It's an eclectic weekend of music in the city, filled with indie rising stars, prog-rock legends, a weed-rap all star and the return of ska! Don't miss these five shows -- the top Denver concerts this weekend.
tUnE-yArDs at Hi-Dive: Merrill Garbus (pictured) has taken the indie world by storm with her experimental, lo-fi R&B with drum loops and a face-melting ukulele. The tUnE-yArDs live show is a must-see -- so spontaneous, other-worldly, passionate and beautiful that you won't want to go home.Wed., May 4 at 8pm; $107 S. Broadway; 720-570-4500
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Here We Go Magic at Larimer Lounge: Brooklyn's beloved indie rockers, Here We Go Magic plays hazy alt-country and folk that occasionally, and beautifully, sneaks into art-fuzz, noise rock.Thu., May 5 at 8pm; $102721 Larimer St.; 303-291-1007
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The Moody Blues at Red Rocks Amphitheatre: With 70 million albums sold and 14 platinum and gold albums awarded, The Moody Blues are still playing their psych-prog rock with most of the original members.Sat., May 7 at 7:30pm; $44.50W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison; 303-640-2637
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Devin the Dude at The Bluebird Theater: The Dude doesn't take himself too seriously, but doesn't lack in substance either. He can deftly rap about weed, weekend parties, hanging with friends and urban struggle in a single verse.Sat., May 7 at 9pm; $18.503317 E. Colfax Ave.; 303-377-1666
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Voodoo Glow Skulls at The Gothic Theatre:A ska show?! Yes! Put on your suspenders and get ready to skank the night away with Voodoo Glow Skulls, one of the hardest rocking and fun ska bands ever.Sun., May 8 at 7pm; $123263 S. Broadway, Englewood; 303-951-6705