Lake Street Dive @ Mission Ballroom
Lake Street Dive rolled into Denver on 6/18/2025 like a soulful freight train, turning Mission Ballroom into a full-body singalong on the latest stop of their 2025 tour. The band's genre-hopping charm, powerhouse vocals, and effortlessly tight musicianship reminded the packed house why they remain one of the most captivating live acts out there. Opening the night, local outfit Dogtags came in hot with a gritty, emotionally charged set that proved Denver’s music scene doesn’t just open shows—it sets them ablaze.
Dogtags
Dogtags are a Denver-grown band with a sound that hits like a late-night drive through the Rockies—moody, melodic, and a little wild around the edges. Fusing alt-rock urgency with post-punk textures and emotionally charged songwriting, they carve out songs that feel both cathartic and strangely comforting. Unafraid to get loud or get vulnerable, Dogtags are quickly becoming one of Colorado’s most compelling rising acts.
Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive have spent the past two decades perfecting the art of musical shapeshifting. Born out of jazz school chops and bonded by an irrepressible love of soul, rock, pop, and retro R&B, the band has built a devoted following by refusing to be boxed in. Anchored by Rachael Price’s powerhouse vocals and backed by a band that grooves with precision and heart, Lake Street Dive creates songs that are as catchy as they are cathartic.
Whether they’re crooning about heartbreak or belting out a politically charged anthem, there’s an unmistakable sincerity at the core of their sound. With rich harmonies, crisp arrangements, and a live show that feels equal parts block party and therapy session, Lake Street Dive continue to evolve while staying true to their signature blend of charm, depth, and genre-bending swagger.
