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. 

SNO recaps a very unofficial Friday night with Wolf Alice at the Ogden (and Chris is still freaking out). Then we wander into grunge-pop gush mode over Sir Chloe’s Thursday night set at Summit.

School Nights Only is back. After two months away from the studio, and as our podcast rankings plummet in North Africa, we resume the adventure. This one features a recap of Royel Otis at the Mission Ballroom. 

Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats joins SNO to chat about Lost Lake “diva mode,” the new Psychic Readings cover album, and why the best shows often happen in tight little clubs. Plus: living room tour, under-the-radar recs, and Badfinger over Bad Company.

Life affirming. The SNO crew ends up with access they didn’t pay for, and Chris might have cried a little. Military grade smoke flares, fine, but absolutely no tiny tambos allowed. And what’s with the ice situation?

Casual Drag was excellent, and we love you Edinburgh. Matt (Gimli) and Ryan (Aragorn) survived the hostel just fine. Chris made friends with some Highland cattle.