There are a lot of concerts to look forward to this week as we head into the middle of December. We are about half-way through the month, which means time is running out to squeeze in as many shows to your 2018 roster as you can. There are over 100 concerts going on this week which means there’s bound to be something for everyone in the mix. We’ve compiled all of the shows going on across the Mile High City for you below, so take care and enjoy what the Denver music scene has to offer.
Monday, December 10
Recommended: Dua Lipa w/ Chloe Tang @ The Fillmore
To kick things off on Monday, British pop star Dua Lipa is returning to The Fillmore. Earlier this year, Lipa was set to perform at The Fillmore but the singer’s performance was postponed due to health issues. Now that the singer is back to full strength, she is returning to the Mile High City. Colorado’s own Chloe Tang is set to open up for Lipa on her makeup Denver date this Monday, making this a great blend of local and national talent.
Also see…
Preoccupations + Protomartyr w/ Teeth Of The Hydra @ The Bluebird Theater
The English Beat w/ The Dendrites @ The Gothic Theatre
The Hang w/ Jessica Jones ft. Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Middle Kids w/ The Shacks @ Larimer Lounge
Can’t Be Satisfied: Blues Night @ Hi-Dive
Motown on Mondays @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Upsetting w/ More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Royal Jelly Sessions ft. Todd Stoops + Marcus Rezak @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Jelly Bread w/ Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Live Jazz Night @ The Meadowlark
Tuesday, December 11
Recommended: Thom Yorke @ Paramount Theatre
If you’re a fan of Radiohead, this is the show for you this week. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is taking over Paramount Theatre on Tuesday. Yorke is widely recognized for his work with the rock band Radiohead, who are responsible for songs such as “Creep” and “Karma Police.” Over the past 12 years, Yorke released several solo projects starting with The Eraser back in 2006. Yorke is touring on behalf of his 2014 release Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes which also acts as some great recommended listening if you’re unfamiliar with this artist.
Also see…
H.E.R. w/ Bri Steves, Tone Stith @ The Ogden Theatre
John Grant w/ Two Medicine @ The Bluebird Theater
Myles Kennedy w/ Walking Papers @ Summit Music Hall
Dave East w/ Shooter, D Jones, Errol Vibes, DJ Awall, RimeS, Jay Triiiple, Swank Sinatra @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Seaway w/ Trophy Eyes, Microwave, Can’t Swim, Hot Mulligan @ The Marquis Theatre
Navio + Rob Drabkin @ Larimer Lounge
Spendtime Palace w/ The Brazen Youth, Slynger @ Lost Lake
Demoncassettecult w/ MachuLinea, Mirror Fears @ Lion’s Lair
CU Thompson Jazz Ensemble Performing “Nutcracker Suite” by Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn @ Dazzle Jazz
Bob Montgomery and Friends @ Nocturne Jazz
Dominic Lalli’s Bluebird Quintet ft. Adam Deitch, Borahm Lee, Gabe Mervine, Hunter Roberts @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Lipglo$$ w/ Sad Nois, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Open Mic Band Jam w/ Nic Jay @ Goosetown Tavern
The Helio Sequence @ Globe Hall
Hundred Foot Owl (Night Set) @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Bluegrass Tuesdays w/ Franklin & Friends (Late Set) @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
InGhosts w/ Demented, hindrance @ Herman’s Hideaway
IL Divo @ The Bellco Theatre
Sepia w/ Wriza, Sobremarcha, Meech, CohmuDose, Limpz, Gahlaktus, Xenolinguist, parkbreezy, TF Marz, Ego Death @ The Black Box + Black Box Lounge
Open Mic Night w/ Bobert @ The Meadowlark
Songwriter’s Open Mic w/ Anthony Ruptak @ Syntax Physic Opera
Wednesday, December 12
Recommended: Travis Scott w/ Trippie Redd, Gunna, Sheck Wes @ The Pepsi Center
On Wednesday night, rapper Travis Scott is taking over The Pepsi Center in what has the potential to be a wild show. Scott quickly made a name for himself in the rap scene back in 2012 appearing with such artists as T.I. and 2 Chainz. Since then, the rapper has released five studio albums, including his most recent 2018 release of NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES. Fellow artists Trippie Redd, Gunna and Sheck Wes are joining Scott as he makes his way into Denver this Wednesday.
Also see…
RE:Search ft. NastyNasty + Gladkill w/ Avry, Mikey Thunder, Jordan Polovina @ Cervantes’ Other Side
STEAM Wednesdays ft. Waze & Odyssey @ Bar Standard
Houston Person Quartet @ Dazzle Jazz
The Paul Shinn Quartet @ Nocturne Jazz
La Armada w/ Allout Helter, Targets, No Sign of Remorse, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Kid Astronaut w/ Kayla Marque, Dylan Streight, Shalom Dubas @ Globe Hall
Ike Reilly + Johnny Hickman @ The Walnut Room
Kurt Elling “The Beautiful Day” Holiday Show + “The Questions” (Two Sets) @ Soiled Dove Underground
Mass Hipsteria @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Open Stage Denver @ The Venue
The Swallow @ The Meadowlark
Nelly @ Temple Denver
Jazz Jam w/ Kevin Matthews, Carl Sorensen @ Syntax Physic Opera
Thursday, December 13
Recommended: Daughtry w/ Romero @ Paramount Theatre
On Thursday night, Daughtry is bringing us back to Paramount Theatre. You might recognize some of Daughtry’s older work like the 2006 hit “Home” which took the radio stations by storm. Earlier this year, Daughtry released their most recent album Cage To Rattle which was their first new release since 2013. Fellow artist Romero is joining Daughtry at the Paramount this Thursday and tickets are still on sale.
Also see…
United States Of Bass ft. DJ Craze, Daddy Kev, DJ Taye, Dieselboy, More @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom + Other Side
Muscle Beach w/ Giardia, Vexing, Matriarch @ Larimer Lounge
Asagraum w/ Sar Isatum, Amdusias, Tyrannus @ Hi-Dive
Sharone & the Wind w/ Düllhaus, Oxygen Thief, Feigning @ Lost Lake
Pauly D @ Beta Nightclub
Musical Mayhem December: Jimi Davies w/ TripLip, e-Scapes @ Lion’s Lair
Rekha Ohal (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Houston Person Quartet (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Whip It! All Vinyl ’80s Dance Party w/ DJ Jason Heller @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Apes of the State w/ Ludlow, Crow Cavalier, Mary Wander, FCMAQ @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Motown Groove w/ DJ Aka Miggy @ Goosetown Tavern
Phishin Thursdays: Phour.O @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
J.O.B. w/ Wandering Monks, Willdabeast, Joon Bug, Benjamin Berg, Lord Step @ Your Mom’s House Denver
JC Cernan @ The Venue
Fosters of Frequencies Takeover w/ Yvga, Dexter Audio b2b Quite Possibly, Terminally Chill, Hastur, Boyo, Sandyman @ The Black Box Lounge
Andreilien & Mindex w/ Cloud-D, The Glitch Wizard @ The Black Box
The Interesting Times Gang 001 w/ DJ Couchman @ The Meadowlark
Tony Goffredi and the Strangely Familiar w/ Tyler Sanfield @ BarFly
Friday, December 14
Recommended: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony w/ Tha Dogg Pound, Twista @ The Fillmore
If you’re looking for a little old school hip-hop in your life this week, we’ve got you covered. To wrap up the week on Friday, ’90s rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is headed to The Fillmore. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has been around since 1994 with their debut release of Creepin on Ah Come Up which included one of their first hits “Thuggish Ruggish Bone.” Ever since then, the rap group continues to make moves and shows no signs of slowing down. Fellow artists Tha Dogg Pound and Twista are on the bill for the evening as well, making this one hell of a night for rap.
Also see…
The New Mastersounds + DJ Williams Shots Fired @ The Ogden Theatre
Brent Cowles w/ Strange Americans @ The Bluebird Theater
Eoto w/ Youngsta, Skydyed @ The Gothic Theatre
Lunar Fire w/ Cualli, Magnetik, Precious Hill @ Cervantes’ Other Side
ill.Gates w/ Stylust, Kowta, Kavsko @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
2nd Annual Red Tide Rising Toys For Tots Party ft. Red Tide Rising, Late Night Fights, New Fiction, Right Before Rain, Hunter Hallberg w/ Nate Tharp @ The Marquis Theatre
Harry Hudson w/ JP Saxe @ Larimer Lounge
The Lituation @ Hi-Dive
Ksuhdilla w/ Deadnasty, Bowzr, Wav-E @ Lost Lake
Barely Alive + Dodge & Fuski + Infekt w/ Sektah @ Beta Nightclub
Black X-Mas @ The Roxy Theatre
Fiesta Fridays @ Club Vinyl
Ritual Fridays @ The Church
Hometown for the Holidays w/ My Body Sings Electric @ The Oriental Theater
Trick Punch w/ E.M.P., Barking Mad, One Time Crime @ Lion’s Lair
Women In Jazz ft. Rekha Ohal (Day Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
GoodRattle Hardbop Quintet (Night Set) @ Nocturne Jazz
Ike Spivak Trio @ Nocturne Jazz
Thompson Square @ The Grizzly Rose
Tommy’s Benefit Show w/ Bad Engrish, The Trade-Ins, The Hacks, The Pollution @ Goosetown Tavern
Too Many Humans (Not Enough Coats) w/ The Trujillo Company, HR People @ Globe Hall
Trickshot w/ Double Bills, Shovelin Stone @ The Walnut Room
Shakedown Street @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
AYSK (Artists You Should Know) @ Herman’s Hideaway
Mass Relay w/ Papa Skunk, Chando, Patrick Skyler, CatParty, Urban @ Your Mom’s House Denver
John Craigie w/ Rainbow Girls @ Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
Coyote Poets of the Universe @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
DJ Staxx + DJ Tommy B @ The Venue
The Solution w/ DJ Low Key + DJ Lazy Eyez @ The Black Box Lounge
Xxxy w/ Emyli Dahlia, Sidechick @ The Black Box
Good For Health Bad For Education @ The Meadowlark
Dust Stompers + Babywood Hatbox @ The Black Buzzard
Stereo Clone @ Herb’s
Sacha Robotti @ Temple Denver
Whole Milk w/ Jade Vases, Kiltro @ BarFly
Samantha Pease Recital (Night Set) @ Syntax Physic Opera
Sour Boy Bitter Girl w/ Pout House, Toboggan, Cole Naylor (Late Set) @ Syntax Physic Opera
Saturday, December 15
Recommended: Slow Caves w/ Modern Leisure, Corsicana @ Lost Lake
On Saturday, Denver’s own indie-pop band Slow Caves is taking over Lost Lake. 2018 was a great year for Slow Caves, and they should definitely be on your radar as we approach 2019. Back in 2017, the band released their debut EP Desert Minded, which is a great starting point if you’re new to their sound. Back in November, Slow Caves released a live EP which will give you a taste of their concerts. Fellow Colorado acts Modern Leisure and Corsicana are on the Saturday evening ticket as well.
Also see…
Khruangbin w/ The Marias @ The Ogden Theatre
Rebirth Brass Band w/ Leon and the Revival, The Burroughs (Two Sets) @ The Bluebird Theater
Parade Of Lasers 2018 ft. Getter, Party Favor, Blunts & Blondes, Ubur @ The Fillmore
Xiuhtezcatl w/ Lily Fangz, Write Minded @ Cervantes’ Other Side
The Travelin’ McCourys w/ Pick & Howl, Scott Slay & the Rail @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
nothing,nowhere. w/ Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, smrtdeath, St. Panther @ The Marquis Theatre
Magic Sword w/ Crystal Ghost @ Larimer Lounge
Decemburger III w/ UADA, Axeslasher, Crypt Trip, Glacial Tomb, Bummer, The Ditch And The Delta @ Hi-Dive
Dzeko @ Beta Nightclub
Afton @ The Roxy Theatre
BASS OPS ft. Swayd, Nastia @ Club Vinyl
Face Vocal Band @ The Paramount Theatre
KGNU Showcase ft. Tiq Tok, The Sea Grapes, Bryon Parker, Housekeys @ Lion’s Lair
Purnell Steen (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
The Steve Kovalcheck Quintet @ Nocturne Jazz
Brunch w/ Wes Watkins & Friends (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
A Holiday Spectacular w/ DJ Clark Thomas (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Stray The Course (Single Release) w/ 10,000 Volt Ghost, Acceptable Losses, The Swashbuckling Doctors, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Ivory Circle w/ Nina & The Hold Tight, Vatican Vamps @ Globe Hall
Shakedown Street @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
The Petty Nicks Experience w/ Irreverent Kings, School of Rock Aurora House Band @ Herman’s Hideaway
Mono Verde Collective w/ Rebelde, The Sparkplugs @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Chris Daniels & The Kings ft. Freddi Gowdy @ Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
Chain Station @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Hillbilly Demons @ The Venue
Top Flite Empire w/ BYZ, Miguel Crandel, More @ The Black Box + Black Box Lounge
Tnwky @ The Meadowlark
Alba’s 30th Birthday w/ One Flew West, OptycNerd, Holdfast @ The Black Buzzard
Skool Daze @ Herb’s
Nero (DJ Set) @ Temple Denver
Foxfeather w/ Anthony Ruptak @ BarFly
Halden Wofford + Bonnie & Her Clydes @ Syntax Physic Opera
Sunday, December 16
Recommended: Emma Ruth Rundle w/ Jaye Jayle, Abrams @ Lost Lake
To wrap up this week in Denver concerts, California-based artist Emma Ruth Rundle is headed to Denver to take over Lost Lake on Sunday. Rundle is no stranger to the music industry as the multi-faceted musician has been part of multiple projects and has taken on multiple different roles over the years. She’s released solo albums, formed bands and experimented with her own sound, to name a few. Now, Rundle is venturing out on a solo tour. Rundle just celebrated the release of her most recent album On Dark Horses earlier this year and is touring in support of its release. Fellow artists Jaye Jayle and Abrams are joining Rundle on her Denver tour stop. Tickets are still available to see Rundle in action, so act now before it’s too late.
Also see…
Chris Liebing @ Beta Nightclub
The Blues Kings w/ Gobbing On Wasabi, Steve & Marina @ Lion’s Lair
The Adam Bodine Trio (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Peter Sommer Septet Holiday Celebration (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Brunch w/ Wes Watkins & Friends (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Open Mic w/ Soul Daddy & His Band (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Meliora w/ Tolstoy, Pythalo, Redivider @ Globe Hall
Performance High Showcase @ The Walnut Room
Bear’s Choice ft. Dave Hebert of JGB @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Sensory Friendly Concert w/ Still, We Rise (Day Set) @ Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
Cheryl Wheeler + Kenny White (Night Set) @ Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
#Swimteamsundays w/ DEALZ, DJ Thred, DJ Skip Rip @ The Meadowlark
Denver On My Mind – Americana Series @ The Black Buzzard
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