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4) Toro y Moi — Nov. 6, Ogden Theatre, $20.75-$25
Three Colorado shows in one year. It would almost seem like a bit much for Toro y Moi (who returns once again to the state on Nov. 6) if his shows didn’t continue to cause such a fuss whenever he’s in town. In February, the producer/songwriter also known as Chaz Bundick played a sold-out show at the Bluebird Theater, then a few months later returned in a big supporting role for Thievery Corporation’s Red Rocks show. His show on Nov. 6 at the Ogden Theatre is his biggest Colorado headlining spot to date. All these Colorado visits are in support of his pop-heavy third album “Anything in Return.”
3) Radiolab — Nov. 1-2, Paramount Theatre, $35-$45
Like any good musician, the producers of the WNYC program are expert and inventive sound engineers. The radio show, which focuses on science-related stories, can turn a topic as dry as how your eye sees light into a symphony of sound. In said episode the hosts use a choir to illustrate each color your eyes can see. Now, hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich are taking the program on tour — including two stops at Denver’s Paramount Theatre on Nov. 1 and 2. This tour also features a live score performed by On Fillmore and Noveller.
2) Of Montreal — Nov. 3, Marquis Theater, $18-$20
Bizare and obscure psych-funk band brings its relentless touring back to Denver on Nov. 3. The band is on tour in support of its bouncing 12th album, “Lousy with Sylvianbriar,” which was released in early October. If you’ve never seen Of Montreal before, the band likes to get weird with props, costumes, makeup and more. The carefree attitude is as contagious as Of Montreal’s neo-hippie music.
1) Iron & Wine — Nov. 7, Paramount Theatre, $33.50
Denver finally gets a chance to see the more upbeat and jazzy side of Samuel Beam aka Iron & Wine. This year, Beam released his new album, “Ghost on Ghost,” which isn’t his usual trembling, intimate and touching acoustic folk. Don’t be worried, though, it will still be pleanty trembling, intimate and touching, but with some upbeat horns and drums thrown in. Also, a little warning: Beam’s famous beard has seen some trimming these days.
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