Snow falls on the audience at Winter on the Rocks while Jurassic 5 performs on Jan. 31, 2014. Photo by Seth McConnell, heyreverb.com.
There’s something mysterious about the steam that comes from the front doors of a venue when it opens immediately after a winter concert. It’s a result of body heat, smoke from the stage production and smoke created by the crowd. Want to experience this phenomena and at the same time escape the cold and drudgery that is the winter months? Then check out one or more of these concerts.
The Lumineers
Jan. 13, Ogden TheatreAlways a live-music fan, Gov. John Hickenlooper is once again pulling out all the stops for his second inauguration concert. Ssome of Colorado’s biggest acts — the Lumineers, String Cheese Incident, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats — will play the 1,700-capacity Ogden Theatre.
Tickets: Sold out; but available on aftermarket ticket sites
Sam Smith
Jan. 26, 1stBank CenterFor his first-ever U.S. tour and Colorado show, is playing 6,500-capacity 1stBank Center in Broomfield. To put that accomplishment into perspective, most acts touring for the first time will start out in a room closer to 200. Well, in Smith’s case, his 2014 debut album earned him a few chart-topping singles and six Grammy nominations, including best new artist.
Tickets: $35-$55; 1stbankcenter.com
Winter on the Rocks
Jan. 30, Red RocksOK, this goes against everything we said about avoiding the winter cold, but has become one of our favorite Colorado music traditions. There’s nothing that defines the spirit of Coloradans better than bundling up and heading for a concert at our legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this time with Major Lazer and Damian Marley.
Tickets: $52-$100; redrocksonline.com
Sleater-Kinney
Feb. 12, Ogden TheatreWith certain millennial crowds, might be better known for guitarist/vocalist Carrie Brownstein’s role in the IFC sketch comedy show “Portlandia.” But that might be about to change, as Sleater-Kinney will make its comeback with the new album, “No Cities to Love” on Jan. 20. It is also touring, with a stop in Denver Feb. 12 at the Ogden.
Tickets: Sold out; but available on aftermarket ticket sites
Elvis Costello
March 1, Boulder TheaterIt’s been some time since performed in Colorado. His return will be a special one, as Costello kicks off his 13-date solo tour at the Boulder Theater.
Tickets: Sold out; but available on aftermarket ticket sites
King Tuff
Jan. 27, Larimer LoungeNothing warms the heart better than some fuzzy, like really fuzzy, guitar, heavy drums, beer and the possibility of mayhem. has your remedy for a dull, cold winter concert season. In support of “Black Moon Spell,” King Tuff will thunder through the Larimer Lounge on Jan. 27 to help you forget what the temperature is outside.
Tickets: $10-$15, larimerlounge.com
DeVotchKa
Feb. 14, Fillmore AuditoriumAre you fortunate enough to enjoy the tender embrace of a significant other? If so, are you obligated to make Feb. 14 (also known as Valentine’s Day) a special day to celebrate said relationship? Then, you’ll want to have a good date planned out. Luckily, romantic Denver gypsy-folk act is returning for another hometown Valentine’s Day show. This time, they’ve traded the cozy confines of the Mercury Cafe for the Fillmore Auditorium. Hey, even if you don’t have a partner, go to this show, grab a beer and let booze and DeVotchKa warm your empty heart.
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