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4) Nathaniel Rateliff — Nov. 29, Gothic Theatre, $15-$20
Nov. 29 at the is the night of Nathaniel. A double header of a show, Colorado singer-songwriter is playing a holiday show of folk solo material and also performing with his R&B band the Night Sweats. It would seem like a lot of one musician for a single evening, but each band has a completely different sound — be prepared to dance and soak in some heavy folk. The show also acts as a release party for Rateliff’s new solo album, “Falling Faster Than You Can Run.”
3) Pretty Lights — Dec. 5, Ogden Theatre, Sold out
It’s a rare opportunity to catch in such an intimate setting these days. Spending most of his time playing at festivals or a sold out Red Rocks, Derek Vincent Smith is used to performing for tens of thousands. His show at the 1,500-capacity is likely the most intimate that he’s played in a while. There’s no surprise that this show is sold out, and likely tickets will be going for quite a bit on the aftermarket. Early Friday morning, the cheapest tickets on Stubhub cost $154. If you’re a lifetime Pretty Light’s fan it might be worth the price.
2) Jeff Tweedy — Dec. 5, Paramount Theatre, $46
As the frontman of Wilco, Jeff Tweedy has characterized himself as a defining indie singer-songwriter of the ‘90s and 2000s. And even though he hasn’t released a full solo album, he’s managed to create a name for himself as an individual artist — at least among Wilco fans. Tweedy comes to Denver to perform an intimate lone-wolf show at the on Dec. 5. Expect the set to be heavy on stripped-down Wilco tracks and covers as he did performing as a solo act at the Boulder Theater in 2011. The night offers another unique little twist, as local comedian Andrew Orvedahl opens with a stand-up set.
1) Jay Z — Dec. 2, Pepsi Center, $29.50-$125
Complete with a media empire, a spot at No. 2 on Forbes’ wealthiest hip-hop artists, 17 Grammys, 15 albums and the title of Beyonce’s husband, itap safe to consider Jay Z the king of rap. Sure his albums can be hit or miss, but a number of those iconic releases — “The Black Album,” “The Blueprint,” “Reasonable Doubt” — more than make up for the filler in his discography. And on top of being a cultural icon, he’s an accomplished live performer after about 25 years in the business. Jay Z makes his way to Denver to play the on Dec. 2 — two days before his 44th birthday.
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