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.

Machine Gun Kelly has been added to the Snowdown SIA lineup in Denver, alongside Just Blaze and Bauuer.

Railroad Earth is otherworldly. The Jersey Boys of the 21st century threw down an extraordinary extravaganza on Saturday night at the Ogden Theatre. That’s not hyperbole.

Would Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s music been possible in the ’60s or ’70s? Despite the very obvious nostalgia for vintage rock in the New Zealand/Portland, Ore., band, there are tinges of modern influences and even forward-thinking in Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s. The retro, psych rock trio returns with its sophomore album on Feb. 5, but you can stream Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “II” early via NPR.

There aren’t many bands out there that can cover the Gun Club and avoid sounding trite or phony. Japandroids – with immense energy – does it well. The band closed its most recent album, “Celebration Rock,” and a shit-hot 90-minute set with a cover of the totem, “For Love of Ivy” Sunday night at the Bluebird.

Beats Antique at the Fillmore Auditorium on Saturday, 10/27/12. Photos of the concert in Denver, Colorado.

Rockbar in Denver on East Colfax will close this weekend, Oct. 26-27. Drink specials galore. More details here.

Steve Kimock at the Oriental Theater on Saturday, 10/20/12. Review of the concert in Denver, Colorado.

Buck 65 at the Larimer Lounge on Friday, 10/19/12. Photos of the concert in Denver, Colorado.

Madonna at the Pepsi Center on Thursday, 10/18/12. Photos and review of the concert in Denver, Colorado.