Live Nation isn’t the only company that uses Ticketmaster, but it does employ the ubiquitous company almost exclusively, which makes its hefty service charges a regular annoyance. Take heart: On Tuesday, April 15, only, the national promoter will waive service charges for several upcoming shows at the Fillmore Auditorium and Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, including Kraftwerk, the Raconteurs, Phil Lesh & Friends, George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Feist, Ween, John Legend, Journey, Jonas Brothers, Rancid, Martina McBride, Linkin Park and others. (Various prices, )
Lyle Lovett will bring Leo Kottke to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 18. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($49.50-$65, Ticketmaster)
The Fluid, the first non-Seattle band to be signed to Sub Pop Records, will reunite on June 20 at the Bluebird Theater for a rare hometown show. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($17.50-$20, Ticketmaster)
Flight of the Conchords has successfully revived the debatable musical-comedy format with self-aware songs and a dry, indie-oriented HBO series that mirrors the New Zealanders’ deadpan wit. The band comes to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on May 15. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. ($35-$40, Ticketmaster)
Yes at Red Rocks? Sure, why not? Tickets for the Aug. 11 show are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($49.50-$149.50, Ticketmaster)
The Chili Pepper & Brew Fest in Snowmass may sport a self-explanatory title, but the annual event always brings quality entertainment to the high country. This year festival, which takes place June 6-8, features Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, Stephen Marley, Lyrics Born and others. Tickets are on sale. ($15-$50, )
The Temptations and The Four Tops will pull their nostalgia train into the Paramount Theatre on Sept. 25. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($48-$78, TicketHorse)
The Black Angels could not have picked better road mates than the Warlocks, both bands trading in the sludgy, distorted sort of psych-garage that would make Jim Morrison proud. Tickets for the June 14 Bluebird show are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($12, Ticketmaster)
Feist will bring her chiming indie-pop tunes to the Fillmore on July 15. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($27.50-$30, Ticketmaster)
Mars Volta’s dizzying music either leads to hero worship or headaches — depending on your tolerance for over-the-top prog rock. Tickets for the band’s May 18 Fillmore show are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($35, Ticketmaster)
The String Cheese Incident may be on hiatus, but fans can catch one of the Boulder jam band’s recorded performances in high def at Red Rocks on May 15. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($10-$12, Ticketmaster)
