Kyle Gordon

Kyle Gordon plays Larimer Lounge on Tuesday, October 20, with his band behind him. It's a single-bill night, so he's the only name on the poster.

The show is built around a specific premise: Gordon and his band take the audience through the history of popular music, blending concert and comedy. It's not just a set of songs played one after another; the music and the jokes run together, with the history of popular music serving as the thread that ties the whole thing together. If you're used to a standard concert where the music does all the heavy lifting, this is a bit different—the comedy is as much a part of the evening as the singing.

Because it's a full band on stage rather than just a guy with a guitar, there's a live energy to it that you won't get from his online clips. The music is the core, but the comedy is what shapes the night, and the two are woven together rather than alternating. It's the kind of show that works best when you're in the room, watching the timing play out in person.

Larimer Lounge is at 2721 Larimer St in Denver, and the show starts at 8 PM on Tuesday, October 20. Since it's a weeknight, it's a good one to keep on the radar if you're looking for something to do in the middle of the week.