Pick of the Week
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The Ogden Archive
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Alabama Shakes – March 9th – The Ogden Theatre
Posted on March 19, 2013 | No CommentsWhen Brittany Howard and the rest of Alabama Shakes walked out onto the stage the Ogden simply exploded in deafening cheers and, as the band tore into "Hang Loose" from their 2012 debut album Boys & Girls, those cheers morphed into a chorus of voices singing along in unison. From start to finish, Alabama Shakes delivered a set that was a moving and powerful reminder of just how good they really are at delivering Blues soaked Garage Soul music that soaks in deep and satisfies nearly every primal craving. -
Galactic – February 16th – Ogden Theatre
Posted on February 25, 2013 | No CommentsGalactic was the main attraction last Saturday at The Ogden, but opener Monophonics drew a hell of crowd and won over a legion of new fans. Once feet started moving they didn’t stop as these two powerhouse bands hit us with a one-two punch that made our legs quiver, and our ears ring. We were floored by the Funk, swept away by the Soul, and ravaged by the Rock...but we stood firm as the full force gale stormed from the stage. -
The Walkmen & Father John Misty – January 21st – The Ogden
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No CommentsThe Ogden Theatre slowly filled in last Monday night for a show a lot of people had been looking forward to for months - two of 2012’s best indie rock acts on one bill. As show time neared, a healthy, though not sold-out, crowd of twenty and thirty somethings milled around, drinks in hand ready for a fun close to MLK Day. While Walkmen failed to wow the crowd, Father John Misty put on a hell of a stage show throughout the set with his strong, smooth vocals and his ridiculous drunk-white-girl dance moves. -
moe. – November 30th & December 1st – The Ogden
Posted on December 6, 2012 | No CommentsConnecting with the audience is something moe. strives to do at every live show. If you’re looking for rock stars that head-bang, gyrate, and throw their shirts at the end of a set, this ain't your show. However, if you’re looking to see a tireless rock band who plays their hearts out on original tunes with ease, then you gotta see moe. Whenever these five musicians walked onstage at The Ogden this past weekend, the crowd erupted and proved moe. has been successful at keeping its fans close and its "moe.rons" closer. -
moe.peners: Yamn & The Congress – 11/30 & 12/1 – The Ogden
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe sidewalks leading to The Ogden Theatre were packed this past weekend, not only because moe. was in town for a two-night run, but because a pair of Colorado’s favorite bands were opening the shows. The lines to get in the door started early and, on both nights, the theater was packed from the pit to the balcony for the duration. It's not easy task to win over a room full of inpatient jamband fans, but both these bands did it by playing their hearts out and we are proud they call Denver home! -
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – November 17th – The Bluebird
Posted on November 27, 2012 | No CommentsWhen Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band took to the stage at The Bluebird they certainly confused more than one onlooker as there were only three people on the stage. There was Breezy Peyton on washboard and back-up vocals, Aaron Persinger on drums (a stripped down drum kit that included a 5 gallon plastic bucket), and Reverend Peyton himself on guitar. How could they call this a Big Damn Band? Where was the bass player, and the other guitar player? -
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – October 31st – The Ogden
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No CommentsKarl Denson brought his Tiny Universe to Denver again this Halloween and this time he funked things up a bit with a night of Disco classics that brought the costumed masses to the dance floor. With a set that touched on everything from Barry White to Blondie to the late Donna Summers, KDTU definitely went to "Funkytown" and took The Ogden with them! It wasn't Studio 54, but it was as close as we're gonna get here in Denver in 2012! -
The Motet Plays Parliament-Funkadelic – October 27th – The Ogden
Posted on November 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe Motet's annual "musical costume" shows on Halloween have become something of an institution here on the Front Range with folks buying tickets early in the summer to make sure they don't miss out on the madness. This year's run kicked off on the 25th, stopped in Denver for two nights at The Ogden before heading up to Vail and finally wrapping up last night in Boulder. When all was said and done it was a fun and funky show and while it didn't top "Funk Is Dead," everyone in the room had smiles on their faces to the bitter end. -
Ryan Bingham – September 29th – The Ogden
Posted on October 4, 2012 | 1 CommentDespite what Big Gigantic was doing up at Red Rocks, The Ogden was "Rowdytown" on Saturday night. Cowboy Hats and big hair dotted the packed the room and the sweet smell of Whiskey filled the air as Country fans rubbed shoulders with Rock-n-Rollers. It's been about a year and a half since Ryan Bingham brought his outlaw sounds to Denver and the big box on stage emblazoned with the words "Welcome To The Fist Fight" signaled we were in for a rowdy show well before the former Professional Bull Rider and his new band took the stage. -
Reel Big Fish “Summer of Ska!” – July 19th – The Ogden Theatre
Posted on July 25, 2012 | No CommentsThe heat of summer in Denver is a magical time and place to be. It always conjures up memories of friends and family gathering to sip beers and toss Frisbees while taking in the beautiful sunshine of a late July afternoon. Another tradition that has always screamed summer to us is the the seemingly annual Reel Big Fish show. This year’s Summer of Ska! Tour featuring The Maxies, Suburban Legends, Big D & The Kids Table, and Reel Big Fish, did not disappoint.
