Quiet Riot is a veteran arena-rock band, a stalwart of a bygone era in live music. Widely regarded as one of the pioneering metal acts to cross over into mainstream pop, the Los Angeles band was integral to the rise of “hair metal,” a semi-comical subgenre where image often outshone musical chops. If this was 1984, you’d be shelling out a fair chunk of change to see the band rock McNichols Sports Arena. Tonight, a mere $15 will get you through the doors at the Grizzly Rose. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Come on, feel the noise.
Freelance Whales is part of an indie-rock phenomenon where naming one’s band after a mammal automatically generates blogger buzz (i.e. Bear Hands, Horse Feathers, Arctic Monkeys). In the case of these non-exempt hipsters, much of their success can also be attributed to their comfortable place within the indie- folk bubble — one that feels ready to burst at any moment. Sure, the vocals might be a little precious, the melodies overtly hook-laden, but still, this is a toe- tapping, head-bobbing, arms-around- that-cute-barista type of a show fit for a Michael Cera movie. BYOHoodie. Support comes from, fittingly, Miniature Tigers. Monday at the Hi-Dive. Tickets, $10-$12, are available through .
John Hendrickson: 303-954-1785 or jhendrickson@denverpost.com
