MusicRex/Denver

Joe Price plays at Swallow Hill Cafe on September 6th.

It is hard to explain how the experience of seeing Lez Zeppelin has affected how I think about rock music, where it has been and where it is today.

My experience with Led Zeppelin has always been limited to the albums. Seeing those great songs which I know so well performed live added a completely new dimension to them. It reminded me why I love live music so much.

It also made me reassess whether Led Zeppelin is the most influential rock band in history, instead of the Beatles.

I started comparing todays rock bands with what I was seeing on stage last night. Do bands today even try to reach the level of excellence that was Led Zeppelin? The four women who make up Lez Zeppelin were technically way beyond what I normally see in a complete band these days. I cannot imagine what the real thing was like in the early 70’s.

Sure they had a great script to follow, but Lez Zeppelin makes you believe they are part of it all too. In the end it was a celebration of music we all love, not just a band covering some popular songs.

If you want to have your beliefs about rock music today challenged, go check out Lez Zeppelin when they play this Friday at the Fox Theater in Boulder.

photo by ImagineSpence

The Oriental Theater was originally built in 1927 and was refurbished in 2005.

There is something about the Larimer Lounge that makes it feel like no other music venue in Denver. Maybe because Larimer Lounge is in Lo-Do instead of on Broadway or Colfax, it feels friendlier and more laid-back.

The stage of the Larimer Lounge is small and not very high, although it is more than twice as high and wide as it once was. The sound and lighting is simple. The ceiling in the old renovated building is low. But the atmosphere at The Larimer Lounge is first rate.

Larimer Lounge regularly books some of the biggest new indie rock acts and often snag shows that should be in much larger venues. They also are big supporters of the local music scene. Their summer BBQ series are fun and full of great music on Sunday afternoons.

The dance band Soul School play at The Soiled Dove in Denver on August 17th.

Only Thunder, Hellzyeah!, Invasion, The Black Ops, HighFive , Oakhelm and Smaug play at Larimer Lounge on August 18th.

Maroon 5 and The Hives at the Pepsi Center.

Josh Groban comes to the Pepsi Center.

Beyonce makes an appearance at the Pepsi Center.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill sing at The Pepsi Center in Denver.