Daughters, Gouge Away, and HIDE | The Gothic Theater | March 5, 2018

Ultra5280's Best Shows of 2016

We had the amazing opportunity to cover some amazing shows this year. The nice thing about our staff is that we all have different taste in music, for example our managing editor Mcclain Morris absolutely loves Pitbull (who would have known). A few things need to fit our criteria to make it a good show, showmanship, production, sound and the signature staple each band brings to the crowd. As with our top albums of 2016 we asked some of our good friends to chime in with theirs, so once again a huge thanks to our friends at Live Nation, AEG, Two Parts, and Soda Jerk Presents.

Robert Castro - Editor in Chief - Ultra5280

1. Radiohead - Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend Two)

2. Tame Impala - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

3. LCD Soundsystem - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

4. Bud Bronson and The Good Timers - The UMS

5. Sigur Ros - Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Mcclain Morris - Managing Editor - Ultra5280

1. The Lumineers - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2. Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats - Pabst Music Festival (Denver)

3. Brent Cowles - Syntax Opera House

4. Portugal. The Man / Glass Animals - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

5. Langhorne Slim - The Bluebird Theater

Matt Smith - Photographer - Ultra5280

1. LCD Soundsystem - red Rocks Amphitheatre

2. Brand New/Modest Mouse - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

3. Explosions In The Sky - The Ogden Theatre

4. Ryan Adams - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

5. Dolly Parton - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Tobias Krause - Event Manager - Two Parts Co

1. Tame Impala - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2. Father John Misty - Ellie Caulkins Opera House

3. My Morning Jacket - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

4. The Raven & The Writing Desk - Fort Greene Bar

5. Dragondeer _ The UMS

Rikki Aston - Talent Buyer - Live Nation

1. Iggy Pop/Josh Homme - Ellie Caulkins Opera House

2. Dolly Parton - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

3. Chris Stapleton - The Fillmore Auditorium

4. Ja Rule/Ashanti - The Ogden Theatre

5. Sigur Ros - Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Zoe Lanterman - Marketing Director - Soda Jerk Presents

1. LCD Soundsystem - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2. Tame Impala - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

3. Against Me - Riot Fest

4. Unknown Mortal Orchestra/Whitney - The Aggie Theatre

5. STRFKR/Com Truise - The Aggie Theatre

Geoff Brent - Talent Buyer - Soda Jerk Presents

1. LCD Soundsysytem - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2. Nothing, Nowhere - Moon Room

3. Native Daughters - Larimer Lounge

4. Against Me - Marquis Theater

5. Modern Baseball/Joyce Manor - Summit Music Hall

Danny Sax - Talent Buyer - AEG

1. Gojira - The Gothic Theatre

2. Choking Victim - The Gothic Theatre

3. Mac Demarco - The Ogden and Red Rocks

4. The Specials - The Ogden Theatre

5. The Head and The Heart - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

No Need For Oxygen, Tory Lanez Brought The Crowd To Its Feet at The Gothic Theatre

Hip Hop is alive and well thanks to the lyrical assassination and theatrics Tory Lanez brought to the Gothic Theatre this past Wednesday night. We have had the pleasure of seeing Lanez on a few occasions, most recently as his much talked about set at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Hailing from our neighbors up north in Canada, Lanes continues to prove doubters wrong with his over the top sets. Engaging in crowd participation and literally taking the show to the audience, one has to wonder how he can maintain that level of energy night in and out on this tour (especially in Denver, where most artist would be sucking down on the oxygen tank 10 minutes into a performance like Lanez's). Check out our gallery of pics from an incredible night of raw energy from one of hip hop's best.

Photo Credit: Milo Lee Hickman

Music | Lucius Brought Their Matching Style and Harmonies To the Gothic Saturday

Saturday night The Gothic Theatre played host to Lucius who are currently in the midst of their North America Tour. The five piece from Brooklyn came in hot off their first album Wildewoman, and much acclaimed praise off their current album Good Grief. Opening number "Madness", set the tone early for the band with a carefully orchestrated numbers focusing on the harmonies of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. Feeding off each other the whole night the duo didn't miss a beat and it translated over to a well balanced show. The crowd seemed to enjoy as they sang lyric by lyric in unison to radio friendly hits such as "Turn It Around", "Go Home", and "Born Again Teen".  Having a penchant for style the duo came out in matching gowns (as they always do) to the delight of those in attendance. In a way it compliments their ability to hold their talented voices in perfect harmony just like their matching ensembles. A fun band to see, you never know what to expect from Lucius, one thing is for certain, be prepared for a visual stimulating grand time. Be sure to catch them as they continue on their current tour across the states.

Words and Photos: Robert Castro

Music | TICKET GIVEAWAY: Judah and The Lion

We haven't given away anything lately around here, and we are pretty upset about it. Not to worry we want to hook up two winners and a guest to go check out Judah and The Lion this Saturday at The Gothic Theatre. The Nashville group is in town promoting their new album Folk Hop N' Roll. Their live shows are notorious and sure to entertain. To win simply head over to our Instagram (Ultra5280) for your chance. Winner's will be picked Friday morning. Good Luck!!!