bringing along rock band TV On The Radio.
Also see…
Mandy Yoches and the Hell Knows @ Goosetown Tavern
Jessica Jones Band @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Hallow Point w/ Leveler, Killing Creation, One Way to Live, Under Auburn Skies @ Herman’s Hideaway
Gipsy Kings w/ Vilray @ Denver Botanic Gardens
Rocky Mountain Jewgrass @ Four Mile Historic Park
Aseethe Yakuza w/ Terminator 2, Oryx @ Hi-Dive
Halleway w/ Hello, Mountain, Copper Leaf @ Lost Lake
Izzy Dunfore w/ Neema, More TBA @ The Roxy Theatre
STEAM Wednesdays – Clarian @ Bar Standard
The Dirty River Boys w/ The Last Of The Easy Riders, Shawn Nelson @ The Oriental Theater
Alessandro Penezzi ft. Dexter Payne @ Dazzle Jazz
Beach House w/ Sound of Ceres @ The Ogden Theatre
Little Miss Nasty w/ Gina and the Eastern Block, Against Himself @ The Marquis Theatre
Thursday, August 16
Recommended: Trayce Chapman w/ Connor Ray, Ralphy Sway, Rob4Real, 2une Godi @ The Bluebird Theater
On Thursday, one of Denver’s hometown favorites Trayce Chapman is headlining The Bluebird Theater. Chapman is a rising name in Denver’s hip-hop scene and is a name to be on the lookout for. Just last month, Chapman and fellow Denver artist YaSi released the music video for their collaboration “The Question/Habits” which is worth checking out. Fellow artists Connor Ray, Ralphy Sway, Rob4Real and 2une Godi are joining Chapman on Thursday night as well.
Also see…
Los Colognes w/ Jonah Wisneski @ Globe Hall
Seth Walker w/ Youth and Canvas, Todd Kessler @ The Walnut Room
AYSK (Artists You Should Know) @ Herman’s Hideaway
The Unlikely Candidates + My Body Sings Electric @ Levitt Pavilion
J:Kenzo + Kahn & Neek w/ Subliminal, Berrik @ The Black Box
Stomping Ground Thursdays w/ Dalek One, DRTY HBTZ, Waylo, Legion, Solid @ The Black Box Lounge
Eventually It Will Kill You ft. Many Blessings (Cassette Release) w/ Natural Violence, Prison Glue, Law Of The Night @ The Meadowlark
Kerry Pastine & the Crime Scene (Album Release) w/ Special Guests @ Syntax Physic Opera
Trees w/ Hu, Vassallorvtpor, Substance D, Brizkt, Springr, DJ Waggles, Conardist @ Your Mom’s House Denver
A Light Among Many w/ Sonic Vomit, Green Druid, Vexing @ Hi-Dive
Sammy Blue and Pearl Charles @ Lost Lake
Rekha Ohal (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Pierce Murphy’s Tribute To Getz/Gilberto ft. Dan Gomby (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Brant Williams – All Apologies (Nirvana Jazz Tribute) (Late Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
The Goonies (’80s Tribute) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead @ Red Rocks
Juice Wrld w/ YBN Cordae, Lil Mosey, Blake @ The Ogden Theatre
Stu Larsen & Natsuki Kurai II w/ Tim Hart @ Larimer Lounge
Friday, August 17
Recommended: Velorama Festival @ RiNo Arts District
The 2018 Velorama Festival is returning to Denver this week. Over the course of the weekend, the Velorama Festival will be taking over the RiNo Arts District with big-name acts, food trucks, bike-friendly activities and craft brews. This year’s headlining acts include Modest Mouse, Cold War Kids, Matt and Kim and so many more. This festival is always a blast, and if you haven’t experienced it yet, we recommend you get on it this year.
Also see…
Goosefest 3 ft. The Dendrites w/ Granny Tweed, Oroya, Ready Set Go w/ DJ Aka Miggy @ Goosetown Tavern
King Buffalo w/ Green Druid, Emerald Siam @ Globe Hall
Idol X (Billy Idol Tribute) @ Herman’s Hideaway
The Solution w/ DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez @ The Meadowlark
Dam Hoover @ Herb’s
Hands of Midnight @ BarFly
Zach Maxwell (Single Release) w/ Jay Triiiple, UTICA @ Syntax Physic Opera
Herbie Hancock Tribute ft. Dominic Lalli (Big Gigantic), Dave Watts, Joey Porter, Garrett Sayers (The Motet), Dan Schwindt (Kyle Hollingsworth Band) w/ Lyle Divinsky’s Soul Survivors ft. members of Thievery Corporation, The Motet, Analog Son @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
The Orcastrator w/ Mass Relay, Unexotic, Alex Bowman, LFO, Spark Kent b2b Garcia Jr. @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Panski & Tropical Waffle w/ Jibbles & Bitz, Danu5ik @ Your Mom’s House Denver
The Dustbowl Revival @ Clyfford Still Museum
Best Of Open Stage @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Esmé Patterson + The Still Tide @ Levitt Pavilion
Michael Marrow & The Culprits @ The Venue
Luke Vibert w/ Sortof Vague, Seied, Kanyon Walker @ The Black Box
3rd Eye Fridays: House Music Takeover @ The Black Box Lounge
Allout Helter 10 Year Anniversary Celebration w/ Muscle Beach, Record Thieves @ Hi-Dive
De Lux w/ Twinkids, Traps PS @ Lost Lake
Rusko + Gent & Jawns w/ Coult-45. @ Beta Nightclub
Mr. Criminal @ The Roxy Theatre
Subset + Aylen @ Bar Standard
Ritual Fridays – Gabriel & Dresden @ The Church
Wake The Dead @ Milk Bar
Women In Jazz ft. Annie Booth (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Charlie Hunter Trio @ Dazzle Jazz
Koe Wetzel + Flatland Cavalry @ The Grizzly Rose
Casey Russell’s Soul Shack @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Old Crow Medicine Show w/ I’m With Her ft. Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan @ Red Rocks
Bear Grillz w/ SQUNTO, Blunts & Blondes, Bandlez b2b XaeboR @ The Ogden Theatre
The Freddy Jones Band @ The Bluebird Theater
Pepe Aguilar y Familia @ The Pepsi Center
Thousand Frames (Album Release Show) w/ State of Babel, VSCRL, 21 Taras, Violet’s Gun @ The Marquis Theatre
Evanoff’s Electronic Orchestra feat. members of Dynohunter, Tnertle, Eminence, Ensemble, Toy Box, Skydyed, Spectacle and AG Flux w/ Tortuga, Lost Glory @ Larimer Lounge
Saturday, August 18
Recommended: Railroad Earth w/ Fruition @ Red Rocks
Railroad Earth is returning to Morrison to take over Red Rocks on Saturday. Railroad Earth are no strangers to the Red Rocks stage, as they typically frequent the legendary Colorado venue. Since 2001, Railroad Earth has made a name for themselves in the national bluegrass scene and continue to gain momentum to this day. Fellow bluegrass-folk band Fruition is on the bill for the evening as well.
Also see…
Goosefest 3 ft. Hot Apostles, Throttlebomb, The New Narrative, The Hacks, Sexy Pistols @ Goosetown Tavern
Amen Dunes w/ Okay Kaya @ Globe Hall
DIO DISCIPLES w/ Straight Six, MF RUCKUS, Lotus Gait, Romero @ Herman’s Hideaway
Zach Heckendorf w/ Nina and the Moonlighters @ Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
Velorama Festival Day Two @ RiNo Arts District
300 Days @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
So What Bros @ Herb’s
DJ Shift @ Temple Denver
Brother and The Hayes w/ Jason Polley, Skylar Autumn @ Syntax Physic Opera
Allout Helter 10 Year Anniversary Celebration w/ The Windermeres, Black Dots @ Hi-Dive
Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express + John Statz @ Levitt Pavilion
Doc Scott & Chimpo w/ Dr. Despise, X-TS Emcee @ The Black Box
Grey Area w/ Movesayer @ The Black Box Lounge
Fed Rez (Album Release) w/ Los Mocochetes, Rare Byrd$, The Original Ills, DJ Bloodpreshah @ Lost Lake
Saint Clair @ Beta Nightclub
Payton Perez w/ Pilot Haus, Smokin’ Joes, Special Guests @ The Roxy Theatre
Shiba San Rooftop Party (Day Set) @ Club Vinyl
Josh Wink (Night Set) @ Club Vinyl
Charles Esten @ The Paramount Theatre
Purnell Steen (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Charlie Hunter Trio (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Peter Sommer Septet @ Nocturne Jazz
Wes Watkins (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Pink Hawks w/ Hi-Lux, Ramakhandra @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Bear Grillz w/ Downlink, UBUR, Bommer b2b Codd Dubz @ The Ogden Theatre
Zoso (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) @ The Bluebird Theater
Lil Debbie w/ Whitney Peyton, JDirty, BYZ, Blvck CvSper @ The Marquis Theatre
Slayer w/ Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament, Napalm Death @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
The Nuns of Brixton (Velorama After Party) w/ The Roxy Suicide @ Larimer Lounge
Sunday, August 19
Recommended: KS 107.5 Summer Jam 21: Wiz Khalifa + Rae Sremmurd w/ Lil Dicky, Big Boi, BlocBoy JB, Saweetie, Kayla Rae @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
What better way to end a week of summer than with a massive party at Fiddler’s Green? This Sunday, KS 107.5 is bringing back the annual Summer Jam for its 21st year. This year’s headlining artists include hip-hop stars Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Dicky, Big Boi and so much more. Tickets are still available for this stacked day of music, so get some now before they run out.
Also see…
Velorama After Party ft. The Shacks @ Globe Hall
Mindi Abair & the Boneshakers (Two Sets) @ Soiled Dover Underground
MSH Summer Bash ft. Pink Slip, Mile High Scenesters, WORLDVIRAL.tv, Violet’s Gun, Vital Hound, No Signal, Ipecac, Overt Defiance @ Herman’s Hideaway
Paul Thorn & Blind Boys of Alabama @ Levitt Pavilion
Mama Magnolia @ Commons Park
Jocelyn & Chris Arndt @ Lost Lake
Velorama Festival Day Three @ RiNo Arts District
Coyu w/ The Anubis @ Beta Nightclub
A Sip of Cyanide @ The Roxy Theatre
Kush Groove Sundays w/ DJ Thred Savage, Special Guests @ The Meadowlark
Denver On My Mind – Americana Series @ The Black Buzzard
Chick Corea Akoustic Band w/ John Patitucci, Dave Weckl @ The Paramount Theatre
Rich Perry w/ The Rico James Quartet (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Wes Watkins (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Ruby Greenberg (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Batushka @ The Marquis Theatre
Zac Clark w/ Bob Oxblood, Kind Hearted Strangers @ Larimer Lounge
The Cult + Stone Temple Pilots + Bush @ Red Rocks
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