Brent Loveday of Denver’s Reno Divorce strikes a roots-punk note tonight when he headlines the Larimer Lounge with the Denver City Saltlicks, Rosalie and New Ben Franklins. And if you’re looking for cheap drinks to go with your live music, don’t miss Sunday’s Showdown Band Battle with the Lazy Eight, Frocus, Baji Music, Autumnal Fall and Marcus Church, which features $6 bottomless Bloody Marys and margaritas from 2-4 p.m. The music starts at 5 p.m. .
Holiday Rock’en Español Party, sponsored by La Pantera 92.9 FM, will heat things up at the Gothic on Saturday with DJ Kahlil, Madrid’s DJ Tatiana and Discochman — a great way to perk up after sitting around the hearth all week consuming booze and cookies. $15-$20. 9 p.m. Ticketmaster.
5280 isn’t just Denver’s elevation, it’s also the name of a 15-piece band that will take over the Mercury Cafe on Sunday. Whether you’re looking for respite from the horde of out-of-town relatives or an appropriate place to bring them, this fits the bill. $8 includes pre-show dance classes. 8 p.m. .
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
