Many consider Roger Waters to be the mastermind behind all things Pink Floyd, and assert that the British powerhouse would have never reached such great heights without his off-the-wall input (no pun intended). Other purists tout the early days of Syd Barrett-era Floyd, where masterful songwriting took precedence over layered soundscapes. Both sides of the band converged on 1979’s “The Wall,” one of the seminal concept albums in pop-music history. On Tuesday, Waters will bring a live construction of “The Wall” to the Pepsi Center for what is sure to be a dazzling performance. Tickets, $54-$203, are available through TicketHorse.
Margot & the Nuclear So-and-So’s have a tangled, quirky, self-aware band name that’s representative of their sprawling chamber pop. Formed in Indiana, the group became somewhat of a household name (as hard as that may be to conjure) in the mid-2000s on the heels of a new indie subgenre where orchestral strings and sweeping melodies were suddenly deemed “cool” by hipsters. While the band may lack the historical significance of chamber-pop superstars Arcade Fire, its live show is a refreshing break from abrasive guitars and repetitive chord progressions. Monday at the Bluebird Theater. Tickets, $12.50-$15, are available through Ticketmaster.
John Hendrickson: 303-954-1785 or jhendrickson@denverpost.com
