Denver Concert Photographer Kit Chalberg Discusses His Current Gallery Show “Front Row”

Anthology Fine Art recently unveiled a very special photography show entitled “Front Row: Concert Photography by Kit Chalberg.” The show is a 21-piece collection of live concert photography by Denver-based photographer Kit Chalberg who has created images of musicians such as B.B. King, Gov’t Mule, Brandi Carlile, Ziggy Marley,and Michael Franti and has worked countless other concerts over the past three years.

John Butler Trio – June 10th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

The heat was no match for fans as they made their way into Red Rocks for John Butler Trio’s fourth headlining show at the historic amphitheater. The evening’s lineup was made up of some of Australia’s best artists and, according to Bulter, it was “the first time an all-Australian lineup has played the Red Rocks stage,” which generated a roaring response from the sold-out crowd.

PICK OF THE WEEK: Nate’s Night 2013 with The Congress & Fox Street – Stoney’s Bar & Grill – Friday, October 18th

Two of Denver’s most talked about Rock-n-Roll bands, Fox Street and The Congress, are teaming up this Friday for an evening of dance, food and drink for a good cause. From Soul and Funk to gritty Southern Rock, the second-annual Nate’s Night will be bigger and better than ever. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the Nathan Yip Foundation and Youth on Record (formerly Flobots.org).

Brandi Carlile – July 13th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

On Saturday night the audience got more than their fair share of rain while waiting for Brandi Carlile’s return to Red Rocks. The previously forecasted “monsoon” rains put on quite a show that led to flash flooding, washed out roads and some serious lightening. During the set change, as if right on cue, the clouds faded to the east and the moon peeked over the back of the venue. Carlile, the brother’s Hanseroth and the rest of band took the stage to a roaring and energized crowd.

All Roads Lead to Music for Andy Palmer

Andy Palmer has worn many hats and walked many roads as he followed the paths that have provided him with deep subject matter for the poetic lyrics on his second full length album ‘Hazard of the Die.’ Although a guitar has always remained by his side, Palmer spent years with other pursuits in the forefront. Whether he was guiding a raft down a river, steering a courtroom as a public defender, or navigating the inner workings of the mind while, Palmer’s experiences are invaluable when it comes to his songwriting.

Imagine Dragons – March 23rd – The Fillmore Auditorium

Alt-pop-rockers Imagine Dragons wrapped-up their “Night Visions” tour on Saturday night at The Fillmore Auditorium. Riding the waves of continuous radio play, night time show guest spots, commercials and blockbuster soundtracks, the quartet arrived safety in Denver after braving a Spring snow storm. The band played a high energy, percussion-filled show to a packed house filled with kids and thirty-somethings.

Rob Drabkin’s Birthday Bash – January 19th – The Bluebird Theatre

For the third year in a row Drabkin put on a birthday concert which united his family, friends and fans at a packed Bluebird Theatre. While Drabkin can be usually be seen on stages playing by his lonesome, or with a stripped down band since he is of the singer-songwriter class…on Saturday he brought out the big guns for his birthday bash. Drabkin’s enthusiasm beamed from his face the entire night, and the crowd returned the favor. Birthday or no, this big-haired boy can put on a hell of a show.

STS9 – December 29th – Fillmore Auditorium

The five-man Jamtronic crew known as STS9 took the stage at The Fillmore on the 29th for the first of three shows leading up to a New Year’s Eve extravaganza and manned their jam battle stations in front of a Mayan pyramid. STS9’s 3 night New Years runs have become a welcome tradition in the Colorado music scene and their devoted followers, like many in the jam band community, understand how to have one hell of a time but also know how to temper the excitement for night one of three with the sense that the best is yet to come.

The Shows Of The Year – Our Picks For The Best Concerts of 2012

Though Listen Up Denver! reviewed countless shows this year, we’ve tried to narrow it down to a few choice picks for our “Shows of the Year.” Some of the biggest bands in the world stopped in Colorado this year, but this list proves that we have some exceptional local talent well. Featured prominently on this list alongside some of the biggest names in the business like Phish, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Radiohead and Mumford & Sons, are local favorites, The Congress, String Cheese Incident, and EOTO.