Adventure Records knows how to pick ’em, judging by its latest Denver/ Boulder bands comp. Get a free CD with admission tonight at its Hi-Dive release show, with the Swayback, John Common, Three Cheers Faraday, Kissing Party and Goodbye Champion. $12.
Taj Mahal and Martha Wainwright will join etown for music and conversation on Sunday. Either artist’s impeccable songwriting credentials ensures a rapt audience. The Boulder Theater. $20.
My Morning Jacket’s rise on the outdoor festival circuit came as no surprise to those who had seen the band’s early shows. Still, the contrast between its indie origins and equally weird major-label work remains a point of contention for fans. Thursday at Red Rocks, with the Black Keys. $36-$40.
Lewis Black has cornered the market on quivering indignation, so it’s nice to see him assume an elder-statesman role with shows such as the debate-focused “The Root of All Evil” on Comedy Central. Thursday at the Pikes Peak Center, Aug. 22 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. $45-$65.
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
