Music and Venues continued from page 102 known musicians such as Jeff Hamilton) while sitting at the Art Deco-style bar or in the stage-side dining room. To further its hold on the jazz scene, Nocturne has started a record label called Nocturne Pro- ductions, and most recently produced the debut album of the David Bernot Quintet, Never Ending Cycle. THURSDAY APRIL 7 SHIFT FT. ORCHARD LOUNGE FRIDAY APRIL 8 GHOST LIGHT SATURDAY APRIL 9 BROTHER ALI SUNDAY APRIL 10 SLOWTHAI WEDNESDAY APRIL 13 SENSI NIGHT 6TH ANNIVERSARY & PRE-420 CELEBRATION THURSDAY APRIL 14 SHIFT FT. NITECAP FT. 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Looking to catch an act so you can brag to your friends that you saw them before they hit it big? The Larimer is the place you will have seen them. Or say you did, anyway. Best Blues Club Lincoln’s Roadhouse 1201 South Pearl Street 303-777-3700 lincolnsroadhouse.com While Lincoln’s Roadhouse is known for its Cajun grub, you can also catch some of Denver’s best blues acts here on the weekends, including the likes of Johnny O and Michael Hornbuckle. On Fat Tuesday this year, Lincoln’s threw down with a lively blues show starring Tony Trahan and the BlueKrewe, and you can expect an equally spirited time any Friday or Saturday night, when mu- sic fi lls the south Denver spot and the kitchen stays open until 11 p.m. Since there’s no cover charge, remember to tip your bartender well. style’s fans make up one big family — just like the hi-dive itself. Best Country Venue Grizzly Rose 5450 North South Valley Highway 303-295-2353 grizzlyrose.com If you want to live the life of the urban cow- boy, John Travolta style, the Grizzly Rose is the place for you. You’ve passed it a mil- lion times on I-25, but you owe it to that boot-scootin’ baby inside you to check it out. It’s not just a country bar; it’s also a nightclub, a smokehouse, a dance hall and even a way of life, at least for regulars of the Rose. And let’s face it: You’ve always been curious about trying your luck on a mechanical bull. Mount up! Best All-Ages Club Mercury Cafe 2199 California Street 303-294-9258 mercurycafe.com Although it’s gone through several names and even more locations since 1975, the Mercury Cafe remains a cultural hub — and the best all-ages venue in town. And we’re not just talking under-21 events, though the Mercury certainly hosts its share of those, along with family-friendly activities. But it also attracts aging hippies and Best Rock Club Larimer Lounge 2721 Larimer Street 303-291-1007 larimerlounge.com If you doubt that the Larimer Lounge is Best Metal Mecca hi-dive 7 South Broadway 303-733-0230 hi-dive.com In Denver, a city with a serious heavy- metal reputation, there is one undisputed house of metal: the hi-dive. And while the club hosts plenty of other genres, just one look at the iconic venue should be enough to convince you that this is the place to make metal magic, as it’s essen- tially a modern-day CBGB. There’s no fancy signage or fl ashing neon lights, just a small marquee occasionally sporting lines like “Till death do us party.” And while metal bars might seem intimidat- ing at fi rst, you’ll soon realize that the continued on page 106 APRIL 7-13, 2022 WESTWORD | BACKBEAT | MUSIC & VENUES | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING & SERVICES | CONTENTS | westword.com GETTY IMAGES
