Scene Stealers | Jan 2025

Howlin Goatz, Wendy Woo, and The Ghost Towners @ The Fox Theater

With Howlin Goatz bluesy Americana, Wendy Woo’s echoing power pop stylings, and The Ghost Towners’ country-rock dynamic, this unique showcase of local Colorado talent offers up diverse sounds with a consistent rock ‘n’ roll energy. And you know that this all ages show is going to be a party because the show falls on Wendy Woo’s birthday and she plans to celebrate in style. Join the festivities at Fox Theater on January 23. Tickets are on sale for $15 from Fox Theater.

Yachty Got Back @ Nissi’s

The Ultimate Yacht Rock experience comes ashore in Lafayette as Yachty Got Back takes over Nissi’s. With three female and one male vocalists, a talented four-piece horn section, and an expanded rhythm section, Yachty pays tribute to the best in ‘70s and ‘80s soft rock classics. All aboard for this campy extravaganza on January 31 with tickets starting at $15 a piece from Nissi’s.

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists with Spells @ The Oriental Theater

Long-standing indie punk darlings Ted Leo and the Pharmacists make a stop in Denver as they tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their renowned fourth album Shake the Sheets. The record, which was released in 2004 on now-defunct powerhouse pop-punk label Lookout! Records, Shake the Sheets cemented the reputation of a band that was already rapidly on the rise in the early 2000s. Sharing the stage will be local Denver-based band Spells who describe their style of garage rock as “vacation rock.” This stop on the nostalgic tour takes place on January 25 and tickets start at $29.50 from The Oriental Theater.

Global Roots Ensemble @ The Muse Performance Space

Send your soul on a trip around the world when world music collective Global Roots Ensemble brings their musical cornucopia of modal jazz, Indian ragas, Delta blues, and folk to Lafayette. Having played everywhere from jazz clubs in Denver to music festivals in India, the seasoned band brings their talents home to spark your imagination and feed your musical heart. Happening on January 12, tickets are $25 from The Muse Performance Space, but they do run $10 for kids and students.

SocialFuse, Half Zen, Britt and the Boys, Grey Matter Circus “Live on the Lanes” @ 100 Nickel

Rock out while you knock the bowling pins out with this evening of guitar-driven alt-rock bands based in Colorado. Rescheduled from November 8, the show promises to be worth all the wait as Denver-by-way-of-Littleton band SocialFuse’s unique blending of powerful pop melodies and edgy rock guitars will soothe the savage soul of any die-hard rock fan. Grab your bowling ball on January 31. Tickets run $13 at 100 Nickel but keep in mind that signing up to bowl costs extra. Any tickets you may have purchased for the cancelled November date will be honored as well.

Paizley Park: A Tribute to Prince @ The Louisville Underground

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to pay tribute to the late rock legend Prince. Sadly, Prince died at all too young an age in 2016, leaving a gaping hole in the music world. While nobody could ever truly replace Prince, Philip Lamar and his band Paizley Park are keeping the spirit of The Artist alive with Lamar’s spot-on takes on Prince’s vocal style. This loving tribute takes place on February 1 and tickets start at $17.50 from The Louisville Underground.