Country, rock, blues and benefit concerts hit Colorado Springs this week
BRANTLEY GILBERT: Country rocker Brantley Gilbert brings his hard-hitting sound to Ford Amphitheater, where fans can expect to hear hits like “Bottoms Up,” “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “One Hell of an Amen.” The singer-songwriter blends country with rock and Southern influences for a night under the stars at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 95 Spectrum Loop, $31-$314; fordamphitheater.live.
BLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS: Blues rocker Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears bring a gritty blend of blues, funk, soul and rock to The Black Sheep, with Grant Sabin set to open the show. Known for songs including “Black Snake” and “I’m Broke,” Lewis has built a reputation for putting a modern spin on classic blues, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2106 E. Platte Ave., $33.72; blacksheeprocks.com.
JOSH ABBOTT BAND: The acclaimed country group brings its energetic live show to Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers for a special benefit concert supporting Folds of Honor, with special guest Cody Cozz. The nonprofit provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, 7 p.m. Sunday, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $44.99-$66.91; phillongmusichall.com.
BLACK FLAG: Punk rock pioneers Black Flag bring their latest music and signature sound to Sunshine Studios Live, with guitarist Greg Ginn joined by vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez and drummer Bryce Weston. The Texas-based group is bringing fresh music and a renewed live show to Colorado Springs at 8 p.m. Friday, 3970 Clear View Frontage Road, $29.64-$41.24; sunshinestudioslive.com.
TASTY HOUSE BAND: The Tasty House Band takes the patio for another free Live at the Lodge concert at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, where guests can enjoy an evening of live music alongside drinks from the bar and food from the Gyro Döner food truck from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 2 El Paso Blvd.; bicycleresort.com.






