DEVOTCHKA
A National Public Radio spot was one of several coups this year for these popular world-beat rockers. Tonight they play two holiday shows at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $15.
DAVE WATTS & FRIENDS
This holiday benefit for the Conscience Alliance features The Motet drummer with Joey Porter, Paul McDaniel, Jon Stewart, Jans Ingber, Sam Hotchkiss and DJ Roots. Tonight at the Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. 9 p.m. $12.
RODNEY JAMES
Rockabilly rules the roost tonight at the Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $5.
CHRISTMAS ON MARS
Tonight’s rock ‘n’ roll triple-bill at The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., highlights Oakhurst, The Reals and Zebrajunction. 9 p.m. $8.
FUNKY CHRISTMAS
Groove to the holiday spirit tonight at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway, with U.S. Pipe & the Balls Johnson Dance Machine, Black Mac and Buckner Funken Jazz. 8 p.m. Free tickets available at us-pipe.com.
LAURA NEWMAN & AOA
The queen bee at Herb’s Jazz & Blues, 2057 Larimer St., heats up the room tonight. 9 p.m. No cover.
– Reach Elana Ashanti Jefferson at 303-820-1957 or ejefferson@denverpost.com.
