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New week, more new shows: Kreayshawn at the Fox Theatre, Sleigh Bells returns to Colorado for a date at the Boulder Theater, the week before Matisyahu. After a stellar performance at this Westword’s Music Showcase earlier this summer, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe returns to the Ogden for its annual Halloween Extravaganza with Z-Trip, and MartyParty throws down at the Fox. Keep reading for the full rundown, plus get local-radio specialty-show playlists and the week’s top album sales in local record stores.
This Just In: New Concerts and On-Sale Dates
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Oakland-based rapper Kreayshawn hits the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, December 5. General admission tickets ($20/$23) go on sale on Friday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
Sleigh Bells also hit the Boulder Theater with AraabMuzik on Monday, October 22. General admission tickets ($23) are on sale now.
Touring in support of his new album,Spark Seeker, Matisyahu headlines the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, October 15. General admission tickets ($25) go on sale on Friday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe returns to the Ogden for the group’s annual Halloween extravaganza on October 31 with Z-Trip. General admission tickets ($32.50) go on sale on Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m.
MartyParty (aka Martin Folb) brings his big bass dubstep-meets-hip-hop show to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 27. General admission tickets ($16/$18) go on sale on Friday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
Visit our concert calendar for all Denver/Boulder area concerts.
BLUEBIRD THEATER
The Denver Twist: Presented by Elm And Oak, Sun., Sept. 9, 9 p.m.; Thu., Oct. 18, 9 p.m., $5/21+ free before 9 p.m.
Thomas Dolby: Tue., Oct. 23, 8 p.m., $25.75/$30.
Zoogma: With SunSquabi, Human Agency, Thu., Oct. 25, 9 p.m., $12.50/$15.
BOULDER THEATER
Matisyahu: Mon., Oct. 15, 7 p.m., $25. Sleigh Bells: With AraabMuzik, Mon., Oct. 22, 7 p.m., $23.
CERVANTES MASTERPIECE BALLROOM
Aer: With Yonas, Thu., Oct. 25, 9 p.m., $13/$16. DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock: With MU$A, Sat., Sept. 22, 9 p.m., $25/$30. Juno What?!: With Bedrockk, Fri., Sept. 28, 9 p.m., $12/$15. The White Panda: With Sound Remedy, Wed., Oct. 3, 9 p.m., $15/$20.
FILLMORE AUDITORIUM
Beats Antique: With Zion I, Minnesota and Lynx, Sat., Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., $27.50/$30. Gramatik: Sat., Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m., $25.
FOX THEATRE
Aer: With Yonas, Sun., Oct. 28, 8:30 p.m., $15/$17. Greensky Bluegrass: Thu., Oct. 18, 8:30 p.m., $13/$16. Juno What?!: Thu., Sept. 27, 8:30 p.m., $10/$12. Kreayshawn: Wed., Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., $20/$23.
GOTHIC THEATRE
MarchFourth Marching Band: With MTHDS and Bop Skizzum, Sat., Oct. 27, 9 p.m., $18/$20.
HI-DIVE
The Corin Tucker Band: With the Intelligence, Sat., Oct. 6, 9 p.m., $12. David Bazan Band: Performing Pedro The Lion’s Control, Sat., Nov. 3, 9 p.m., $12-$14. Deerhoof: With Buke and Gase, Raleigh Moncrief, Tue., Sept. 25, 9 p.m., $15. El Ten Eleven: Fri., Oct. 12, 9 p.m., $12-$14. Lost in the Trees: With Midtown Dickens, Wed., Oct. 17, 9 p.m., $10. Sea Wolf: With Hey Marseilles, Tue., Oct. 9, 9 p.m., $12-$14. Tilly & the Wall: Fri., Nov. 2, 9 p.m., $15.
LARIMER LOUNGE
DrFameus: Featuring Allen Aucoin of Disco Biscuits, Fri., Oct. 19, 9 p.m., $10-$15. Eyes Lips Eyes: Thu., Nov. 15, 9 p.m., $8/$10. Hi-Strung: With Drainbabies, Holley 750 and Gestapo Pussy Ranch, Sun., Sept. 23, 6 p.m., $8. Old Man Markley: Sat., Oct. 20, 9 p.m., $10.75/$15. The Soft Moon: Fri., Oct. 26, 9 p.m., $10/$12. The Supervillains: Sun., Sept. 9, 8 p.m., $12.50/$16.
MARQUIS THEATER
Woe, Is Me: With Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Secrets, Capture The Crown, the Seeking, Sat., Nov. 24, 6 p.m., $13/$15.
MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ
Homeowners: With Camille Bloom, Hector Anchondo, Fri., Sept. 21, 9 p.m., $5/$10. Psychostick: Sun., Sept. 9, 9 p.m., $10/$15.
OGDEN THEATRE
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe: With Z-Trip, Wed., Oct. 31, 8 p.m., $32.50/$35. Mayer Hawthorne: With Harlan, Sat., Oct. 20, $20/$25. Streetlight Manifesto: Sat., Nov. 17. The Faint: Thu., Nov. 8.
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Clannad: Tue., Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$69.50.
SUMMIT MUSIC HALL
Motionless in White: With Chelsea Grin, Stick to Your Guns, Crown the Empire, Upon a Burning Body, Tue., Dec. 11, 6 p.m., $16/$18.
SWALLOW HILL
The Black Lillies: With Betse Ellis of the Wilders, Fri., Nov. 9, 8 p.m., $16/$18. Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience: Sat., Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $17/$19.
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We’re currently tracking the playlists from a number of different shows, including KTCL’s Locals Only, The Colorado Sound*, an independently produced show that is broadcast all over Colorado and The Colorado Wave, which is syndicated on a number of stations across the country. Here’s what the area’s local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. *Playlist not available this week.
8.19.12
Regret Night – “LIE” Codec – “Sunlight” The Royal – “My Name” Eldren – “Hug Rabbit” Photo Atlas – “Shakin’ in My Skin” Gauntlet Hair – “Righteous Black” Fingers of the Sun – “The Leaves Were So Green” The Don’ts & Be Carefuls – “The Still Favorites” Perfect Like Me – “A Life of Dying” Calibrate Me – “2 Years After” Autumn Burn – “Wasted” Talk All Night – “Bric-a-Brac”
8.18.12
Big Head Todd & The Monsters – “Bittersweet” Reckless Red – “Cold Black Devil” Strip the Stars – “The Simple Things” Black Postcards – “Inception” Places – “The Fire” J. Carey – “Sorry” The Love Royale – “Come Over” Dianne Reeves – “Afro Blue” Jon Boland – “Top Hat” Longest Day Of The Year – “Took All Winter” J. Shogren – “Hand Grenade” Bill Frisell – “Baba Drame” Dave Beegle – “Monsters” Petals of Spain – “What It Is” John Oates – “Come Back Baby” Fool For A Song – “Serenade” Almost Legends – “Chaperone” Reverend Hooch – “Gray Skies” Ryan Dart – “Arizona” The Subdudes – “Morning Glory” The Fray – “The Fighter” Basheba Earth – “Galatik Luv” Hazel Miller Band – “Time After Time” Chris Kennison – “If I Only Had A Brain”
08.13.12
Tim Hanauer – “Answer Me” Jill Stevenson – “Show You” Xiren – “Butterflies” Mike Banta – “Word” Breakaway – “10,000 People” Jude Johnstone – “Hard Lessons” Iko Iko – “The Flood” Brother Love – “Summertime” Lorraine Devon Wilke – “You Say I Say” Dave Preston – “Alone” Cheryl Branz – “Flip Flops” Preston Swift – “Cockledoodledoo” Christopher Jak – “Something”
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Top Local Sellers – Albums & Downloads
Anastasis, Dead Can Dance‘s first album in sixteen years, debuted at the top spot at both Twist & Shout and Wax Trax while Slightly Stoopid‘s Top of the World, released last week on Stoopid Records, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and 2 Chainz’s Based On A T.R.U. Story was tops at Independent Records.
ALBUMS ON THE HILL
01. Slightly Stoopid – Top of the World
02. Old Crow Medicine Show – Carry Me Back
03. Elephant Revival – Break in the Clouds
04. Citizen Cope – One Lovely Day
05. Kottonmouth Kings – Mile High
06. Jimmy Cliff – Rebirth
07. Blackberry Smoke – Whippoorwill
08. Passion Pit – Gossamer
09. Aesop Rock – Skelethon
10. Nas – Life is Good
INDEPENDENT RECORDS
01. 2 Chainz – Based on a T.R.U. Story
02. Insane Clown Posse – The Mighty Death Pop!
03. Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t
04. Kottonmouth Kings – Mile High
05. In This Moment – Blood
06. Slightly Stoopid – Top of the World
07. Wiz Khalifa – Work Hard, Play Hard
08. Drake – Take Care
09. Tyga – Careless World: Rise of the Last King
10. 10 Years – Minus the Machine
TWIST & SHOUT
01. Dead Can Dance – Anastasis
02. Lumineers – Lumineers
03. Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls
04. Jack White – Blunderbuss
05. Old Crow Medicine Show – Carry Me Back
06. Slightly Stoopid – Top of the World
07. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Here
08. Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – Between the Ditches
09. Wombats – Wombats Present:Modern Glitch
10. Of Monsters and Men – My Head Is An Animal
WAX TRAX
01. Dead Can Dance – Anastasis
02. OM – Advaitic Songs
03. Joy Subtraction – The Essential Joy Subtraction
04. Melvins Lite – Freak Puke
05. Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
06. The Gaslight Anthem – Handwritten
07. Baroness – Yellow and Green
08. A Place to Bury Strangers – Worship
09. Turbonegro – Sexual Harassment
10. Speedwolf – Ride with Death
BEATPORT.COM
01. Wankelmut, Asaf Avidan – “One Day/Reckoning Song” (Wankelmut remix)
02. Hard Rock Sofa, Swanky Tunes – “Here We Go” (original mix)
03. Tiesto, Max Vangeli, AN21 – “People of the Night” (original mix)
04. Solomun – “Kackvogel” (original mix)
05. David Guetta, Daddy’s Groove – “Turn the Lights Down” (David Guetta rework)
06. Crystal Waters, Musique Boutique – “Gypsy Woman” (Gianni Coletti, Keejay Freak Remix)
07. Technasia – “Heart of Flash” (original mix)
08. Julio Bashmore – “Au Seve” (original mix)
09. Dyro, Ansol – “Top of the World” (original mix)
10. Green Velvet, Pleasurekraft – “Skeleton Key” (original mix)
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