‘Heads have said for a long time that hip-hop’s heart and soul now resides in the music underground, where indie DJs and lyricists erect an audience one fan at a time through devoted touring and a savvy web presence as opposed to booty girls and gold-toothed bravado. Seattle rapper Macklemore and his wingman, producer Ryan Lewis, proved it Thursday night during a sold-out show at the Ogden Theater. These guys came to work, and delivered a performance that was thoughtful, funny and raw.

After selling out Red Rocks’ first-ever wintertime concert in January, Denver ski-maker Icelantic announced the second edition of its Winter on the Rocks this morning.

Winter on the Rocks will again take over Red Rocks in February 2013 with some hip-hop action that will have the kids shuffling in their (potentially) snowy seats.

Girl Talk, Macklemore and Battles will headline the 2012 Westword Music Showcase

Photos of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, Colorado