Boulder's Live Music Venues
Boulder Theater
2032 14th St.
303-998-9420
BoulderTheater.comThe historic Boulder Theater features films, live concerts, stand-up comedians and a variety of other events. From opera to movies to disco to rock - the historic Boulder Theater has a diverse and colorful past that is being continued with a thriving present and is primed for an exciting future. Opened in 1906 as Curran Opera House by wealthy billboard sign owner James Curran, the venue featured opera, musical productions and silent movies. In 1927 the first talkie, "The Jazz Singer", was presented by Warner Brothers. With the advent of the motion picture, all live performances ceased as the theater became a movie house from 1927 to 1978. During the Depression, the theater kept going with double features and "Country Store Nights", when sacks of groceries were given away to those in the lucky numbered seats. New Hope Communications, purchased the theater in 1995, with plans to operate it primarily as an entertainment venue, while also bringing in non-musical and community events. Recent renovations have expanded the Boulder Theater's capabilities as a multi-use facility. It has featured top acts such as Tori Amos, Blues Traveler, Branford Marsalis and Johnny Cash, some of which have performed on E-Town, the nationally syndicated radio show that makes it's home at the theater. The versatility of the Boulder Theater makes it perfect for events ranging from meetings and conferences to live theater, private parties and concerts. Classic in design, with prime sound and an impressive tradition of the best in entertainment, the Historic Boulder Theater unites the past with the future in one exceptional space.
Boulderado
2115 13tth Street
303-442-4344
Boulderado.comThe historic Hotel Boulderado in dowtown Boulder has live music in their intimate Mezzanine Lounge on Wednesday nites and live dance music in the Boulderado Ballroom, featuring everything from salza to eclectic swing (check the schedule).
Boulder Outlook Hotel
800 28th St.
BoulderOutlook.com
303-443-3322
Bluegrass, folk, rock
Album’s Bistro on the Hill
1128 13th Street
AbumsOnTheHill.com
303-447-0159Live music most nites, comedy nite on Thursday
Trilogy Wine Bar
2017 13th Street
TilogyWineBar.com
303-473-9463Trilogy has a beautiful music venue located in a separate back room. It is 150+ capacity room with a big stage, midnight blue walls, a red velvet backdrop behind the stage,starlights hanging from the ceiling...and plenty of room for dancing. Trilogy offers all types of music nightly, ranging from worldbeat, reggae, latin, funk, jazz, and more plus they have salsa night every Wednesday with salsa lessons and live salsa music. Whatever night, the music is great and the atmosphere is fun. You can also enjoy a full bar, the full menu, and wine list in the back lounge.
Redfish Brewhouse
2032 14th Street
RedfishBrewhouse.com
303-440-5858
The acts Redfish brings in may not be the biggest, but they are certainly the most soulful. Proprietor, Steve Shenk hand selects every musical act for your enjoyment.
Fox Theatre
1135 13th St
Foxtheatre.com
303-443-3399Live Shows most nights. There's a reason the Fray chose to film parts of its first video at Boulder's Fox Theatre. Aside from being among the country's best-regarded venues, the Fox continues to offer the Front Range's pinnacle concert experience. Unrestricted sight lines and flawless sound abound, and the calendar is consistently excellent and diverse, with the best and brightest locals, indie hip-hop and rock, mainstream acts on the verge, and everything in between. Factor in a friendly bar staff and reasonable drink prices, and you have a room that is simply the most intimate and enthralling place to see a show. (Westworld)
Rock N Soul Cafe
5290 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 1
Rocknsoulcafe.com
303-443-5108The best place to catch rootsy, homegrown musical talent is far and away the Rock N Soul Cafe. On practically every night, you'll find a handful of acoustic guitar strumming songwriters pouring their hearts out to an appreciative audience. And if you want to join in on the fun, the Rock N Soul hosts a weekly Open MIC every Monday night. There's no better place to launch your sensitive singer-songwriter career. Also worth checking out is the Acoustic Brunch every Saturday morning, where you can get some delicious food and listen to some mellow tunes. And for the kids, every Friday there’s an interactive kid’s concert, hosted by local fave Sue Schnitzer. (Daily Camera)
Nissi's Bistro
2675 N. Park Dr,
Lafayette
Nissis.com
303-665-2757Nissi's is home to some of the best local, national, and emerging musical acts around. Unlike any other musical venue in Northern Colorado, our quality sound system and intimate setting attract musicians from a variety of genres. From classical and jazz to rock and acoustic, Nissi's truly has something to fit any musical taste. Nissi's Bistro and Music Venue Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Happy Hour: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday
Featured Music Acts: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(varies depending on day—please check calendar)
10 Thirty Club: 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (select Fridays only)
Oskar Blues
303 Main St, Lyons
OskarBlues.com
303-823-6685Located in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Grill and Brew is the hub of the universe as far as we are concerned. We may be off the beaten path, but the passion we have for food, music and brew radiates off the Rockies. Rolling Stone Magazine called us the hottest place to be on a Saturday night in Colorado. The musicians that tour the country would agree with that statement. Whether its legends like Pinetop Perkins or the grooves of Jupiter Coyote, we have garnered a reputation that makes us a place to stop. If the music and the beer won't make you come visit, its certainly will be our award winning cuisine. Some call it Southern, others call it Cajun, but most call it just good. Trust us, the food alone will make you want to come.
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut St
StJulien.com
720-406-9696Eclectic mix of jazz, latin, pianists and fabulous vocalists.
Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill
1346 Pearl St.
TheLazyDog.com
303-440-3355Folk, rock
Kabbu Blooze Bar
500 Briggs St., Erie
Kabbu.downtownerie.com
303-828-0922Traditional blues in a small club.
Niwot Tavern
7960 Niwot Rd, Niwot
NiwotTavern.com
303-652-0200Live music Thur, Fri. and Sat. nights.
Pearl Street Pub
1108 Pearl St
PearlStreetPub.com
303-939-9900The Pearl Stree Pub is one of the oldest and most preserved of Boulder's early structures, the brick building was constructed in the mid-1870’s. Live music four or five nights a week.
Chautauqua
900 Baseline Road
Chautauqua.com
303.442.3282Located at the base of Boulder’s Flatirons, Chautauqua Park is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a local landmark. The Auditorium (1898) is included on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been voted one of the top ten places artists love to play because of its superior acoustics and intimate feel. A fabulous place to hear music, from world renowned classical pianists to popular recording aritists.
Laughing Goat Café
1709 Pearl St.
TheLaughingGoat.com
303-440-4628A community performance center with a wide range of musical styles from jazz to folk. Check their calendar for listings.
The Dairy Center
2590 Walnut St.
TheDairy.org
303-440-7826The Dairy is a unique community treasure, now home to sixteen of Boulder's finest arts organizations, making it the city's largest multidisciplinary art center. An average of 300 patrons, students, teachers and artists visit The Dairy each day, over 150,000 annually. Check their schedule for music and theatrical performances.
Jazzy Bean
8110 WCR 13
Firestone, CO
Jazzybean.com
303-833-3236Jazz, blues and folk
The Foundry
1109 Walnut St.
Foundryboulder.com
303.447.1803 The Foundry offers a more metropolitan atmosphere with DJ's and live music. The crowd combines college students with working professionals of all ages. Pool players can enjoy 11 regulation size pool tables and at least five nights a week features live music starting at 10pm.. DJPetey Megamix on Tues & Thur(voted “best place to dance”), Project Underground (hiphop), on Wed, live performances weekends, check their calendar.
Club 156
University of Colorado, UMC , First Floor
ProgramCouncil.com
303-492-7706Program Council is probably best known for putting on numerous concerts over the years. P.C. has hosted acts from the Rolling Stones, to Dave Matthew's Band, to the Get Up Kids. They have the ability to book the biggest name bands around to play at places such as Folsom Field, and give new bands a chance as well, at our smallest venue, Club 156.
Connor O'Neill’s
1922 13th St.
ConnorOneills.com
303-449-1922Notes: Irish and folk music. Check their schedule for times. |
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