I finally saw a real Mclusky show this year. Way back in 2004 Mclusky played at the Larimer Lounge. I feel it was on a Sunday because I was there in the afternoon to see a Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots play on the back patio. I was listening to their soft beautiful music when a roaring cacophony started coming from the inside stage. Munly wrapped it up not being able to compete with that. I went inside and watched Mclusky's soundcheck.
It was still day light so I headed to my car. I was just down the block when a gentleman, who's name I can't recall, came out of the Larimer and hollered down the street at me "where are you going!?! Mclusky is playing tonight!!!". I waved but went to my car and drove off. Not to return later for some forgotten dumb reason. Glad to rectify that mistake earlier this year.
Mclusky was glorious. They started their tour in Denver on this night. Recorded with only the A10 mics and I think it turned out really nice. Great setlist and tons of banter. Extra banter even due to a 4 minute tech issue. Whether or not "Denver" can be a verb gets discussed and later in the set the band gets the answer.
It was still day light so I headed to my car. I was just down the block when a gentleman, who's name I can't recall, came out of the Larimer and hollered down the street at me "where are you going!?! Mclusky is playing tonight!!!". I waved but went to my car and drove off. Not to return later for some forgotten dumb reason. Glad to rectify that mistake earlier this year.
Mclusky was glorious. They started their tour in Denver on this night. Recorded with only the A10 mics and I think it turned out really nice. Great setlist and tons of banter. Extra banter even due to a 4 minute tech issue. Whether or not "Denver" can be a verb gets discussed and later in the set the band gets the answer.
This is in the running for my favorite show of 2026. Never miss this band if you get a chance to see them.
Enjoy.
Mclusky
Marquis Theatre
Denver CO (USA)
2026-03-25
Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: Sony A10
Transfer: Sony A10 - USB - Audition - CDWave - 24/48 FLAC
Time: (01:13:12.34)
01 Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues
02 Without MSG I Am Nothing
03 Collagen Rock
04 Chekhov's Guns
05 Unpopular Parts of a Pig
06 What We've Learned
07 As a Dad
08 Way of the Exploding Dickhead
09 She Will Only Bring You Happiness
10 Kafka‐Esque Novelist Franz Kafka
11 Alan Is a Cowboy Killer
12 That Man Will Not Hang
13 The Battle of Los Angelsea
14 - interlude -
15 The World Loves Us and Is Our Bitch
16 People Person
17 I Know Computer
18 - interlude -
19 Chases
20 Whoyouknow
21 - interlude -
22 To Hell With Good Intentions
