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Conor Oberst – June 30th – Ogden Theatre

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Indie singer-songwriter Conor Oberst brought his country-tinged tunes to the Ogden Theater Friday night, showcasing songs spanning his career, from his most recent solo album, Salutations, to older songs from his time with his former band Bright Eyes. Along with his backing band, the Felice Brothers, Oberst delivered a powerful performance that captivated the crowd of mostly 20-somethings.

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Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop – June 7th – Boulder Theater

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Sam Beam, better known by the moniker Iron & Wine, returned to Colorado Friday night, in support of his latest album Love Letter for Fire, a collection of duets with singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop. Flannel clad Gen X’ers filled rows of chairs well before the start of the show in anticipation of the intimate evening. The stage was barricaded with a large collection of table lamps of various shapes and styles, creating a house show vibe in the thousand person venue.

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20 Questions with The Crooked Streets

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From Open Mic night to editor’s pick, Mathias Olson has come along way to find himself on the beat of The Crooked Streets. The band formed in 2011 when the singer/songwriter decided to take his solo project to the next level. Three years and several craigslist ads later, he now fronts the five-piece Denver Indie Folk band that many locals have come to love. Their crooning gypsy sound is gritty but has a certain charm–the shabby chic sort of feel that is so common of the great modern Indie Folk groups of our time.