Category: Coming Soon

Listings and stories about bands coming soon to one of the hundreds of Denver venues.

The Flaming Lips bury Red Rocks with confetti, lasers and peace
August 25, 2009 Off

The Flaming Lips bury Red Rocks with confetti, lasers and peace

By Billy Thieme

Having seen the Flaming Lips some 12 times over the past 15 years, the question I kept pondering before their next appearance was “How are they ever going to be able to top the last one?”
Since their appearances on the side stage in 1994’s Lollapalooza tour – the last time they put on any type of “regular” show – the Oklahoma natives seem to out-do themselves on every tour. August 23rd’s Red Rocks show was no exception.

Spot @ The Meadowlark, August 21, 2009 – Reverb
August 24, 2009 Off

Spot @ The Meadowlark, August 21, 2009 – Reverb

By Billy Thieme

did have some idea of what type of music Spot would offer up that night, though, and he did not disappoint. In fact, his skill, jovial charisma and simple, blues-driven, folky punk did everything to completely wipe away any preconceived images I may have had, and replaced them with an almost loving respect for the gentleman musician he really was.

Mr. Black Francis @ The Walnut Room, July 29, 2009 – Reverb
July 31, 2009 Off

Mr. Black Francis @ The Walnut Room, July 29, 2009 – Reverb

By Billy Thieme

Black Francis — a.k.a. Frank Black, a.k.a. the leader of alt- and indie heroes the Pixies — is a storyteller. His ability to thread a yarn through rambling, surrealist lyrics is only exceeded by his talent in wrangling pure and simple rock that’s a worthy backdrop for them.