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Jazz Aspen Snowmass has never wanted for big names, and it’s already announced a few for its summer bash. Early on the schedule are the Dukes of September Rhythm Revue, featuring soft-rock titans Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs, singer-songwriters k.d. lang and Joe Cocker, and trumpeter and composer Chris Botti. Tickets for the June 22-July 7 shows are on sale. Stay tuned to this spot or for the JAS Labor Day lineup. ($50-$90, )
“Batman Live” is riding the buzz of the Caped Crusader’s recent film trilogy, which concludes next summer with “The Dark Knight Rises.” But the Batman you’ll get at this stage show, which plays the Budweiser Events Center Oct. 26-28, is the more colorful, kid-friendly version of the early ’90s films. Tickets for the theatrical show are on sale at 10 a.m. today. ($19.50-$125, )
Press materials for the Kiss and Mötley Crüe co-headlining concert at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre are light on creative credentials and heavy on commercial achievements and stunts — including the “mind-blowing” drum roller coaster that Tommy Lee rides on stage. Sounds about right, doesn’t it? Tickets for the Aug. 8 show are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($30-$151, )
The Fray added a second show to its previously announced May 11 Red Rocks stop. Passes for the hometown pop heroes’ May 12 concert are on sale at 10 a.m. today ($46.50-$56.50). Also on sale today: a second date for Bassnectar at Red Rocks after the DJ/producer sold out his June 2 show. Tickets for the June 1 set are $39.50-$45, and both shows are available via Ticketmaster.
The Red Rocks news isn’t over yet: New-age punching bag Yanni has announced an “Under the Stars” concert there on July 13, with tickets on sale at 10 a.m. today ($39.50-$129.50). Colorado favorite Michael Franti & Spearhead will return with Zach Heckendorfon June 8, with tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday ($38.50-$44.95), and popular festival DJ Kaskade also plans to stop by on Aug. 1 ($37.50-$45, on sale now). All shows are available via Ticketmaster.
Cypress Hill is playing the Ogden Theatre on April 20, a.k.a. 4/20? Makes perfect sense, given Denver’s shared love for a certain combustible weed. Tickets are on sale ($30). If you’re an old-school toker you’ll probably be more into Dead drummer Mickey Hart’s Band at the Ogden May 17 ($35, on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday). Both shows available via Ticketmaster.
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
