Performing a set of new songs from a markedly divergent, unrecorded album is risky, but Bad Weather California made it work last night at the Hi-Dive.

Bad Weather California will perform its new, unrecorded album in full at the Hi-Dive in Denver on Thursday.

The idea is genius, really: Invite the city’s indie elite to perform on a pretty fancy cabaret stage for a special night of music, comedy and camaraderie.

And at Wednesday night’s Greater Than Social Club, you could feel the electricity in the air.

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