Critic's Notebook

Catch live music outside in Dairy Block’s immersive Alley, with the Antonio Lopez Band playing two Sundays in September.

A mad mix of new local music this month includes new albums from singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and emo outfit Broken Record.

The Denver rock band plays an album release show at Skylark Lounge on Friday with Plasma Canvas and Replica City.

From the Irrelephants’ cheeky Fourth of July song to Isadora Eden’s debut album, we can’t get enough of these new offerings from local bands.

CU Denver students NAAV and Chris Adams formed the collective Amore Vita to promote collaboration between local musicians.

Marty Jones, a Denver musician and Westword contributor, released a ballad titled “Smokey the Coors Field Cat” that is sure to tug on listeners’ nostalgic heartstrings.

Ross James has played with Billy Strings, was Phil Lesh’s tour manager on Fare Thee Well and books music for Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox.

From the Merc to the Roxy, you’ll always find top-notch talent.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre has a new bag policy, banning multi-pocket bags from the venue.

The beloved dive bar received its cabaret license after nearly a year of no live music, and is testing out monthly drag shows.

What are your favorite memories at Herb’s? Come celebrate Denver’s Kerouac haunt on Sunday!

The Orchid is a 1920s-style jazzy supper club with an indoor stage and a rooftop patio for summer concerts.

Free advice: don’t sell undercover cops cocaine.

Climb the ladder.

The popular venue has gotten in trouble with neighbors.

The Venue will be gone by November 15.

From rock-and-roll bans to UFOs, here are some bizarre facts to share while you’re waiting in line for a vodka lemonade.

A grand opening tonight!

Burning Man meets Tulum.

These bands went from Colorado to the mainstream.

There’s nothing like sipping on your favorite drink while listening to some excellent live music.

The show must go on!