UPHOLLOW
Worldly, ambitious, acoustic-heavy alt-rock tonight at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. With Colder Than Fargo, celebrating the release of their new CD, and Channing Cope. 9 p.m. $5.
THE BELOVED INVADERS
Throwback surf rock in the vein of Dick Dale or The Ventures. The Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway. 9 tonight. $5.
BUCKSKIN STALLION
This band fuses country rock and roots music with help from pedal steel and Telecaster guitars, strong rhythms and percussions, and an accordion. Tonight at Bender’s Tavern, 314 E. 13th Ave. 7 p.m. $3.
CAPITOL HILL PEOPLE’S FAIR
There may not be a better local music primer than the People’s Fair in Civic Center Park this weekend. Saturday’s highlights include Buckner Funken Jazz, Mercury Project, Yo Flaco! and Buford T. Justice on the Main Stage; Starfuzz on the North Broadway stage; Reno Divorce, Melissa Ivey and GT & the Sidewinders on the Miller Lite Stage; P-Nuckle, Planet O, Break Mechanics and Something Underground on the Cricket Concert Stage; and jazz on the KEZW Swing Stage. Sunday’s lineup is equality eclectic.
DJ BRUCE
Saturday’s resident mixmaster at Sputnik, 7 S. Broadway, spent the last year spinning throwback hits on old 45s. This week on his “AM Gold” party he plays eight-track recordings all night. 9 p.m. No cover.
– Elana Ashanti Jefferson
Reach the writer at 303-820-1957 or ejefferson@denverpost.com.
