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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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These Are the Best Concerts on Valentine’s Day This Year

By Justin CriadoFebruary 11, 2025

From metal to disco, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate your love than with some live music.

The Velveteers Are Back With a Highly Anticipated Album-Release Show at the Hi-Dive

By Justin CriadoFebruary 11, 2025

Boulder trio the Velveteers talk about their new album and working with the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach ahead of the hi-dive release show on Friday, February 14.

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Guster Is Bringing Its Own Version of an Eras Tour to Denver

By Justin CriadoFebruary 4, 2025

The longtime indie-rockers will play Paramount Theater on Friday, February 7.

Tiny Tomboy Takes a Big Step on Sophomore Album

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2025

The local indie trio is playing a release show at Marquis Theater on Saturday, February 1.

Colorado Musicians Kick off 2025 With Juicy New Material: Listen Now

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2025

Start 2025 with some local tunes, including post-metal, horror punk, shoegaze and psych rock.

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The Milk Blossoms Are Back in Full Bloom

By Justin CriadoJanuary 29, 2025

The Milk Blossoms will share their latest album with a new lineup at hi-dive on Saturday, February 1.

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Colorado Is a Home Away From Home for This Southern Jam Band

By Justin CriadoJanuary 28, 2025

“Our best shows are the ones with the best audiences,” says Futurebirds guitarist Carter King, “and that’s usually a pretty solid bet anywhere in Colorado. It always has been.”

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Former Megadeth Guitarist Marty Friedman Shares the Art of Shredding

By Justin CriadoJanuary 24, 2025

The longtime guitar god says he wants to bring “goosebumps and maybe some tears and chills” to HQ on Monday, January 27.

Bluegrass and Vikings: The Annual Ullrgrass Festival Returns to Golden

By Justin CriadoJanuary 23, 2025

Golden’s annual Viking-themed festival takes place from Friday, January 31, to Sunday, February 2.

The Post-Metal Network of Ghosts of Glaciers

By Justin CriadoJanuary 22, 2025

The Denver metal band will celebrate its new album with a release show at the hi-dive on Friday, January 24.

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Kyle Moon & the Misled Is Pure Denver Americana

By Justin CriadoJanuary 17, 2025

The group will play its new album with a matinee show at Oriental Theater on Sunday, January 19

The X Games Have a Badass Concert Lineup: Here’s Your Guide

By Justin CriadoJanuary 15, 2025

Other than on-mountain sets throughout the weekend, the five artists on this year’s lineup are also playing Belly Up Aspen next week.

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Boot Gun Is the Denver Rock Band to Watch This Year

By Justin CriadoJanuary 10, 2025

The Denver rockers are playing their first show at hi-dive on Saturday, January 11.

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Metallica Releases More Opportunites for Tickets for Denver Dates

By Justin CriadoJanuary 10, 2025

The band is extending its M72 World Tour and will play two nights at Empower Field at Mile High in June 2025.

Need an End-of-the-World Soundtrack? This Denver Band Has You Covered

By Justin CriadoJanuary 6, 2025

“It’s not pop music. It’s not meant to be digestible like this quick, easy thing. It’s meant to be immersive and experiential.”

The Best New Music That Colorado Musicians Released This Month

By Justin CriadoDecember 31, 2024

Finish up 2024 with some local disco, post-metal, indie pop and rock.

This Denver Doom Band Gets “Perverted” With Medieval Literature

By Justin CriadoDecember 20, 2024

Seed of the Sorcerer, Womb of the Witch is ready to share its sadistic high fantasies with the masses on Saturday, December 28, at HQ.

Denver Band Sungrave Shares Its Secret Post-Metal Recipe

By Justin CriadoDecember 18, 2024

The group will play its new release at Bar 404 on Friday, December 20.

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Hardcore Holiday: This Toy Drive Is All About Giving…and New, Heavy Bands

By Justin CriadoDecember 17, 2024

Local bands will team up and shred for toy drive at Aggie Theatre on Friday, December 27.

How Devon Allman and Duane Betts Started Their Allman Brothers Revival Project

By Justin CriadoDecember 13, 2024

The two bonded over their love of thrash metal while on tour with their dads for the Allman Brothers’ twentieth anniversary.

Spice Up Your Holiday With “Little Sprinkles of Striptease” From Denver Burlesque Group the Rhinettes

By Justin CriadoDecember 11, 2024

Add some sugar and spice to your holiday with a trio of burlesque shows that bring new meaning to Christmas songs.

Vail Is Upping Its Live Music in the Mountains This Ski Season

By Justin CriadoDecember 10, 2024

“This is the first year where we connected all the dots, put all the pieces together and are rolling out a really great program for the full season.”

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