Friday, November 21

Rocking to the 80's with live band 'Gods Day Off' and DJ's Dylan Cox and NeoVizion. It's a party! Just coming through the door you can help MaxFund raise money for all the animals they take care of! That right there should get you to shimmy into some leg warmers for this bash. A Staff from MaxFund will be there to answer any questions you may have. They are even holding a silent auction with great one-of-a kind stuff.

No, it’s not cool to like Coldplay, but so what? Their latest album, “Viva La Vida,” is the band’s most adventurous set to date, and they’re chart-toppers in virtually every country on the planet. Plus, Chris Martin’s falsetto still makes us tingle. So suck it, critics! We’ll be standing on our seats singing along to “Clocks” and “Speed of Sound.”

The winter season does not officially start until the new Warren Miller flick is released and for the 59th time the sage of snow does not disappoint. Traversing the globe from Japan to Austria to British Columbia to Alaska to Iceland, the film features jaw-dropping performances from some of the top skiers and snowboarders in the land. Closer to home, the Miller crew swung by the skijoring competition in Leadville along with shooting footage at Silverton and Crested Butte.

The Handsome Little Devils premiere their latest lunacy "The Squirm Burpee Circus: A Vaudevillian Melodrama" at the Oriental Theater over two nights. Catch Dashing Dave, Lovely Little Lolo, Mike the Handsome and Baron Vegan von Hamburger for their juggling, dancing, comic adventure. From slapstick to chainsaw acrobatics and human cannonballs to swing dancing, this wild show is sure to entertain.

Minnesota's Marlon Jennings regularly draws crowds of 3,000 when he performs in his home state and was hand selected to cover two Dylan songs in the movie I'm Not There. Known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historic themes and distinct voice, Jennings has started to attract large crowds across the country. It's about time as the folk-pop singer/songwriter has released several albums over his career, the most recent on Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records.

Hailing from Leeds in England, 2020 Soundsystem brings their unique brand of "e-funk" (that's electronic funk, for the uninitiated) to Cervantes. Firmly established in the club and festival scene, 2020 is spreading their gospel of dirty dance beats stateside. The band combines the continuity and diversity of a DJ mix with the raw energy and excitement of seeing a live band.

Herman's Hideaway pays tribute to Sharon Rawls who helped many bands forge successful musical careers and passed away earlier this year. Proceeds will help pay for Sharon's burial expenses and benefit her favorite charities. The two day event features On Second Thought, Rocket Ajax, Lion SoulJahs, Judge Roughneck, Byron Shaw Projex, Chris Daniels, Dick Ramada, Wanker, The Railbenders, Opie Gone Bad, Hazel Miller, Carolyn's Mother, Buckwild and Rexway.

Denver's answer to the Dandy Warhols, Cat-A-Tac plays a grungy yet popified rock that has found radio play across the country since the release of their debut album Past Lies and Former Lives. They are joined at the Larimer Lounge by Finn Riggins, The Ocean Bed, Motel Saints and The Pseudo Dates.

Originally formed in Guatamala, Kan'Nal is an "authentic rock and roll band" playing "tribal psychedelic rock" according to their Web site. Known for live shows that are part musical and part performance art, the seven-member group plays long, spiraling, epic songs featuring traditional and modern instruments. They play the Fox with Lion Vibes.

It's hard to believe that it has been almost 15 years since Warren G and Nate Dogg ushered in the G Funk era, funked out with a gangster twist. Since then, Warren has put out five albums and starred in MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar as a mentor. He brings his West Coast rap prowess to Vinyl.

San Francisco's Dredg formed in the mid-'90s and have released three studio albums, one live show and have a fourth album in the works. Playing progressive/alternative rock, the band has consistently incorporated art and painting into their albums and concerts. Heavily influenced by film, Dreg recently scored the soundtrack to the movie Waterbone. They play the Bluebird with Judgement Day and Sunbears!

With explosive songs that bounce around your head long after the music has stopped, Denver's Rubber Planet brings their radio friendly power pop to the Toad Tavern. Combining the pop hooks of Jimmy Eat World with the edginess of Weezer or Green Day, the band is standing on the precipise of big things. They are joined by Tequila Mockingbird, John Hughes Fan Club and Blue Foot Fool.

On a mission to create some of the most interesting and exciting examples of the interplay between blues, rock and jazz, Colorado Springs' Mystic Biscuit have been playing together for over 30 years. Because of their dedication and passion the six-piece is able to perform their material in a manner that reaches their diverse audience on a physical and emotional level.