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Day: Monday (Nov. 5)
Who: The Pipettes
Where: The Bluebird
Why: Tart, poppy retro rock that will have you twisting the night away. Gimmicky, yes, but fun nonetheless.
Cost: $10
Been compared to: Just about every 60s girl band, ever.
Listen: The Pipettes

Day: Tuesday (Nov. 6)
Who: The Mountain Goats
Where: The Hi Dive
Why: Heartbreaking lyric-driven acoustic rock from the same town that- believe it or not- spawned Metallica.
Cost: $10
Been compared to: A post-punk Woody Guthrie.
Listen: The Mountain Goats

Day: Saturday (Nov. 10)
Who: Mustangs and Madras
Where: Hi-Dive
Why: It’s punk that’s all grown up.
Cost: $8 adv/ $10 day of
Been compared to: Fugazi, At The Drive-In
Listen: Mustangs and Madras

Day: Sunday (Nov. 11)
Who: …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Where: CU Boulder (Glenn Miller Ballroom)
Why: Their music lives up to the pretentious length of their name.
Cost: I have no idea. I think it’s free if you’re a student.
Been compared to: My Bloody Valentine, Fugazi, and Sonic Youth
Listen: Trail of Dead