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Joe Russo’s Almost Dead – August 31st – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Post Date September 6, 2017
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In stark contrast to the last time JRAD was supposed to play Red Rocks, the weather on Thursday as the show approached was a perfect late Summer Colorado day. The lots were hopping early, and the show was very obviously the go-to pre-party for the annual “Phish Dicks” Labor Day celebration across town at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. As Phishheads and Deadheads rubbed shoulders in the amphitheater, to say the energy and anticipation was high would be an understatement – the place was buzzing.

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Chris Stapleton – May 24th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Post Author By Kelly Hueseman
Post Date June 5, 2017
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Although he’s been receiving industry recognition for almost a decade (Stapleton was first nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009), , the humble family man who has quickly rose to the top of the charts in country music, is loved not only by country music fans but by fans of all genres. His deep voice is full of soul and has roots that are reminiscent of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and the current Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band. Stapleton quickly sold-out two nights at Red Rocks this summer, which was certain to be recognized nationwide.

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Sturgill Simpon – November 4th – Paramount Theatre

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Post Date November 11, 2016
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The Paramount was hopping on Friday night and all walks of life were represented. There were hardcore Country fans, Hipsters riding the buzz, and, of course, legions of Denver music scenesters who know that Sturgill Simpson has finally been awarded his due in the ever fickle world of music. Long before the show started there was a crowd milling around outside the old venue and queued up for drinks in the lobby.

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Reverend Horton Heat – December 30th – Gothic Theatre

Post Author By Jessica O'Brien
Post Date January 6, 2014
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The lineup for the Reverend Horton Heat show at the Gothic on the last Monday was eclectic: a local Rock band (In the Whale) kicked it off, followed the Bluegrass Punk band from L.A. Old Man Markley. Of course, the main course was left to “the Godfather of Psychobilly” himself, Reverend Horton Heat. The variation of music was perfect, (Old Man Markley stole the show), and longtime fans enjoyed several songs from Heat’s upcoming album “Rev.”

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The String Cheese Incident – December 29th – 1stBank Center

Post Author By Jeanette Barrow
Post Date January 4, 2014
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The air was thick with hype as the 1stBank Center filled to a healthy volume early last Sunday. Smiling fans of The String Cheese Incident poured in the doors as the locally-loved band prepared for the second night of their three-part NYE run armed with The Flaming Lips as an explosive opening act and the horns section of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and other special guests during the main act. Together, the varied acts offered a ticket that offered spectacle, musical variety, and amazing talent.

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Drive-By Truckers – April 12th – The Boulder Theater

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Post Date April 23, 2013
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While the Boulder Theater was not packed for the Drive-By Truckers two-night run any newcomer could see that the band has a very dedicated fan base as most folks sang along with every word the Country Rockers cranked out. While Patterson Hood remained a center of attention with soaring guitar solos and his roaring voice and Mike Cooley countrified things a bit with some steady finger-picking and vocals reminiscent of Johnny Cash or Merle Haggard, the newest member, bassist Matt Patton, seemed to be having the most fun.

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Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers) – February 24th – Larimer Lounge

Post Author By Kelly Hueseman
Post Date March 4, 2013
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A blizzard hangover didn’t stop a group of flannel-wearing fans of Alt-Country Rock band Drive-By Truckers from making their way to the Larimer Lounge last Sunday afternoon. Following his Saturday night solo show on the same stage, tickets for DBT’s lead guitarist Mike Cooley’s BBQ show were in high demand. It was Sunday Funday at its best – BBQ, gritty Country Rock music, and no-holds-barred stories from the one and only Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers.