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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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You Me and Apollo

Wed., February 8, 8:00pm

With Princess Music

Dave Sonner & the American Campus

Thu., February 9

With Bear Antler and All at Risk

Achille Lauro (CD release)

Fri., February 10

Achille Lauro's new full-length release came partly from a sense of smugness. According to Matt Close, the band's sample master, rhythm guitarist a...

Snake Rattle Rattle Snake

Sat., February 11

The membership roster of Snake Rattle Rattle Snake includes former (and current, in the case of Andrew Warner) members of bands that left an indeli...

Anthony Ruptak

Sun., February 12

With the Whicker and Pine, the Chrysanthehums, Poet's Row

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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... 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... 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... 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... 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... More >

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Westword Reviews and News

Matt Close of Achille Lauro: "I will just dig through libraries of samples"

By A.H. Goldstein | Thu, February 2, 2012

Achille Lauro's new full-length release came partly from a sense of smugness. According to Matt Close, the band's sample master, rhythm guitarist and lead singer, Flight or Fight came as the qu More >
Cass McCombs

By Tom Murphy | Thu, February 02, 2012

In 2007, singer-songwriter Cass McCombs told the San Francisco Chronicle that he wants his tombstone to read "Home at Last." McCombs's subtle and sardonic humor, enmeshed with a poetic truth, also informs his songwriting. Although he doesn't reall... More >
Critic's Choice: Carbon Choir plays the hi-dive on January 20

By Tom Murphy | Thu, January 19, 2012

With the 2009 release of High Beams, Carbon Choir (due at the hi-dive this Friday, January 20) showed promise with a set of introspective, heartfelt songs rimmed with layers of impressionistic, melodic flickers of sound. As Joel Van Horne's vocals... More >
Review: Nurses at the hi-dive, 1/15/12

By Tom Murphy | Mon, January 16, 2012

NURSES @ THE HI-DIVE | 1/15/12 This was one of those Sunday shows where a lot of people showed up and everybody seemed to be very into all of the artists on the bill, from the opening set from The More >
John Bowers of Nurses on the band's evolving sound

By Tom Murphy | Fri, January 13, 2012

Nurses (due at the hi-dive this Sunday, January 15) moved around a bit before settling down in Portland and completely shedding its previous, more rockist, musical identity. Having pretty much More >

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User Reviews

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andrew.chosen

| Mon, May 31, 2010

In my opinion, the best music in Denver plays here. While it's not my favorite stage to watch bands, it's definitely one of the better crowds of people I've been around, plus it's next door to Sputnik (same owner). The bar staff, being the same as Sputnik, is incredible.

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whip

| Wed, May 12, 2010

snoby assed hipsters...are fun to make fun of

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jonelanc

| Mon, April 05, 2010

good small live rock music venue

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boyhollow

| Mon, January 18, 2010

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

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vbarcus

| Fri, August 14, 2009

can't make it to sxsw? catch bands that are on the cusp at this locals-favorite spot. don't forget to stop in next door at sputnik for a beer and some delicious sweet potato fries!

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