School Nights Only

Show up early for the opening band or nah? Ryan's May show cracks the debate. Featuring Freak Slug from Manchester, Newdad from Ireland, and some seemingly very different takes — by Danny Davis of Husbands and Wallice — on what it's like to be the opener. Plus: Matt's birthday dinner that he didn't attend.

A night with Americana vet Cass McCombs at the Bluebird , then a road trip to Aspen's Belly Up for The Nude Party. Two shows — one sparse one electric. Also, good fits and a run-in with law enforcement.

It's becoming clear that the January Curse is just a myth. In this episode, we talk about a promising Denver artist (Summer Bedhead) and get into what it means when Chris says, "It had Christian rock vibes." Also addressed:  Matt's medical instincts.

A year in review: We went to 11 shows together last year, and we released 20 episodes of this podcast. Was it worth it? We agree it was. Get the School Nights Only 2025 recap — best shows, most memorable moments, and an update on the rules? Official SNO shows we saw in 2025:  Bad Bad Hats  Wallice Wand Izaak Opatz  Lambrini Girls The Blue Stones Mose Wilson Casual Drag Royel Otis Sir Chloe Surf Ha...

Globeville has at least two places you should visit. One of them serves pretty good fried okra, the other has peacock chairs. In this episode, we brief Matt on a recent Surf Hat show and highlight 2025 releases from some of our favorite SNO artists. This was recorded weeks ago, btw. Blame Chris. 

SNO recaps a very unofficial Friday night with Wolf Alice at the Ogden (and Chris is still freaking out). Then we wander into grunge-pop gush mode over Sir Chloe’s Thursday night set at Summit.

School Nights Only is back. After two months away from the studio, and as our podcast rankings plummet in North Africa, we resume the adventure. This one features a recap of Royel Otis at the Mission Ballroom. 

Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats joins SNO to chat about Lost Lake “diva mode,” the new Psychic Readings cover album, and why the best shows often happen in tight little clubs. Plus: living room tour, under-the-radar recs, and Badfinger over Bad Company.

Life affirming. The SNO crew ends up with access they didn’t pay for, and Chris might have cried a little. Military grade smoke flares, fine, but absolutely no tiny tambos allowed. And what’s with the ice situation?

Casual Drag was excellent, and we love you Edinburgh. Matt (Gimli) and Ryan (Aragorn) survived the hostel just fine. Chris made friends with some Highland cattle.

SNO talks with the frontman for garage-punk trio Casual Drag, ahead of their show at Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh. We'll be there, and we've been warned not to wear kilts. Plus, The Honky Tonk Shaman deserves better.

The pull of nostalgia is strong with this one. Chris, Matt, and Ryan prepare to head to Edinburgh, Scotland, to see Noel and Liam and buy up all the merch. Plus, we preview our first official School Nights Only show across the sea (not Oasis).

School Nights Only sits and chats with Danny Davis, the man behind Husbands, one of our favorite bands. Chris gets to live out his dream of being a music journalist, Ryan gets to geek out on Oklahoma bands, and Matt, well, poor Matt had technical difficulties. 

The Blue Stones are not the best band from Canada. According to Matt, Tragically Hip has them beat by a long way.  Also, Chris gets out of a parking ticket ... In Canada. They're so nice.

In this bring-a-friend episode, Josh and Eric stop by to chat about their School Nights Only guest experiences. Ryan and Eric get sentimental about their special bond, and Josh was late for the sitter.

 In this very special episode, Chris, Matt, and Ryan each pick four shows they'd immortalize in stone. Chris brought a spreadsheet.

Ryan finally got to see Lambrini Girls, and it was a scene. Plus, what's a Party Dozen, and what would happen if you sent Modest Mouse to space? This episode has everything — hash browns, bearded ladies, a bowl in the shape of the Last Supper.

What would it sound like if Veruca Salt didn’t die and instead started a band? What will Ryan wear to the Lambrini Girls show? And would Husbands play at The Peach Pit? We’ve got answers to all the tough questions in the latest episode of School Nights Only.

For better or worse, we invited our wives to join this episode. What’s it like to live with School Nights Only? The reviews are mixed. But, hey, they have some music recommendations you might like! Will Meredith listen?

Matt had to bail last minute (legit excuse!), so Chris and Ryan hit the Hi-Dive at two-thirds strength. We wander into asterisk drama, rank the "unofficial" SNO shows, discuss merch regret, and address a listener's question that sends us into full-on tour fantasy mode.

Our plan was to eat Reubens at Steuben’s. The universe had a different idea. Here’s the story of what went down when two bands canceled, and Chris and Ryan stole Matt's pick while he was in the shower. 

Heroes, villains, punks, giants, and vampires. Sometimes the crowd is a major character in the story, for better or worse. This episode gets into all of it, including the tall-guy problem, concert etiquette, and concert-goer archetypes. Featuring The Jungle Giants, Houndmouth, Otoboke Beaver, and other great artists. 

In this episode of School Nights Only, we dive into show selection — and the existential dread when you're on the hook for January.

Welcome to the very first episode of School Nights Only ! Chris, Matt, and Ryan introduce their members-only concert club, plus their embrace of beautiful constraints that shape beautiful experiences.