The Railbenders
These Denver country-rock kings will stop by Herman’s Hideaway tonight for an intimate set. With Hemi Cuda and Buckwild. 1578 S. Broadway. 7 p.m. $8, Ticketmaster. Visit denverpost.com/podcasts for Ricardo Baca’s interview with The Railbenders.
Astrophagus
Joshua Novak, Landlordland and Albuquerque act Of God and Science will play with Astrophagus tonight at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $5.
Waka Winter Classic
Bender’s and Quixotes will host this band competition tonight and Saturday. The winner plays the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival in Lawrence, Kan. Munly & The Lee Lewis Harlots, Epilogues, Storytyme and others will perform. See benderstavern.com or quixotes.com.
Hamster Theatre
This delightfully weird Boulder outfit fuses synths, accordion, trombone and drums into thoughtful musical statements. Catch them with the Denver Gentleman on Saturday for their local CD release show. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 8 p.m. $10.
Staff writer John Wenzel can be reached at 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com.
