23 DECEMBER 22-28, 2022 westword.com WESTWORD | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | AEG invites Coloradans to boogie into 2023 with an eclectic lineup of New Year’s Eve shows guaranteed to start the year off right. Kick off your celebrations early starting December 29th with String Cheese Incident’s hometown throwdown or Ghost Light’s joint performance with special guest Marco Beneveto. Keep the party going on the 30th with Houndmouth’s alternative Americana or Denver’s own beloved indie quartet Devotchka. Then on the 31st, drop it like the Times Square ball at midnight with BoomBox ft. BackBeat Brass, or come enjoy a buffet of EDM favorites at Deca- dence. Don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve? You do now! Ghost Light is a smorgasbord of fi ve unique musicians united by their passion for the jam band scene: Tom Hamilton, Raina Mul- len, Holly Bowling, Taylor Shell, and Scotty Zwang. But they’re spicing things up even more on the 29th by adding experimental keyboardist and singer Marco Beneveto into the mix. For one night only at the Og- den, these two acts will come together for a sweet end-of-year jam sesh hot enough to melt the snow off the Rockies. You don’t want to miss their musical melange of indie rock, psychedelic jazz, and jam band styles. Continuing their annual tradition of high- octane New Year’s Eve shows, String Cheese Incident is back for three whole nights of debauchery at Mission Ballroom starting on the 29th. Born in the Colorado mountains, this sextet is widely acclaimed for their fusion of progressive bluegrass, jazz, neo-psychedelic rock, funk, and jam band infl uences. This coming year will mark the band’s 30th anniversary, so come wish them a happy early birthday! Get excited for special guest appearances by Kanika Moore, Antwaun Stanley, and Judith Hill, plus some super secret surprise additions. Alternative blues outfi t Houndmouth plays on the classic Americana traditions of storytelling through music, but updates the genre with an experimental edge. Combin- ing the spirit of old-school country rock with indie rock melodies, this fearsome foursome brings an infectious energy to every live performance. On the 30th, they’re storming the Ogden to kick off your New Year’s weekend with a rolicking good time. Catch them now before they take off on tour with Greta Van Fleet in 2023! Denver’s pride and joy Devotchka has graced soundtracks from Little Miss Sun- shine to A Series of Unfortunate Events, and now they’re back to grace the stage of the Bluebird Theater on December 30th and 31st. Made up of multi-instrumentalists Nick Urata, Tom Hagerman, Jeanie Schroder and Shawn King, this quartet pulls inspira- tion from Eastern European dance music and spaghetti westerns in equal measure. Throw in some accents of gypsy punk and dark cabaret (Devotchka did, after all, originate as a backing band for burlesque shows), and you have a recipe for one of indie rock’s most inimitable sounds. Don’t miss the chance to see one of Colorado’s greatest success stories come home for the holidays! If you’re having trouble picking just one artist to spend your New Year’s Eve with, fear not! Decadence is here to cover all your bases (and basses). Decadence: The Digital City is a two-day festival spanning December 30th and 31st, featuring a star- studded lineup of some of the biggest and baddest acts in electronic music today. EDM icons like GRiZ, Zeds Dead, Dillon Francis, Chris Lake, and Tiësto will be taking over the Colorado Con- vention Center for what is sure to be an unforgettable New Year’s Eve dance party. There’s a totally unique lineup each night, so snag a two-day pass to be part of all the action. Electronic-rock duo Boom- Box returns to the Ogden on December 31st to funk up your New Year’s Eve. Brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay started performing together as Boombox in 2019, and describe their sound as “A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul.” Accompanied by their horn section, BackBeat Brass, BoomBox combines drum machines and live instrumentation for a truly dynamic performance style. With support from Denver-based artists Lucid Vision and Edamame, Boombox promises a night of dreamy dance music to get you in the groove of 2023. Whether you’re in the mood to enjoy some laid-back jams or dance the night away, AEG has your New Year’s Eve weekend covered. Pull on your party pants and meet us on the dance fl oor! ADVERTORIAL BOOGIE INTO 2023 WITH AEG String Cheese Incident Houndmouth Boombox with BackBeat Brass
