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4) Kings of Leon — Sept. 24, Red Rocks Amphitheatre
We’ll be the first to admit that we’ve lost our faith in in recent years. Given the band’s inner turmoil and less-than-steller output on the last few albums, the Southern boys have lost their shimmer. But that doesn’t take away from the magic of material on “Youth & Young Manhood,” “Aha Shake Heartbreak” and “Because of the Times.” And hopefully after a summer headlining major amphitheaters and festivals, the band will be in top shape as it makes its way to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
3) Gardens & Villa — Sept. 23, Bluebird Theater
is returning to Denver after an excellent set on the main stage of the Underground Music Showcase in July. Just last week, the indie-pop group released “Televisor,” a five-song EP thatap available for free on the Gardens & Villa website. The lead single from the release, “Love Affair,” is a drug-influenced psych rock track, carried along by some native sounding flutes and huge organ swells. Gardens & Villa plays the Bluebird Theater on Sept. 23 with Sandy Alex G and A Band In Pictures. ($15, bluebirdtheater.net)
2) Lykke Li — Sept. 25, Ogden Theatre
Here’s a show to take your ex boyfriend/ ex girlfriend to: Lykke Li at the Ogden Theatre. Her latest album, “I Never Learn,” was recorded after she went through a painful breakup, and has tracks titled “Sleeping Alone” and “Heart of Steel.” Maybe it will be therapeutic for both of you, or maybe really awkward. Regardless of her inconsolable depression, Li brings an emotional depth (mostly sadness) to her music thatap raw and beautiful. Itap a depth that you won’t hear in any mainstream pop music. The Swedish indie-pop singer plays the Ogden on Sept. 25. Before the show, , in which she gives us some advice on love.
1) Riot Fest — Sept. 19-21, Sports Authority Field at Mile High
They should rename this Nostalgia Fest. With Weezer, the Cure, Primus, Slayer, Descendents, Wu-Tang Clan and many other legacy acts anchoring Riot Fest, most fans will spend this weekend remembering their glory days rather than doing actual rioting. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Many of these bands would be a treat to see on their own, but put them on the same bill and anyone with a diverse taste of ’90s music can justify the $179.98-$279.98 price tag. See our
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