Amos Lee’s music feels tailor-made for the KBCO demographic of middle-aged, well-educated white folk. And fittingly, the Triple-A station is a presenting sponsor of his sold-out show at the Boulder Theater on Saturday. Lee makes songs that are light, affable, neo-soul gems (you’ve probably heard more than a few on rotation at the Apple store). The Philadelphia singer-songwriter has enjoyed a gradual rise to fame over the past several years, and his latest album, “Mission Bell,” debuted Tuesday at No. 1 on iTunes. Recent live television performances of the album’s lead single, “Windows Are Rolled Down,” on the likes of “Letterman” and “Ellen,” show the solo artist with a sprawling backing band, no doubt filling out these otherwise easy rockers. For the tour, Lee has brought along a cast of Philly musicians and solo artists who add a bit more authenticity to the compositions than you’d expect from typical hired guns in a backing band. Tickets have been gone for weeks, but try your luck outside the venue. 9 p.m. Saturday, with Vusi Mahlasela.
George Clinton needs no introduction. He’s 67 years old, has fronted two legendary bands (Parliament and Funkadelic) and has remained a cultural icon for more than three decades. His show tonight at the Fillmore Auditorium will be a mix of members from both bands (with newbies, no doubt), and is sure to up Denver’s funk meter by at least 10 points. Tickets, $35.25, are available through .
John Hendrickson: 303-954-1785 or jhendrickson@denverpost.com
