Packed schedule of music in Colorado Springs includes AC/DC and Led Zeppelin tributes plus local musicians
MONSTERS OF ROCK: Classic rock takes over as this tribute brings together the music of AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, Van Halen and Led Zeppelin. LIVE WIRE channels the raw power and thunderous sound of AC/DC, while Kickstart My Heart delivers the metal attitude of Mötley Crüe. Van Zeppelin rounds out the lineup; 6 p.m. Saturday, Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $19-$48; phillongmusichall.com.
CYRIL NEVILLE, KING YOUNGBLOOD: Neville boasts decades of musical history, having collaborated with artists including Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and Carlos Santana as a founding member of the iconic Neville Brothers. King Youngblood, a rising soul-funk group, blends vintage funk and psychedelic rock in its high-energy performances; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Lulu’s, 32 S. Tejon St., $42.06–$47.73; lulusmusic.co.
BATTLE 4 BRAT FEST: Heavy riffs and local energy collide during this showcase spotlighting rising artists and metal acts. Friday’s lineup features Cryptic Writings, Before Vegas, YUNOKI and Alyssa Mongiovi, while Saturday brings performances by Deny the Default, Noah Daniel, Sabbatar and Riffilia; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunshine Studios Live, 3970 Lear View Frontage Road, $8.76; sunshinestudioslive.com.
CRAIG WALTER: Rooted in storytelling and stripped-down musicianship, the Colorado Springs-based singer-songwriter blends folk, country and blues into a sound that’s classic and personal. His original material, including songs such as “First Stop” and “Still Learnin’ How to Fly,” draws listeners in with heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies; 6 p.m. Saturday, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd., free; buffalolodgebicycleresort.com.
ZEPPELIN ALIVE: LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE: Modeled after one of the most influential rock bands of the 1970s, Zeppelin Alive recreates the sound that made Led Zeppelin a cornerstone of classic rock. The four-piece tribute band is led by female vocalist Heather Childers, who delivers familiar anthems with the intensity and dynamics fans have come to expect; 8 p.m. Saturday, Lulu’s, 32 S. Tejon St., $25.57; zeppelinalive.com.