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Joe Bonamassa – August 12th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 2 min read

Last weekend Joe Bonamassa landed at Red Rocks for the 5th year running, but this year, instead of just one night on the lauded stage, he added a second. Concert goers were delighted with a “completely new” setlist (see below) and sublime weather on Monday. The masterful guitarist showcased a wide variety of originals and some choice covers made famous by some of the best bluesmen in the business during his set.

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Greensky Bluegrass – September 23rd – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

For the second show of their first ever two night stand at the incomparable Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Greensky Bluegrass invited the eclectic Funk band Turkuaz to join them and get the crowd going early. From the moment they emerged in their brightly colored outfits, the nine piece delivered lots of low end funky rhythms that got people up off their asses and dancing.

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Sylvan Esso – July 18th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 3 min read

Since her and partner Nick Sanborn’s last Denver appearance, Durham indie electronic pop duo Sylvan Esso managed to move from The Ogden to a sold-out show at Red Rocks last Wednesday. Sparse hums, zips, bass hits and digital snares gave room for Meath’s distinctive voice, which was as flawless live as in the studio, delivering a surprisingly dancey show

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Widespread Panic – June 24th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 2 min read

Never miss a Sunday show is a mantra of the Widespread Panic faithful, and boy did it hold true this year. Sunday shows are always fun, they’ve got sunshine, a beach party vibe, and ear-to-ear smiles on 10,000 people packed into The Rocks. It’s one of the best days of the year, and yet again, the boys did not disappoint!

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John Butler Trio – June 10th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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The heat was no match for fans as they made their way into Red Rocks for John Butler Trio’s fourth headlining show at the historic amphitheater. The evening’s lineup was made up of some of Australia’s best artists and, according to Bulter, it was “the first time an all-Australian lineup has played the Red Rocks stage,” which generated a roaring response from the sold-out crowd.

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – August 28th – Red Rocks

Estimated read time 1 min read

Nathaniel Rateliff has had a meteoric rise with his Night Sweats project that many in the music world dream of but never achieve. A good benchmark of that success was the fact that AEG had to add a second show at Red Rocks due to massive demand. Rateliff and The Night Sweats lived up to the billing with smashing success. His energetic stage presence, coupled with great song writing delivered in Rateliff’s unique style is the formula that he and the band has used to get here, and hopefully will carry him for a long, long time.

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Widespread Panic – June 23rd – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 3 min read

Any outdoor show can be at least partially defined by the weather and, after a few days of stifling heat, the weather couldn’t have been better for Widespread Panic fans ready to kick off three nights of Panic on The Rocks. The always lively lot scene was in good spirits, with fans sporting hoodies and long sleeves in the cool late afternoon sun.

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Ryan Adams & The Unknown Band – June 20th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Record temperatures descended on the Denver metro Tuesday. That didn’t seem to affect the vibe of a mix of bluegrass and Ryan Adams fans at Red Rocks Tuesday night. From the first notes, Adams had the crowd in the palm of his hand. As a lightning storm danced over the Denver metro area, Adams and his band worked their way through a twenty song set that left fans entirely satisfied.

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Noise Behind The Sound Talks Bisco Inferno, Laser Snow, and More with Lighting Designer Johnny Goode

Estimated read time 1 min read

On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound Gary welcomes Johnny Goode, the Lighting Designer for The Disco Biscuits. The guys discuss the upcoming Bisco Inferno run that makes stops at The Ogden and Red Rocks this week, the challenges of lighting Red Rocks, Laser Snow and much more…

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Top Ten Moments in Bisco Inferno History

Estimated read time 14 min read

The first weekend of June in Colorado is cause for celebration for most people out here but, for fans of The Disco Biscuits, it has an extra special place in their hearts. The reason: Bisco Inferno. For four nights, their favorite band comes to town and lets it all hang out culminating with a headlining performance at Red Rocks. Over the years, TDB fans have witnessed to some epic moments and, in advance of this year’s Bisco Inferno, here are ten of our favorite.