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Concerts at Red Rocks
There’s no other venue on the planet that can rival Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Located in a stunning natural amphitheater of 400ft-high red rocks, it’s home to some of the world’s biggest music stars, and the acoustics are unrivalled.
Throughout the summer, Red Rocks Amphitheatre welcomes a wide range of world-class performers, from indie artists to internationally acclaimed musicians. The venue has played host to the likes of U2, the Beatles, Jethro Tull and Phish, and has been the location for many unforgettable concerts.
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History of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The natural amphitheater in which the music venue is located began to take shape more than 200 million years ago when sediment-spreading alluvial fans deposited the rocky monoliths that form the park. In 1928, when Denver purchased the park and it was renamed to its current name, entrepreneur John Brisben Walker had the idea to create a stage to accommodate artists performing in this acoustic wonderland.
He was able to build the permanent stage in 1941 after hiring architect Burnham Hoyt, who modeled it on the Theatre of Dionysus at the Acropolis in Athens. He also designed a series of sharply tiered rows of seats that allow for amazing views of the amphitheater from every seat in the house.
During the 1970s, Red Rocks Amphitheatre was involved in one of Colorado’s most famous musical incidents when police fought off fans who crashed through its gates during a Jethro Tull concert. It was a brawl that led to a five-year ban on concerts at the venue.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a spectacular open-air amphitheatre constructed into a huge rock formation in the northern United States, some ten miles west of Morrison, Colorado. It’s name comes from the red mineral color of the rocks that make up the structure. The amphitheatre has hosted many popular rock concerts, including favorites by the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. In addition to concerts, the Red Rocks also offers a series of movies that have shown at the venue. Most of these films have been successful in their goal of creating a fan base in the area.
A Red Rocks concert is a great time to be in Colorado. The temperature during the summer can be stifling, but June and July are the warmest months. The natural beauty of the area is also well known for producing year-round entertainment. Many movies have been held at this venue as well. Some of the most popular September concerts include “A Christmas Story”,” Brave” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”.
The Red Rocks Park is Denver’s largest park. Like most of the country, Denver boasts a large number of parks; Red Rocks Park is one of them. The majority of the park is located on the Colorado River near the southern edge of town. Red Rocks Park is the main site for all weekend and extended-stay camping options. There are also several picnic facilities at the park.
Although the primary intent of the park is to showcase the Colorado red rock mountains, it has been transformed into an outdoor cinema. For this reason, it’s one of the most visited sites in the Denver area. The amphitheatre, which seats around 6,450 people, provides a scenic backdrop for all events, live music, movies and special presentations.
Although the Red Rocks is a renowned concert and cultural landmark, it is also an ideal place for photographers, weddings, families and anyone else who want to enjoy the Colorado weather and scenery. For a family-friendly weekend, Red Rocks is the perfect choice. You can drive up to the venue, look around for free activities and dine outdoors on one of the several dining locations. When you purchase tickets for a Red Rocks concert, you get a front row seat to one of the best rock concerts in the world.
Red Rocks Concerts under the stars
The Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a natural rock structure built into a rock formation. This open-air concert venue is located near Morrison, Colorado, about 10 miles west of Denver. Located near Morrison, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a...
Who is Gorgon City? April 14th 2022 at Red Rocks
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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All Of The 2020 Red Rocks Shows Announced So Far With More Coming Soon
Concerts and Events announced for Red Rocks 2020 Fall brought with it the official end of the 2019 Red Rocks season. The final show is always bittersweet, but this year it’s a little easier to accept. Before closing, a few shows for next year were already announced at...
OPETH’s FREDRIK ÅKESSON Talks Tone With MARSHALL (Video)
Marshall Amplification hung out with Fredrik Åkesson of OPETH at this year's Download festival to try out the new Studio Vintage Series and talk all things tone. Check out the video below. OPETH's 13th album, "In Cauda Venenum", will be released on September 27...
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Rezz Announces Full Lineup for Red Rocks Amphitheatre Return
The full entertainment roster has been revealed for Rezz Rocks II.Rezz fans rejoiced in the news that her 2018 headline show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre would become "an annual thing." The Canadian DJ/producer has now unveiled the full lineup for Rezz Rocks...
Louis The Child Team Up With Wrabel For Wavy New Single “Too Close”
Hot off their enormous performances at Lollapalooza and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Louis The Child are back with a new single. “Too Close” is close to a ballad as there are. Wrabel‘s gorgeous vocals perfectly drape about Louis The Child’s creation...
Stream Illenium’s hotly anticipated third LP, ‘Ascend’
Denver bass/dance-pop phenom, Illenium, returns in efforts to reiterate why he’s among the most pressing acts in modern dance music, as his long-awaited LP, Ascend, lifts off on the newly relaunched Astralwerks. Few musicians, let alone electronic acts, reach...
Spafford Debuts ‘Be Strange’ At Red Rocks
On June 21, Spafford Surfaced a Brand new original entitled “Be Strange” Throughout their set opening for Umphrey’s McGee in the Picturesque Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Spafford introduced movie of their performance of this...