The Black Keys have always been a small band with a huge rock ‘n’ roll sound, though until recently, it was never a sound you would necessarily categorize as “arena rock.” The crossover became official with 2011’s “El Camino,” a collection of 11 pop-rock-soul songs overflowing with catchy choruses, guitar hooks and built-in sing-alongs. Guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Pat Carney are fresh off a headlining gig at Coachella and will land at Broomfield’s 1stBank Center on Monday and Tuesday. Tickets, $55-$59.50, are available through TicketHorse. British rockers Arctic Monkeys will open the show. Go for the hits, stay for the “Rubber Factory” nuggets.
Real Estate became an unexpected indie staple with last fall’s “Days,” an overtly toe-tapping record that was inexplicably embraced by hipsters far and wide. The New Jersey trio’s sound is built around the same surf-rock feel that’s helped bands like Best Coast and Denver’s own Tennis over the past two years. Real Estate played a much-hyped show at Moe’s Original Bar-B-Q last fall and will make the down-the-block leap to the Gothic Theatre tonight. Tickets, $15-$18, are available at . An early summer evening if there ever was one.
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