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PICK OF THE WEEK: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead – 1stBank Center – Saturday, April 29th

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Not only does this quintet play tight and vicious versions of some of the most complex songs in the Grateful Dead’s repertoire, but they play them with a rawness & energy absent from the stage since the “Live” Dead era. More importantly, all of the jams are wild and incredibly adventurous.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Anders Osborne’s Yayapalooza – Gothic Theatre – Saturday, April 8th

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New Orleans based songwriter Anders Osborne & Oskar Blues Brewery are stoked to present “Anders Osborne’s Yayapalooza” this Saturday at The Gothic Theatre. The one-day festival is a fundraiser for The CAN’d Aid Foundation and will feature Anders Osborne, New Breed Brass Band, Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds and other special guests.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Mike Doughty – Larimer Lounge – Sunday, February 12th

Estimated read time 2 min read

Since his days as the frontman of the beloved Jazz-Punk band Soul Coughing, Mike Doughty has been writing incredibly interesting, hooky songs that are sure to worm their way into your head. For this tour, Doughty is touring with the largest band he’s ever toured with – six people – making this a show you will not want to miss!

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Toasters & Roka Hueka – Hi-Dive – Saturday, February 4th

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This bill pairs the Latin Ska of Denver’s own Roka Hueka with legendary New York City band The Toasters. While Roka Hueka combines traditional and contemporary Latin ska with members from Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, and the US, The Toasters have been called “Ska Pioneers” by Billboard Magazine and compared to the Ramones due to their longevity and adherence to core principles.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Analog Son – Bluebird Theater – Friday, January 27th

Estimated read time 2 min read

Friends and collaborators of 18 years, Jordan Linit (guitar) and Josh Fairman (bass) have studied the recordings that they respect and admire. Intensely focused on the composition and approaches of classic funk recordings, with Analog Son they have cultivated a new brand of funk that fuses together vintage tones with modern production.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Railroad Earth – The Ogden – Fri, Sat, Sun, January 20th, 21st, 22nd

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Like The Band before them, the members of Railroad Earth aren’t losing sleep about what “kind” of music they play – they just play it. When they started out in 2001, they were a bunch of guys interested in playing acoustic instruments together. Railroad Earth’s music is driven by the remarkable songs of front-man, Todd Sheaffer, and is delivered with seamless arrangements and superb musicianship.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Drive-By Truckers – Ogden Theater – Friday & Saturday, January 13th & 14th

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Drive-By Truckers have always been outspoken, telling a distinctly American story via craft, character, and concept, all backed by sonic ambition and social conscience. Founded in 1996 by singer/songwriter/guitarists Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood, the band have long held a progressive fire in their belly but with AMERICAN BAND, they have made the most explicitly political album in their extraordinary canon.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Fox Street w/ YAMN & Tiger Party – Bluebird Theatre – Friday & Saturday, December 30th & 31st

Estimated read time 2 min read

Denver’s own Fox Street has been missing from the scene for much of 2016. From the way lead singer and guitarist Jonathan “Skippy” Huvard tells it, things were pretty close to over for the R&B and blues saturated party band earlier this year before they were offered a landmark two night run at the Bluebird Theatre for New Year’s and they decided to band together and throw a party for the ages.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Rebirth Brass Band – Bluebird Theater – Thursday & Friday, December 22nd & 23rd

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Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Join them this week for two nights of Big Easy fun!

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Wood Brothers – Ogden Theatre – Friday, December 9th

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Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers released their debut studio album, Ways Not To Lose, on Blue Note in 2006. Hailed by the New York Times for their “gripping” vocals and by the LA Times for their “taught musicianship,” the live is always a remarkable showcase for the brothers’ live chemistry and charismatic magnetism.