Music

KOSI 101.1 is sacrificing its precious airwaves to the spirit of Christmas – 24/7 – starting early November 17.

A few short months after the release of her 15th studio album, Native Invader, Tori Amos’ fans can be left with little doubt that she one of the most vital voices in contemporary music.

From the Disco Biscuits to Devil Makes Three, there are some great concerts happening around Denver this weekend.

Over the years, SIR has proven to be a band that does not easily fold. Next month, the trio, comprising singer/guitarist Sarah Angela, bassist Kim O’Hara and drummer Luke Mehrens, is set to release its first full length album, So Cold.

As part of ongoing negotiations, Denver Arts and Venues announced this week that it will implement a new ticket-buying process beginning in February 2018 to help ensure that accessible seats at Red Rocks go to those that actually need them.

Fashion star and emo rapper Lil Peep, who performed at Denver’s Gothic Theater on October 15, died Wednesday night at age 21. Twitter users responded swiftly, talking mental health about drugs.

After the two-year-old Boulder House dance venue closed on Halloween, a new owner took over the spot a few days later, updated the space with more sophisticated and elegant decor. The space will re-open as the Pop-Up tonight, November 16.

This Friday, Green Day will release Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band, which showcases Billie Joe Armstrong’s unexpected duet with country singer Miranda Lambert. Even more surprising is that the collaboration between superstars happened right here in Denver.

Plan your concert calendar with the newest show announcements in Denver, including upcoming performances by Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Datsik, and One Direction’s Niall Horan.

Temple Denver, a high-end Vegas-style nightclub transplanted from San Francisco, has arrived in Denver. Between unwanted stenciled tags, aggressive promotions and DJ drama, it’s been a turbulent landing for the new club.

Jyemo Club is making world music out of Colorado.

“We’re going to write what we like, and if people call it bluegrass, that’s great,” says mandolinist Peter Sharpe of genre-fluid acoustic quintet the Railsplitters. “But if they want to call it something else, that’s fine too.”

Students at CU Denver are organizing a concert to benefit Zappos for Vegas, a program that helps the families of victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

Thanksgiving Eve has long been one of the biggest bar nights of the year. Here’s your guide to making the most of it.

Tommy Stinson has been busy over the last decade or so: He has played reunion shows with the Replacements, toured and recorded with Guns ‘N Roses and Soul Asylum, and released both a solo album and a new Bash & Pop disc.

Cold Specks’ Ladan Hussein has no idea whether anybody in Denver remembers who she is. She played the city once, back in 2013, opening for rocker Jim James at the Ogden Theatre and hasn’t been back – until tonight, November 11, headlining at Lost Lake Lounge.

Cannibal Corpse has managed to make a career out of royally pissing people off.

Chris Cone, who bought the Buffalo Rose last year, is shutting down the bar on November 19 for a year-long renovation. He plans to reopen in fall of 2018.