If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.

Friday

Music in the Gardens — With Jaiele, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver; cpvmd.org/17thstgarden-events.

Orchard ‘Til Dark — With Local artisan vendors, music, activities and more, 4-8 p.m., The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster; tinyurl.com/23r9xu4m.

Alley Soundscapes Live Music Series — With Dzirae Gold, 5-7 p.m., Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver; dairyblock.com/events.

Vampire Weekend — With Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, 7 p.m., Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, $119 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Meta Sarmiento — Launch concert or his new project: Jungle Rules & Other Poems – A Lyrical Lookbook, 7 p.m., The Savory Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, $$20-$45. Tickets: tinyurl.com/525f63pb.

Montana of 300 — With Stevie Stone, 7 p.m., The Roxy Theatre, 2549 Welton St., Denver, $25. Tickets: theroxydenver.com.

B-Side Music Fridays — With Dogtags and the Milk Blossoms, 7-9 p.m., MCA Denver’ Rooftop Café & Bar, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, $20. Tickets: mcadenver.org.

Niall Horan — 7:30 p.m., Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, $37 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

II Divo — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $59 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

mike. — 8 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $35. Tickets: axs.com.

Wheeler Walker Jr. — With Dee White, 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $35-$40. Tickets: axs.com.

Dead on a Sunday — With Deceits, Hex Cassette, 9 p.m., Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $20-$22. Tickets: axs.com.

Friday-Sunday

Tattoo Arts Festival — 2-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Colorado Convention, 700 14th St., Center, Denver, $23 and up, free for ages 11 and younger. Tickets: denverconvention.com.

CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette

Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll are set to release a new collaborative single, “Lonely Road,” on July 26.

The duo, who have dubbed themselves “KellyRoll,” teased the track on social media on July 19 with a brief video clip that hints at a John Denver-inspired tune.

“Countdown to KellyRoll activated,” the artists wrote on Instagram. “Thanks to John Denver for paving the way.”

The teaser features MGK and Jelly Roll in black suits at a funeral, with snippets showing MGK being arrested and Jelly Roll kissing his wife, Bunnie XO. The song’s hook, “Lonely road, take me home. Take me home,” clearly nods to Denver’s iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

The collaboration marks MGK’s first release since revisiting his Hotel Diablo album with a deluxe edition earlier this month. For Jelly Roll, it follows his recent appearance on Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), where he featured on the emotionally charged track “Somebody Save Me.”

Interestingly, Jelly Roll’s work with Eminem comes amidst the Detroit rapper’s ongoing feud with MGK. Eminem has taken several shots at MGK over the years, including digs on his latest album.

The collaboration between MGK and Jelly Roll isn’t entirely unexpected. The pair previously shared the stage at CMA Fest’s Spotify House in June, performing duets of Jelly Roll’s hit “Need a Favor” and MGK’s “My Ex’s Best Friend.” During that performance, MGK also covered the Chicks’ “There’s Your Trouble,” hinting at a potential foray into country music.

The upcoming collab could signal another shift in musical direction for MGK, who has already transitioned from rap to pop-punk in recent years. For Jelly Roll, the track follows the release of his song “Dead End Road” from the Twisters soundtrack.

“Lonely Road” is set to drop on July 26 and will be available on all major streaming platforms. You can check out the teaser below.

A 60-year-old Aurora man was arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child following a police sting, according to Fort Collins police.

Roger Leon Estergaard was arrested on suspicion of internet sexual exploitation of a child, internet luring of a child and attempted sexual assault of a child, all felonies, Fort Collins police said in a news release Thursday.

Investigators claim Estergaard was identified through “inappropriate engagement with an underaged online persona” and that he traveled to Fort Collins believing he was meeting a juvenile girl for sex.

He was arrested Thursday after arriving at a predetermined meeting place, according to Fort Collins police.

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Originally Published: July 18, 2024 at 7:21 p.m.