BRIGHT CHANNEL
Shoegazer indie rock kick-starts the weekend tonight when these former members of Volplane and Pteranodon headline the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. With the Clap and Everything Absent or Distorted. 9 p.m. $7.
LAURA NEWMAN & AOA
Jazz, blues, R&B and funk devotees can always count on Herb’s, 2057 Larimer St. But rarely is the venerable joint quite so comfy as when jazz saxophonist (and owner) Laura Newman commands the room. 9:30 tonight. No cover.
OPIE GONE BAD
Fans of this Colorado rock band who miss Saturday’s gig at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway, should consider dropping by Brother’s BBQ locations this week for a limited-edition copy of “Mountain Homegrown Vol. 4.” The annual Colorado music compilation sponsored by 99.5 The Mountain includes cuts from the likes of Opie Gone Bad, the Melissa Ivey Band, Chris Daniels and the Kings, and Hazel Miller. Strange Condition and special guests open Saturday’s show. 8 p.m. $8.
– Elana Ashanti Jefferson can be reached at ejefferson@denverpost.com or 303-820-1957.
