As Deer Tick crashed through a long, tight set at the Gothic Theatre on Thursday, it may have taken some audience members a few songs to notice that drummer Dennis Ryan and keyboardist Rob Crowell were missing.

It’s spring, which means that, beyond the birds singing and green grass growing, it’s music season in Colorado. With April here, tours are in full-swing, so we’ve compiled a list of the best indie concerts in and around Denver during the next couple months.

On the second full-on day of SXSW 2013, fans and industry alike were finding their gait, so why not have a more laid back day at Willie Nelson’s ranch?

Deer Tick stops by Uneven Studio to record a four-song session of grizzled country rock. Stream, download and watch video of the whole thing here.

Sasquatch music festival 2012: Bon Iver, Jack White, Beck, Girl Talk, more (photos and review))

Deer Tick at the Bluebird Theater on 5/14/12. Photos of the concert.

Win tickets to see Deer Tick at the Bluebird Theater on Sunday night

140 people taken into custody during SnowBall Music Festival in Avon, Colorado

Photos and review of SnowBall Music Festival featuring Bassnectar, Snoop Dogg, Rusko, Ghostland Observatory, Beats Antique and more in Avon, Colorado

SnowBall Music Festival brings Rusko, Snoop Dogg, Bassnectar, more to Vail Valley in Colorado this weekend