22 SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2023 westword.com WESTWORD | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | LETTERS | CONTENTS | T H I S W E E K T H U R S D A Y , S E P T . 2 1 Aimee’s 80’s Dance Happy Hour: 5 p.m., free. Lion’s Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-320-9200, lionslairco.com. An Evening With Tori Kelly: 8 p.m., $39.50-$55. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver, 303-993-8023, opheliasdenver.com. Anklepants: With Trisicloplox, 9 p.m., $25. The Black Box, 314 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-831-6207, blackboxdenver.co. Backroads: Road to Backwoods Festival: 8 p.m., $12. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, 303-296-1003, globehall.com. Bandalos Chinos: 8 p.m., $30. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666, bluebirdtheater.net. Beggars Union: With Sweet Wyne, Hala Hooper, Heart Shaped Zombie and Max’s Mirror, 8 p.m., $15-$20. Your Mom’s House, 608 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-860-4516, yourmomshoused- enver.com. Bombargo: With Tiny Tomboy, 8 p.m., $18. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-296-1003, lost-lake.com. Captain Larry LaRue: 9:30 p.m. Lion’s Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-320-9200, lionslairco.com. Chris Koltak: 7 p.m., free. Earls Restaurant, 8335 Park Meadows Center Dr., Littleton, 303-792-3275, earls.ca. Chris Liebing: 10 p.m., $30. Bar Standard, 1037 Broadway, Denver, 720-416-6209, coclubs.com/bar-standard. Color Red Vinyl Night: Hosted by Eddie Roberts, 3 p.m., free. Revival Denver Public House, 630 E. 17th Ave., Denver, 720- 524-7867, revival-denver.com. Common Kings & Steel Pulse: Celebration Tour: With Jakobs Castle, 7 p.m., $35-$69.75. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, 303-837-0360, fi llmoreauditorium.com. Cory Pearman: 8 p.m. Morrison Holiday Bar, 403 Bear Creek Ave., Morrison, 303-697-5658, morrisonholidaybar.com. Dave Randon Trio: 9:30 p.m., free. Herb’s Hideout, 2057 Larimer St., Denver, 303-299-9555, herbsbar.com. DJ Open Deck Night: 6:30 p.m., free. Roxy on Broadway, 554 S. Broadway, Denver, 720-456-7041, broadwayroxy.com. Dr. Jonathan Saraga: 6 p.m., free-$10. Orchid Denver, 1448 Market St., Denver, 720-408-9979, orchiddenver.com. Faded Mirage: 9 p.m., $10. So Many Roads Brewery, 918 W. 1st Ave., Denver, somanyroadsbrewery.com. Field Medic: With Olivia Barton, 7 p.m., $20. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St., Denver, 303-487-0111, themarquistheater. com. Fiorino’s Blues Jam: 8 p.m., free. Long Shots Bar and Grill, 4400 Ward Rd., Wheat Ridge, 303-403-0227, tinyurl.com/bddkpued. The Fort Showcase: 7 p.m., $10. The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Ft. Collins, 970-232-9288, comedyfortcollins.com. The Fuzzheads: 5:30 p.m., $5. Goosetown Station, 514 9th St., Golden, 303-278-2729, goosetownstation.com. Harry & Friends: Songwriters In The Round: 7 p.m., $13.50. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003, swallowhillmusic.org. High Plains Comedy Fest: 9 p.m. hi-dive, 7 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-733-0230, hi-dive.com. High Plains Comedy Festival: 6 p.m. Skylark Lounge (Bobcat Club), 140 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-722-7844, skylarklounge.com. Jazz Night: 7 p.m., free. Goed Zuur, 2801 Welton St., Denver, 720- 749-2709, goedzuur.com. Thursday Jazz Night: 9 p.m., free. Gerard’s Pool Hall, 1305 26th St., Denver, 720-638-2190, gerardspoolhall.com. Jennifer Hartswick: With The Cody Sisters, 7 p.m., free. Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver, 303-578-0488, levittdenver.org. Judo Chop (GABF Afterparty): 9 p.m., free. Appaloosa Grill, 535 16th St. #110, Denver, 720-932-1700, appaloosagrill.com. Jungle Rot: With Enforced, Phobophilic and Molder, 7:15 p.m., $18-$125. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver, 720- 420-0030, theorientaltheater.com. Lab Thursdays: 9 p.m. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, 303-296-1006, larimerlounge.com. Local Natives: Time Will Wait For No One Tour: With Chartreuse, 8 p.m., $39.50-$85. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, 720-577-6884, missionballroom.com. MaryLynn Gillaspie, Andreas Schmid and friends (Honoring Shirley Horn): 6:30 p.m., $20. Nocturne, 1330 27th St., Denver, 303- 295-3333, nocturnejazz.com. Mi Vida Strings Colorado Latin Music Legacy Concert: Daniel Trujillo’s Latin Vibes: 7 p.m. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com. Motel Frunz (EP Release): With Bluebook and Bad Knees, 7 p.m., $10. Enigma Bazaar, 4923 W. 38th Ave., Denver, enigmabazaar. com. Mutilation Barbecue: With Nuclear Remains, Cronos Compulsion, Astral Tomb and Victim of Fire, 6 p.m. Seventh Circle Music Col- lective, 2935 W. 7th Ave., Denver, 7thcirclemusiccollective.org. Open Decks: 9 p.m., free. The Black Box (The Lounge Side), 314 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-831-6207, blackboxdenver.co. Prince VS Geroge Michael: A Very Purple 80s Tribute Show: With DJ Channell, 6 p.m., $24. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, 720-791-2600, bounceempire.com. ReEnTrance: 9 p.m. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver, 303-506- 8078, coclubs.com/club-vinyl. Rex Winnfield: [Ballroom] with Brayden, LuvFreqncs, Sardonyx and Rev. Da IV, 8 p.m., $20. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9258, mercurycafe.com. Santa Ana Rodeo: With The Dirty Turkeys and The Free Licks, 8 p.m., $15-$18. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095, foxtheatre.com. SHIFT Thursdays: 8:30 p.m. Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772, cervantesmasterpiece.com. Sting: My Songs Tour 2023: With Joe Sumner, 8 p.m., $130-$760. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494, redrocksonline.com. Summer Bedhead: [Jungle Room] with The Non Renewed and Circling Girl, 7 p.m., $12-$15. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9258, mercurycafe.com. Thursday Groove: 9 p.m., free. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-399-9703, goosetowntavern.com. Troubadours: With Ramaya Soskin (feat. Beth Preston & Julian Peterson), 7 p.m., $5-$15. Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St. Suite V3A, Boulder. Turner Jackson presents: Light Flex Dance Party: 9 p.m. Meadow- lark, 2701 Larimer St., Denver, 303-293-0251, meadowlarkbar. com. The Walkmen: 8 p.m., $35. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874, ogdentheatre.com. Wink: 7:30 p.m., free. Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr., Lafayette, 303- 665-2757, nissis.com. F R I D A Y , S E P T . 2 2 African Roots & Rhythm: Zivanai Masango, Kutandara & Mbira Jam: 7 p.m., $15. Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St. Suite V3A, Boulder. Alan Knight: 8 p.m. Morrison Holiday Bar, 403 Bear Creek Ave., Morrison, 303-697-5658, morrisonholidaybar.com. Alive on Arrival: 9:30 p.m., free. Herb’s Hideout, 2057 Larimer St., Denver, 303-299-9555, herbsbar.com. The Angle: With Chando, 7 p.m., $10. Enigma Bazaar, 4923 W. 38th Ave., Denver, enigmabazaar.com. Balkan Bump: 8:30 p.m., $20-$25. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095, foxtheatre.com. Battle of the Brewery Bands: 9 p.m., free. The Crypt, 1618 E. 17th Ave., Denver, 720-542-9543, thecryptdenver.com. Ben Böhmer presents: Portraet: With TSHA and Qrion, 9 p.m., $39.95-$55. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, 720-577-6884, missionballroom.com. The Ben Markley Quintet: Original Works: 6:30 p.m., $35. Noc- turne, 1330 27th St., Denver, 303-295-3333, nocturnejazz.com. Bipul Chettri And The Travelling Band: 7 p.m., $60-$125. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St., Denver, 303-487-0111, themarquis- theater.com. Citizen Dan: A Steely Dan Experience: 8 p.m., $20-$160. Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden, 720-638-5597, buf- falorose.net. ColdRePlay: With Devil INXSide, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25. Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757, nissis.com. daBUSSdwn: 8 p.m., $20. Kulture Music Hall, Kulture Music Hall, Denver. Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country: 8 p.m., $22.50. Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772, cervantesmasterpiece.com. Denver Banda Fest: With Jorge Medina, 8:30 p.m., $30. Stampede, 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora, 303-696-7686, stampedeclub.net. DJ Chris Waters: 9 p.m., free. Treehouse, 2719 Larimer St., Denver, 303-296-1003, larimerlounge.com. Easton Corbin: 8 p.m., $35. Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway, Denver, 303-295-1330, grizzlyrose.com. Electric Whiskey Experiment: 6 p.m., free. Over Yonder Brewing Company, 18455 W. Colfax Ave. Suite 103, Golden, 303-278- 0399. Evan + Zane: Psychedelia 2: 8 p.m., $25. Meow Wolf (The Perplexi- plex), 1338 1st St., Denver, 720-792-1200, meowwolf.com. An Evening With Eliza Gilkyson: [Daniels Hall], 8 p.m., $30-$35. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003, swallowhillmusic.org. Ezra Bell: 8 p.m., $18. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, 303- 296-1003, globehall.com. The Fall Freak-Quinox: With Rado and Furbie Cakes, 8 p.m. The Woodcellar Bar & Grill, 1552 Bergen Parkway Unit 101, Evergreen, 303-670-8448, thewoodcellar.net. Foy Vance: Regarding The Joy Of Nothing Tour: With Bonnie Bishop, 7 p.m., $30-$35. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666, bluebirdtheater.net. Kirk Larson Trio (GABF Afterparty): 9 p.m., free. Appaloosa Grill, 535 16th St. #110, Denver, 720-932-1700, appaloosagrill.com. Get the Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep”: 7:30 p.m., $55-$700. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494, redrocksonline.com. Gnarbillys: 7 p.m., free. Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Pl., Denver, 303-493-6651, nmbr38.com. Great Dane: 11 p.m. Knew Conscious, 2350 Lawrence St., Denver, knewconscious.com. Harry & Friends (feat. Richard Beattie): [Tuft Theatre]., 7 p.m., $15. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003, swallowhillmusic.org. High Plains Comedy Fest: 9 p.m. hi-dive, 7 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-733-0230, hi-dive.com. High Plains Comedy Festival: 6 p.m. Skylark Lounge (Bobcat Club), 140 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-722-7844, skylarklounge.com. High Pulp: 9 p.m., $17-$20. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver, 303-993-8023, opheliasdenver.com. Jackopierce: 8 p.m., $35-$45. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, 303-830-9214, tavernhg.com/soiled-dove. Jazz Jam: [Jungle Room] with Gabe Gravagno Trio, 6 p.m., $5. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9258, mercurycafe.com. Ken Carl Trio: 8:30 p.m., $5. Orchid Denver, 1448 Market St., Denver, 720-408-9979, orchiddenver.com. Kiltro: With Don Chicharron, 7 p.m., $25. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St., Denver, 303-487-0111, summitdenver.com. Konkrete Jungle Mile High: BC Rydah: With Ivan Jahn, Nervouz Syztem, Xian Juan, Adam Hester and Cassien, 9 p.m., $5. The Black Box (The Lounge Side), 314 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303- 831-6207, blackboxdenver.co. Kronen: With Jesse Marcus & the Swan Song and The Defectonauts, 9 p.m., $15. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-296-1003, lost-lake.com. Max Moore: 10 p.m., free. El Chapultepec Piano Lounge @ Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com/#/ events. May Be Fern: With May Be Fern, The Odyssey and All Through The Night, 7 p.m., $12-$18. Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood, 303-781-0414, moesdenver.com/ englewood-bbq-restaurant-sports-bar/events. Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers: With Los Alcos and Wild Love Tigress, 8 p.m., $13. Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-777-5840, hermanshideaway.com. Nikki Z: 6 p.m., free. Lansdowne Arms Bistro & Pub, 9352 Dorches- ter St., Highlands Ranch, 303-346-9136, coloradopubco.com/ highlands-ranch-lansdowne. Open House: 9 p.m., free. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, 303-296-1006, larimerlounge.com. The Orwells: With Stone Jackals, 8 p.m., $15-$20. The Black Buz- zard, 1624 Market St., Denver, 720-204-6082, theblackbuzzard. com. The Pamlico Sound: [Ballroom] with The Fabulous Boogienauts and Moxxy, 7 p.m., $15-$20. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9258, mercurycafe.com. The Regrettes: 7 p.m., free. Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver, 303-578-0488, levittdenver.org. The Rico Suave Takeover: 9 p.m., $24. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, 720-791-2600, bounceempire.com. Rolo: 6 p.m., free. Roxy on Broadway, 554 S. Broadway, Denver, 720-456-7041, broadwayroxy.com. Sam Amable on Piano: [Rose Room], 9:30 p.m., free. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9258, mercurycafe.com. Shakedown Street: 9 p.m., $10. So Many Roads Brewery, 918 W. 1st Ave., Denver, somanyroadsbrewery.com. Sid Williamson (EP Release): With Luke Britton, Sophie Wilson and Jason Brazzel, 9 p.m., $10-$15. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-399-9703, goosetowntavern.com. Sub.mission presents: Enigma Dubz: With Medicine Place and Dizzy, 9 p.m., $25. The Black Box, 314 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-831-6207, blackboxdenver.co. Summer Latin Night: With DJ Javi, 9 p.m., $10-$15. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030, bouldertheater. com. Taylor’s Version (A Taylor Swift Dance Party!): 9 p.m., $12-$150. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver, 720-420-0030, theorientaltheater.com. The All-American Rejects: Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour: With New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack and The Get Up Kids, 6 p.m., $79.50-$99.50. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, 303-837-0360, fi llmoreauditorium.com. This House Has Lions: With Walking Shadows and UnSus (solo), 9 p.m., $10. Roxy on Broadway, 554 S. Broadway, Denver, 720- 456-7041, broadwayroxy.com. Ty Morris & H.O.W.: 7 p.m. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, 303- 839-5100, dazzledenver.com. The Velveeteen Rabbit Hole DJ: 5 p.m., free. Lion’s Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-320-9200, lionslairco.com. Victim of Fire (Tour Kickoff): With Astral Tomb, Cronos Compulsion and Crypts of Golgotha, 7 p.m. Seventh Circle Music Collective, 2935 W. 7th Ave., Denver, 7thcirclemusiccollective.org. VOLO Returns!: 8 p.m., $15-$23. Your Mom’s House, 608 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-860-4516, yourmomshousedenver.com. The White Moms: With AXAN, 9:30 p.m., $10. Lion’s Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-320-9200, lionslairco.com. Xavier Omär: With Byron Juane, Kid Astronaut and The Nebula, 8 p.m., $25. Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303- 297-1772, cervantesmasterpiece.com. S A T U R D A Y , S E P T . 2 3 30 Year Itch: 9 p.m., $12-$15. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-399-9703, goosetowntavern.com. 40oz to Freedom (Sublime Tribute): 11 p.m. Knew Conscious, 2350 Lawrence St., Denver, knewconscious.com. 7C Fest: 3 p.m. Seventh Circle Music Collective, 2935 W. 7th Ave., Denver, 7thcirclemusiccollective.org. 98.5 KYGO presents: Tracy & Fizz’s HOOBAJOOB: With Justin Moore, Scotty McCreery, Tenille Arts, Drake Milligan, Dalton Dover and Austin Snell, 4:30 p.m., $25.50-$99.95. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000, fi ddlersgreenamp.com. Afro Cuban Latin Jazz: 3 p.m. Woods Boss Brewing Company, 2210 California St., Denver, 720-642-7177, woodsbossbrewing.com. Agent Orange: With Spice Pistols and Egoista, 8 p.m., $22.50. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, 303-296-1003, globehall.com. Amore Vita presents: Zoë, Nicki & Fiamoré Walters & Zoe Coz: 7 p.m., $12. Enigma Bazaar, 4923 W. 38th Ave., Denver, enigmabazaar.com. Anthony Russo: 8 p.m. Morrison Holiday Bar, 403 Bear Creek Ave., Morrison, 303-697-5658, morrisonholidaybar.com. At the Heart of the World: With Team Non Exsistent and K129, 9 p.m., $10. The Crypt, 1618 E. 17th Ave., Denver, 720-542-9543, thecryptdenver.com. Bass Ops: 9 p.m. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver, 303-506- 8078, coclubs.com/club-vinyl. C O N C E R T S & C L U B S Concert and club listings are offered as a free service to Westword readers. Although subject to space limitations in print, all music listings are available online at westword.com. Send information to Chris Speed at
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