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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.:
The Black Keys entering the stage at Red Rocks to begin their performance.
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Hermanos Gutiérrez is a Latin instrumental duo formed in 2015 in Zürich, Switzerland, by Ecuadorian-Swiss brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez.
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Their music is heavily influenced by blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Johnson, and Junior Kimbrough.
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Fans packed Red Rocks.
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The Black Keys have been known for its DIY approach, having self-produced early albums before signing with major labels.
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A view of a packed Red Rocks.
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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.
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New string lights cover teh concession area.
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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
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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.
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The duo gained recognition with its third album, Rubber Factory (2004), which was recorded in an abandoned tire factory.
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The big breakthrough came with Brothers (2010), which won three Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album.
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El Camino (2011) featured the hit single “Lonely Boy,” which won another three Grammy Awards.
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Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, of the Black Keys, performing on stage at Red Rocks.
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They collaborated with Danger Mouse as a producer on multiple albums, including Attack & Release (2008) and El Camino (2011).
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Fans were grooving throughout the Black Keys show.
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After a hiatus from 2015 to 2019, the Black Keys returned with Let’s Rock (2019), a back-to-basics rock album.
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Delta Kream (2021) was a tribute to hill country blues, featuring covers of songs by R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough.
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