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Photos: The Black Keys Sell Out Red Rocks for No Rain, No Flowers Tour

The Black Keys brought its No Rain, No Flowers Tour to Red Rocks and performed fan favorites.
May 28, 2025
Image: The Black Keys performing at Red Rocks.
Their live performances are known for their high-energy, stripped-down rock sound, often featuring minimal stage effects Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Renowned for its gritty blues-rock sound, the Black Keys rose to prominence during the garage-rock revival of the 2000s, drawing inspiration from such blues greats as Junior Kimbrough and Howlin' Wolf. As the band gears up for the release of its thirteenth studio album, No Rain, No Flowers, later this fall, the Black Keys took the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 27 to perform to a sold-out crowd for its No Rain, No Flowers Tour, joined by special guests Hermanos Gutiérrez.

The Black Keys performed several hit favorites during the set, including "Howlin' for You" and "Tighten Up", before finishing up with "Lonely Boy" for the encore. See photos below.:
click to enlarge A photo of The Black Keys entering the stage at Red Rocks.
The Black Keys entering the stage at Red Rocks to begin their performance.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of Hermanos Gutiérrez performing at Red Rocks.
Hermanos Gutiérrez is a Latin instrumental duo formed in 2015 in Zürich, Switzerland, by Ecuadorian-Swiss brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge The Black Keys rocking out on stage at Red Rocks.
Their music is heavily influenced by blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Johnson, and Junior Kimbrough.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo showing a packed Red Rocks.
Fans packed Red Rocks.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
The Black Keys have been known for its DIY approach, having self-produced early albums before signing with major labels.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of Red Rocks from the top near the concession stands.
A view of a packed Red Rocks.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge United Airlines held a small music performance at the top of Red Rocks with a local band during intermission before The Black Keys came on.
United Airlines held a small music performance at the top of Red Rocks with a local band during intermission before the Black Keys came on.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of Red Rocks from the top near the concession stands.
New string lights cover teh concession area.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
The Black Keys' debut album, The Big Come Up (2002), was recorded in Carney’s basement and led to a deal with Fat Possum Records
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of Hermanos Gutiérrez performing at Red Rocks.
Hermanos Gutiérrez's 2022 album, El Bueno y el Malo, was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and released on his Easy Eye Sound label.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Patrick Carney, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
The duo gained recognition with its third album, Rubber Factory (2004), which was recorded in an abandoned tire factory.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
The big breakthrough came with Brothers (2010), which won three Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Patrick Carney, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
El Camino (2011) featured the hit single "Lonely Boy," which won another three Grammy Awards.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, of the Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Patrick Carney, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
They collaborated with Danger Mouse as a producer on multiple albums, including Attack & Release (2008) and El Camino (2011).
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A view of Red Rocks from near the stage.
Fans were grooving throughout the Black Keys show.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A view of The Black Keys and their band on stage at Red Rocks.
After a hiatus from 2015 to 2019, the Black Keys returned with Let’s Rock (2019), a back-to-basics rock album.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
Delta Kream (2021) was a tribute to hill country blues, featuring covers of songs by R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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