Alejandro Escovedo’s creative progression and personal trials have chiseled him into a striking cult figure, as influential to some as he is unknown to others. The roots-rocker plays the Bluebird tonight with Carrie Rodriguez. $23-$25.
Earth, Wind & Fire and throaty key- tickler Michael McDonald will join forces for a night of soulful pop and R&B at Red Rocks on Tuesday — a perfectly mellow way to close out a busy summer at the venue. $39.50-$84.50.
Spiritualized practically owns the term “space rock,” constant member Jason Pierce having spent time in the seminal trance-rock act Spacemen 3. Check out a rare gig from the band Tuesday at the Ogden Theatre, with Grand Ole Party. $25.
Foreigner wants you to know that even when you’re “Cold as Ice,” it still “Feels Like the First Time.” Although, if you’re “Hot Blooded,” they’ve probably been “Waiting for a Girl Like You.” Expect to hear those recycled 1970s and ’80s hits at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday. $44.50-$79.50.
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
