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Underground Music Showcase preps for its swan song
The sun will soon set on the Underground Music Showcase.
The big picture: The indie music festival announced earlier this year its 25th edition would be its last — and organizers are planning an epic swan song starting this Friday.
What they're saying:"We can't predict the future — but we can promise this: The final UMS in its current form will be legendary," its website reads.
Why it matters: The musical spectacle on South Broadway will be sorely missed in a city with few major music festivals, and one that made it its mission to elevate independent and new, rollicking voices.
State of play: More than 200 artists will perform across four stages and 12 venues over the weekend.
Three local acts to check out:
DeVotchKa: Founded in Denver, these UMS headliners playing Sunday on the Showcase Stage are perhaps best known for providing the uplifting sound behind the popular indie film "Little Miss Sunshine."
Nina de Freitas: The Brazilian-born singer will perform Friday and Sunday, serenading the crowds with her soulful, longing ballads.
Keenan TreVon: Hailing from Aurora, TreVon makes his UMS debut this year, bringing his upbeat, poppy, occasionally bedroom-rock to the Hi Dive on Friday.
If you go: Weekend passes are still available starting at $150, including ticket and fees, while single-day tickets start at $88, including fees.
The festival runs along South Broadway between Sixth and Alameda. Hours will vary from Friday (4pm–2am), Saturday (2pm–2am) and Sunday (2pm–11pm).
