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Red Rocks Amphitheatre to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations During Concerts
Starting Thursday, concert-goers at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations during select concerts. Westword reports that Denver’s cultural agency, Denver Arts & Venue, has joined forces with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment to inoculate attendees onsite starting tomorrow, May 14th at Diplo and SIDEPIECE’s concert. Health officials at Red Rocks will administer the one-time Johnson & Johnson shot for anyone 18 and over. Fans who opt to get vaccinated will also receive an 80th anniversary Red Rocks t-shirt and a voucher for concessions. Offering 100 doses each night, the DDPHE is focusing on vaccinating younger concert-goers who may not have had access to the vaccine. Colorado’s iconic Red...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Rumored to Host Full-Capacity Shows in July
Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater may very well see shows at full capacity within just a couple of months. The revelation that the open-air venue could reach full capacity starting in July came from a tweet made by folk rock band The Avett Brothers. The group took to social media to share an update with fans, and therein mentioned that they had only agreed to play the venue if organizers allowed it to operate at capacity. The venue holds just shy of 10,000 attendees. The band mentioned that so far, they have been assured by organizers that this request will be honored. The Avett Brothers are slated to play a three-day run at the venue this summer from July 9th to 11th. Red Rocks received approval from the state to begin hosting shows in April at a limited 2,500 perso...
Bangers and Ice: Inside ZHU’s Epic Snow-Covered Return to Red Rocks
ZHU made his grand return to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre Monday night to kick off his first of six DREAMROCKS shows. Having just released his latest album, DREAMLAND 2021, the Grammy-nominated electronic music star debuted live a slew of tracks from the new record while also incorporating some classic house bangers. After a hot-weathered week over the Rocky Mountains, fans around the country had to bundle up for the occasion. Freezing rain and snow fell from the sky throughout the night, lighting up the dark skies that loomed above the legendary open air venue. ZHU’s DREAMROCKS show on Monday, May 3rd at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Alpine Music Photo Denver-based producer Manic Focus got the chilly Monday night going with his funky hip-hop beats. Emancipa...
Said The Sky Lands First Headlining Show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Said The Sky is the next artist to cross a major career milestone this week after announcing his debut headlining show at Morrison, Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in September. The momentous performance looks to have been a long time in the making, according to a tweet he posted back in February 2020. Said The Sky’s lovable persona and soaring sound have garnered a devoted following, cultivating a loyal group of fans who lift each other up. He took to social media to speak directly to those fans and celebrate the news of the show. “I’m so excited to announce my first ever headlining Red Rocks show,” he wrote in a triumphant Facebook post. “This is an actual dream come true.” “I’ll be putting together my biggest show ever with new...
Lane 8 Announces Debut Show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Lane 8 has announced his debut at Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre in October. The melodic house producer announced earlier today on his social media that he will be performing a 4-hour extended set at the Rocky Mountain venue on October 15th, produced by his This Never Happened label. Lane 8’s announcement asks that fans refrain from using their phones during the performance to immerse into the music, surroundings, and likeminded people. The announcement comes following a solid year for the renowned dance music producer. In 2020, he released his Brightest Lights album and its corresponding remix pack, an additional EP, and four new editions of his fan-favorite seasonal mixtape series. Additionally, Lane 8’s debut at Red Rocks will follow his perf...
deadmau5 is Returning to Red Rocks for Two “Day of the deadmau5” Shows This Fall
After a year of unprecedented cancellations and drive-in concerts, deadmau5 is officially making his grand return to Red Rocks. Fans of the legendary electronic artist can attest that his “Day of the deadmau5” shows aren’t quite like his normal DJ sets. deadmau5 brings a darker approach to these performances, highlighted by bespoke live production and kaleidoscopic, haunting visual elements. He famously performed at Red Rocks in 2019, offering a memorable “Day of the deadmau5” performance in his mind-blowing Cube V3 rig. The shows are slated for November 4th and 5th, with the former featuring an extended DJ set and the latter boasting performances from both deadmau5 and his techno alias, TESTPILOT. deadmau5 (via Twitter) Tickets to both shows ar...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Resumes Concerts With High Hopes, Smaller Crowds
The last major concert in the Denver area before the pandemic shut down the live industry was Post Malone at the Pepsi Center on March 12, 2020. Red Rocks was no different — although it reopened briefly in September for shows by Denver heroes Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and a capacity crowd of just 175 — but now that vaccinations against COVID-19 are widely available and an increasing amount of research indicates that outdoor gatherings are relatively low risk when masking and social distancing are employed, local public-health officials signed off on reduced-capacity Red Rocks shows. “All of those things taken into account, we feel comfortable letting this move forward,” says Bob McDonald, director of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environ...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Announces Spring 2021 Shows With Diplo and SIDEPIECE
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is officially back in full swing. And while the venue may look a bit different in 2021 with a reduced capacity, its return has been welcomed with open arms by the electronic music community after a year devoid of shows. Red Rocks organizers have announced a flurry of shows since the news of its reopening, such as a six-night run with ZHU called DREAMROCKS. The latest dance music stars to hit the stage at the iconic open air venue are Grammy-nominated “On My Mind” producers Diplo and SIDEPIECE, who will touch down in Colorado on May 12th and 13th, 2021. Red Rocks recently received approval from the state of Colorado to reopen for its 80th anniversary summer season. Following the announcement that the amphitheatre will host concerts this summer at...
ZHU is Returning to Red Rocks in Spring 2021 for Twin “DREAMROCKS” Shows
ZHU is officially set to make his grand return to Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The Grammy-nominated electronic music artist has announced a two-night Red Rocks run on May 3rd and 4th called DREAMROCKS. He will perform music from his new Dreamland 2021 album, which is scheduled to drop on August 30th, days before he touches down in Colorado. The news arrives just one day after the announcement that Red Rocks will host concerts this summer at a reduced capacity of 2,500, citing the impact of COVID-19. The open air venue received approval from the state of Colorado to reopen for its 80th anniversary summer season and promised more announcements to come in the near future. ZHU will return to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a two-night “DREAM...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre to Reopen This Summer With Events at 2,500 Capacity
Red Rocks Amphitheatre announced it will host events this summer at a reduced capacity of 2,500. With state approval, Red Rocks will soon reopen for its 80th anniversary summer season. Originally hosting up to 9,450 people, the venue’s reduced capacity represents around 25% of its normal volume. Representatives announced the news on Red Rocks’ official Twitter page, promising more announcements soon. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the iconic Colorado open air venue wasn’t immune to the widespread closures precipitated by the virus’ impact. While Red Rocks worked with state officials in September and October to host socially-distant, 175-capacity shows, the regulations weren’t economical for the venue to continue operations. Each county in Colorado falls into it...
Watch a Snowboarder Shred Down Red Rocks Amphitheatre After Blizzard
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been extremely board. Following a massive blizzard that trapped hundreds of cars on highways and left some parts of Colorado buried in two feet of snow, one intrepid snowboarder saw an opportunity. A local man named Wes Hughes decided to head to the fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he snuck in for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to board down the snow-covered venue. Skiing and snowboarding are not allowed at Red Rocks, according to the Denver Parks and Recreation Department. Ergo, Hughes was eventually escorted off the property by the venue’s security team, but not before shredding powder down the entire amphitheatre. Check out the video below, courtesy o...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Planning for Concerts in April With Vastly Reduced Capacity
Just like the countless concert venues who have felt the wrath of COVID-19 over the course of the past year, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre is adjusting to the new norm. According to Denver CBS affiliate KKTV, the fabled open air venue is planning a “big announcement” in April after submitting COVID-19 variance requests to city and state health officials. CBS Denver adds that fans can expect a much different concert experience than years past due to new safety measures instated to mitigate the spread of the virus, such as mask-wearing and vastly reduced capacity. “You know you’ll still be able to see a show and you’ll be in the venue, but it’s not going to feel that same way as it has in the past,” said Red Rocks spokesman Brian Kit...
