Darrell Hammond loses himself so completely in his impressions (Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson, Sean Connery) that it’s easy to discount his brilliant, long-running presence on “Saturday Night Live.” Watch him step out on his own tonight-Saturday at Comedy Works South. $38.
Guru, as any true hip-hop head knows, is the staggeringly talented MC behind Gang Starr. DJ Premier won’t be with him at the Walnut Room tonight, but he’ll have help from Solar, DJ Big Spade, A-Club, DJ Doo Wop and the 7 Grand Players. $20.
Young Coyotes have rewarded their early buzz with a bracing live presence and an encouraging habit of touring outside the state. Catch the acoustic-driven indie act with Bad Weather California and the Wheel, tonight at the Hi-Dive. $8. hi-dive.com
Umphrey’s McGee will continue spreading their prog-jam along the Front Range tonight at the Boulder Theater and Saturday at the Fillmore Auditorium. $61.50 for both shows or $25 for the Fillmore only.
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
