
What we’re about
You know that feeling when the lights go down, the first chord hits, and you realize you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be? Yeah, us too. Setlist Social is for people who live for that moment—whether it’s at a tiny DIY spot, a packed Mission Ballroom show, or somewhere halfway up the hill at Red Rocks. If you've been curating playlists for over a decade, drive to Indie 102.3, still check Pitchfork (even when you disagree), and occasionally find yourself deep in a Gorilla vs. Bear rabbit hole, you’re our kind of people.
What to Expect:
- 🎶 Catching the best shows—indie gems, buzzy up-and-comers, and big-name legends around Denver.
- 🍻 Pre-show hangs—because concerts are better with good company.
- 📀 Music deep dives—debating albums, swapping playlists, and sharing experiences.
- 🎭 Exploring Denver’s creative scene—vinyl digs, art pop-ups, weird little bars.
- 👥 This one’s for the grownups—25+. We love you, next generation, but let’s be real—friendship is easier when you're at a similar point in life. We’re all balancing work, passions, and the occasional late-night show (that we’ll regret the next morning). We love knowing exactly where to park and maybe sneaking out before the encore (just once). No age cap, though—if you’re still excited to stand in the pit, we’re excited to stand next to you.
A Few Simple Rules:
- 📸 Use your real name & clear picture of your face. We’re here for music, not mystery.
- ✅ RSVP responsibly. Two no-shows and you’re ghosting yourself.
- 😷 Stay home if you're sick.
Join us, and let’s make some noise (and some actual plans).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🌌 Dummy @ Hi-DiveHi-Dive, Denver, CO
Dummy makes kaleidoscopic, noise-tinged indie rock that feels like flipping through an old sci-fi zine—dreamy, offbeat, and a little hypnotic. Their sound melds shoegaze haze, motorik grooves, and spaced-out melodies, creating a wall of sound that’s both immersive and electrifying.
- 🔹 Who They Are: LA-based experimental rock band fusing krautrock rhythms, fuzzy psych-pop, and ambient textures into something trippy yet strangely catchy.
- 🔹 If You Like: Stereolab, Broadcast, Yo La Tengo
- 🔹 Essential Track: "Final Weapon" – a driving, layered piece of cosmic indie rock with a motorik pulse.
- 🔹 Must-Listen Album: Mandatory Enjoyment – a warm, fuzzy trip through experimental pop and hypnotic grooves.
- 🎤 Why This Show? If you love heady, textured indie rock that feels like it should be playing from an underground radio station on another planet, Dummy is your band.
- 📍 Meetup Plan: Meet at Sputnik at 7:00 PM for drinks and some cosmic conversation before diving into the soundscape.
- 🎟️ Tickets: $21 via Hi-Dive – don’t miss this lo-fi sonic adventure.
Q: What's the RSVP policy?
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.Q: How can I support?
A: Did you know that your humble organizers pay about $360 a year to bring events to you on Meetup? A tiny annual donation from you is all it takes to keep the events coming. Suggested donation is $5/event or $20 for unlimited events. Just send a Venmo/Paypal to me @mandirao (or ask me for Zelle). Couldn't do it without you! - 🦇 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Mission BallroomMission Ballroom, Denver, CO
Nick Cave is a living legend, turning grief, passion, and raw storytelling into something deeply haunting and transcendent. His live performances are part sermon, part rock opera, and entirely unforgettable.
- 🔹 Who They Are: Dark poet, master showman, and one of rock’s most enigmatic figures, leading The Bad Seeds through decades of brooding, dramatic, and soul-stirring music.
- 🔹 If You Like: Leonard Cohen, Swans, PJ Harvey
- 🔹 Essential Track: "Into My Arms" – achingly beautiful, deeply intimate, and one of the best love songs ever written.
- 🔹 Must-Listen Album: Ghosteen – a stunning meditation on love and loss, filled with Cave’s most ethereal, gut-wrenching songwriting.
- 🎤 Why This Show? If you want to feel every emotion, from despair to rapture, this will be an experience unlike any other.
- 📍 Meetup Plan: Meet at BrewDog Denver at 6:00 PM before descending into the abyss.
- 🎟️ Tickets: $100 via AXS – sell out v likely.
Q: What's the RSVP policy?
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.Q: How can I support?
A: Did you know that your humble organizers pay about $360 a year to bring events to you on Meetup? A tiny annual donation from you is all it takes to keep the events coming. Suggested donation is $5/event or $20 for unlimited events. Just send a Venmo/Paypal to me @mandirao (or ask me for Zelle). Couldn't do it without you! - 🎸 St. Vincent @ Mission BallroomMission Ballroom, Denver, CO
St. Vincent makes art-rock that is as sharp as it is seductive, effortlessly shifting between jagged guitar riffs, futuristic synths, and intimate ballads. Every song feels like a statement, every performance a spectacle—part rock show, part avant-garde theater.
- 🔹 Who She Is: Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, has built a career on reinvention and razor-sharp musicianship, fusing Bowie-level theatrics with Prince-like guitar heroics. From her baroque pop beginnings to the futuristic funk of Daddy’s Home, she’s a shape-shifter who never plays it safe.
- 🔹 If You Like: David Bowie, Talking Heads, Florence + The Machine
- 🔹 Essential Track: "Los Ageless" – a pulsating, dystopian fever dream of a song, blending searing guitar with hypnotic synths.
- 🔹 Must-Listen Album: St. Vincent (self-titled) – her breakthrough, packed with electrifying riffs and cyberpunk surrealism.
- 🎤 Why This Show? If you love bold, unpredictable, high-concept performances, this is the one. Expect shapeshifting visuals, theatrical energy, and a frontwoman who shreds like no one else.
- 📍 Meetup Plan: Meet at BrewDog at 7:00 PM for pre-show drinks and mingling.
- 🎟️ Tickets: $65 at AXS – grab one before the art-rock disciples do.
Q: What's the RSVP policy?
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.Q: How can I support?
A: Did you know that your humble organizers pay about $360 a year to bring events to you on Meetup? A tiny annual donation from you is all it takes to keep the events coming. Suggested donation is $5/event or $20 for unlimited events. Just send a Venmo/Paypal to me @mandirao (or ask me for Zelle). Couldn't do it without you! - 🔥 Indiewood Street Fest @ S. Broadway & HampdenMutiny Information Cafe, Denver, CO
Psych-folk, R&B, and dream pop collide at Swallow Hill’s Indiewood Festival—featuring Kiltro, Rootbeer Ritchie, and more. This daylong all-ages block party with food trucks, local brews, and a lineup of standout Denver and national artists. Expect sunny grooves, shoegaze textures, and life-affirming soul in the heart of downtown Englewood.
> “The most soulful Rhythm & Blues band this side of the Mississippi and one of the most life-affirming acts in Denver.”– Oh My Rockness on Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille
- 🎶 Who’s Playing
🔹 Kiltro: Shoegaze and South American folk swirl into something hypnotic and transportive. If Khruangbin had a Chilean cousin, this would be it.
🔹 Yarn: Americana storytellers with road-dusted harmonies and a jam-band spirit. Think The Lumineers if they hung out with Leftover Salmon.
🔹 Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille: Seven-piece R&B force of nature. Equal parts grit, groove, and joy—come ready to dance.
🔹 Sunstoney: Dreamy indie pop with Ethiopian soul and ethereal production. Feels like floating in soft light.
🔹 Barbara: Wobbly shoegaze meets psych-rock grit—distorted but delicate, like your favorite blurry photo. - 🎧 Essential Tracks
- Kiltro – “The Drunk” (lush, layered, and hypnotic)
- Sunstoney – “Jaded” (great for dreamy solo walks or golden hour drives)
- Rootbeer Richie – “You Are Love” (horns, heart, and groove)
- 🎤 Why This Show? Because sometimes you just want to wander a blocked-off street with a beer in hand and music in the air. Indiewood offers a uniquely Denver blend of style, spirit, and sound.
- 📍 Meetup Plan: TBD – Possibly meet at the gate at 12:30 to wander into the groove.
- 🎟️ Tickets: $24 at the main website
Q: What's the RSVP policy?
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.Q: How can I support?
A: Did you know that your humble organizers pay about $360 a year to bring events to you on Meetup? A tiny annual donation from you is all it takes to keep the events coming. Suggested donation is $5/event or $20 for unlimited events. Just send a Venmo/Paypal to me @mandirao (or ask me for Zelle). Couldn't do it without you! - 🎶 Who’s Playing