Shake out the picnic blanket, and gather up your folding chairs for an evening with singer-songwriter sensations Loudon Wainwright III and Shawn Colvin. Wainwright, who is also an editor and columnist at Life Magazine, will be performing songs off his newest album, Older Than My Old Man Now.

Yes is a band. The most successful progressive rock group in the world, Yes, has released more than 20 studio albums. Their incredible musicianship has inspired decades of musicians in their wake including Todd Rundgren, Rush and Electric Light Orchestra.

The Telluride Jazz Festival is more than just a music festival, it’s an entire mountain town experience. Bask in the tranquility of Telluride while enjoying diverse jazz, funk and soul artists. Five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten takes center stage with his ever-funky backing band. Wooten has thrice taken the honor of Bassist of the Year in Bass Player Magazine.

Pack a picnic, call up a date, and end the work week on a musical note. Enjoy the acoustic musical stylings of the Grant Gordy Quartet, and the songwriting talents of Kyle James Hauser. Both musicians now call Denver home after extensive international careers. This event is the second lawn concert in a series presented by Swallow Hill Music.

Straight out of Queens, Nicki Minaj has been twisting the notions of hip-hop since she first landed on the charts three years ago. Her unique, rhythmic, lyrical style is reminiscent of artists like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Missy Elliott, with a twist that is entirely her own. Minaj's outrageous diva costuming and performance techniques make each show a striking episode of theatrics.