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Music Concerts & Music Events
On February 12 (time TBA), Acoustic Eidolon hosts “Couples in Love and Music,” a special Valentine’s weekend concert. At the Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St. in Loveland. On May 15 at 7:30pm, the duo performs with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E Mountain View in Longmont. All Ars Nova events include at least one performance in Boulder and one in Denver; the Boulder venue is St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St. Performances begin at 7:30pm. See the website for ticket information and Denver locations. 303-499-3165.
ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES, ongoing The “Music with a View” series combines fine music (one-hour concerts) with fine art in the intimate setting of the Lower Gallery. The 7pm performances are preceded by an ArtTalk/Tour at 6:15pm. A few highlights are listed below; check the website for more. The center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. 720-898-7200.
ASTER WOMEN'S CHAMBER CHOIR, April 24 ASTER’s 10th anniversary celebration, “The Power of the Pen,” features a newly commissioned work by Colorado composer Grace Asquith and other compositions that touch audiences with the power of their words. April 24, 7:30pm at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. 303-466-2879. BAROQUE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF COLORADO In the season-finale program on May 8, BCOC brings its own fiery interpretation to a perennial Baroque favorite, Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St. Check online for the rest of the season’s offerings; most include at least one performance in Boulder and others at various metro-area venues. 303-889-1012. Boulder’s “home of the blues” is at the Outlook Hotel, with live music (some with a small cover charge) nearly every night of the week. Sign up online to get the “Blues News” schedule. Open jams most Sunday and Tuesday nights begin at 7:30pm. The hotel is at 800 28th St. 303-443-3322. The quartet that goes by the name Boulder Acoustic Society is a homegrown but nationally touring group full of energy and innovation. Though their schedule is full of out-of-town bookings, you can catch them in Nederland on Jan. 23 (see separate listing below for Winterfest on the Mountain). Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com
BAMTA is a professional organization of more than 80 music teachers working toward the common goal of bringing music and joy to the community through student concerts and competitions. The 4th annual BAMTA Music Festival is Jan. 30, and the BAMTA Ensemble Festival is May 15; see the website for more details. BOULDER BACH FESTIVAL, Feb. 7, Feb. 27-March 6, and May 2 The Boulder Bach Festival celebrates J.S. Bach’s 325th birthday with an expanded 2010 season of concerts, recitals and lectures that pay homage to the genius of the Baroque era and his works for keyboard, instruments and voice. The 29th annual Boulder Bach Festival is Feb. 27-March 6 and includes events throughout Boulder; see the complete schedule at the website. “Kids for Bach,” showcasing young musicians, is Feb. 7, 2pm at Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.
The 2009-2010 season, “A Symphonic Frolic,” celebrates the impact of folk music on the history of classical music. Performances are at 7:30pm; unless noted below, Fridays are at First Congregational Church of Boulder, 1128 Pine St., and Saturdays are at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. 303-583-1278.
BOULDER CHORALE, April 24, May 15-16 On April 24 at 7:30pm, the groups join the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra for Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” May 15-16, they present “Four Corners: Songs from Around the Globe.” The April event is at 7:30pm at CU’s Macky Auditorium; the other performances take place at First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St. 303-554-7692. This all-volunteer band has been performing in the Boulder area for more than 30 years. Concerts, listed below, are held at Manhattan Middle School, 290 Manhattan Drive. Visit the website for more information and to sign up for e-mail alerts about upcoming performances.
The Boulder School of Music has been restructured and is now called the Boulder Drum Studio. Private lessons are available to students of all ages at the studio, 1320 Pearl St., Suite 107. 303-402-1500. BFJ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and performance of traditional Dixieland jazz. Monthly jam sessions are held the first Sunday of every month from 2-5pm at the American Legion Post 111, 1150 Pine St., Louisville. Each session features a guest director, and musicians can sign up to take turns playing with the regular back line; everyone who signs in is guaranteed to play. Dancing is a must. Door prizes are furnished by local merchants. 303-449-9596. Free, open sessions of Celtic music at Conor O’Neill’s on Sunday nights run from 7:30pm until the band gets tired or the dance floor empties out. Audience participation is encouraged. 1922 13th St. 303-449-1922. BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The goal of Boulder Phil’s 52nd season is to “highlight audience favorites and new musical discoveries that delight, stimulate and enchant.” Winter/spring performances, listed below, are all at CU’s Macky Auditorium at 7:30pm. 303-449-1343 ext.2.
BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE CONCERTS Boulder Public Library presents dozens of outstanding concerts each year that are free and open to the public. The Third Tuesday Lunchtime Concert Series is at noon on the third Tuesday of each month; many performances are also scheduled for Sunday afternoons. Some season highlights are listed below, but be sure to check the website for more. Concerts are in the library’s Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Boulevard, 303-441-4492.
This specialized group, which has performed since 1980, offers a concert of Christmas music Dec. 6 at 4pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Chapel, 2200 Broadway. 303-939-7850. The Boulder School of Music offers private lessons on many instruments and voice to students of all ages. Also available are a performance room with a stage, rehearsal space, digital recording studio, workshops and master classes. Contact BSM for more information on the curriculum and summer programs. 303-402-1500. Leftover Salmon’s New Year’s Celebration is so popular, it happens twice—the 20th annual event is on Dec. 30 and 31 at the historic Boulder Theater. Other upcoming events include Reverend Horton Heat with Deadbolt on Jan. 15; Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway on Jan. 23; and Zakir Hussain & the Masters of Percussion on March 7. Check online for more shows, times and tickets. The Boulder Theater is at 2034 14th Street, just off the Pearl Street Mall. Before the show, try George’s Food and Drink, just south of the front doors. 303-786-7030. Check the website for an updated listing of spring events. The Broomfield Auditorium is at 3 Community Park Road. 303-469-3301 ext. 7999. Lafayette’s oldest coffeehouse, located in an 1877 coal miner’s store at 210 S. Public Road, features jazz, acoustic and bluegrass performers and jam sessions. 303-665-0625. CANTABILE SINGERS, May 1-2 The Cantabile Singers are a 38-voice auditioned ensemble performing a wide range of music from classical to jazz, gospel and folk. The spring concert, “Four Hands for Voices,” is May 1-2. All performances are at 7:30pm; see the website for Boulder and Longmont venues for each concert. Historic Chautauqua in Boulder offers a rich selection of musical programs in the intimate Community House or the grand auditorium. Check the website for the spring lineup. Chautauqua is at 900 Baseline Road. 303-442-3282 ext. 35. Colorado Chamber Players’ musicians love sharing chamber music with audiences in intimate settings—all the venues they play in have less than 300 seats. CCP also holds a musical residency at Children’s Hospital, where they play for patients, family members and medical staff. Most performances are in Denver, but a few events at closer venues are listed below.
For upcoming events: 303-357-ARTS. This young group, formed in 2004, strives to provide challenging musical opportunities to area recorder players. See website for scheduled performances across the Front Range. 303-666-4307. CSO welcomes award-winning composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch as the symphony’s new Principal Pops Conductor; join him Jan. 29 for “The Music of Lerner and Loewe” and May 21 for “Sock Hop Fifties.” Most performances are at 7:30pm Fri-Sat and 2:30pm Sun in Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 14th and Curtis streets. 303-893-4100.
On Tuesday nights, local musicians can display their talents at Open Mic Night; get on the gig list at 7pm, and the music starts at 8pm, with each musician given 15 minutes to perform. On Sunday nights, free, open sessions of Celtic music run from 7:30pm until the band gets tired or the dance floor empties out. Conor O’Neill’s is at 1922 13th St. 303-449-1922. CU’s popular Artist Series has been bringing Boulder the world’s finest jazz, classical and world music, as well as dance, for over 70 years. The performances listed below (and others listed online) take place at historic Macky Auditorium on the CU campus, at 7:30pm.
The CU College of Music offers scores of concerts and other musical events, many of them free, throughout the academic year. Check online for the complete schedule, which includes Faculty Tuesday recitals, student recitals, Pendulum new music programs, and jazz, guitar, chamber orchestra and early-music ensembles. Check the website for a complete listing. Most concerts are at 7:30pm in the Imig Music Building on the CU campus. 303-492-8008. CU Opera presents Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” a masterpiece that “amuses and astonishes with its playful and dramatic turns,” sung in Italian with English surtitles. March 12-14 at Macky Auditorium. “Our Town” is at the Music Theatre April 22-25; Ned Rorem adapted the Pulitzer Prize–winning play by Thornton Wilder. Brown Bag Previews of each production, free and open to the public, are at noon on March 10 and April 21, respectively. 303-492-8008. CU’s Highlife Ensemble has audiences dancing in the aisles to its irresistible West African rhythms. The group includes music and non-music majors from the Boulder campus and is the first university ensemble in the U.S. to perform this tightly knit blend of traditional and neotraditional music. Check back or visit the website for schedule of upcoming performances. 303-492-8008. Program Council is well known for putting on great concerts over the years. To find out about upcoming events, check the website, join the Facebook group, or follow on Twitter. Touching ears and hearts alike, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and its messages of acceptance and pride are popular with diverse audiences. Visit the website for a complete calendar of all upcoming events. 303-893-4100. DOWNTOWN BOULDER MUSIC, annually in summer Downtown Boulder’s Bands on the Bricks features tunes that will make you want to move and groove. Wednesdays evenings. Noon Tunes enlivens Fridays, noon-1:30pm; the series is a great way for visitors and locals to enjoy music of all genres during their lunch break. 303-449-3774. Early Music Colorado, which promotes the performance and appreciation of pre-1750 music, maintains an online calendar of early music performances and other events in Colorado; you can also sign up to receive concert alerts via email. 303-494-6669. ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL Winter Series Affordable winter concerts at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park take place most Sunday afternoons through April, from 2-3:15pm. Call or check online for full schedule. 970-586-9519.
etown is taped in front of a live audience, usually at the Boulder Theater. The show features two musical guests who perform their own sets and collaborate on the show finale with the etones. Visit www.etown.org for show dates and guests. This nationally known club, located at 1135 13th Street, presents concerts almost every night of the year. A few of the names in the winter/spring schedule are listed below; check online for updates. Shows start at 9pm. 303-443-3399 or 303-447-0095. This community group, under the direction of I Made Lasmawan, performs traditional and new orchestral music of Bali, Indonesia, including the vibrant music that accompanies temple festivals and life-cycle rites. See website for schedule and to sign up for concert alerts via e-mail. 303-433-3782. This local quartet plays Brazilian music throughout the Boulder and Denver area. Look for their Rodas (gatherings) on the first Thursday of every month at The Laughing Goat when they are joined by additional percussionists and swell to a 9-piece pagode ensemble, Ginga Grande!. Donations are also accepted for Instruments For Change (I4C) to send flutes, clarinets and saxophones to two schools in Rio that educate young musicians from the favelas. Visit the website for complete concert schedule. The Laughing Goat is located at 1709 Pearl St, Boulder. 303-817-6846. Each month through April, Lyons’ volunteer, nonprofit concert series presents nationally recognized bluegrass/folk acts in the intimate setting of Rogers Hall, Fourth and High streets in Lyons. The shows, which often sell out, are at 8pm. 303-823-6433.
HOTEL BOULDERADO LIVE MUSIC SERIES Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, hear live music in the lobby of the Hotel Boulderado. 6-9pm, with happy hour specials until 7pm. 2115 13th St. 303-442-4880. Catch local talent the first Friday of the month at the Huckleberry, 700 Main St. in Louisville. Musicians, poets and other performers show their stuff from 7-9pm. Just show up with your instrument (if you need one) and add your name to the list. 303-666-8020. This 60-member chorus was born out of a desire to share the gift of a-cappella choral music. Visit www.jubilatesacredsingers.org to see if winter/spring performances have been scheduled. 303-666-7332. This Zimbabwean music center gives classes in everything from Intro to African Music for Kids to African Drumming for Grown-Ups. The center’s six bands perform year-round at area venues and events. LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER and Lakewood Symphony Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, the Lakewood Cultural Center presents nationally and internationally recognized musicians in the state-of-the-art, 316-seat theater. The Albers Trio plays Jan. 21 at 7:30pm. Turtle Island Quartet, winner of the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album, takes the stage at 7:30pm on Feb. 27. The Lakewood Symphony also performs at LCC; check the Lakewood Symphony website for the season schedule. Lakewood Cultural Center is at 470 S. Allison Parkway. 303-987-7845. The Laughing Goat, at 1709 Pearl St., hosts an eclectic variety of musical events. Wednesdays at 8pm are Weekly Jazz Jams, and music acts are scheduled for most other nights. For a complete schedule, visit the website. A performance of Handel’s “Messiah” more than 70 years ago served as the beginnings of this small but passionate group of singers. If you love to sing, the group welcomes new members. Check the website or call 303-651-7664 for more information. This nonprofit performing group is composed of dedicated volunteers from age 15 to 70-something, and they’re always looking for new members. Visit the website for schedule of upcoming concerts. Once a month from October through April, Friday Afternoon Concerts and Art Shows pair musical entertainment with work by Colorado artists. The art exhibits open at 1:30pm and the music begins at 2:30pm at Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. LONGMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Jan. 30 Think classical music is “long-haired” and “stuffy”? LSO’s “Humor in Music” on Jan. 30 uncovers some composers’ lighter sides, from subtle jokes to concertos for vacuum cleaners. On May 15, the popular husband-wife duo Acoustic Eidolon joins LSO for a special performance. Other performances are listed online; all take place at 7:30pm at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave. in Longmont. Thursday night Coffeehouse Concerts are at the Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave. Johnsmith plays Dec. 3 at 7:30pm; check the website to see what else is scheduled. Oskar Blues hosts live music at it's three locations: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, Liquids & Solids, and The Tasty Weasel in Lyons. Visit the website for schedules. 303 Main Street, Lyons. 303-823-6685;. A Lyric Ensemble is a Boulder-based group that has been performing live music along the Front Range for more than 20 years. Call or visit the website for schedule of upcoming performances. 303-442-2025. Millennium Harvest House Rockin’ the Gardens The 2010 Friday Afternoon Club concert series begins May 14, 2010, 5:30-9:30pm, on the huge back patio of the hotel. Each week features a free live concert, entertainment for the kids and a special menu just for dogs. Check the website in February for the full lineup of bands. The Harvest House is at 1345 28th St. 303-443-3850. MOUNTAIN SUN AND SOUTHERN SUN PUB & BREWERIES Enjoy live music every Sunday night at the Mountain Sun, 1535 Pearl St., and every Monday night at the Southern Sun, 627 S. Broadway, starting at 10 pm (no cover). 303-546-0886. This Buddhist-inspired university offers a variety of public performances at its Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave. Nissi’s hosts live music year-round, nearly every night of the week, and serves bistro-style food, tapas and beverages. Shows start at 7:30pm and end around 9:30pm, 10pm on weekends. 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette. 303-665-2757. NIWOT TIMBERLINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Led by Brian St. John, this Niwot-based symphony presents several concerts a season in the area. See online schedule for venues and times. 303-495-5171. The 2009-2010 “Season of Obsession” showcases three operas that weave different tales of obsession. Visit the website for complete schedule and details. All performances at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets. 303-357-2787. “The Little Brewery That Cans” also serves up some of the best blues acts in the country. Check online for fall lineup at it's three locations: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew at 303 Main St. in Lyons; Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids at 1555 S Hover Rd in Longmont; and Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room at 1800 Pike Rd, Unit B in Longmont. 303-823-6685. Boulder’s largest music school offers lessons and classes for all ages, all instruments and abilities. Monthly recitals give students a chance to show what they’ve learned. The school is located in the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St. 303-442-0006. Producers of Telluride Bluegrass Festival, RockyGrass, Folks Festival and Festival of the Mabon, Planet Bluegrass provides the best in folk and bluegrass in the country. Visit the website for more information and a schdule of events or call 303-823-0848. Visit the website for schedule of upcoming concerts. 303-776-5355. Every Saturday beginning in November, Redstone Meadery offers live music in the tasting room from 2-5pm, along with samples of the honey wine they make. 4700 Pearl St., Unit 2. 720-406-1215. This 24-person chorus specializes in Renaissance motets. The winter concert "Glorious Motets of the Renaissance" is Sunday, Jan 10 at 4pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 1000 13th St. at Euclid Ave. The concert features Monteverdi's "Beatus Vir" with violinists playing in Baroque style with the chorus. Check the website for full schedule of upcoming events. 303-435-7687. RESONANCE WOMEN'S CHORUS OF BOULDER This 100-voice women’s community chorus, directed by Sue Coffee, performs throughout the year. For information about upcoming performances, visit the website or call 303-473-8337. The Rock N Soul Cafe hosts numerous live music events each month, including Open Mic Night Mondays at 7:15pm; and local and regional bands most nights of the week. Check it out at 5290 Arapahoe Ave., #1. 303-443-5108. “No woodwinds allowed” in this brass and percussion band, which performs a varied repertoire of original works, marches, show tunes and more at area venues. Join the mailing list and see the schedule of upcoming concerts at the website. ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS RMCMA, a nonprofit community music school for all ages and abilities, offers lessons on all instruments and voice, plus early childhood classes, music theory for all ages, adult performance ensembles and music therapy. The center is at 200 E. Baseline Road in Lafayette. 303-665-0599. This auditioned, mixed choir’s repertoire ranges from African folk songs to modern American choral pieces to major classical choral works. Check the website for updates on the chorale’s concert schedule. 303-442-5081. Boulder’s 22-voice women’s a-cappella ensemble sings music of all styles, emphasizing music by women. For upcoming concerts: 303-473-4525. SOUL REBEL FESTIVAL, annually in summer This annual grassroots reggae Afro-pop music festival benefits the Black Biomedical Research Movement. 303-415-1352.
Catch tunes on the terrace Tues-Sat at the St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., starting at 6:30 or 7pm. See complete schedule at the website. This 22-person a cappella ensemble, led by Timothy Krueger, performs throughout the Denver-Boulder area. Check the website for a complete schedule. SWALLOW HILL MUSIC ASSOCIATION The Swallow Hill Music Association is a central hub for folk, roots and acoustic music in the Denver area. Concerts, jams, open stages, classes, children’s events and much more take place at the three-venue center at 71 E. Yale Ave. in Denver. Check the extensive events calendar online. 303-777-1003. Led by Brian St. John, this Niwot-based symphony presents several concerts a season in the area. Call or visit the website for schedule. 303-495-5171. Sunday and Tuesday nights at 6pm, the West End Tavern rooftop comes alive with popular local and regional bands. 926 Pearl St. 303-444-3535. Just because the summer festival season is over doesn’t mean the music stops playing at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons. The Wildflower Concert Series takes place in the comfortable, all-season Pavilion, and the live music is accompanied by cocktails, and bonfires by the river if the weather permits. See schedule online. 303-823-0848. |
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