Are you enjoying October so far? Although we are already halfway through the month, there are still so many concerts to see. In fact, this week alone offers over 70 shows and events going on around the Denver music scene. If you’re looking for some new local music to check out, visit venues such as Larimer Lounge or Lost Lake. If you’re in the mood for some national chart-topping talent, check out Red Rocks or The Pepsi Center this week. Whatever you do, we hope you have fun exploring this week in Denver concerts.
Monday, October 15
Recommended: Eden w/ Kacy Hill @ The Ogden Theatre
On Monday, singer/songwriter Eden (aka Jonathon Ng) is headed to Denver to take over The Ogden. Eden is known for combining his love of songwriting with his passion for EDM in his music. Eden brings these two elements together to deliver an impactful sound. Earlier this year, Eden released his most recent 13 track album vertigo. Joining Eden on Monday night at The Ogden is fellow artist Kacey Hill.
Also see…
Rhye w/ Your Smith @ The Gothic Theatre
Dreamers w/ Weathers, Rad Horror @ Marquis Theater
The David Mayfield Parade w/ The Maykit, Branson Anderson @ Hi-Dive
The Simon & Garfunkel Story @ The Paramount Theatre
Live Jazz Night @ The Meadowlark
Vlad Girshevich Jazz w/ Special Guests @ Herb’s
Musician’s Resistance w/ Famous Men, Billy Shaddox, Carolyn Hunter (Heartstring Hunters), Erin Peet-Lukes (Thunder and Rain), Dallas Thronton, Leesaann, The Catcalls @ The Walnut Room
TheDopestMatrix w/ Aye Dee, Charlie Junter, Donny SP, R33D, Luvsick, Howell, K-Wullums @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Tuesday, October 16
Recommended: Tom Morello @ The Gothic Theatre
Rage Against The Machine was an anthemic multi-genre group back in the ’90s and was responsible for unforgettable hits such as “Killing In The Name” and “Bulls On Parade.” On Tuesday, Rage Against The Machine’s guitar player Tom Morello is headed into Denver to perform at The Gothic Theatre. Morello’s incredible guitar licks and unique sound manipulation are just a few of the legendary tactics he uses. Tickets are still available for Morello’s Denver show at The Gothic, so grab some while you can.
Also see…
Phora w/ Splyt, Ralphysway @ The Ogden Theatre
Banners w/ The Brummies @ The Bluebird Theater
Reggae Tuesdays ft. For Peace Band w/ Highway 50, Yahru El Guru, Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
KnowMads w/ Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Robotaki w/ Birocratic, Ehiorobo @ Larimer Lounge
The Lituation @ Hi-Dive
Abstrakt Sonance w/ ColtCuts, Ego Death @ The Black Box
Open Mic Night w/ Slex Allen @ The Meadowlark
B3 Jazz Project w/ Laura Newman, Jill Fredericksen, Vlad Girshevich, Daryl Gott, Special Guests @ Herb’s
Yoke Lore w/ Bay Ledges @ Lost Lake
Roy Orbison w/ Julian Frampton @ The Paramount Theatre
Tigran Hamasyan @ Dazzle Jazz
A Place To Bury Strangers w/ Kraus, Cindygod (Ex Gauntlet Hair) @ Globe Hall
Jesse Colin Young @ The Oriental Theater
The Cavves w/ Party Fridge, RitaRita, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Wednesday, October 17
Recommended: Milo Greene w/ Sharaya Summers @ The Bluebird Theater
On Wednesday, Los Angeles-based indie-folk band Milo Greene is headed out of the West Coast and into the Mile High City for a show at The Bluebird Theater. This indie-trio has three studio albums under their belts with their most recent, Adult Contemporary, being released earlier this year. If you’re looking for some recommended listening, check out “1957” or “Son My Son.” Fellow artist Sharaya Summers is joining Milo Greene on their Denver stop at The Bluebird, making this a must-see for all the indie lovers out there.
Also see…
RE:Search ft. The Librarian w/ Sam Binga, Galaxe, Mikey Thunder, Jordan Polovina @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Necropanther w/ Last Word, We Are William, VSCRL, In The Varient @ Marquis Theater
Cane Hill w/ Sharptooth, Afterlife @ Larimer Lounge
Tigran Hamasyan @ Dazzle Jazz
Jimbo Darville & the Truckadours w/ Ginstrings @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
STEAM Wednesdays w/ Hannah Wants @ Bar Standard
She Wants Revenge w/ Mykki Blanco, Dead Orchids @ The Oriental Theater
Hikes (ATX) w/ Old Sport, Endless, Nameless, Autumn Creatures @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Mandy Yoches and the Hell Knows @ Goosetown Tavern
Pretty Poison w/ DJ Git & Friends @ The Meadowlark
Laura Newman Group w/ Wendy Fopeano, Laura Newman, Vlad Girshevich, Jill Fredericksen (Night Set) @ Herb’s
Hump Day Funk Jam (Late Set) @ Herb’s
LvL Up Wednesdays @ Temple Denver
Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes @ Soiled Dove Underground
Jessica Jones Band @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Thursday, October 18
Recommended: KYLE w/ Marc E Bassy, tobi lou @ The Ogden Theatre
On Thursday night, rap star KYLE is taking over The Ogden Theatre. You might recognize some of KYLE’s work, as the rapper has appeared on the Billboard charts and has an impressive catalog for his relatively young career. Earlier this year, KYLE dropped his most recent album Light of Mine which includes hits such as “iSpy” and “Playinwitme.” KYLE is bringing along fellow artists Marc E Bassy and tobi lou to Denver with him this Thursday.
Also see…
Jain w/ Drama @ The Bluebird Theater
Chief Keef w/ Lingo Nation, MiKEMiNDED, J Krupt x Cascade Delucci, The Ape, Special Guests @ The Gothic Theatre
Hymn For Her w/ Armchair Boogie, Shovelin Stone @ Cervantes’ Other Side
The Del McCoury Band w/ Chain Station @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Eliot Lipp w/ Nobide Live Band, Tortuga @ Larimer Lounge
SYCDVK w/ The Patient Zeros, Bad Britton @ Hi-Dive
Qrion w/ Freddy Rule, Dawn Safari @ Lost Lake
Dirty Audio @ Beta Nightclub
Simple Minds @ The Paramount Theatre
Rekha Ohal (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Quirktett (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Some Diggity (Late Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Florea w/ Ghost Tapes, Automatic Iris @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
American Grandma w/ Short Shorts, Cuckoo @ Globe Hall
Dale Watson + Wayne “The Train” Hancock w/ Saddle Of Southern Darkness @ The Oriental Theater
Antigama w/ Violent Opposition, Rottenness, AK//47, 908 @ 3 Kings Tavern
Pocket Vinyl @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Thelem & Perkulator w/ Mtn Menace, Ollie Mumbles @ The Black Box
Stomping Ground Thursdays w/ Bucci, The Glitch Wizard, Psionic, Vicix, Faith in May @ The Black Box Lounge
Eventually It Will Kill You w/ Manny Blessings (Cassette Release), Natural Violence, Prison Glue, Law of The Night @ The Meadowlark
Dave Randon Trio @ Herb’s
The Happy Fits + Backseat Vinyl + The Solarists @ The Walnut Room
17th Avenue Allstars + 5280 A Cappella @ Soiled Dove Underground
Dead Floyd @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Friday, October 19
Recommended: Blackbear w/ Lil Skies, Dvbbs, Mike Posner, Stalking Gia @ Red Rocks
On Friday, Florida-based singer-songwriter Blackbear is coming back to Denver to headline Red Rocks. Last year, Blackbear came through Denver with Fall Out Boy at The Pepsi Center. This time around, the artist has his own headlining spot at Colorado’s most famous venue. Joining Blackbear on his 2018 Red Rocks run are fellow artists Lil Skies, Dvbbs, Mike Posner and Stalking Gia.
Also see…
Polyphia w/ Hail The Sun, CoVet @ The Bluebird Theater
Real Friends w/ Boston Manor, Grayscale, Eat Your Heart Out @ The Gothic Theatre
Tycho (DJ Set) @ Summit Music Hall
Wookiefoot w/ That 1 Guy @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
New Orleans Suspects + The Jauntee (Album Release) w/ Legato @ Cervantes’ Other Side
MyChildren MyBride w/ Secrets, Earth Groans, Capture, Half Hearted @ Marquis Theater
Stayloose (FKA Stélouse) w/ Yetep @ Larimer Lounge
Pan Astral (Single Release) w/ Motion Trap, Double Sun @ Hi-Dive
Abhi The Nomad w/ Harrison Sands @ Lost Lake
Buku @ Beta Nightclub
Christina Aguilera @ The Pepsi Center
Nitty Gritty Dirtband w/ Leo Kottke @ The Paramount Theatre
Women In Jazz ft. Tenia Nelson @ Dazzle Jazz
Denver Philharmonic Orchestra w/ A Twist (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Ramakhandra + Kid Astronaut (Late Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Love & Theft @ Grizzly Rose
Wake Up and Live (Bob Marley Tribute) w/ Red Sage @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Joshua Hedley w/ Kelsey Waldon @ Globe Hall
Amanda Perez @ The Roxy Theatre
Option4 & Friends w/ Dena Amy @ Bar Standard
Ritual Fridays w/ Luca Lush + Vindata + Kittens + B&L All-Stars @ The Church
Wake the Dead @ Milk Bar
Mickman w/ DeeZ, Alejo, SmokersLownge @ The Black Box
3rd Eye Fridays ft. Magnetik + Impervim w/ Higherglyph @ The Black Box Lounge
The Solution w/ DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez @ The Meadowlark
Adam Lopez @ Skylark Lounge
The King Stan Band @ The Black Buzzard
Alive On Arrival @ Herb’s
Habstrakt @ Temple Denver
Mark Diamond & Andy Weyl (Late Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Dancing Plague & More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Upstate + Morning Bear w/ Joe Sampson @ The Walnut Room
Dead Floyd @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Drowning Pool w/ Sideffect, Public Display of Aggression, VSCRL, Fortune In Fallacy @ Herman’s Hideaway
Your Mom’s House Denver Grand Re-Opening ft. Taylor James Frederick & Friends + Atlas Adrift @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Best of Open Stage @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Saturday, October 20
Recommended: Excision w/ Skism b2b Trampa, Barely Alive b2b Phaseone b2b Virtual Riot, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Dion Timmer, Subtronics, Wooli @ Red Rocks
If you still haven’t had your Red Rocks fix, don’t worry, we have you covered. On Saturday, EDM artist Excision is bringing all of the bass he can fit on the rocks in what is shaping up to be one hell of a set. Excision’s music ranges from the harder side of EDM to the more melodic softer side of the genre. Fellow artists Skism, Trampa, Barely Alive, Phaseone, Virtual Riot, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Dion Timmer, Subtronics and Wooli are all on the bill for Saturday night.
Also see…
Ott w/ Phutureprimitive, Kaya Project (DJ Set), Nick Holden @ The Ogden Theatre
Max w/ Nina Nesbitt, Ezi @ The Bluebird Theater
Kick Out The Jams w/ Starcrawler, The Yawpers @ The Gothic Theatre
Tycho (DJ Set) @ Summit Music Hall
Eric Lindell + Atomga w/ Sam Ravenna @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Start Making Sense (Talking Heads Tribute) w/ Ruby Dear @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Four Fists (P.O.S x Astronautalis) w/ Shiftee, Angel Davenport @ Marquis Theater
Good Old War w/ Beta Radio, Danny Black @ Larimer Lounge
Dark Descent Records Ninth Anniversary w/ Cianide, Krypts, Adversarial, Sempiternal Dusk, Spectral Voice, Blood Incantation @ Hi-Dive
Dog Fashion Disco w/ 86-B @ Lost Lake
for KING & COUNTRY w/ Sucré, DK The Drummer @ The Paramount Theatre
Purnell Steen (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Colorado Jazz Workshop: 7th Annual Jazz Festival (All Day) @ Dazzle Jazz
Wes Watkins (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Polyrhythmics (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Isreal Nash w/ Kyle Emerson @ Globe Hall
Twiztid @ The Roxy Theatre
Recon DNB XV Year Anniversary w/ Dom & Roland, Sully, Spinscott @ The Black Box
More20 Takeover @ The Black Box Lounge
The King Stan Band (Night Set) @ The Black Buzzard
Dragontown Dan (Late Set) @ The Black Buzzard
Alive On Arrival @ Herb’s
Snbrn @ Temple Denver
Mija @ Club Vinyl
Nick Benitez Quintet @ Nocturne Jazz
Hocico w/ Ritual Aesthetic, Kill Minus Nine, DJ Cyber 1, DJ Matte Black @ 3 Kings Tavern
A Light Among Many w/ Darsombra, Voideater, Lepidoptera @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Andy Palmer’s Hiatus Show w/ Kiltro @ The Walnut Room
Ron McMillon (CD Release) @ Soiled Dove Underground
Dead Floyd @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Hazel Miller Band w/ The Grand Tour, Solar @ Herman’s Hideaway
Chris Daniels & The Kings w/ Echo Base Quartet, Smokin’ Joe, Space Monkey Mafia @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Perpetual Motion @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Sunday, October 21
Recommended: Strung Out w/ The Bombpops, Counterpunch, Plasma Canvas @ The Gothic Theatre
If you’re looking for something a little harder this week, you’re in luck. To wrap things up on Sunday, punk band Strung Out is taking over The Gothic Theatre. Hailing from Southern California, Strung Out’s music ranges from fast-paced punk to hard-hitting alternative. Fellow artists The Bombpops, Counterpunch and Plasma Canvas are joining Strung Out on their stop at The Gothic Theatre, making this a great way to end the week.
Also see…
Stick To Your Guns + Emmure w/ Wage War, Sanction @ Summit Music Hall
Afton Showcase ft. Payton Perez, Bleach Breath, High Kaliber Entertainment, Ellr, RMXKNG b2b MTNMAN, XOE Xhenobi, KINGPEN KEN, 187 klaN, Stevie Fresh, Midnight requiem, PVRTYFOUL, RayRay/RayBanzz$$, Prince Lit, More @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Mom Jeans. w/ Just Friends, Awakebutstillinbed, Old Sport @ Marquis Theater
Mothers w/ Mega Bog @ Larimer Lounge
The Sheepdogs w/ Calvin Love @ Hi-Dive
Bells Atlas w/ Lady Gang, Venus Cruz @ Lost Lake
C.W. Stoneking w/ The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, Sierra Ferrell, In/Planes @ Globe Hall
UK Subs + Agent Orange w/ Guttermouth, No Takers @ The Oriental Theater
Oleta Adams @ Soiled Dove Underground
The Love Gangsters @ Herb’s
Confetti Diamonds Listening Party @ Temple Denver
Glass Cases + BOIS D’ARC + Theoretic @ Your Mom’s House Denver