Shanti Groove
Ah, Boulder. Where would you be without your jam and bluegrass bands? This act combines the best of both in its blisteringly fast hoedowns. The act will hold its Winter Bluegrass Extravaganza at the Boulder Theater on Friday, with Pete Wernick, Flexigrass and Taarka. 2032 14th St. 8:30 p.m. $15.
Mannequin Makeout
If you haven’t caught these wiry indie punk heroes yet, now’s your chance. They’ll celebrate band member Inbar Kishoni’s birthday on Saturday with friends Fissure Mystic, Team Awesome, Pee Pee and Pink Hawks. The Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $8.
Listen to Pop Music Critic Ricardo Baca’s podcast with Mannequin Makeout at denverpost.com/podcasts.
Ghost Buffalo
Led by the haunting vocals of Marie Litton, this dark indie country act injects considerable rock prowess into its intricate songs. They open for Tim Barry at the Hi-Dive Saturday, with Eyes & Ears, Josh Small, and Hawks & Doves. 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $8.
Staff writer John Wenzel can be reached at 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com.
