There are so many more concerts to see this month as we head into the second full week of January. This week in concerts includes shows that tackle everything from jazz to EDM which means there’s bound to be something out there for everyone. Below is an extensive list for you to use at your disposal to get out and explore all the music that Denver has to offer.
Monday, January 7
Recommended: The Burn Unit ft. DJ Williams (Karl Denson), Jeremy Salken (Big Gigantic), Eric Luba (Analog Son) w/ The Hang ft. Jessica Jones & Friends, ScHratcH, AJ Salas, Brisco Jones, Brant Williams, Eric Imbrosciano @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Cervantes’ Other Side is hosting a stacked line up to kick this week in Denver concerts off on Monday. The Burn Unit along with a plethora of other guests from big-name bands including DJ Williams of Karl Denson’s band, Jeremy Salken from Big Gigantic and Eric Luba from Analog Son are taking over The Other Side at Cervantes’ in what will be one hell of a show. On top of the already heavy line up mentioned above, fellow artists Jessica Jones, ScHratcH, AJ Salas, Brisco Jones, Brant Williams and Eric Imbrosciano are on the line up for Monday night as well.
Also see…
Motown On Mondays @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Mystery Mondays: Buckdancer’s Choice @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Live Jazz Night @ The Meadowlark
Vlad Girshevich Jazz w/ Special Guests @ Herb’s
Tuesday, January 8
Recommended: Gestalt w/ Riley!, Meliora, Tonguebyte @ Larimer Lounge
On Tuesday night, Gestalt will be taking over Larimer Lounge. Gestalt is an indie-rock band out of Denver whose sound is groovy and falls more on the heavy side of the indie genre. The gents of Gestalt sent 2018 off the right way on December 31 with their most recent three single release titled do i look lovely, which includes some great recommended listening to get yourself familiar with their work. Fellow artists Riley!, Meliora and Tonguebyte are also on the bill for Tuesday evening as well.
Also see…
Tom Amend Jazz Organ Trio @ Nocturne Jazz
Open Mic Jam Band w/ Nic Jay @ Goosetown Tavern
Open Jam @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Sleeper w/ Kali, December Battle Winner’s Showcase, Counterfeit Rainbow, Jang, BEX, Tyrant b2b Max Mischief, Dimethyldreamz @ The Black Box + The Black Box Lounge
Open Mic Night w/ Bobert @ The Meadowlark
B3 Jazz Project w/ Laura Newman, Jill Fredericksen, Vlad Girshevich, Daryl Gott, Special Guests @ Herb’s
Wednesday, January 9
Recommended: Annie Booth Trio @ Nocturne Jazz
On Wednesday night, local jazz icon Annie Booth is headed over to Nocturne. Booth has been on the Denver jazz scene for many years and is not only a name that keeps popping up around the city but is one of the best working jazz musicians in the scene today. On Wednesday night, you have the chance to see her in action along with her trio as they pay tribute to The Beatles at Nocturne.
Also see…
Re:Search ft. Vibesquad w/ LYFTD, Mikey Thunder, Jordan Polovina, Special Guests @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Lost Aliens w/ Black Market Translation, Indra’s Net @ Larimer Lounge
Remember Sports w/ Nadine, Backseat Vinyl @ Lost Lake
STEAM Wednesdays w/ Washed Out DJ Set @ Bar Standard
Goth Night @ Milk Bar
Malik Burgers w/ Left Lung, Luvsicc, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Sammy Miller & The Congregation @ Soiled Dove Underground
Jack Canaan w/ Polaroid Antarctica, David Alexander @ Herman’s Hideaway
Femme Fatale w/ Reidy, Cyoti, Kautious, Bea Bleu @ The Black Box Lounge
The Swallow @ The Meadowlark
Laura Newman Group w/ Wendy Fopeano, Vlad Girshevich, Jill Fredericksen (Night Set) @ Herb’s
Hump Day Funk Jam (Late Set) @ Herb’s
Thursday, January 10
Recommended: Spectacle w/ Beak Nasty, Jordan Polovina, Tortuga @ The Bluebird Theater
If you’re looking for some local EDM this week, we’ve got just the show for you to check out. On Thursday night, local EDM trio Spectacle is taking over The Bluebird. Spectacle, comprised of Jessica Borth, Michael Mahan and Rob Brandon, are known for their diverse skills as musicians and bring some really unique elements to the playing field. Fellow artists Beak Nasty, Jordan Polovina and Tortuga are joining Spectacle as they gear up for their show on Thursday night.
Also see…
Kris Lager Band w/ Winston Ramble, Extra Gold @ Cervantes’ Other Side
The Dollhouse Thieves w/ Nina and The Hold Tight, Moses, Mlady @ Larimer Lounge
Nekrofilth (Album Release) w/ Phallic Meditation, Keef Duster @ Hi-Dive
Bear and The Beasts (Single Release) w/ Los Mocochetes, The Interesting Times Gang, Knuckle Pups @ Lost Lake
Hip-Hop Thursdays @ Club Vinyl
CO Underground @ Milk Bar
Latin Jazz All Stars @ Dazzle Jazz
Mingus and Mariano by The Ron LeGault – Harry Drabkin Quintet @ Nocturne Jazz
A.J. Fullerton w/ Grant Sabin and the Juke Joint Highball @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Sorry, No Sympathy w/ Hemingway Hero, More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Motown Thursday @ Goosetown Tavern
Phishin Thursdays: Aphishionados @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Meat & Potatoes w/ Cool Accent, PHIE, Xenia Dunford @ Herman’s Hideaway
Mean Mug Music Takeover @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Mark Cormican @ Quinlan Cafe at Swallow Hill Music
Sub.Session w/ Faith in May, Jen Ese’, Norse Dubz, Safire, Halfrican, Siren, Bex, Synchronicity @ The Black Box Lounge
Eazybaked + Prophet w/ Dalek One, Fathomless @ The Black Box
The Interesting Times Gang 001 w/ DJ Couchman @ The Meadowlark
Dave Randon Trio @ Herb’s
Friday, January 11
Recommended: Black Pistol Fire w/ The Guestlist, Pink Fuzz @ The Gothic Theatre
To wrap the work week up on Friday, we’ve got some rock music in store for you. Black Pistol Fire is headed into the Mile High City to take over The Gothic Theatre. Earlier this month, Black Pistol Fire released a new single titled “Level” which is a great song to stream if you’re completely new to their sound. Fellow artists The Guestlist and Pink Fuzz are joining Black Pistol Fire as they make their way to The Gothic Theatre this Friday night.
Also see…
Mustard Plug w/ Younger Than Neil, The Dendrites @ The Bluebird Theater
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin ft. Kim Dawson (Matador Soul Sounds), Jeremy Salken (Big Gigantic), Adryon de León (Orgone), Such, JoFoKe, Gabe Mervine, Mike Tallman (Eufórquestra), Nick Gerlach, Peter Stoltzman, Connor Groscurth w/ Space Orphan @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon) + UllrGrass All-Stars ft. Members of Rapidgrass w/ Coral Creek, Pick & Howl @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Hellgrammites w/ It’s Just Bugs, Giardia, False Report @ The Marquis Theater
Dream Feed w/ SYCDVK, Scotty & The Late Nights @ Larimer Lounge
OFF THE WALL Reunion! w/ DJ Jason Heller @ Hi-Dive
Richard Vission @ Bar Standard
Fiesta Fridays @ Club Vinyl
Ritual Fridays @ The Church
Roberta Gambarini @ Dazzle Jazz
Reckless Kelly @ The Grizzly Rose
The Pharcyde @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Product Lust (Tour Kickoff) w/ Goon, Herse, Candy Apple @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Alright, Alright w/ TheThread, Holly Lovell @ The Walnut Room
Dead Zone @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Tatted Up Friday @ Herman’s Hideaway
Dulcimer! @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Hillbilly Demons @ The Venue
The Solution w/ DJ Low Key + Lazy Eyez @ The Black Box Lounge
AU5 w/ Kyral x Banko, Krushendo, Prismatic, Phocust @ The Black Box
Good For Health Bad For Education w/ Kahlil Cezanne, Sullyvn @ The Meadowlark
Wash Park @ Herb’s
Temple Fridays @ Temple Denver
Saturday, January 12
Recommended: 888 w/ Nightlove, Kill Paradise @ The Marquis Theater
Even if you wait for the week to be over, there is still some more killer local talent lined up for you this weekend. On Saturday night, local pop-rock band 888 is gearing up to headline The Marquis Theater. In 2018, 888 released their debut album titled Everybody Can’t Complain which includes seven tracks to give you a taste of what their sound is like. Fellow bands Nightlove and Kill Paradise are on the bill for Saturday night as well, so grab some tickets while you still can and treat yourself to some Denver based talent this weekend.
Also see…
Desert Dwellers w/ Bluetech, BogTroTTer, Living Light @ The Ogden Theatre
Pink Hawks + ATOMGA w/ Roka Hueka @ The Bluebird Theater
Cypherpalooza ft. Theycallhimap, Nathan Palmer w/ Koo Qua, Ransteez, Riaga, BMG Show, Drama Tone, Pac, Toussaint Lorenz, Maleman, MiKEMiNDED, Jelie, Nakira, Tre Ridah, Cash Gas Rod, Ell @ The Gothic Theatre
Xavier Wulf w/ Idontknowjeffery @ Summit Music Hall
Steveland Swatkins & The Positive Agenda w/ A Special Tribute to Erykah Badu & D’Angelo ft. Kowan Turner, Will Trask, Ladamion Massey, Africano, Luba, Scott Flynn, Vlad Colesnicov, Michelle Sarah, Devon Parker, Matt Rossman, Sasha Brown, Brionne Wright @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades w/ Part & Parcel, Morsel @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Dreamerz Delight + Guggenz w/ Melody Lines @ Larimer Lounge
NightWraith (Album Release) w/ Glacial Tomb, BleakHeart @ Hi-Dive
Hugh Manatee + Zagriculture w/ Wonderlic, Mr. Specific @ Lost Lake
Bass Ops: Blankface, Recondite @ Club Vinyl
Noches en la Catedral: Latin Nights @ The Church
Mixtape Saturdays @ Milk Bar
Kottonmouth Kings w/ Hex Rated, Weedkend Warriors, Dirty Rotten Rhymers @ The Oriental Theater
Jack Hadley (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Roberta Gambarini (Night Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Drew’s Blues & Jazz Boogaloos @ Nocturne Jazz
Ned Ledoux @ The Grizzly Rose
El Javi (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
The Pharcyde (Night Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
1000 Miles of Fire w/ Cauldron Point, The Backseaters, Birdhouse View @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Vintage Reggae Society @ Goosetown Tavern
Freddy Jones Band w/ Jesse Valenzuela (of The Gin Blossoms) @ Soiled Dove Underground
Brock Butler (Perpetual Groove) w/ J. Wail Live Band ft. Nic Thornsberry (of Dynohunter) @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
Jermo Jones w/ TDank Jefferson, Benny Bugz @ Herman’s Hideaway
Miguel Espinoza w/ Michele Castro @ Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
Thunder and Rain @ Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Z Man’s 50th Birthday Party w/ Grace’s Period @ The Venue
Luke Vibert w/ Seied, Kanyon Walker @ The Black Box
Angry Neighbor Takeover w/ DropTalk, Uptone, Jarymane x Split Trip, Boyo, Dak-Atak @ The Black Box Lounge
Soul 4 You w/ Miggy Camacho & Friends @ The Meadowlark
Alive On Arrival @ Herb’s
Young Bombs @ Temple Denver
Broke Down Nuns @ BarFly
Sunday, January 13
Recommended: Laura Gibson w/ Stelth Ulvang @ Larimer Lounge
To wrap this week in concerts up, singer-songwriter Laura Gibson is headed into Denver to take over Larmier Lounge. Gibson is no stranger to the music scene as the singer-songwriter has been on the rise since 2006 with her debut album If You Come to Greet Me. Late last year, Gibson released another full-length album titled Goners which features ten stellar tracks that display this musician’s talent. Fellow artist Stelth Ulvang is joining Gibson on her stop at Larimer Lounge.
Also see…
Afton Showcase w/ DJ Panda $tyle, Anomalous, High Kaliber Entertainment, TOWER, Fuego James, JayTheWest, DVSH, KG Prince, DJ Archie Jenks, GlassesDaMartian, Feral, TakuM16, Awaximus, The RMXKNG, KingTAE FTV, RicoLaw, FLAWLE$$ @ Cervantes’ Other Side
Mad Pow w/ Kaepora, Last Rhino, Bad Britton @ Lost Lake
Beatles v.s. Stones – A Musical Showdown @ The Oriental Theater
The Adam Bodine Trio (Morning Set) @ Dazzle Jazz
Brunch Oddity: The David Bowie Brunch w/ DJ Boyhollow (Morning Set) @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Crushed!? w/ More TBA @ Seventh Circle Music Collective
Special EFX All Stars ft. Chieli Minucci, Regina Carter, Nelson Rangell, Lao Tizer @ Soiled Dove Underground
Bear’s Choice ft. Dave Hebert (of JGB) @ Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
The wRap Up: Big Bang 2019 @ Your Mom’s House Denver
Turner Jackson Presents @ The Meadowlark
The Pocket Junkies @ Herb’s
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