A Denver tradition continues this November when The Last Waltz Revisited [2], an annual showcase of more than 40 Colorado musicians, takes the stage on Wednesday, November 21 (aka the night before Thanksgiving). 

It all started in 2005 when Denver-based jam band Polytoxic decided to bring great, local musicians they'd been playing with together in one place. They based the event around The Last Waltz [3], Martin Scorsese's 1978 concert documentary about The Band [4]'s last performance, which featured appearances by plenty of well-known artists (think: Eric Clapton, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell). The initial The Last Waltz Revisited was meant to be a small show—but it sold out in minutes and Polytoxic decided to make it an annual event.

The 2012 version will include a full horn section and performances of 30-plus songs originally done by The Band. Some of the musicians you'll see on stage include CR Gruver [5], Bridget Law (of Elephant Revival [6]), and Chris Sheldon (of Great Americna Taxi [7]). In the spirit of giving, show-goers are asked to bring seven canned food items to donate to the Denver Rescue Mission [8] (a portion of the night's proceeds also go toward the organization). In return, they'll receive a limited-edition poster commemorating the concert.

Tip: The show has sold out every year, so get your tickets ($22.75 in advance, $25 at the door) at Ogdentheater.net [9] soon.

—Image courtesy of Tobin Voggesser

Follow assistant editor Daliah Singer on Twitter at @daliahsinger [10].