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Nightwish – March 15th – Colorado Springs City Auditorium

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For a concert that was three bands of European Symphonic Metal, it was only fitting that it was at the old Colorado Springs City Auditorium, a historic venue that is nearly 100 years old! As the goth style crowd assembled outside, a quick walk around brought back many memories from concerts featuring eighties metal bands, but that seems like a lifetime ago…

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Umphrey’s McGee – December 31st – Fillmore Auditorium

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A sold-out crowd braved the cold and the craziness of New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year with their favorite jamband stalwarts, Umphrey’s McGee at The Fillmore Auditorium. Judging by the long line that wrapped around the building before doors opened, anticipation levels were high to see what kind of celebratory shenanigans the band had planned. More than six hours after doors opened, the night came to a close and everyone was satisfied as 2016 got off to a raging start.

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Steve Vai & The Colorado Symphony – May 30th – Boettcher Concert Hall

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Last Friday night was one of contrasts at Denver’s beautiful Boettcher Concert Hall as tuxedos sat next to tattoos, and the unmistakable sound of the electric guitar wove together seamlessly with the instruments of the Colorado Symphony. Unusual? Yes. But for a seasoned guitar virtuoso like Steve Vai, it’s just another night at the office.