School Nights Only

Show up early for the opening band or nah? Ryan's May show cracks the debate. Featuring Freak Slug from Manchester, Newdad from Ireland, and some seemingly very different takes — by Danny Davis of Husbands and Wallice — on what it's like to be the opener. Plus: Matt's birthday dinner that he didn't attend.

A night with Americana vet Cass McCombs at the Bluebird , then a road trip to Aspen's Belly Up for The Nude Party. Two shows — one sparse one electric. Also, good fits and a run-in with law enforcement.

It's becoming clear that the January Curse is just a myth. In this episode, we talk about a promising Denver artist (Summer Bedhead) and get into what it means when Chris says, "It had Christian rock vibes." Also addressed:  Matt's medical instincts.

A year in review: We went to 11 shows together last year, and we released 20 episodes of this podcast. Was it worth it? We agree it was. Get the School Nights Only 2025 recap — best shows, most memorable moments, and an update on the rules?
Official SNO shows we saw in 2025: 
Bad Bad Hats 
Wallice
Wand
Izaak Opatz 
Lambrini Girls
The Blue Stones
Mose Wilson
Casual Drag
Royel Otis
Sir Chloe
Surf Hat

Globeville has at least two places you should visit. One of them serves pretty good fried okra, the other has peacock chairs. In this episode, we brief Matt on a recent Surf Hat show and highlight 2025 releases from some of our favorite SNO artists. This was recorded weeks ago, btw. Blame Chris.