Photos: The Local 303 Meetup for January 2026

By Alisha Sweeney
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Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite
Cheap Perfume's Geoff Brent onstage with last year's #1 band May Be Fern. Cheap Perfume was voted #1 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.

The Local 303 Meetup at Skylark Lounge on January 26th was a lively celebration of Colorado music, highlighted by the countdown of our annual listener poll. Hosts Jason Thomas, Shawn Lucero, and Alisha Sweeney counted down the Top 15 and welcomed each artist to the stage to accept their award!

The night also welcomed January’s featured acts to the stage who shared what it was like to have their music on the radio throughout the month and what's ahead. The evening concluded with a set from Denver's Animal Electricity, performing selections from their latest, Ghostwrite Your Alibi.

Congratulations to this year’s winning bands. Celebrate the Local 303 live at our fifth annual 303 Day Concert on March 3rd at Number 38, featuring Cheap Perfume, Bruha, and Graveyard Choir. The all-ages show is free and you can RSVP here.

We’ll also return to Skylark Lounge for our Local 303 Meetup on March 30 from 6:30–9 p.m. featuring performances from two bands. This event is free and open to guests 21 and older, sponsored by Cambio Tequila.

Relive the night:

Hosts Shawn Lucero and Alisha Sweeney onstage to begin the Top 15 Listener Poll countdown during the January edition of its Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Marfa's Bryce Menchaca onstage; his band voted #2 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The Galentines voted #7 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Cheap Perfume's Geoff Brent onstage with last year's #1 band May Be Fern. Cheap Perfume was voted #1 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
blankslate voted #6 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Riah voted #10 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Idle Freaks voted #12 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
bluebook voted #9 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
DOGTAGS voted #13 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
DOGTAGS voted #13 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
On the Dot voted #11 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
EDITH voted #15 in the Top 15 Listener Poll. Accepting award during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Animal Electricity performs during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Animal Electricity performs during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Animal Electricity performs during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
Animal Electricity performs during the January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.
The January edition of the Local 303 Meetup at the Skylark Lounge on Jan. 26, 2026.

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