Rockstar Jack White will perform a surprise show Tuesday at one of Denver's most historic and intimate venues. The big picture: White announced his plans one day before the concert at the 500-person capacity Bluebird Theater on Colfax Avenue,

Jack White announced Monday that he will be performing a surprise show in Denver on Tuesday at Bluebird Theatre.

Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter Jack White has announced a surprise concert at Denver’s 500-capacity Bluebird Theater, and tickets are on sale this afternoon.

Jack White surprises Denver with a spontaneous show at the Bluebird Theatre, promoting his new work and shaking up traditional ticketing.

As expected, the sweaty crowd responded most excitedly when White pulled from the White Stripes discography, including “Hotel Yorba,” “Icky Thump,” and “Cannon,” from the band’s 1999 debut. The opening descending buzzsaw guitar line on “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” was so loud it felt like it rattled the old theater’s walls.

The legendary musician has been touring, stopping at small venues for stripped-down shows. He'll play the Bluebird on October 8.

- Musicians Jack White, right, and Meg White of the band The White Stripes perform an impromptu concert in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 25, 2007. Surprise! Jack White is playing a last-minute show in Denver on Tuesday.