The Colorado Symphony Announces Weirdest Collaboration Yet

This summer our city's highest profile of cadre of classical musicians will be joining forces with "Weird Al" Yankovic.

November 12, 2018

"Weird Al" Yankovic will be joining forces with the Colorado Symphony for the No Strings Attached tour in 2019. Robert Trachtenberg

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Fresh off of a downright odd collaboration with the funk band Lettuce, the Colorado Symphony has announced what may be its weirdest collaboration yet: This summer, the Mile High City's symphony will join forces with the legendary satirical musician "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Fans of classic Yankovic (think "Eat It," "Like a Surgeon" and "Smells Like Nirvana") have a lot to look forward to: He's going to be digging back through his catalogue and dredging up the hits, replete with costumes, props and a video wall. He'll perform alongside his original band, background singers and the full orchestra.

See the music video for "Smells Like Nirvana" below:

The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on August 1 at the world's most majestic venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Tickets, $49.95 to $90 plus service fees, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, November 16, online at AXS and by phone at 888-929-7849.

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