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7 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80209

303-733-0230 

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7 S. Broadway Denver CO 80209

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The hi-dive has become a Denver institution. Many of the current top-shelf local bands got their start at this intimate south Broadway bar, which sits smack dab in the middle of the Baker neighborhood. And even though many of those groups can now easily fill places twice its size, they still make it down to the hi-dive to perform on a regular basis. Perhaps it's because the sound is fantastic and the club promotes local shows with the same vigor and enthusiasm as they would a national. Which makes sense, because frankly, when it comes to talent, there really isn't much of a distinction these days. Thanks to the prescient booking of Ben DeSoto, in addition to being a choice destination for the toast of today's blogosphere, the hi-dive has also become the place to discover tomorrow's indie-rock sensations well before they reach the masses' radar.








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  • Oro Oceans

    Oro Oceans

    9:00 p.m. May 23

    With the Host Club, Harlequin Dreams, War Over Water

  • Land Lines

    Land Lines

    9:00 p.m. May 24

    With The Seven Hats, Esme Patterson

  • The David Mayfield Parade

    The David Mayfield Parade

    9:00 p.m. May 25

    With Oliver Bravado, The Longest Day of the Year

  • Weird Spread

    Weird Spread

    8:30 p.m. May 26

    With Fluorescent Phobia, Help Is On the Way

  • Umberto

    Umberto

    9:30 p.m. May 28

    With Scammers, Strange Powers

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  • Negative Degree traveled through punk\'s past on the way to the hi-dive

    Negative Degree traveled through punk's past on the way to the hi-dive

    By Tom Murphy | Thu, May 09, 2013

    In recent years, while way too many bands were opting for a more stripped-down form of rock and roll via the garage/surf route in an attempt to make music from a more pure and primal place, Negative Degree (due at the hi-dive on Sunday, May 12)... More »

  • Julie Davis returns to her roots with the Seven Hats, a new act that also features Joseph Pope

    Julie Davis returns to her roots with the Seven Hats, a new act that also features Joseph Pope

    By Dave Herrera | Wed, May 08, 2013

    Remember Bela Karoli, the band fronted by Julie Davis? Yeah, it seems like a bazillion years since we've heard anything from that act -- and for good reason. Davis has been busy touring the globe wi... More »

  • Metz

    Metz

    By Tom Murphy | Thu, May 02, 2013

    This Toronto trio emerged in 2008 and did what more bands in this day and age should: It developed its music and overall aesthetic, then turned the results into songs that the band actually seems excited to play. Sure, the noise-rock roots from... More »

  • The Appleseed Cast

    The Appleseed Cast

    By Dave Herrera | Thu, May 02, 2013

    When the members of the Appleseed Cast made their first appearance in Denver in the late '90s — they played the Market Street Lounge, a club that was attached to the Old Chicago in LoDo — they were fresh-faced young men from Lawrence, Kansas,... More »

  • Har Mar Superstar

    Har Mar Superstar

    By Tom Murphy | Thu, April 25, 2013

    In the '90s, Sean Tillman performed in both noise-rock band Calvin Krime and the more pop-oriented Sean Na Na while still a teenager in the Minneapolis area. Around the turn of this century, he created Har Mar Superstar, a bombastic hip-hop/R&B... More »

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    | Mon, April 22, 2013

    The hi-dive gets a lot of shade thrown at it for its thoroughly hipster clientele and sensitivities, but it provides an experience that easily outmatches whatever truth there may be in the negativity. Whoever does the booking for the hi-dive has some seriously good taste and even better foresight. I've had the pleasure of seeing some amazing, cheap, uncrowded shows from bands that go on to sell out the ogden, etc. The sound is always good, and the crowd kind. The ticketing service has fees, but they aren't as bad as the big guys, and there is usually a drink special or two to make the whole evening financially manageable.

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    | Denver, CO | 12 Reviews

    4
    | Thu, July 16, 2009

    Sometimes we play here, and we have fun.

  • boyhollow
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    | Denver, CO | 29 Reviews

    4
    | Mon, January 18, 2010

    One of Denver's best places to see local music. Always a great time!

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  • 2008 | Best Rock Club

    There's a reason this club keeps winning the Best Rock Club award, and it has nothing to do with its amenities. While the staff is welcoming and the drinks reasonably priced, the space itself isn't impressive. In fact, the sightlines outside of the main area kind of suck, and the stage is so unadorned that even a homemade lighting rig operated by Phil the Fan would be a vast improvement. So, no, it's not the amenities. The reason the hi-dive earns this award time after time is simple: Its... More »

  • 2007 | Best Rock Club

    In less than five years, the hi-dive has become a Denver institution. Many of the current top-shelf local bands got their start at this intimate south Broadway bar, which sits smack dab in the middle of the Baker neighborhood. And even though many of those groups can now easily fill places twice its size, they still make it down to the hi-dive to perform on a regular basis. Perhaps it's because the sound is fantastic and the club promotes local shows with the same vigor and enthusiasm as... More »

  • 2006 | BEST MONTHLY CLUB NIGHT

    To keep the momentum of monthly club night going, you have to have a strong identity, a tireless imagination and, of course, the love of the loyal. Rockstars Are Dead! is blessed with all three. But it's not by the grace of God that founder Peter Black (aka DJ Aztec of the legendary So What!) sustained RAD!'s infrequent schedule and high energy level for over a year. Instead, he's an indefatigable self-promoter who plays the industry game at least as well as he spins. And it's paid off:... More »

  • 2006 | BEST ROCK CLUB

    Denver's club scene gets more crowded by the month, with new venues sprouting up like spring blossoms (or weeds, depending on how you look at them). Regardless, the hi-dive towers head and shoulders over the field. Into its third year, the club's booking of local and national acts only gets better -- but the bands are only part of the equation. The stage and sound are ideal. The all-ages shows are run smoothly and humanely. Sputnik, the hi-dive's next-door satellite bar, is a great place to... More »

  • 2005 | Best Rock Club

    What began as a humble new dive in November 2003 has quickly blossomed into the best room in town. Occupying the space once held by Quixote's True Blue and the legendary 7 South, the hi-dive offers everything: karaoke, movie screenings, some of the most imaginative DJ nights in town -- and, of course, live music pumped through a top-notch system and killer acoustics. While owners Matt and Allison LaBarge are still building their stable of touring acts, local bands (and their fans) know that... More »

  • 2004 | Best New Club

    Dive-bar row lost a legend last year when Quixote's -- which had replaced the even more notorious 7 South -- closed its doors at 7 South Broadway. But two newcomers are quickly filling the void. The hi-dive, which is coming on strong as a local indie-rock venue with creative programming, is a classic hipster-trash joint with minimal decor, a pool table and a pinball machine. The 'dive's popular Monday-night rock-and-roll movie series is a cheap thrill, offering $1 PBRs and $2 wells. Residing... More »

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