Yanni has been the butt of thousands of jokes mocking his earnest keyboard music and cheesy, daytime-TV looks, but like Michael Bolton, Kenny G, John Tesh and other critical punching bags before him, the man knows how to swing right back. A self-taught transplant from Greece, the 56-year- old songwriter (born Yiannis Hryso- mallis) first gained international recognition in the early ’90s when his schmaltzy new-age tunes began garnering Grammy nominations. His new album, “Truth of Touch,” ends a nearly decade-long absence from recording and marks a return to the international touring circuit. See him in all his hirsute, adult-contemporary glory when he and his beloved mini- orchestra hit the appropriately grandiose Wells Fargo Theatre on April 29. Tickets are on sale. ($34.50-$99, TicketHorse)
A Day to Remember is headlining the “Game Changers” tour with Bring Me the Horizon, Pierce the Veil and We Came As Romans, which plays the Fillmore Auditorium on March 27. The title seems a little odd, given emo and hardcore’s creative stagnation of late, but the band’s spring tour this year sold out every date, according to promoters. Tickets are on sale. ($25-$30, )
Keller Williams has added a fourth Colorado show to his previously announced sets in Beaver Creek, Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins Jan. 13-15, respectively. The one-man jam-band will headline public radio’s eTown show at the Boulder Theater on Jan. 16 with Marc Broussard. Also announced for eTown: a Valentine’s Day show featuring Martin Sexton and Nellie McKay. Tickets for both tapings are on sale. ($15-$17, )
Michael Showalter, co-creator of the ’90s cult MTV sketch show “The State” and Comedy Central’s “Michael and Michael Have Issues,” joins such stand-ups as Doug Benson, Neil Hamburger, Ben Kronberg and others in scheduling a show at the Larimer Lounge — which typically houses indie, punk and folk-rock acts. Tickets are on sale. ($12-$15, )
Denver Ukefest has announced another eclectic lineup for its fourth annual installment taking place Feb. 4-5 at Swallow Hill. Billed as one of the world’s top festivals celebrating the tiny, tenacious ukulele, the event will feature even more workshops, vendor demonstrations, jam sessions and performances. Artists include Denver-based YouTube sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Jack Johnson cohort Zee Avi, Led Kaapana, Ooks of Hazard, the Rescues, Aldrine Guerrero and others. Tickets are on sale. ($20-$125, )
