The Low 5

The Low 5 is a Boulder-based tribute collective bringing together two iconic acts under one banner: Hang the DJ (The Smiths tribute) and Strange as Angels (The Cure tribute). Based in Boulder and Fort Collins, the band has been playing together for the past two years, building a devoted following with high-energy, joyfully obsessive performances that honor the music while making it feel alive and communal.

The Low 5 has lit up stages across the Front Range, with sets at The Oriental Theater, The Federal, HQ, Moe’s BBQ, and Vultures in Colorado Springs, with an upcoming show at Surfside 7. Fans of The Cure and The Smiths consistently rave about the band’s dedication to the original music, the emotional punch of the performances, and—most of all—the feeling of being in a room full of people singing every word together. If you love the soundtrack of the 80s and want a night that’s equal parts nostalgia, catharsis, and fun, The Low 5 delivers.