#10 An Evening of Music Under the Stars at Red Rocks Amphitheater
Number 10 in my 1001 Things to Do in Colorado is to attend a concert at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Some of my favorite memories include concerts at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. There is something about listening to great music under the stars. We used to arrive at dawn with our coolers and visit all day with the other crazy fans. Now things have reverted to a more traditional “seating begins an hour and a half before the show”. I miss the days of watching the entertainers do their sound checks and interact with the crowds. While those things have changed, the most important ones remain the same. It’s hard to describe what a concert is like at this amazing place. The sound is incredible and while I’ve seen great concerts elsewhere, they just don’t match the intensity.
Denver bought the property back in 1927 for $54,133 and developed it into the amazing outdoor concert space it is with the foundation laid by nature. The amphitheatre has a wonderful history and is a geological treasure in its own right. The Beatles, U2, Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead are just a few of the incredible bands that have played in this outdoor paradise and numerous songs and albums have actually been recorded here. After Pollstar magazine named Red Rocks the best small outdoor venue for the 11th time, they decided just to name it the Red Rocks Award. The ninth season of the Amazing Race actually started and ended at Red Rocks.
If you aren’t able to make it during one of the concerts, Red Rocks has other options. Just visiting and walking around the theatre is great. There are hiking trails and some nights feature “Film on the Rocks”. I have to admit, this is one of my all time favorite places in Colorado. Thanks radakat on You Tube for giving us a glimpse. Enjoy!
