Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox has no need for an opener for the concert which turned out to be a musical variety show in the vein of televisions Lawrence Welk Show or the Dean Martin Show.
The masses descended on Red Rocks last week to hear one of the best selling artists of all time, Lionel Richie. There were, of course, suburban couples in their 40’s and 50’s out in force but there were also a surprising number of 20 and 30 somethings who were clearly raised on this music gracing the benches of the hallowed amphitheater alongside 60 and 70 and seventy year olds who weren’t afraid to brave the steps to see one of the great songwriters take the stage and deliver “all the hits, all night long.”