Can you believe that we are about to enter the “-ber” months of the year? August was an incredible month for Denver concerts and it is certainly going out with a bang. For this week in concerts, you can expect nothing less than the traditional hustle and bustle of the Denver music scene. We hope you get the chance to get out and explore as many venues in the Mile High City as you can this week.
Monday, August 27
Recommended: David Byrne @ Red Rocks
On Monday and Tuesday night, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is coming to Red Rocks. Byrne’s solo material is a mixture of funk, soul and indie-rock all coming together to make a grooving sound. Earlier this year, Byrne released his most recent studio album American Utopia which includes hits such as “Everybody’s Coming To My House” and “Gasoline And Dirty Sheets.” Tickets are still available for Byrne’s two night Red Rocks run, so grab some while supplies last.
Tuesday, August 28
Recommended: Teyana Taylor w/ DaniLeigh, YaSi @ The Ogden Theatre
Moving right along to Tuesday night, New York-based R&B artist Teyana Taylor is venturing into Colorado to headline The Ogden. Taylor’s music is hot, fun and will have you grooving to the beat without you even knowing you are. If you’re looking for some recommended listening, check out Taylor’s tracks “Gonna Love Me” or “Rose In Harlem” to get started. Fellow artists DaniLeigh and Denver favorite YaSi are on the bill for the evening as well.
Also see…
Mad Dog Friedman & Alexander Bernat (Album Release) @ Dazzle Jazz
Hatcha w/ Fathomless @ The Black Box
Sandy Colfax @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
David Byrne @ Red Rocks
Wednesday, August 29
Recommended: Illenium w/ Said The Sky, Trivecta, Bass Physics, Toy Box @ Red Rocks
Originally from San Francisco, EDM DJ Illenium moved to Denver and quickly made it his home. On Wednesday, the producer is returning to Red Rocks to headline the legendary venue for a sold-out crowd. Last year, Illenium released Awake only to be followed up with the 2018 releases of all the remixes from the 2017 album. Fellow EDM artists Said The Sky, Trivecta, Bass Physics and Toy Box will join Illenium at the venue to round out the night.
*sold out.
Also see…
STEAM Wednesdays – Redlight @ Bar Standard
The Jeff Hamilton Trio @ Nocturne Jazz
Psyclon Nine, The God Bombs, Ritual Aesthetic, DJ Cymber 1 @ 3 Kings Tavern
Ski Mask The Slump God w/ Danny Towers, BandHunta Izzy @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Thursday, August 30
Recommended: Shakey Graves w/ José González & The Brite Lites, Twin Peaks @ Red Rocks
On Thursday night, folk artist Shakey Graves is coming to Red Rocks. Alejandro Rose Garcia, better known by his stage moniker Shakey Graves, is known for his diverse sound that ranges from more acoustic-heavy folk to folk-rock. Earlier this year, Shakey Graves released his third studio album Can’t Wake Up which includes tracks like “Counting Sheep” and “Mansion Door,” in case you were looking for some stuff to familiarize yourself with. José González & The Brite Lites and Twin Peaks are set to open for Garcia on his 2018 Red Rocks run.
Also see…
Jon Stickley Trio w/ Babywood Hatbox, Backslide @ Globe Hall
Kelly Harthan (Album Release) w/ Josh Walker, Montropo @ Syntax Physic Opera
Bike Night Band – That Infernal Racket @ The Venue
KMG Studios Takeover w/ COSINE B2B ESCHATON, DJ-SMiLLEZ, MAWKZ, THE COLLECTED, DUPER B2B HAZARDOUS TOFU, Superb Beats Collective @ The Black Box Lounge
Ley Line w/ Darling West @ The Walnut Room
AYSK (Artists You Should Know) @ Herman’s Hideaway
Deliciosa w/ Jackson Cloud Band @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Smokescreens + The Molochs w/ American Culture @ Hi-Dive
Coastal Wives w/ Anthony Ruptak, Le Grotto, Amazing Adventures @ Lost Lake
Benzi @ Beta Nightclub
Rehka Ohal (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Ike Spivak “Never Better” (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
An Evening with Holly Bowling: The music of Phish and the Grateful Dead Reimagined for Solo Piano @ The Bluebird Theater
Knower (Full Band) @ The Gothic Theatre
Kolars w/ Edison @ Larimer Lounge
Friday, August 31
Recommended: Phish @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Phish is returning to Colorado in classic Phish fashion for a three-night run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Phish is one of those bands that has an extremely strong and devoted fan base and their concerts are a sight to see. If you are a fan of jam-band style music, any one of their three shows will be worth your while (or go to all three if you think you can handle it). Plus, their festival Curveball in upstate New York was canceled a few weeks ago, due to poor weather and water quality, so the word on the street is Phish will be throwing down big time in Denver. Catch them one of the nights of Labor Day weekend starting Friday and ending Sunday, which means you have three chances to see this band in action.
Also see…
Elizabeth Rose @ Goosetown Tavern
Kenny Lattimore (Two Sets) @ Soiled Dover Underground
Terrapin Flyer ft. Melvin Seals @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Sumguy w/ Sliver, Abeasity Jones, TMC, Easy Lovin, Lesone, Ty Shells, DJ Mythik, SG6 @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Future Perfect w/ We Were Stereo, Bad Year, Sleep Union, Jason Mohr @ Hi-Dive
The Solution w/ DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez @ The Meadowlark
Funk Club w/ DJ Jason Heller @ Syntax Physic Opera
Cycles @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
The Trujillo Company (EP Release) w/ Decatur, The Patient Zeros, Post Paradise @ Lost Lake
Doctor P @ Beta Nightclub
Ritual Fridays – Spencer Brown @ The Church
Inspector + Roka Hueka @ Levitt Pavilion
Revenant Band @ The Venue
Bassedelic Szechuan w/ Ascension, Solid, Alexander @ The Black Box Lounge
Women In Jazz ft. Annie Booth (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Jofoke Anem (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Dan Schwindt “Beat Speak” (Late Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
JJ Murphy Trio (Late Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Wade Bowen @ The Grizzly Rose
Amy Helm w/ Grant Sabin and the Juke Joint Highball @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Atmosphere w/ Evidence, Grieves, Dem Atlas, DJ Keezy @ Red Rocks
SALES w/ No Vacation @ The Bluebird Theater
Test Kitchen @ The Gothic Theatre
Larry June w/ Reve Kalell, Trayce Chapman, Ryan Alan, Pat Anthony, Dylan Montayne @ The Marquis Theatre
Spiral Cell w/ Nordic Daughter, Kate Merrill, David Other @ Larimer Lounge
Saturday, September 1
Recommended: Wake and Bake Brunch w/ DJ Imeh (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
On Saturday morning, you have the chance to start your day the right way with one of Ophelia’s brunch sets. DJ Imeh hosts this Wake and Bake Brunch almost every month, and it combines two of the best things one could ask for – music and brunch. Whether you’re hungover, looking to explore Denver or just want to have a unique brunch, head on down to Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox this Saturday morning.
Also see…
The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman (Two Sets) @ Soiled Dover Underground
Terrapin Flyer ft. Melvin Seals @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Kitten @ Levitt Pavilion
Liquor Biscuit & Trickshot @ The Venue
1st Saturdays w/ Poten, Sean Michaels @ The Black Box Lounge
#045 – Chrissy Chris w/ Carasel MC, NVRSOFT B2B LOKSHOT, Syntax, X-TS Emcee, Relyt @ The Black Box
PHISH @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Mile High Soul Club @ Syntax Physic Opera
Knot Rock w/ Scott Uhl @ Herman’s Hideaway
The Juantee w/ Zeta June, More @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Dreadnought w/ Abrams, Giardia @ Hi-Dive
Pink Fuzz (LP Release) w/ Love Gang, Boot Gun @ Lost Lake
Ultra ’80s Live (Tributes to Depeche Mode, Erasure, and Wham!!) @ The Oriental Theater
Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles @ Dazzle Jazz
Bad Bunny @ Bellco Theatre
Gramatik w/ Gryffin, Haywyre, Ramzoid, Balkan Bump @ Red Rocks
Big Business @ Larimer Lounge
Sunday, September 2
Recommended: Jason Mraz w/ Brett Dennen @ Red Rocks
To wrap things up this week, Jason Mraz is returning to the Red Rocks stage on Sunday night. Mraz is known for any number of his recognizable hits such as “I’m Yours” or “I Won’t Give Up.” In addition to his already extensive catalog of material, Mraz recently released Know. which marked the singer’s fifth studio album. Joining Mraz on Sunday night is fellow artist Brett Dennen and tickets are still available, so grab them while you can.
Also see…
Sunday Funday w/ Bands TBA @ Goosetown Tavern
Terrapin Flyer ft. Melvin Seals @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
As Am I w/ Pause., Dark Oceanz, Jake Walker, Dende @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Jinx Jones w/ Adam Lopez @ The Oriental Theater
Kush Groove Sundays w/ DJ Thred Savage, Special Guests @ The Meadowlark
PHISH @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
The Friends & Family Fest ft. Brother Saturn, MYTHirst, Ambersmoke, J*Sutton, RNP, Eraserhead Fuckers, Tunica Externa, Metlay @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Parkway Drive w/ August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, Polaris @ The Ogden Theatre
Liz Brasher @ Larimer Lounge
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