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Devotchka - Levitt Denver - Concert Photos

DeVotchKa & Adam Cayton-Holland at Levitt Denver

Music is coming back in Denver as restrictions on venues are lifted. It’s wonderful! I have mentioned several times that one of the most perfect places for socially distanced concerts is Levitt Pavilion Denver, with an expansive lawn to spread out on. A few weeks…
FIDLAR Concert Photos Denver 2018

FIDLAR at Gothic Theatre

When the security guys in the pit are getting pumped for a show, you know it's gonna be good. With crowd surfing and a whole lot of people rocking out. That's what went down when FIDLAR took over The Gothic in Denver last month. I…
Silverstein and Tonight Alive - Denver Concert Photos

Silverstein and Tonight Alive at Summit Music Hall

In the early 2000's, I was in the midst of having a baby and missed out on a wide spectrum of music. It's really a blur, honestly. But I am making up for lost time now and thrilled that bands like Silverstein and Tonight Alive are still…
Ian Mahan - Denver Concert Photos

Singer/Songwriter Ian Mahan at Lost Lake Denver

I have seen Ian Mahan perform live a few times but hadn't had a chance to photograph him until his show last week at Lost Lake Lounge. Ian recently released a new single, "Breakaway," but was also pretty prolific in 2017 with two EPs. He writes some great songs, but is also fun to see live. It's usually a stripped down concert, which IMO shows off his songs best. Although he's the kind of songwriter that it would be cool to see a full orchestra behind him too. (Maybe later in 2018???) Either way, keep an eye on Ian Mahan and get out to see him when you can. Ian Mahan Photos - Denver Singer Songwriter
Garbage and Shirley Manson at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium in 2016

Garbage at the Fillmore in Denver

Garbage. When I say their name, invariably someone starts singing a line from their favorite song - usually "I'm only happy when it rains." Personally, my fave is "I Think I'm Paranoid," and while there are a ton of great tunes to choose from, be…