Matt Morris is undeniably hot right now, and the timing couldn’t be better for the Denver songwriter. He recently appeared with friend (and fellow ex-Mouseketeer) Justin Timberlake on the “Hope for Haiti Now” benefit, and just released his debut, “When Everything Breaks Open.” In fact, at one point, three of the top five most popular entries on our denver blog last week were Morris-related. He plays the Bluebird Theater on Feb. 25 — his biggest Denver date so far. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($10-$12, Ticketmaster)
Zac Brown Band, which brought its country crossover tunes to the Fillmore in December, returns for a March 5 show at Colorado Springs’ World Arena. The “Breaking Southern Ground” tour includes Nic Cowan, Levi Lowrey, Sonia Leigh and “special guest MCs” Joey & Rory. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($30.50- $40.50, TicketsWest)
Jason Aldean joins the early list of names confirmed for the Odeum in Broomfield (formerly the Broomfield Events Center) with his March 18 show there with Luke Bryan. Tickets for the pop-country set are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($33.75-$38.75, TicketHorse)
Jenny Lewis, the former child actor who made her musical name as leader of indie-country group Rilo Kiley, continues to assert her solo career with credibility-bestowing shows like Planet Bluegrass’ 20th Annual Folks Festival. The Aug. 13-15 event, which takes place in Lyons, will also feature Ani DiFranco, the Swell Season, Richard Thompson, the Waifs, Greg Brown and more to be announced. A limited number of $30 discount three-day passes are still available, with single-day tickets on sale in the spring. ($80, )
Roller Derby fans have a lot to look forward to in 2010: Earlier this week the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls announced they’ll play five of their eight home games this season at the Live Nation-owned Fillmore Auditorium, while competitors AEG Live Rocky Mountains and Kroenke Sports Enterprises revealed last week that the Denver Roller Dolls will call the Odeum their home for seven games. Visit and for schedules and prices.
Trampled by Turtles may have just finished a two-night run at the Bluebird last month, but the Duluth, Minn.-based bluegrass act is already looking to the Ogden Theatre for a May 14 return. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($15.50-$20, Ticketmaster)
Open Wings Broken Strings, the alt-pop supergroup featuring Eddie Kowalczyk of Live, Art Alexakis of Everclear and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer, has canceled its Sunday concert at the Ogden due to “scheduling conflicts.” Refunds are available at the point of purchase, likely .
This article has been corrected in this online archive. Originally, due to a reporting error, the ticketing company for the March 18 Jason Aldean show at the Odeum in Broomfield was incorrectly listed.
