Steven Wilson isn’t afraid of the dark. In fact, judging from his show Monday night at the Boulder Theater, it would seem he rather prefers it.

Bear Rinehart’s unique voice was front and center in the second of two shows Needtobreathe played at the Ogden Theatre in Denver.

At the Bellco Center on Monday, Joe Bonamassa demonstrated mastery of tone and touch with each new guitar he wielded.

I saw Queensryche at the Paramount on Thursday. Or did I? It’s not an easy question to answer. In fact, it’s going to take a judge and drawn out legal battle to decide who Queensryche actually is.

Photos and a review of prog, sci-fi rock band Coheed and Cambria playing at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colo.

I set out for the triple bill Tuesday night of P.O.D., Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, but after battling stop-and-go traffic for 100 mins, I didn’t make it in time for P.O.D.’s opening set. I must say, their rap/metal act seemed an odd pairing with the two southern-style radio rock bands. The person next to me said they were luke-warmly received. Even less well received was the 3 Doors Down meet and greet, which according to a nearby couple was a rip-off. A rabid fan from Wyoming apparently paid $400 and got a 90-minute wait, followed by access to the sound check, a whopping two minutes around the band, a t-shirt and an autograph.

Switchfoot at Summit Music Hall on Monday, 10/15/12. Photos of the concert in Denver, Colorado.

Steve Vai at the Ogden Theatre on Monday, 10/1/12. Photos of the concert in Denver, Colorado.

Nightwish and Kamelot at the Ogden Theatre on Friday, 9/28/12. Review of the concert in Denver, Colorado.

Lecrae at the Ogden Theatre on Thursday, 9/27/12. Photos and review of the concert in Denver, Colorado.