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The Avett Brothers are both revivalists and heralds, as their melodic, indie-friendly take on roots and bluegrass came early in a trend that’s seen pop-folksters Mumford & Sons and the Civil Wars garner Grammy nods. And the North Carolina band is still rising, as evidenced by its headlining dates at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tickets for its June 29 concert, with City and Colour, and June 30 show, with Denver’s DeVotchKa, are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($37.75-$45.25, Ticketmaster)
Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall are known collectively as three-quarters of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. They’ll bring their stand-up to the Wells Fargo Theatre on March 3, minus Blue Collar regular Ron “Tater Salad” White, and featuring opener Reno Collier. Tickets are on sale. ($59.50, ticketfly.com)
Lisa Lampanelli, another go-to name for Comedy Central roasts, will play the Paramount Theatre on April 27. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($39.75, TicketHorse)
James Taylor and His Band added a July 24 show to their already-planned July 23 stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($45-$85, Ticketmaster)
Bell Biv Devoe and Blackstreet, featuring Teddy Riley, will join forces for a Jammin’ 101.5 “Urban Legends” concert April 14 at the Wells Fargo Theatre. Tickets are on sale March 3. (TicketsWest)
What would the Fourth of July be without a Red Rocks show from Blues Traveler? The group returns this summer, this time with help from Fitz and the Tantrums. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday ($36.75- $43.50, Ticketmaster).
A few concert-only tickets for the Denver Health Foundation’s fundraising gala, April 28 at the National Western Events Center, are available Monday, so if you’re a huge Earth, Wind & Fire fan, get on it. ($50, TicketsWest)
The 1stBank Center’s April 20 Levitate Festival will feature electro-dance heavies Rusko and DJ Shadow alongside Colorado’s own Paper Diamond and Pictureplane. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($35-$42.50)
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
